Step away from the trash bin! There are plenty of ways to give old phones, laptops, and cameras a new life. ELECTRONIC WASTE IS a huge problem, one that’s getting worse: We’re now producing 21 percent more e-waste globally than we were five years ago. When it comes to gadgets like phones, your brand new model will likely be superseded in a year, […]
Every year, Apple adds new and interesting accessibility features. As long as you’re running iOS 14 or higher, you have the ability to control the device and launch actions or shortcuts by double- or triple-tapping the back of your iPhone. Here’s how it works. Back Tap is a powerful accessibility feature that can come in handy for all iPhone users. If […]
It’s a common problem: Some things are just too hard to see. Usually, they’re too far away, too dark, or too small. With a feature called Magnifier, your iPhone can function as a magnifying glass and sight aid. Here’s how to use it. What Is Magnifier? Magnifier is an accessibility feature built into iOS 10 and up that allows you […]
With iCloud Photo Sharing, you can share photos and videos with just the people you choose, and you can let them add their own photos, videos, and comments. Before you begin Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to the latest iOS, your Mac to the latest macOS, and your Apple TV 4K or Apple TV (4th generation) to the latest tvOS. […]
Do you have an older iPhone, like the iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus? This past week Apple released the details of the iOS 12 update scheduled for this fall, and keeping older iPhone’s viable is part of the plan. According to the press release as reported by Mac Rumors, in the upcoming iOS 12 update, Apple is focused heavily […]
This is a fairly common issue with our Mac clients, so follow these steps to see if you can get that printer to cooperate! If you can’t get your printer to work with your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, these steps might help. You might experience issues such as these when you try to print from your Mac or print from your […]
Has your iPhone 7 been showing “No Service” even when you’re certain the signal is fine? If you’ve had this problem for some time, we have great news for you. Apple Acknowledges Long-Running Rumor We’ve heard numerous rumors of a “No Service” bug affecting iPhone 7 models for quite some time. It turns out these reports have been spot […]
Senior Moment? Scatterbrained? Flaky Memory? Can you boost brain power and improve cognitive function with a game? There are conflicting studies on what types of games should be used to stimulate the brain. Most studies report a definite improvement in mental function by using games to exercise your brain. In fact, a scientific study published by PLOS ONE reported that “Cognitive […]
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If you own an iPhone, chances are you’ve used the Messages app at least a few times. In fact, it’s probably the most used app on your iPhone. There are a lot of great things about iMessage that make it an ideal messaging platform, like the fact that it’s completely encrypted and works over the internet. But […]