by Terry McAdams | Sep 15, 2023 | iPad, iPhone, Mac
It has been a tough year for extreme weather events. While the connection between weather and technology may seem tenuous, heat waves, high winds, and lightning strikes can play havoc with all sorts of powered and networked electronic devices. Anything that causes...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 24, 2023 | How-To, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Photos
We’ve recently heard from people who have been embarrassed when they gave their iPhone to someone to swipe through some innocuous photos of a vacation, only to have the person swipe too far and end up at some NSFW (not safe for work) images. Ouch. Embarrassment might...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 22, 2023 | Apple TV, Apple Watch, HomePod, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Tip
It’s difficult for even those who work with Apple devices daily to remember all the details. What processors were available with the 2020 iMac? What resolutions did the Apple Thunderbolt Display support? What are the differences between the fifth and sixth generations...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 10, 2023 | How-To, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Security
Most people fall into one of two extremes when it comes to device security. Many believe they’re not interesting enough to be targeted by online attackers and thus don’t take sensible precautions, like making sure every website account is protected with a strong,...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 10, 2023 | iPad, iPhone, Tip
Loud sounds are harmful to everyone, and many parents worry that their children are at risk for hearing loss due to too-loud headphone audio from iPhones and iPads. To lower the likelihood of this happening, Apple provides a Reduce Loud Sounds option in Settings >...
by Terry McAdams | Aug 1, 2023 | Apple Watch, Battery, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Tip, troubleshooting
June 2023 was the hottest month on record for the planet, at least until July 2023. Among the many ill effects of such heat are what it does to iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and other digital devices. Excessive heat shortens the overall lifespan of lithium-ion...