Articles by Chris Hauk

MacTrast Senior Editor, and self-described "magnificent bastard," Chris Hauk owns Phoenix Rising Services and writes for everyone's favorite "bad movie" website, Big Bad Drive-In.

His first Apple product was an iPod Classic 9 years ago, and he has since added a MacBook Pro, a number of iPads, iPhones, and multiple Apple TVs to his collection.

He lives somewhere in the deep Southern part of America. Yes, he has to pump in both sunshine and the Internet.

MacTrast Deals: Welzen: Lifetime Subscription – Find Your Zen

Posted on 26/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

A Welzen: Lifetime Subscription offers simple, subject-specific mindfulness meditations that you can practice anywhere, helping you find your zen.

How to View Webpages in Reader Mode in Safari on the iPhone

Posted on 25/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

There’s a special mode in Safari on your iPhone that puts the focus on the word and images in a website, allowing you to focus on reading the article you’ve loaded.

Apple Releases Fourth Betas of iOS 11, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, tvOS 11, watchOS 4 to Developers

Posted on 25/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

Apple on Monday released the fourth betas of iOS 11, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, tvOS 11, and WatchOS 4 to developers.

Apple TV Universal Search Adds Support for Sundance Now, Velocity Go, AHC Go, More

Posted on 25/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

The Apple TV’s Universal Search feature has added support for several new apps in the United States, Canada and other locales.

MacTrast Deals: Final Draft 10 – Get an Addition 15% With Coupon Code

Posted on 25/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

Final Draft 10 is used by 95% of film and television producers and is now better than ever. Plus, use our special coupon code and get an additional 15% off!

How to Stop New Apps From Automatically Installing on Your Apple Watch

Posted on 24/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

If you’re tired of that cluttered apps screen on your Apple Watch, there’s an easy way to prevent apps from automatically showing up each time you install a new Watch-compatible app on your iPhone.

State Farm and Policy Holder Join to Sue Apple, Says Defective iPhone 4s Caused House Fire

Posted on 24/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

A Wisconsin resident and her home insurance provider State Farm have joined to sued Apple for $75,000, claiming a defective iPhone 4s started a house fire in the resident’s home last year. Xai Thao and State Farm claim the fire…

‘The Rock’ Teams Up With Siri to Make ‘Over the Top, Funnest Movie Ever’ (It’s an Ad)

Posted on 24/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

Action star Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has teamed up with Apple for an action-packed long-form Siri commercial, entitled “The ROCKxSIRI Dominate the Day.”

MacTrast Deals: SolarJuice 26,800mAh External Solar Battery

Posted on 24/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

The SolarJuice 26,800mAh External Solar Battery has high-speed ports for Type-C, USB-C, and QC 3.0 devices, meaning you can charge up to three devices simultaneously.

Wallpaper Weekends: Ending to a Perfect Day for Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch

Posted on 23/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

Wallpaper Weekends is a series that works to bring you stunning, high-quality wallpapers for your iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple Watch.

MacTrast Deals: PDF Expert 2.2 for Mac

Posted on 23/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

PDF Expert 2.2 for Mac allows you to edit PDF text, images, links, and outlines quickly and easily. It will transform the way you work with documents on your Mac.

MacTrast Deals: Tenorshare Video Converter Pro for Mac: Lifetime License

Posted on 22/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

Tenorshare Video Converter Pro for Mac can convert all your videos to a variety of media formats, import DVDs, edit and share video and more.

Puzzler ‘Yankai’s Triangle’ is Apple’s Free App Store App of the Week

Posted on 21/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

Yankai’s Triangle has been named Apple’s free App Store App of the Week, meaning the popular puzzler is available for the low, low price of free until next Thursday.

Google Play Music App Now Offers CarPlay Compatibility

Posted on 21/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

Google Play Music app for iOS is now CarPlay compatible. The feature allows owners of CarPlay-capable vehicles to control the app’s music playback via the in-dash infotainment system.

Original Apple Watch Models Needing Repairs Can Now be Replaced With Series 1 Models

Posted on 21/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

If you have an OG Apple Watch that requires service Apple may replace it with a Series 1 Apple Watch Model.

MacTrast Deals: Fader Stealth Drone – There’s Nothing This Mini-Drone Can’t Do!

Posted on 21/07/2017 by Chris Hauk

The Fader Stealth Drone is ready to fly right out of the box, and is easy for beginners, yet loads of fun for expert drone pilots!