by Terry McAdams | Oct 27, 2022 | Internet, iPhone, Tip
We sometimes works with a clients who are concerned they are paying too much for their internet or cellular service. Internet service providers (ISPs) and cellular carriers occasionally adjust their service plans to account for new technologies, economies of scale,...
by Terry McAdams | Oct 7, 2022 | Battery, iPhone, Tip
Back in 2017, when Apple added the notch to the iPhone X for Face ID, the resulting loss of usable screen real estate caused the company to remove the battery percentage indicator from the status area. Since then, you’ve only been able to estimate how much battery...
by Terry McAdams | Oct 6, 2022 | iPhone, Tip
The iPhone has long been able to play clicking sounds when you tap the keys on the virtual keyboard, but that feedback, while sometimes welcome, can become annoying when you’re trying to be quiet. A new feature in iOS 16 provides haptic feedback—tiny taps you can feel...
by Terry McAdams | Oct 6, 2022 | Apple Watch, Battery, Tip
Until watchOS 9, Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch turned the smartwatch into a dumb watch that only told the time. With watchOS 9 on an Apple Watch Series 4 or later, however, a new Low Power Mode reduces the watch’s capabilities while keeping it largely functional....
by Terry McAdams | Sep 27, 2022 | iPhone, privacy, Tip
Most of the time, having your iPhone know precisely where you are is good. You want Maps to tell you exactly when to turn, not after you’ve passed an intersection. But too many apps abuse their users’ privacy. We strongly encourage you to stop using such apps...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 20, 2022 | iPad, iPhone, Tip, troubleshooting
In iOS 14, Apple overhauled widgets, allowing you to add them to your Home screen in addition to the Today View accessible by swiping right on the Home screen. App developers responded with a slew of new widgets, but old-style widgets that are limited to Today View...
