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Alex Blake

Alex Blake

Computing Writer
Author/Co-Author of 850 articles

Alex Blake has been working with Digital Trends since 2019, where he spends most of his time writing about Mac computers. You’ll mostly find him diving deep into macOS, hunting for weird and wonderful new apps, or getting unreasonably excited that Macs are actually pretty decent gaming machines these days. Away from Apple’s computers, he also covers iOS, Windows, cybersecurity and a host of other topics.

Alex has been writing professionally for a decade now (no one seems to have noticed and put a stop to it yet). In that time, he’s interviewed Apple execs on the Vision Pro, reviewed the latest macOS updates, and written countless opinion columns full of his questionable beliefs on the latest tech.

He studied magazine journalism at Cardiff University in the U.K. and dreamed of starting his own incredibly niche, high-quality journal before reality and the need to pay rent brought him crashing down into the world of technology writing. On the plus side, his current position basically pays him to be a nerd, so it’s not all bad.

Starting out at TechRadar before landing a role as MacFormat magazine’s commissioning editor, Alex has been freelancing since 2019. In this time, he’s had bylines at TechRadar, iMore, Creative Bloq, and many more, besides his ongoing work at Digital Trends.

Alex is based in the south-west corner of the U.K. In his spare time, you’ll find him hiking, gaming, indulging in the odd spot of cidermaking, and playing soccer like an absolute madman.

Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Every macOS version in order: from the first public beta to macOS 15

Apple’s Mac operating system has undergone many sizeable changes over the years. Here’s every version in order, from the first edition in 2000 to the present.
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Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

WWDC 2025 could be the least exciting Apple event in years — and I think that’s a good thing

WWDC 2025 will focus on fixing Apple Intelligence and finally delivering long-delayed features. But that could also greatly benefit Apple’s operating systems.
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People with headphones listening to Spotify on a MacBook.

I found an app that overhauled my Mac’s audio, and I wish I found it sooner

I was totally frustrated by the audio options on my Mac -- until I found a brilliant third-party app. Now, managing my Mac’s sounds is an absolute breeze.
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An Apple iMac from 2019 placed on a desk. The macOS Mojave operating system is on its display.

Ranking the best (and worst) versions of macOS from the last 20 years

Among the many versions of macOS and OS X released over the years, some stand out as exceptional -- or exceptionally bad. These are our picks from Mac history.
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The "Joshintosh," a custom PC built inside a 1980s Macintosh SE case, on a desk.

Exclusive: How one person built a stunning gaming PC inside a classic 1980s Mac

Lots of people create custom PCs, but few build them inside 40-year-old Macintosh cases. We spoke to one person who did to learn how it all went down.
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A person using a MacBook Air connected to two monitors.

The best MacBook apps in 2025: essential downloads for power users

Want to get more from your Mac? Our selection of the best Mac apps for power users will help you run advanced tasks in macOS without ever breaking a sweat.
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 top down view showing keyboard and touchpad.

I’m intrigued by Apple’s weird keyboard idea that could change how you use your MacBook

Apple has dreamed up an unusual keyboard idea that could alter how you type on your MacBook. Is it a good idea, or will it send users running for the exits?
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Two people use iMacs on a desk in an office.

How to delete a user on your Mac and free up disk space

If your Mac has unused accounts that are taking up disk space, there’s a simple way to delete them. Here's how you remove those accounts in a few simple steps.
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macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

9 macOS Sequoia features every Mac user should know

macOS Sequoia is full of great features, from Apple Intelligence to iPhone Mirroring. Here, we’ve put together all the features that every Mac user should know.
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Magic Keyboard and iPad Pro.

Apple is right to make iPadOS more Mac-like, but I’ll never buy an iPad that runs macOS

A new report claims that iPadOS 19 will get many Mac-like features. But Apple would be wrong to merge the two systems -- in fact, it would be a terrible idea.
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

How to change the background on a Mac

Heres how to change the background on a Mac, whether you are switching to an image you found online, or a beloved photo.
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Russian YouTuber Romancev768 with what is claimed to be a real M4 MacBook Pro unit.

How to change your Mac’s screen resolution in macOS Sequoia

How do you change your Mac’s screen resolution? It depends on whether you have an external monitor connected, but our guide makes it super clear and easy to do.
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macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

WWDC may not deliver the macOS magic I’d love to see. Here’s why

Apple’s WWDC show will probably spotlight Apple Intelligence in a big way, but I’m worried that means macOS will miss out on tasty new features as a result.
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The M4 Mac mini being used in a workplace.

