Need a fast and easy way to share photos with someone? AirDrop is the fastest and easiest way to share photos with someone standing next to you! AirDrop is a service that’s been included with your iPhone since iOS7 (September 2013). It allows you to share photos and files with other iPhone users or with your iPad or MacBook if […]
For all of you do-it-yourselfers out there, the set-up process for a home wireless Internet connection has become easier and easier, over time. Thanks to advancements in technology – we’ve boiled down the process to seven simple steps will have your wireless Internet connection up and running in five minutes, tops! Assemble your equipment. You’ll need a […]
Believe it or not, your wireless Internet connection has more in common with your microwave and car radio than it does with the rest of your computer. Let’s jump into it. The secret to wireless Internet is electromagnetic radiation. Everything you access on the Internet has travelled to you through space via energy pulses like visible light, x-rays, and […]
We all joke about kids having their smartphones attached to their hands every moment of everyday. Just go outside and look at all of the Pokémon GO addicts roaming our streets smartphone in hand, eyes turned down seeking that rare Ponyta, Staryu or wait for it ….Abra! (Just ask anyone under 30 and they can translate). But I digress […]
A few days ago it was announced that Apple has just past the 1 billion mark on iPhone sales. That is an astounding number. What’s equally astounding is the number of people who have still not backed up their iPhones—or turned on Find my iPhone. More than half the people I know admit to never backing up their iPhone or […]
On July 29, the year-long promotion ends. Windows 10 will no longer be a free upgrade. Users of Windows 7 and 8.1 will know that for nearly exactly a year Microsoft has aggressively pushed its latest operating system to the delight and frustration of many. The question is this: do you stick to the devil you know or cash […]
Question: Are extended warranties worth buying on my computer, or would a service plan be a better choice? Answer: Extended warranties have long been sold as an ‘insurance policy’ in case something goes wrong with your computer (or any product for that matter). As with any type of pseudo ‘insurance’ you have to weigh the risks against the cost of […]
Whether you’re a bargain hunter who wants to get the most bang for your buck or a total techy who likes to outpace the Joneses – sometimes, it doesn’t make sense to go for a full computer upgrade. Sometimes, it does . If you’re like us and you don’t like to waste money: please, take these don’ts to heart. […]
We get this question a lot from clients. I don’t think you should get a first-party “Genuine” Apple Lighting cable. The quality is okay but they are prone to fraying in a few months of use and are not worth the premium price: Apple sells its cable for like $25 retail. Amazon and eBay will sell you plenty of $2 fake cables […]