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Alex Blake

Alex Blake

Computing Writer

Alex Blake has been working with Digital Trends since 2019, where he spends most of his time writing about Mac computers. You’ll mostly find him diving deep into macOS, hunting for weird and wonderful new apps, or getting unreasonably excited that Macs are actually pretty decent gaming machines these days. Away from Apple’s computers, he also covers iOS, Windows, cybersecurity and a host of other topics.

Alex has been writing professionally for a decade now (no one seems to have noticed and put a stop to it yet). In that time, he’s interviewed Apple execs on the Vision Pro, reviewed the latest macOS updates, and written countless opinion columns full of his questionable beliefs on the latest tech.

He studied magazine journalism at Cardiff University in the U.K. and dreamed of starting his own incredibly niche, high-quality journal before reality and the need to pay rent brought him crashing down into the world of technology writing. On the plus side, his current position basically pays him to be a nerd, so it’s not all bad.

Starting out at TechRadar before landing a role as MacFormat magazine’s commissioning editor, Alex has been freelancing since 2019. In this time, he’s had bylines at TechRadar, iMore, Creative Bloq, and many more, besides his ongoing work at Digital Trends.

Alex is based in the south-west corner of the U.K. In his spare time, you’ll find him hiking, gaming, indulging in the odd spot of cidermaking, and playing soccer like an absolute madman.

macOS Sequoia being introduced by Apple's Craig Federighi at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

WWDC may not deliver the macOS magic I’d love to see. Here’s why

Apple’s WWDC show will probably spotlight Apple Intelligence in a big way, but I’m worried that means macOS will miss out on tasty new features as a result.
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Apple's Craig Federighi discussing Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

The success of WWDC 2025 hangs on Apple Intelligence. This is what it needs to

WWDC 2025 is just two months away and there’s one thing Apple must do to make it a success: improve its Apple Intelligence platform and silence the naysayers.
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Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I love Apple’s minimalist Mac design, and the iPhone 17 Air needs to follow it

The Mac Studio is Apple’s design at its best, but the iPhone 17 Air could head in a new direction. Here’s why Apple should stick to its core design principles.
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Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs holding a MacBook.

Apple turns 49 today, but Apple Intelligence is spoiling the party

Apple is 49 years old today, and the company has a lot to celebrate. But Apple Intelligence is threatening to ruin the party, and Apple needs to act fast.
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Yasuke and Naoe in fighting stances in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is now on Mac, but some big games are still missing

A bunch of big-name games have launched on the Mac over the last year, but several are still missing. Apple needs to fix that if it’s to lure in more gamers.
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A person using a Magic Mouse on a desk.

Apple may have an idea to fix the Magic Mouse for gamers, but I’m not convinced

The Magic Mouse is a poor choice for gamers, despite Apple’s strong gaming push. Apple might be considering adding haptics, but is that the right solution?
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The MacBook Pro 16-inch on a table.

MacOS update: everything you need to know

If you’re thinking about updating macOS, there’s a lot you need to know. Here, we’ve rounded up all the most important information about updating your Mac.
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A character from Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE on Apple Arcade.

Apple Arcade just turned six. As a Mac gamer, I’m losing hope in it

Apple Arcade just turned six years old, but it’s in a sorry state for Mac gamers. Fortunately, improved Mac hardware means there’s a better alternative.
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A hacker typing on an Apple MacBook laptop, which shows code on its screen.

Mac users are being targeted by a vicious new phishing scam. Here’s how to stay safe

Hackers are targeting Mac users with a nefarious new phishing scam that employs clever tricks to steal your data. Here’s how to avoid falling victim to it.
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Apple's Craig Federighi presents the Image Playground app running on macOS Sequoia at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2024.

Apple’s hardware can dominate in AI — so why is Siri struggling so much?

Apple’s Macs lead the way in terms of computing hardware, but its artificial intelligence software is nowhere near the same level. What’s going on here?
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A microphone in front of a MacBook on a desk.

This AI app boosts my productivity in a way that Apple Intelligence can’t

I need a transcription tool to help with my interviews, but Apple Intelligence can’t recognize speakers. Fortunately, the MacWhisper app has just stepped up.
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The Zenbook Fold 17 open on a table.

Here’s how Apple’s first foldable MacBook might win me over

A fresh leak has claimed once again that Apple is developing a MacBook-iPad hybrid with a foldable screen. This time, the news might have finally won me over.
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A person using an Apple Mac Studio (2022) computer at a desk.

Apple might be working on two top secret monitors, and that could be big news for Mac users

Apple could be developing two new monitors, which might be upgrades for the Studio Display and Pro Display XDR. That would be great news for pro Mac users.
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Coding on a MacBook

Apple Intelligence could solve my coding struggles — but this key feature is nowhere to be seen

Apple Intelligence is falling behind its AI rivals, and the fact that its Swift Assist coding tool is missing in action has me worried for its future.
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Apple Mac Studio 2025 front view showing ports and sides.

