Jun 16, 2017 | App Store, Apple ID, Blog, iCloud, iOS, iTunes, Restricted Content, Settings, Tip
iOS 10.3, which Apple released in March 2017, had a number of notable changes, along with one minor tweak that could cause confusion. In iOS 10.2 and earlier, if you wanted to change your iCloud, iTunes, or App Store settings, you’d tap Settings > iCloud or...
Jun 14, 2017 | Blog, iOS, Mac, passwords, Restricted Content, security, Tip, two-factor authentication
Apple is increasingly encouraging us all to turn on two-factor authentication for our Apple IDs because it adds an extra layer of security on top of the password. With two-factor authentication, when you log in to iCloud or iTunes for the first time on a new device,...
Jun 10, 2017 | Blog, iOS, iPhone, keyboard shortcut, productivity, Restricted Content, Tip, typing
If you’re thinking, “Why yes, I do know that in iOS a double-tap on the Space bar after typing a word inserts a period and then a space,” award yourself a virtual gold star. If you weren’t aware of that super useful trick, well, you are now. Getting to the Period key...
Jun 9, 2017 | Blog, Desktop, Finder, Mac, productivity, Restricted Content, Tip
Is your Mac’s Desktop a cluttered mess? That’s not a criticism—it happens to all of us. A few files here, a folder or two there, and before long you can’t find anything amid all the icons. There’s a solution, of course, which is that the Finder lets you sort the icons...
May 27, 2017 | Blog, Mac, maintenance, Tip
It’s easy to forget details about your Mac—what precise model it is, how much memory is installed, and so on. The quick way to remind yourself of the specifics is to choose About This Mac from the Apple menu. Obvious, we know, but it’s essential to remember when...
May 23, 2017 | Blog, Mac, modifier key, productivity, Restricted Content, screen, Tip, zoom
No matter how good your eyes are, at some point there will be something on your Mac’s screen that’s just too small to see well. With just a minute of setup, you can take advantage of a macOS feature that lets you zoom the screen right where the pointer is. Open System...
