by Lucy McAdams | Apr 27, 2017 | Mac, Tip
It’s easy to forget details about your Mac—what precise model it is, how much memory is installed, and so on. The quick way to remind yourself of the specifics is to choose About This Mac from the Apple menu. Obvious, we know, but it’s essential to remember when...
by Lucy McAdams | Apr 24, 2017 | Mac, MagSafe, power adapter, Tip
For many years, Apple has shipped MagSafe power adapters with Mac laptops (although the 12-inch MacBook and 2016 MacBook Pro laptops have different adapters with USB-C ports). Many people have never realized that the MagSafe adapter has two “wings” on the corners on...
by Lucy McAdams | Apr 22, 2017 | iPhone, Messages, Tip
If you’re traveling a long distance to visit an iPhone-using friend or family member, you can reduce anxiety related to arrival time or pickup plans (and perhaps provide amusement) by sharing your location temporarily so they can watch your progress. The easiest way...
by Lucy McAdams | Apr 21, 2017 | iOS, Siri, Spotlight, Tip
It’s easy to find the apps you use regularly on your iPhone or iPad, but there’s little more frustrating than needing an app you seldom launch and not being able to find it. You could scroll through all the home screens on your device and hope you recognize the icon,...
by Lucy McAdams | Apr 5, 2017 | AirPods, Apple Watch, Find My iPhone, iOS, iPhone, Mac, macOS Sierra, Notification Center
Apple just released new versions of all its operating systems—iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS—fixing bugs, plugging security holes, and, best of all, adding a few new features. Here are four things you can do once you’ve updated. (If you’re concerned that installing the...