Blaine Locklair

Blaine Locklair

55 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.

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  Sep 21, 2025

Apple Games App Makes Mac Gaming Easy and Social

Apple’s new Apple Games app gives Mac users a simple home for every title, friends, and events—plus smart gear picks to make gameplay smoother and more fun....

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  Sep 21, 2025

Apple Watch Series 11: All-Day Battery, Real Insights

Apple Watch Series 11 adds true all-day battery, simple sleep scoring, and hypertension notifications—small changes that add up to a calmer, healthier daily rhythm....

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  Sep 20, 2025

Make Liquid Glass easier to read on your Mac

Struggling with macOS Tahoe’s translucent “Liquid Glass” look? Here’s a quick, lifestyle-friendly setup to boost clarity without ditching the new design....

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  Sep 20, 2025

iPadOS 26 for Paperwork: PDFs, Signatures, and Flow

iPadOS 26 turns the iPad into a paperwork pro with a native Preview app, smarter Files, and small touches that make signatures, scans, and sharing feel effortless....

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  Sep 19, 2025

Make iPhone 17 Instantly Useful With Your Mac

Set up a new iPhone as an everyday Mac companion with Continuity Camera, a simple one-cable desk, and fast file transfer. Three thoughtful accessories keep the focus on a tidy workspace and reliable video calls—without overbuying....

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  Sep 19, 2025

iPadOS 26: The iPad finally feels desk-ready

iPadOS 26 finally brings Mac-style windowing, a real menu bar, and smarter file handling—turning the iPad into a desk-ready companion for Mac users....

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