Susie Ochs

Susie Ochs

Susie is a tech-obsessed writer and mom, and former Executive Editor of Macworld and Mac|Life. Follow her on Twitter @sfsooz.

Latest articles by Susie Ochs

Control Center iOS 11

How to record your iPhone or iPad's screen in iOS 11

By Susie Ochs last updated

Control Center in iOS 11 has some cool new tricks, including the ability to make screen-capture video without tethering to a Mac.

How to use the Apple TV remote in Control Center

By Susie Ochs last updated

Control Center in iOS 11 lives up to its name with a handy Apple TV remote that's nearly as full-featured as the Siri Remote.

Notes app on Mac

How to use tables in Notes on Mac

By Susie Ochs last updated

The Notes app lets you add tables to organize information and make it easier to read.

How to quickly switch audio accessories in Control Center in iOS 11

By Susie Ochs last updated

Don't panic—the button to switch audio sources hasn't disappeared from iOS 11's Control Center. It's just a little hidden.

macOS High Sierra

What's new with Notes in macOS High Sierra

By Susie Ochs last updated

Notes in High Sierra gets a new table feature and the ability to pin notes to the top of the list.

I broke my iPhone 7, and I'm so glad I didn't have AppleCare+

By Susie Ochs last updated

My iPhone screen shattered, but I saved money by not having AppleCare+. Yes, really.

HEVC and HEIF in macOS High Sierra: Everything you need to know!

By Susie Ochs last updated

The next macOS supports two new compression formats also in iOS 11. Here's how they'll save you drive space and reduce streaming bandwidth.

Get to know Cover Sheet, iOS 11's new Notification Center

By Susie Ochs published

iOS 11 replaces Notification Center with a new Cover Sheet that looks like your Lock screen, and the new settings give you more flexibility than ever.

MacBook Pro with a cup of coffee and iPhone

Why I skipped the Touch Bar on my new MacBook Pro

By Susie Ochs last updated

When buying a new Mac, I like to splurge on every upgrade Apple offers — except the Touch Bar.

iCloud Photo Library on iPhone

How HEIF and HEVC will keep you from running out of space on your iPhone

By Susie Ochs published

Apple's letting you do more with Live Photos, and a new compression standard means they'll take up less space too.

Apple Pencil vs. Surface Pen: What's the difference?

By Susie Ochs last updated

They work with completely different devices, so it's not an either/or choice. But let's compare Microsoft's Surface Pen and the Apple Pencil just for fun.

HomePod vs. Libratone Zipp: What's the difference?

By Susie Ochs last updated

Apple's HomePod is designed to make Apple Music sound its very best, but Libratone's ZIPP offers flexibility at a lower price. How do they stack up against each other?

Craig Federighi at WWDC 2017

iCloud in iOS 11 FAQ: Everything you need to know!

By Susie Ochs last updated

In iOS 11, iCloud can sync your Health data, help you set up a new device, get your iMessages under control, and so much more. Here's what you need to know.

RIP MacBook Air, slain by the new iPad-specific features in iOS 11

By Susie Ochs last updated

We didn't get much of a MacBook Air update at WWDC and probably never will. But some of those users might decide an iPad running iOS 11 is good enough.