by Terry McAdams | Oct 5, 2021 | iOS, Mac, Tip, troubleshooting, Wi-Fi
It’s easy, particularly when traveling, to end up connecting to a Wi-Fi network that doesn’t provide Internet access, requires credentials you don’t have, or lacks access to the network’s printer. Unfortunately, once your iPhone, iPad, or Mac has connected to such a...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 24, 2021 | Network, troubleshooting
For most homes and offices, a standard or mesh Wi-Fi network works fine for providing Internet access throughout the building. And when higher throughput is necessary, it’s usually not that difficult to pull Ethernet cable from room to room. But some buildings seem...
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 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 | Jul 27, 2021 | Battery, iPad, iPhone, Mac, troubleshooting
As climate change continues to wreak havoc on our weather, many areas are seeing record temperatures this summer—Seattle just recorded its hottest days ever. You may be able to trade your business suit for shorts or skirts to stay more comfortable, but your electronic...
by Terry McAdams | Jul 22, 2021 | Email, How-To, productivity, troubleshooting
For many people, increasing vaccination rates mean that long-delayed vacations are now possible, and in-person conferences are slowly starting up again too. But before you head out for the beach or the convention center, you’ll want to write an out-of-office email...