by John | Nov 1, 2023 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, Article, ASMC, ASMC Archive, How-To, iOS 17, iPhone, Restricted Content, Safety
We’ve all had a friend or family member say, “Text me when you get home,” because they want the peace of mind from knowing you arrived safely. But what if something goes wrong—or you forget—so they never receive that text? They’ll be worried and won’t know where you... 
by Marilyn | Feb 4, 2021 | Article, Explainer, iPhone, Safety
With vaccinations underway, there’s light at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic tunnel. But given the enormity of the task and the unknowns surrounding coronavirus variants, we’ll still be in this tunnel for some time to come. Happily, there’s a new app called NOVID... 
by Marilyn | Oct 11, 2019 | Safety, Tip
Whenever Apple releases hot new hardware, it’s tempting to order the latest and greatest and then put your old Mac or iPhone up for sale on a classifieds site like Craigslist. If you do that, be cautious about potential buyers—it’s increasingly common for a scammer to... 
by Marilyn | 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 5, 2017 | Article, cable, Explainer, iPad, iPhone, Lightning, Mac, maintenance, Restricted Content, Safety, USB-C
It can be hard to ante up for a quality Lightning or USB-C cable when just a little searching reveals cables that cost only a couple of bucks each. “Surely,” you might think, “the cheap cables might not be as good, but so what if they wear out sooner?” Points for... by Brian Andrews | Mar 8, 2016 | Apple, Apple Help, Safety, Security
One of the best things about the internet is how much information and content it puts at our fingertips, but when it comes to children, that can be a detriment and they can very easily access things that are inappropriate for them to see. Not to mention the fact that...