by Terry McAdams | Sep 15, 2021 | Battery, iPhone, Tip
In 2017, Apple added support for Qi wireless charging to the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, and with the iPhone 12 lineup, it introduced its own MagSafe wireless charging technology. There’s no denying the convenience of wireless charging, but keep in mind that it’s extremely...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 7, 2021 | productivity, Reminders, Tip
For many years, Apple’s Reminders app let you sort your lists, but in just one way that applied to all lists equally. That was a problem if you had a to-do list that you wanted to sort by Due Date and a list of foods in your freezer that you wanted to sort by Creation...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 2, 2021 | Email, How-To, Security
Imagine you’re staring at a file or folder—perhaps confidential employee information that you need to send to your accountant. If attaching it to an email message makes you think, “That doesn’t seem like a good idea,” award yourself a gold star! Sending sensitive...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 1, 2021 | Upgrade
September is here, which means that Apple has begun releasing major upgrades for all its operating systems. Apple previewed these releases at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, and many people have been testing the public betas since. Once Apple judges macOS...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 1, 2021 | Security
Apple’s recent announcement that it would soon be releasing two new technologies aimed at protecting children has generated a firestorm of media coverage and questions from customers. Unfortunately, much of the media coverage has been based on misconceptions about how...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 1, 2021 | Mac, Tip, troubleshooting
Although spam remains as much of a scourge as ever, spam filters have improved enough that most people see relatively little spam and lose relatively few legitimate messages (known as “ham”) to spam filters. However, good email messages are still sometimes caught by...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 31, 2021 | iOS, Mac, Photos, productivity, Tip
You know you can make albums and smart albums in Photos, and do searches to find photos that contain particular objects. But what if you want to separate photos from videos, identify which images in an album have been edited, or pick out just the ones you’ve...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 24, 2021 | How-To, iOS, Mac, productivity
It’s common to want to share files, photos, and other data between your devices—or with friends and family. When the desired person or device isn’t nearby, it’s easiest to use Messages or Mail. But what if you want to move a file between two of your Macs, from your...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 19, 2021 | keyboard shortcut, Mac, productivity, Tip
Sure, you could select a file in the Finder and choose File > Move to Trash or drag it to the Trash in the Dock. Similarly, you can trash selected photos in Apple’s Photos app by choosing Image > Delete X Photos, or by pressing the Delete key, but both of those...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 17, 2021 | How-To, Mac, Security
In cybercriminal circles, ransomware is all the rage. Once it has infected a computer, it encrypts all the files and then presents a ransom demand—pay up to get the decryption software necessary to recover the data. Ransomware has been in the news all year, with the...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 12, 2021 | Mac, Tip, troubleshooting
Some clients have reported problems with HP laser printers failing to print. Sometimes there’s an error. Other times, the print job just disappears into the ether. It’s unclear why this is happening or how widespread it is, but here’s a workaround that can help....
by Terry McAdams | Aug 5, 2021 | iPad, iPhone, Mac, password manager, passwords, Security
We constantly say, “Use a password manager!” for good reason. Password managers make it easy to generate, store, and enter strong passwords. You don’t have to decide whether or not your password is strong or weak, remember it, and type it accurately every time you log...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 3, 2021 | Mac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro
Do you have a child heading off to college soon? As you’re undoubtedly aware from high school, a computer is essential for a college student. If you haven’t been paying close attention to Apple’s Mac lineup, you might wonder which model makes the most sense. First,...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 2, 2021 | Apple Watch, Tip
Most Apple Watch users charge their watch every night, putting it on a charger as part of a bedtime routine. If that’s you, make sure you’re not missing one of the Apple Watch’s best features: nightstand mode. When you enable it in the iPhone’s Watch app, in General...
by Terry McAdams | Jul 29, 2021 | Email, How-To, iPad, iPhone, Mac, productivity
Complaining about getting too much email is like complaining about bad traffic—we brought it upon ourselves, and while it’s impossible to escape entirely, it’s worth knowing how to reduce it. Apple is fully cognizant of the issue, too, and has built features into the...
