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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  Sep 18, 2025

Safari Profiles on Mac: Keep Work and Life Separate

Separate work, personal, and private browsing on your Mac with Safari Profiles and site-specific Web Apps. Cleaner sign-ins, fewer distractions, and a simpler daily flow....

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  Sep 18, 2025

Compact Mechanical Keyboards That Fit Mac Life

Compact mechanical keyboards pair Mac-friendly layouts with satisfying typing and a clean desk. Here are three low-profile, 75%-ish picks that keep things simple, quiet, and portable—with direct Amazon links for easy shopping....

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  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....

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  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....

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  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....

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  Sep 16, 2025

Smart, Polite AirTag Setup for Real Life

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

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