by Marilyn | Nov 12, 2018 | Apple Pros, Mac, maintenance, Mojave, Software Update, Tip
For years, you’ve used the App Store app to install operating system and app updates on your Mac. That’s still true for apps, but with macOS 10.14 Mojave, Apple moved operating system updates to the new Software Update preference pane, which replaces the old App Store...
by Marilyn | Jun 14, 2018 | iOS 11, maintenance, Restricted Content, storage, Tip
Running low on space on your iPhone or iPad in iOS 11? This problem may be easier to deal with than you expect because Apple has added a quick way to free up storage space by removing unneeded apps. Go to Settings > General > iPhone/iPad Storage, where you’ll see a...
by Marilyn | Jun 9, 2018 | Mac, maintenance, News, Restricted Content, Server
For many years, Apple has sold macOS Server (previously called OS X Server) for those who wanted to run various Unix-based Internet services on a Mac. Server became popular because it put an easy-to-use graphical interface on top of the Unix apps, allowing Mac users...
by Marilyn | Jun 8, 2018 | HomePod, maintenance, Restricted Content, Siri, Solution
After months of anticipation, Apple’s HomePod smart speaker finally shipped in mid-February. Reviews of its audio quality have been positive, and for the most part, it works both as advertised and as you’d expect. However, there were some surprises, most good but some...
by Marilyn | Sep 28, 2017 | battery, Hardware, iPhone, maintenance, power, Tip
For the most part, you never have to power down your trusty iPhone, but there are two rare situations where doing so might be useful. If your battery is getting low and you won’t be able to charge before you absolutely need the phone later in the day, turning it off...
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...
