by Marilyn | Jun 12, 2019 | ASMC, Dock, Mac, productivity, Tip
By default, Apple populates your Mac’s Dock with all sorts of apps and arranges them in a particular order. But there’s no rhyme or reason to the defaults, and you shouldn’t be afraid to add, remove, and rearrange apps on your Dock. To add an app, drag its icon from...
by Helen Serafini | Jun 10, 2019 | AirPods, Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Watch Series 4, HomeKit, iPhone, macfusion, productivity, Safety, Wi-Fi
Father’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to start thinking of the perfect gift for your tech savvy dad. Luckily, we’ve rounded up the latest and greatest tech devices that will put a smile on your dad’s face and show him...
by Marilyn | Jun 10, 2019 | Article, Catalina, iOS 13, iPadOS, Mac Pro, News, Pro Display XDR, tvOS13, watchOS 6
At Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference on June 3rd, the company unveiled the next versions of all its operating systems—macOS 10.15 Catalina, iOS 13 (and a new iPadOS), watchOS 6, and tvOS 13–along with the much-anticipated new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR. Nothing...
by Marilyn | Jun 7, 2019 | 1Password, Article, ASMC, ASMC Archive, Explainer, iCloud Keychain, iOS, LastPass, Mac, password manager, passwords, Security
We often recommend using a password manager like 1Password or LastPass, but we’ve gotten a few questions asking why we’re so adamant about this. Lots of people think that all they need to do to keep their online accounts secure is create a single password with some...
by Marilyn | Jun 6, 2019 | Article, ASMC, Explainer, keyboard, MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, repair, Troubleshooting
When Apple introduced the 12-inch MacBook in April 2015, the machine was the thinnest Mac ever, with a tapered design that starts at a mere 3.5 mm and grows only to 13.1 mm. A change from previous laptop models that made such an incredibly thin design possible was a...
by Helen Serafini | May 29, 2019 | macfusion
Summer is approaching, which means the temperature is rising and so is the risk of your iPhone overheating. Find out more about how to help keep your iPhone safe from the summer sun. First things first, it is important to know the iPhone is designed to operate at a...
by Marilyn | May 21, 2019 | Article, ASMC, ASMC Archive, How-To, Mac, maintenance, Restricted Content, Storage Management
SSDs are great—they’re fast, durable, and reliable—but they’re also expensive, which results in many of us not having as much storage built into our Macs as we’d like. Particularly for those who watch videos in iTunes or take a lot of photos, it’s all too easy to run...
by Marilyn | May 20, 2019 | Article, ASMC, ASMC Archive, collaboration, Explainer, File Sharing, iOS, Mac, productivity, Restricted Content
Macs haven’t had removable storage for years, so when you want to move files between computers, you can use USB flash drives, email, Messages, AirDrop, or local file sharing. Those techniques are fine, but for a more efficient, effective, and elegant solution, try a...
by Marilyn | May 17, 2019 | Apple Watch, ASMC, ASMC Archive, Restricted Content, Tip, Troubleshooting, watchOS
Is your Apple Watch failing to turn on its screen when you raise it, display notifications from your iPhone, or even update the time zone? watchOS has four modes accessible from Control Center (swipe up from the bottom of the screen) that are useful but can cause...
by Helen Serafini | May 15, 2019 | AirPods, Apple Watch Series 4, iPad mini, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, macfusion
The time has come, all the hard work and dedication is finally paying off and what better way to share your congratulations than with a gift they’ll be sure to love. Follow along our gift guide to find the perfect token that will assist them on their next path...
by Marilyn | May 14, 2019 | APros Archive, ASMC, ASMC Archive, iOS, productivity, Restricted Content, Safari, tabs, Tip
Every time you tap a link to open a Web page in Safari on your iPhone or iPad, it automatically opens a new tab. That’s fine until you realize that you have oodles of old tabs open, making it difficult to find any particular tab. To close all your old tabs in one fell...
by Marilyn | May 9, 2019 | Article, ASMC, ASMC Archive, Explainer, iPhone, notifications, Restricted Content, Security
Have you ever gotten an emergency alert on your iPhone, telling you about an abducted child or public safety emergency? That’s the Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) system, at least in the United States, although some other countries have similar systems. The WEA system...
by Marilyn | May 8, 2019 | Article, ASMC, ASMC Archive, Mac, maintenance, Photos, Restricted Content, Solution
Photos makes it easy to create and switch between libraries. That’s good when photos need to be kept completely separate. For instance, a real estate agent might want to keep personal photos separate from house photos taken for work. But too much separation is...
by Marilyn | May 7, 2019 | ASMC, ASMC Archive, iOS 12, Settings, Tip, Troubleshooting
With luck, you should never need to check your iPhone’s or iPad’s warranty status. But bad things do happen to good devices. In iOS 12.2, Apple has just made it easier to figure out if your device is still under warranty or covered by AppleCare+. Go to Settings >...
by Helen Serafini | May 1, 2019 | AirPods, Apple Watch Series 4, camera, iPad mini, macfusion, Photos
Mother’s Day is around the corner. So why not go beyond the flowers and chocolates and treat your mom to the latest tech gadgets from mac-fusion! After all, she deserves nothing but the best. 1. Apple Airpods Wireless headphones are the new must have, and you...
