Blaine Locklair

Blaine Locklair

107 posts

Blaine is the founder of Next Level Mac. His love of Apple dates back to his early days with the original Apple IIe in the early 1980s. He got his first Mac in 2008 and his first iPhone was the 3GS. He has a Master's Degree from Oklahoma University.

follow me :

  Sep 18, 2025

AirPods Pro 3: A Better Fit for Mac Life

AirPods Pro 3 bring stronger noise canceling, better fit, heart-rate sensing, and Apple Intelligence features—making daily Mac life quieter, clearer, and a bit more capable....

Continue Reading →
Mac

  Sep 17, 2025

Live Activities on Mac: 10 Everyday Uses

Live Activities now appear in the Mac menu bar, making key updates easy to see without digging through apps....

Continue Reading →
Mac

  Sep 17, 2025

Make Control Center on Mac Actually Useful

Control Center in macOS Tahoe isn’t just prettier—it’s practical. With a few small tweaks, it can replace menu bar clutter and speed up daily tasks. This guide walks through a clean, lifestyle-friendly setup that fits busy days without turning macOS into a cockpit....

Continue Reading →

  Sep 16, 2025

Smart, Polite AirTag Setup for Real Life

AirTags are most helpful when they’re invisible in daily routines....

Continue Reading →
Mac

  Sep 16, 2025

Make Hotel Wi-Fi and TVs Work With Apple Gear

Hotel tech can be hit or miss, but your Apple setup doesn’t have to be....

Continue Reading →
Mac

  Sep 15, 2025

macOS Tahoe: 12 day-one tweaks for a calmer Mac

This article contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, Next Level Mac earns...

Continue Reading →