Blaine Locklair

Blaine Locklair

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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.

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  Oct 01, 2025

Build a Simple iPhone 17 Sports Video Kit

Turn an iPhone 17 into a reliable sports camera with a stabilizer, a plug-in mic, and fast external storage....

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  Sep 29, 2025

Mac App Store In macOS Tahoe - The Ultimate Guide

These valuable - and often little-known - features of the Mac App Store will bring your Mac up to a whole new level....

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  Sep 29, 2025

iCloud Mail Aliases: Keep Your Real Address Private

Set up iCloud Mail aliases the simple way, filter with rules, and keep the primary address private....

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  Sep 28, 2025

Build Your Apple Smart Home: A HomeKit Starter Guide

A step-by-step HomeKit starter that explains hubs, rooms, scenes, and automations—plus a simple, reliable “first kit” of lights, plugs, and a camera with direct Amazon links....

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  Sep 27, 2025

Make iPhone Icons Match Your Case in iOS 26

iOS 26 can tint app icons to match official Apple MagSafe case colors. Here’s how to set it up, what to expect, and tasteful ways to style a home screen that feels intentional....

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  Sep 27, 2025

Complete AirPods Guide: Tips, Tricks & Hidden Features

A practical, jargon-light playbook for every AirPods owner—set up faster, hear better with Spatial and Adaptive Audio, master conversation features, pair with any device, and fix common annoyances with clear, mobile-friendly steps....

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