by computeradv | Apr 2, 2021 | accessibility, Blog, customization, Mac, macOS, menu bar, Restricted Content, Tip |
In macOS 11 Big Sur, Apple went back to a design direction from the earliest days of Mac OS X: a translucent menu bar. Since its color changes depending on the desktop picture, many people aren’t enamored of it (left, below). Luckily, reverting to the traditional...
by computeradv | Feb 26, 2020 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, ASMC, ASMC Archive, Blog, customization, Mac, menu bar, productivity, Restricted Content, Tip |
If your Mac is anything like ours, it’s suffering from an infestation of menu bar icons. Sure, the Wi-Fi menu is essential, and many others can be helpful. But if you have too many, or they’re in random order, finding one when you need it can be frustrating. You can...
by computeradv | Dec 10, 2018 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, Article, customization, How-To, iOS 12, iPhone, Parental Controls, Restricted Content, Screen Time |
It’s a constant refrain in many homes—a kid clamoring to use an iPad or iPhone to play games, watch videos, or chat with friends. As a parent, you know too much screen time is bad, especially when it affects homework or family dinners. At the same time, an iOS device...
by computeradv | Oct 1, 2018 | Apple Pros, APros Archive, Article, Blog, customization, Desktop, Force Touch Trackpad, Mac, Mission Control, Photos, productivity, Restricted Content, 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...
by computeradv | Sep 26, 2018 | App Limits, Apple Pros, APros Archive, Article, battery, Blog, customization, Do Not Disturb, Downtime, iBooks, iOS 12, iPhone, Measure, News, notifications, performance, productivity, Restricted Content, Screen Time, Siri Shortcuts, Stocks, Voice Memos |
Feeling left behind because you don’t have the latest iPhone or iPad? Don’t, because Apple has a present for you in the form of iOS 12. The new operating system promises to increase performance, particularly for older devices as far back as the iPhone 5s and iPad Air....
by computeradv | Apr 24, 2018 | Apple Pay, Apple Pay Cash, Apple Pros, APros Archive, Article, Blog, customization, Explainer, iPad, iPhone, privacy, productivity, Restricted Content, security |
You’ve probably heard of Apple Pay, but have you set it up so you can use it to pay for purchases at checkout? If not, give it a try, since it’s one of those living-in-the future Apple technologies that feels like science fiction every time you use it. Simply put your...
