by Marilyn | Jul 22, 2019 | cable, iPad, iPhone, Lightning, Mac, maintenance, Solution, USB-C
Apple’s prices for Lightning, USB-C, and Thunderbolt 3 cables often seem high—$19 for a USB-C to Lightning cable or $29 if you want a 2-meter version? Unfortunately, when it comes to cables, you often get what you pay for. Happily, other reputable hardware...
by Helen Serafini | Jul 1, 2019 | Accessories, AirPods, Apple, Apple Music, Bluetooth, iPad, mac-fusion, macfusion, Smart Home, travel
I think it’s safe to say summer 2019 is officially here and we’ve got just what you need to have a fun, cool, and relaxing summer! So read along and come on into mac-fusion to get your summer necessities! 1. Lutron Smart Shades Boost your home’s...
by Marilyn | Jun 17, 2019 | AirPods, battery, iOS, iPad, iPhone, maintenance, Tip
Apple’s Batteries widget is a little known but highly useful tool for quickly assessing which of your small Apple devices is lowest on power—something you may wish to do when traveling with only one charging cable. To access it, switch to Today view on the iPhone,...
by Helen Serafini | Apr 23, 2019 | Apple Pencil, Apple TV, iPad, iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad Pro, Keynote, macfusion, project management
Most ads about the Apple Pencil assume you need to be an artist to know how to use it. While it is good for drawing, there are plenty of other things the Pencil is good for. Not everyone needs the Apple Pencil, but you’ll get a lot more out of it if you find...
by Marilyn | Apr 11, 2019 | Article, ASMC, ASMC Archive, iOS 12, iPad, iPhone, productivity, Solution, text
In theory, it should be easy to move the cursor in text on an iPad or iPhone—just tap where you want the cursor to go, or press and hold until the magnifying circle appears over the cursor and then slide it around. In reality, it’s often fussy and annoying because our...
by Marilyn | Apr 10, 2019 | Apple Pros, ASMC, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Magnifier, productivity, Tip
It’s maddening to want to read a serial number or other bit of fine print that you can barely see. But fret no longer—your iPhone or iPad makes a fabulous magnifying glass! Assuming Magnifier is enabled in Settings > General > Accessibility > Magnifier, you...
