Dave Johnson
As NerdsModo’s editor of how to content, I have to cover a wide variety of topics related to Apple products and also make our stories accessible to everyday users. Considering my history as a technical writer, copywriter, and all-around freelancer covering baseball, comics, and more at various outlets, I am used to making myself into an expert.
My job as how-to guru means I use just about every Apple product and service, so I can figure out how everything works. I work from a MacBook Air running macOS Tahoe, but also have a very large iMac and Apple silicon MacBook Pro. I also have an iPhone 16 Pro for personal use and use a iPhone 17 Pro Max for additional testing. For iPadOS coverage, an iPad Pro with M2 works like a charm, though it’s already becoming a little long in the tooth.
My desktop situation includes a dual display setup with an Apple Studio Display. I also use a Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse and a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad (my favorite Apple keyboard; I love it but my wife hates it!). I’m a recent convert from wired headphones; I have AirPods Pro 3 for personal use and have taken to the AirPods Max 2 for work.
Whenever I have a second to myself, I’m probably gaming on my Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or Xbox Series S. I also still have a bunch of classic consoles lying around as well.
Areas of Expertise
What Someone Sees When They Find Your Lost Device
Contact info switches itself off the moment the item is near you again.
What’s New in Reminders and Notes in iOS 27
Share a recipe to Reminders and it offers to add every ingredient at once.
The Complete Guide to Every iOS 27 Feature
Apple releases operating systems in two beats, and this year is the second.
How the Find My Network Tracks a Lost AirTag
Apple cannot tell which AirTag any of the Bluetooth signals belong to.
Live Translation in iOS 27: FaceTime, Phone, and Messages
Only one side needs to switch it on, and the other party gets the benefit…
How to Identify an AirTag or Tracker You Have Found
A tracker not marked as lost shows only four digits of its owner’s number.
How to Get Find My Alerts When Someone Arrives or Leaves
The radius can be anything from 300 feet to 150 miles across.
AirTag 2 vs AirTag: What Changed in the New Model
The new AirTag will not pair at all with anything below iOS 26.2.1.
How to Erase a Lost iPhone or Mac Remotely
An erased iPhone can still be tracked, but an erased Mac cannot.
How to Set Up Screen Time and Parental Controls in iOS 27
Parents can now cap entertainment, games and social media separately.
