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More Android users are switching to new iPhones, study reveals

More Android users are switching to new iPhones, study reveals

Christopher Lee · Jan 2, 2019

Apple’s latest range of iPhones is enticing more Android users to switch to the company’s product line, a new study reveals. A survey by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) found that 16% of US customers who bought an iPhone after the company’s launch of the iPhone XR on 26 October were individuals who previously used […]

Problem with your Mac? Check the system logs!

Problem with your Mac? Check the system logs!

Jessica Thornsby · Dec 27, 2018

When your Mac goes wrong, the first step to fixing the problem, is working out what caused that problem in the first place! Regardless of whether you plan to fix the issue yourself, or pass your Mac along to technical support, the first step should always be gathering more information. The good news is that […]

How to restore macOS from a Time Machine backup

How to restore macOS from a Time Machine backup

Jessica Thornsby · Dec 20, 2018

Creating regular Time Machine backups is essential for ensuring you never lose access to your important files and data. Previously, we’ve covered how to create a Time Machine backup, how to check that your backups aren’t corrupted, and even how to use your Mac as a networked Time Machine drive, but what should you do […]

Add a Dark Mode to any website, with the Dark Reader browser extension

Add a Dark Mode to any website, with the Dark Reader browser extension

Jessica Thornsby · Dec 18, 2018

Glaring white backgrounds aren’t always the easiest thing to look at, especially late at night, and there’s even evidence to suggest that exposure to certain kinds of light can play havoc with your sleep patterns. While you can give specific webpages a darker look using Safari’s Reader Mode, not all websites support Reader Mode. If […]

Don’t get hooked in! How to spot phishing scams

Don’t get hooked in! How to spot phishing scams

Jessica Thornsby · Dec 16, 2018

Phishing is an ever-evolving type of fraud that can occur both online and offline, and can result in scammers gaining access to your personal information, such as your email address, passwords, and even your credit card details. To help ensure your private information stays private, in this article I’m going to give you the tools […]

How to check the health of your MacBook battery, using coconutBattery

How to check the health of your MacBook battery, using coconutBattery

Jessica Thornsby · Dec 15, 2018

Your Mac’s battery has a limited lifespan and will degrade over time. There’s plenty of techniques you can use, to ensure your battery remains healthier, for longer, but if you really want to get the most out of your battery, then you’ll need to monitor its health over time. This type of long-term monitoring helps […]

iOS 12.1.1 reportedly killed mobile data usage on many iPhones

iOS 12.1.1 reportedly killed mobile data usage on many iPhones

Christopher Lee · Dec 12, 2018

Only a week after releasing iOS 12.1.1, Apple is already facing complaints from users that it causes problems with mobile data usage on many iPhones. The latest iOS version reportedly makes it impossible for large numbers of iPhone owners to access the internet without connecting to a Wi-Fi network. While some users have complained that […]

Apple resorts to aggressive marketing tactics

Apple resorts to aggressive marketing tactics

Christopher Lee · Dec 10, 2018

Hot on the heels of its four-day Black Friday discounts in November, Apple has continued to lure buyers by offering limited-period discounts via its Apple GiveBack programme. These trade-in offers, which the company originally only promoted with online campaigns, have now also found their way to its high street stores – in a manner that […]

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