The $14,000 Mac Studio is wildly expensive — but don’t tell me it’s overpriced

Apple products can be expensive, as the $14,000 Mac Studio shows. But are they overpriced? You might be surprised to learn that they’re often a real bargain.
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Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I’d love to get the Mac Studio for gaming, but one thing is holding me back

Apple’s Mac Studio with M4 Max chip offers even better gaming performance than the M3 Ultra model, but it doesn’t solve the biggest problem with Mac gaming.
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

The MacBook Air proves you don’t need AI to create a world class laptop

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is an absolutely incredible laptop, even without a world class artificial intelligence system. There’s a lot we can learn from that.
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A person uses an Apple Mac Pro alongside three monitors and an editing console in a darkened room.

My Mac Pro hopes have been dashed, and Apple can’t save it this year

A new report claims that Apple’s Mac Pro may not get an M4 Ultra chip. This would put it in a tough spot and make it harder to justify its extremely high price.
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An Apple 12-inch MacBook on a desk.

10 years ago today, Apple launched a revolutionary MacBook that failed spectacularly

The 12-inch MacBook turns 10 years old today. It embodied Apple’s best and worst impulses before being unceremoniously ditched a few years later. What happened?
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The app store open on a MacBook Pro.

Apple Intelligence could solve my App Store pet peeve, but I’m skeptical

Apple’s App Store is full of outdated and irrelevant reviews, but Apple Intelligence could help fix that. Yet there are still problems that must be addressed.
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Apple Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips and two Apple Studio Display monitors.

The new Mac Studio absolutely baffles me in one key way

Apple’s new Mac Studio comes with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. But which is the best one? This strange conundrum has the potential to be horribly confusing.
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M4 MacBook Air

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air combines power and portability for $999

Apple has just updated the popular MacBook Air laptop to come with its in-house M4 chip, meaning the entire MacBook range now runs on Apple’s latest silicon.
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2025 Mac Studio

Apple’s new Mac Studio breaks records in more ways than one

Apple has just unveiled a new version of the Mac Studio, this time equipped with the M4 Max and the M3 Ultra chips.
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Apple's Craig Federighi discussing Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

My dream AI MacBook may be delayed until 2027 thanks to Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence has so much potential that it’s not living up to, and things could get worse with the news that some key features might be delayed by years.
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The Zenbook Fold 17 open on a table.

Apple’s foldable device has me worried about this one key problem

Apple is supposedly working on a foldable iPad-MacBook hybrid device. But I’m worried about the typing experience, and it’s something Apple must get right.
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An Apple HomePod 2023 on a media stand.

Apple home hub: Here’s everything we know so far

Apple is working on two smart home hub devices, with the first one coming this year. But what should you expect from these products? Here’s everything we know.
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The screen of the MacBook Air M2.

Here’s why Apple’s C1 modem is good news for future MacBook battery life

Apple may bring its wireless modem chips to your next MacBook, meaning better battery life and improved wireless connectivity, even when you’re not on Wi-Fi.
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A person repairing a MacBook on a blue table.

A new report slams MacBooks’ repairability. Here’s what you can do if you need to fix yours

Apple’s laptops are very difficult to repair. If yours is broken, though, you still have options on how to fix it. Here, we’ve laid out all the best choices.
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A person running Steam on the M4 MacBook Pro. Rocket League is up on the screen

MacBook Pro M5: Here’s everything we know so far

Apple’s flagship MacBook Pro laptop is widely expected to get the M5 chip this year, but what else could we see? Here’s everything we know about it so far.
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A group of iPhone 16e phones arranged in a pattern.

Apple’s iPhone 16e is here, and it’s making me frustrated about the MacBook

Apple’s iPhone 16e comes with an OLED display, but you still won’t find that tech in a single MacBook laptop. That’s a frustrating situation for Apple fans.
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A person uses an Apple Mac Pro alongside three monitors and an editing console in a darkened room.

Apple’s upcoming Studio Display could mean worrying news for pro users

A new report claims that Apple could soon release a new Studio Display, but that move reveals a lot about the Pro Display XDR -- and it’s not all good news.
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A person using a Mac Studio with an Apple Studio Display.

Apple is working on a mini-LED Studio Display, but the iMac Pro is nowhere to be found

Apple’s Studio Display could soon get a mini-LED upgrade to elevate it for professional users. Yet it’s also made me wonder if the iMac Pro is ever coming back.
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The Mac mini up on its side on a desk.

Apple’s best M4 Macs are deeply discounted – here’s why now is the best time to buy

Apple has just discounted a large range of Macs on its refurbished store, including two M4 models that are some of the best Macs you can buy right now.
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A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

Apple has a chance to correct one of its biggest mistakes — and it could happen imminently

According to rumors, Apple is about to announce something big for the Vision Pro headset this week. Here’s why a price drop should be top of the list.
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