by Terry McAdams | Sep 17, 2020 | iPad, iPad Air
In its “Time Flies” special event on September 15th, Apple cleared the decks of some secondary releases to make room for the anticipated unveiling of the iPhone 12 in a few weeks. Secondary though these products may be compared to the iPhone, the new Apple Watch...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 16, 2020 | How-To, Mac, productivity, Spotlight
Most Mac users probably think of searching on the Mac in relation to finding files on their drives. That may be the most common use of Apple’s Spotlight search technology, but over the years, Apple has continually enhanced Spotlight’s capabilities, turning it into a...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 11, 2020 | Mac, Tip, Touch Bar, Touch ID, troubleshooting
It’s extremely uncommon for a Mac to freeze or crash these days, but it can happen. What should you do if your Mac locks up and becomes completely unresponsive to the mouse and keyboard? The trick is to press and hold the power button until the Mac turns off. Wait 5...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 10, 2020 | How-To, iOS, productivity
You know how to use the Camera app on your iPhone or iPad to take a video, but did you know that you can also record a video of what happens on the screen of your device? That’s useful if you’re trying to explain the steps of some technical process to a friend or show...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 9, 2020 | iPad, iPhone, Mac
Apple’s prices for Lightning, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3 cables often seem high—$19 for a USB-C to Lightning cable or $29 if you want a 2-meter version? However, when it comes to cables, you often get what you pay for, so it’s smart to pay a little extra to get...
