by Marilyn | Feb 12, 2019 | Apple Pros, iOS, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Messages, Solution, Troubleshooting
Apple’s Messages app for iOS and macOS generally works well, but when it doesn’t, figuring out what’s wrong and how to fix it can take some doing. Here are a few of the most common solutions we’ve come across for problems with sending and receiving messages. Help...
by Marilyn | Jan 28, 2019 | Mac, Photos, print, Solution
Sad news: Apple has discontinued its photo printing services, which enabled you to create and order physical prints, cards, calendars, and books from within Photos on the Mac. Apple is directing users to download a Photos Project Extension from the Mac App Store....
by Marilyn | Jan 2, 2019 | App Switcher, Control Center, gesture, Home screen, iOS 12, iPad, productivity, Solution
When Apple released iOS 12 in September 2018, the main change for iPad users was a revamped collection of gestures similar to those used by the iPhone X. As it turned out, these new gestures were in preparation for the release of the new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro...
by Marilyn | Dec 3, 2018 | Apple Pros, battery, iPhone, Solution, Troubleshooting
Are you happy with your iPhone’s battery life? If your iPhone regularly ends up in Low Power Mode or doesn’t always make it to the end of the day without extra juice, read on to learn how to determine when it’s time for a new battery. It may be important to get to...
by Marilyn | Nov 7, 2018 | AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch Series 4, cable, HomePod, iPad, Solution
Black Friday and the start of the holiday shopping seasons are nearly upon us. If you’re looking for gift ideas for your Apple-using loved ones, we have a few suggestions that are guaranteed to be popular. Apple Watch The new Apple Watch Series 4 may be the gift hit...
by Marilyn | Oct 17, 2018 | customization, Desktop, Force Touch Trackpad, Mac, Mission Control, Photos, productivity, Safari, Solution, trackpad
A trackpad is not a mouse. In some ways, that’s obvious—you swipe your fingers on it, rather than dragging it around. Less obvious, however, are the many gestures that make using a trackpad on your Mac faster and more fun. These gestures aren’t limited to laptop...
