by Marilyn | Sep 24, 2017 | APFS, Article, Explainer, iOS, iOS 10, Mac, maintenance, performance, Security
A major change in macOS 10.13 High Sierra is the switch to Apple’s new Apple File System, or APFS. With any luck, you’ll barely notice the change, just as almost no one did earlier this year when Apple updated millions of iOS devices to APFS with iOS 10.3. But let’s... 
by Marilyn | Jul 24, 2017 | Apple Pros, apps, APros Archive, iOS 10, iOS 11, maintenance, News, Restricted Content, Settings
Now that Apple has released a public beta of iOS 11, we have confirmation that Apple is kicking some old apps off the back of the train. If you’ve been using an iPhone or iPad for more than a few years, it’s possible that some of your apps won’t even launch in iOS 11.... 
by Marilyn | Jun 22, 2017 | 3D Touch, Control Center, Flashlight, iOS 10, iPhone, Tip
The iPhone’s flashlight is one of its most popular low-tech features, but have you ever wished you could make it brighter or dimmer? Now you can, at least on the iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 models in iOS 10! Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to bring up Control... 
by Marilyn | Apr 27, 2017 | AirPods, Apple Pros, Apple Watch, Article, customization, Find My iPhone, iOS, iOS 10, iPhone, Mac, macOS Sierra, News, Night Shift, Notification Center, productivity, Solution, watchOS 3
Apple just released new versions of all its operating systems—iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS—fixing bugs, plugging security holes, and, best of all, adding a few new features. Here are four things you can do once you’ve updated. (If you’re concerned that installing the... 
by Marilyn | Jan 26, 2017 | 3D Touch, Article, Control Center, Explainer, Home screen, iOS 10, iOS 9, iPhone, Lock screen, Notification Center, productivity
Apple first unveiled 3D Touch in iOS 9 with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, giving users of those iPhones a new way of interacting with apps, but 3D Touch never really caught on. Now, with the release of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, and broader support in iOS 10, 3D Touch is... 
by Marilyn | Jan 18, 2017 | camera, iOS 10, iPad, iPhone, Magnifier, Tip, Tips & Tricks
Don’t you hate fine print that’s too small to read comfortably? iOS 10 can turn your iPhone or iPad into a magnifying glass! Press the Home button three times quickly to bring up the Magnifier and then point the camera at what you want to see. The view is zoomed...