Many like the convenience and portability of a MacBook but prefer to have a larger screen when doing real work. Using an external monitor lets you have the best of both worlds. There are many different ways to set up your workstation; some may prefer to use both the external monitor and their MacBook screen … Read more
Even though many have gone back to the office, Zoom meetings are still a regular part of many people’s work week. Especially if you are working from home, background noises can be a distraction for others in the meeting. In a pinch, you can always mute your mic, but that is inconvenient, and if you … Read more
Recently, I noticed my Apple Watch wasn’t pinging my iPhone — you know, the super useful button in Control Center on Apple Watch that lets you play a sound on your iPhone so you can find your phone. I also noticed my watch wasn’t able to control the music and volume when I was streaming … Read more
Beginning with macOS Monterey and iOS 15, you can create a FaceTime call that non-Apple users can join. This doesn’t work the way you might expect; there is no FaceTime app for Android or Windows users to download. Instead, you create a FaceTime link that can be opened (by the non-Apple user) in a browser. … Read more
When you look at the battery icon in the menu bar at the top of your Mac screen, you may see what looks like an electrical cord on the battery. If you haven’t noticed this symbol before, you may wonder if it is telling you something about the battery not charging properly. It’s true that … Read more
Most of the time, your passwords are something you want to keep private and secure; however, there are times when it makes sense to share a username and password with someone. For example, you may want to send your login information for a streaming service, like Netflix or Apple TV+, to a family member so … Read more
Many iPhone (and other phones) users like the convenience of using a virtual assistant. These assistants can help you do a variety of things with just a spoken command. A couple of my favorite uses for “Hey Siri” are: “Hey Siri, set a timer for 15 minutes.” This is especially useful when you need to … Read more
You are probably familiar with the Low Power mode on your iPhone. When your iPhone’s battery gets too low, your phone will automatically enter Low Power mode, which will reduce background activity, reduce the screen brightness and do a few other things to help preserve the battery charge. Your Apple Watch also has a charge-preserving … Read more
When you travel outside the country, many cellular carriers will charge you when you make phone calls or use data. If you make many calls or use much data, these charges can really add up. Not all carriers will charge you extra; T-Mobile, for example, offers free data in many countries for most of their … Read more
When you travel to another location, you probably want to know the weather where you are, not the weather back home. Certain things, like the current time, can change automatically on your Apple Watch and iPhone; your weather city, however, needs to be changed manually anytime you change locations. If you rely on one of … Read more