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...
by Lucy McAdams | Apr 3, 2017 | iOS, iPad, iPhone, Tip
Normally, it’s helpful when an app on your iPad or iPhone switches from vertical (portrait) to horizontal (landscape) as you rotate the device. But it can be annoying to have the screen orientation flip back and forth, such as when you’re reading while lying on your...
by Lucy McAdams | Mar 28, 2017 | iOS, iPad, iPhone, Pets
Terry’s shows us the CleverPet high tech dog game console for automatic all day play. Terry shows how Trooper and his cat brothers have fun playing with...
by Terry McAdams | Mar 22, 2017 | iPad, iPhone
Apple often adjusts its iPad and iPhone lineup in March, and this year’s changes make the selection more attractive and affordable while adding a new way to support the (RED) international charity. Let’s take a closer look at what Apple has done and what it means for...
by Terry McAdams | Mar 11, 2017 | Camera, iOS, iPad, iPhone
You’re hanging out at the beach at the end of a relaxing day on your tropical vacation and the light glancing off the water is perfect. You whip out your iPhone and snap a few shots, but they don’t capture the grandeur of the moment. You need a panorama. Luckily, the...
by Terry McAdams | Feb 15, 2017 | iPhone, Tip
Have you ever needed to copy the phone number from an incoming call that’s not associated with one of your contacts? In the Phone app’s Recents screen, you can’t select the number to copy it, but there’s a hidden workaround. Tap the button next to the call, and then...
by Terry McAdams | Feb 14, 2017 | iOS, iPhone, Tip
Although many iOS apps identify phone numbers so you can just tap them to call, that doesn’t always work for a phone number sent to you in a text or email message, or posted on a Web page. Here’s the workaround so you don’t have to memorize the number temporarily or...
by Terry McAdams | Jan 23, 2017 | AirPods, Apple Music
Terry shows one of the hottest products from Apple. The AirPods are hard to get right now, but a very nice pair of wireless...
by Terry McAdams | Jan 16, 2017 | Apple Watch, iPad, iPhone, keyboard shortcut, Mac, Tip
If you experience something weird on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, it’s essential to get a record of what happened. That way, when you talk to a more experienced friend or tech support rep, you can share exactly what you saw. The best way to do this is to...
by Terry McAdams | Jan 11, 2017 | Camera, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Tip
The Camera app on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch can take three kinds of video and three types of photos, and the interface suggests that you switch between them by tapping or swiping on the labels below the viewfinder. Unfortunately, those labels are small and can...
by Terry McAdams | Jan 10, 2017 | Internet, Mac
Terry shows us how Google Earth can be a fun and productive app for home and business...
