31 articles tagged iPhone.
If you’ve ever chatted with Siri on your iPhone, then you’re probably aware that Siri doesn’t work quite the same on Mac. On iOS, every conversation with Apple’s virtual assistant starts with a “Hey, Siri,” but on macOS no amount of vocal prodding will catch Siri’s attention. By default, Mac users have to launch the […]
Microsoft may not immediately spring to mind when you need some extra storage space, but Mac users can get up to 5GB of storage space for free, via Microsoft’s OneDrive service. Once you’ve setup OneDrive on your Mac, you can simply drop files, folders and apps into your local OneDrive folder, and they’ll be synced […]
Thanks to the advancement in smartphone cameras, we’re all taking more photos and videos than ever before, but many of us are also guilty of leaving that media languishing on our iPhones, never to be looked at again. If you never seem to get around to sorting through your iPhone photos and videos, then in […]
Macs have a reputation for being difficult to hack, but if someone has physical access to your laptop, then all of your passwords, encryption, and anti-malware software may not be enough to keep your data safe. The thought of someone sneaking into your hotel room or office, logging into your Mac, and copying all of […]
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as slow Wi-Fi. Even when you’re under the same roof as a fast, reliable router, such as in your home or office, your exact location within that building can have an impact on the quality of your connection. There’s often locations in a building where the Wi-Fi suddenly seems to become […]
Most of us have experienced the pain of buyer’s remorse at some point, but chances are you’ve rarely made the effort to physically go back to the store, speak to customer service, and get your money back. The great thing about regretting a digital purchase, is that you can often get a full refund simply by […]
Did you know that you can use macOS’ text-to-speech tools to convert any RTF (Rich Text Format) or TXT (Text File) into audio? It’s kind of like creating your own audiobook! If you can overlook the slight creepiness of macOS’ various robotic voices, then this can be a handy trick for helping you revise and […]
If you’re going to create any kind of home automation network, then your system needs to recognize when you arrive home, and when you walk out the door. Whether you want your security camera to start recording when you leave for work in the morning; the front door to unlock when you pull up outside; […]
Your Apple ID is how you access many important Apple services, including iCloud, Messages, FaceTime and the App Store. Naturally, you’ll want to do everything you can to keep your Apple ID secure, and with data breaches happening all the time, simply creating a password is no longer enough! Two-factor authentication can provide an additional […]
As with all other major phone releases, the experts have now started tearing down the iPhone XR to see what it is really made of, and they made a surprising discovery – it has a bigger battery than nearly every other iOS smartphone in history, including the iPhone XS. Early reviews of the XR confirm […]
Typing out SMS messages on your iPhone can quickly become frustrating, especially if you have lots to say, or you’re in the middle of a long conversation. Or, perhaps you’ve always struggled with the smaller, virtual keyboard available on your typical smartphone, and are sick of friends and family teasing you about all your typos […]
Many people use additional devices with their Macs, such as external displays, keyboards and mice. Although wireless peripherals are becoming more popular, USB is still one of the most common ways to connect an external device to your Mac. Macs aren’t exactly blessed when it comes to USB ports, so if one of your ports […]
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