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Ayush Patel
Ayush is a seasoned tech writer with over three years of experience working at several publications, including iGeeksBlog and Guiding Tech. He discovered his love for tech during his early years watching tech videos from MKBHD and Linus Tech Tips. It was around the time Apple released the revolutionary M1 MacBook Air that he found his true calling in tech writing. At The Mac Observer, he loves to cover how-to guides and explainers for fellow Apple enthusiasts.
Articles by Ayush Patel
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