How to know which Mac to buy — and when to buy it

Want to know what to expect in every Apple Mac and when they’ll all be updated? Our guide has all the details on everything from the MacBook Air to the Mac Pro.
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Apple's Craig Federighi discussing Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

The success of WWDC 2025 hangs on Apple Intelligence. This is what it needs to

WWDC 2025 is just two months away and there’s one thing Apple must do to make it a success: improve its Apple Intelligence platform and silence the naysayers.
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Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I love Apple’s minimalist Mac design, and the iPhone 17 Air needs to follow it

The Mac Studio is Apple’s design at its best, but the iPhone 17 Air could head in a new direction. Here’s why Apple should stick to its core design principles.
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Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs holding a MacBook.

Apple turns 49 today, but Apple Intelligence is spoiling the party

Apple is 49 years old today, and the company has a lot to celebrate. But Apple Intelligence is threatening to ruin the party, and Apple needs to act fast.
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Yasuke and Naoe in fighting stances in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now on Mac, but some big games are still missing

A bunch of big-name games have launched on the Mac over the last year, but several are still missing. Apple needs to fix that if it’s to lure in more gamers.
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A person using a Magic Mouse on a desk.

Apple may have an idea to fix the Magic Mouse for gamers, but I’m not convinced

The Magic Mouse is a poor choice for gamers, despite Apple’s strong gaming push. Apple might be considering adding haptics, but is that the right solution?
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A character from Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE on Apple Arcade.

Apple Arcade just turned six. As a Mac gamer, I’m losing hope in it

Apple Arcade just turned six years old, but it’s in a sorry state for Mac gamers. Fortunately, improved Mac hardware means there’s a better alternative.
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A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

Mac users are being targeted by a vicious new phishing scam. Here’s how to stay safe

Hackers are targeting Mac users with a nefarious new phishing scam that employs clever tricks to steal your data. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to it.
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Apple's Craig Federighi presents the Image Playground app running on macOS Sequoia at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

Apple’s hardware can dominate in AI — so why is Siri struggling so much?

Apple’s Macs lead the way in terms of computing hardware, but its artificial intelligence software is nowhere near the same level. What’s going on here?
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A microphone in front of a MacBook on a desk.

This AI app boosts my productivity in a way that Apple Intelligence can’t

I need a transcription tool to help with my interviews, but Apple Intelligence can’t recognize speakers. Fortunately, the MacWhisper app has just stepped up.
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The Zenbook Fold 17 open on a table.

Here’s how Apple’s first foldable MacBook might win me over

A fresh leak has claimed once again that Apple is developing a MacBook-iPad hybrid with a foldable screen. This time, the news might have finally won me over.
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A person using an Apple Mac Studio (2022) computer at a desk.

Apple might be working on two top secret monitors, and that could be big news for Mac users

Apple could be developing two new monitors, which might be upgrades for the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR. That would be great news for pro Mac users.
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Coding on a MacBook

Apple Intelligence could solve my coding struggles — but this key feature is nowhere to be seen

Apple Intelligence is falling behind its AI rivals, and the fact that its Swift Assist coding tool is missing in action has me worried for its future.
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Apple Mac Studio 2025 front view showing ports and sides.

The $14,000 Mac Studio is wildly expensive — but don’t tell me it’s overpriced

Apple products can be expensive, as the $14,000 Mac Studio shows. But are they overpriced? You might be surprised to learn that they’re often a real bargain.
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Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I’d love to get the Mac Studio for gaming, but one thing is holding me back

Apple’s Mac Studio with M4 Max chip offers even better gaming performance than the M3 Ultra model, but it doesn’t solve the biggest problem with Mac gaming.
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

The MacBook Air proves you don’t need AI to create a world class laptop

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is an absolutely incredible laptop, even without a world class artificial intelligence system. There’s a lot we can learn from that.
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A person uses an Apple Mac Pro alongside three monitors and an editing console in a darkened room.

My Mac Pro hopes have been dashed, and Apple can’t save it this year

A new report claims that Apple’s Mac Pro may not get an M4 Ultra chip. This would put it in a tough spot and make it harder to justify its extremely high price.
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An Apple 12-inch MacBook on a desk.

10 years ago today, Apple launched a revolutionary MacBook that failed spectacularly

The 12-inch MacBook turns 10 years old today. It embodied Apple’s best and worst impulses before being unceremoniously ditched a few years later. What happened?
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The app store open on a MacBook Pro.

Apple Intelligence could solve my App Store pet peeve, but I’m skeptical

Apple’s App Store is full of outdated and irrelevant reviews, but Apple Intelligence could help fix that. Yet there are still problems that must be addressed.
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Two people using the Apple MacBook Air with M4 chip at work.

M4 MacBook Air: Release date, price and everything you need to know

The M4 MacBook Air is here. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's new laptop, from its price and launch date to its performance and features.
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Apple Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips and two Apple Studio Display monitors.

The new Mac Studio absolutely baffles me in one key way

Apple’s new Mac Studio comes with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. But which is the best one? This strange conundrum has the potential to be horribly confusing.
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