Chip Loder

Technical Writer

Chip is a 30-year Apple industry veteran, is author of 18 commercial Mac software products, and is a former Apple and Sony employee. He began hacking away on Apple computers on the Apple II+ in high school in the mid 1980's, then moved on to the Mac in the early 90's. In a previous life he created the game developer audio tools for Playstation 2 at Sony, and worked on the New World OpenFirmware found in late 90's Macs.

Latest Articles from Chip Loder

How to sideload iOS apps to the iPhone with AltStore

Recent changes to EU laws require Apple to allow third-party app stores in EU countries. Here's how to use AltStore to sideload iOS apps.

Chip Loder | 5 days ago

Understanding secure contactless transactions in iOS 18

With the release of iOS 18.1, Apple will finally open its secure contactless payments system to third-party developers. Here's how Apple's implementation functions.

Chip Loder | 1 week ago

Understanding Apple's on-device and server foundation models

Apple announced new AI language models at WWDC. These models run both locally on Apple devices and on Apple's own Apple Silicon-powered AI servers.

Chip Loder | 3 weeks ago

How to seamlessly switch from Google Photos to iCloud Photos

Apple and Google have announced a new tool to import photos from Google Photos to iCloud Photos on Apple platforms. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 3 weeks ago

What's new in Quick Look for visionOS 2

Apple announced some new Quick Look features for visionOS 2.0 at WWDC 2024. In this article we'll look at new ways to use QuickLook in Apple Vision Pro.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to use built-in network security features for Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Apple devices use many common internet security standards. Here's what each of them does, and how to use them on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to get started using Apple Open Directory

Directory Services provides a central place to store users and passwords for corporate and enterprise users. Here's how to use it on macOS.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to refurbish and restore the original Apple TV

Apple first released the Apple TV set-top box in 2006. Here's how to refurbish and restore one of the original units, to make the set-top box as good as new.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to mitigate fraud on iOS devices using App Attest and DeviceCheck

App developers can minimize fraud by using App Attest and DeviceCheck, two tools provided by Apple. Here's how to use them to prevent unauthorized modifications to your app, and to prevent users from illegitimately acquiring premium content.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to use Reference Mode on the iPad Pro

Reference Mode enhances colors and metadata, making it ideal for use in professional workflows. Here's how to use it on your iPad Pro.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to run Xbox 360 games on macOS Sequoia

Upgrades in macOS Sequoia make it possible to run the Windows-based Xenia Xbox 360 emulator on your Mac. Here's how.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to make boot media for PowerPC Macs on modern hardware

It's easy to make boot disks on old Macs for older hardware, but as the years have gone on, it's gotten a little more difficult. Here's how to make classic Mac OS 9 and early Mac OS X boot media on your modern Mac.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to fully restore a 10th generation Mac mini to like-new condition

Refurbishing the last of the plastic body Mac minis is pretty easy — once you know a few tricks. Here's how to get that 15-year old computer up and running again, and faster to boot.

Chip Loder | 3 months ago

How to connect just about any vintage Mac to a modern monitor

HDMI is the de facto standard for connecting a monitor to a Mac and has been for many years, but there are many older Macs out there that can't be easily connected to that modern connector. Here's how to connect your vintage Mac to your new monitor.

Chip Loder | 3 months ago

How to easily see what was talked about at every WWDC session since 2000

There is an easy way to see a list of everything Apple talked about at WWDC sessions since 2000, without manually combing through Apple's pages. Here's how to do it.

Chip Loder | 3 months ago

How to repurpose an old iPad and make it useful again

After upgrading an iPad, you may want to find a use for your old one instead of disposing of it. Here are ways you can make your older iPads more useful.

Chip Loder | 3 months ago

How to use Startup security in macOS to protect your Mac

There are several utilities you can use on your Mac to secure it at startup. Here's how to use them to keep your Mac and data safe.

Chip Loder | 3 months ago

How to install Steam using Whisky on Apple Silicon Macs

Whisky allows you to install Apple's Game Porting Toolkit on your Mac. Here's how to use it to run Steam games.

Chip Loder | 4 months ago

How to connect to FTP servers in macOS using modern apps

File Transfer Protocol is an older networking protocol for transferring files to network servers. Here's how to use it on your Mac.

Chip Loder | 4 months ago

How to Use Apple Managed Device Attestation to secure networks

Managed Device Attestation enables enterprises to verify Apple devices for security, protecting the corporate network. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 4 months ago

How to add a Quick Link for locations in Apple Maps in macOS

Apple Maps on macOS allows you to add Quick Links to locations in the sidebar for easier access. Here's how to add the shortcuts.

Chip Loder | 4 months ago

How to play Windows games on your Mac with Whisky

Whisky is an app that simplifies using the Game Porting Toolkit on your Mac, and can open up a wealth of Windows games to Mac users. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 5 months ago

How to keep your Mac's data safe using Time Machine

Time Machine is Apple's backup system that automatically saves your Mac's files. Here's how to use the macOS file protection feature.

Chip Loder | 5 months ago

How to grant third-party apps Apple Music access in macOS

Subscribers of Apple Music can allow third-party apps to access the app and their music collection. Here's how to grant that access to other apps in macOS.

Chip Loder | 5 months ago