by Terry McAdams | Feb 13, 2025 | How-To, iPhone, Mac, productivity
One of the flashiest features of macOS 15 Sequoia and iOS 18 is iPhone Mirroring, which allows you to use your iPhone in a window on your Mac. You might think, “But I can just pull my iPhone out of my pocket if I need to use it!” While that may be true, not everyone...
by Terry McAdams | Oct 14, 2024 | How-To, iCloud, iCloud Drive, productivity
Apple’s online iCloud storage underpins many of the company’s services, including iCloud Photos, iCloud Drive, iCloud Backup (for iPhones and iPads), iCloud Mail, and Messages in iCloud. Numerous independent apps also rely on iCloud storage to sync data between...
by Terry McAdams | Oct 11, 2024 | Backup, How-To, Mac, troubleshooting
Macs are much more reliable than in the past, but it remains the case that computers and apps can fail in a wide variety of ways. And they’ve become so integral to daily life that an occasional failure is almost inevitable. Unfortunately, if you aren’t prepared for...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 23, 2024 | iPad, iPhone, productivity, Tip
A friend recently expressed astonishment when she saw us using trackpad mode while editing text on an iPhone. (It works on the iPad, too!) So, even if you already know these tips, do your friends a favor and show them: Tap once to position the insertion point at the...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 10, 2024 | 1Password, Apple Watch, Backup, How-To, iCloud, iPhone, Tip, Upgrade
Are you planning to upgrade to a new iPhone 16? It’s exciting, we know, but it’s best to proceed deliberately when setting up your new iPhone to avoid causing yourself headaches. Follow these instructions when you’re ready to transfer your data—and, for many people,...
