Tips, Tricks & Solutions
Tips, tricks, suggestions, solutions, frequently asked questions, known issues, and best-practice information relating to Mac hardware, software and workflow. Including, but not limited to Apple, Adobe, CrashPlan PRO, Extensis, Microsoft, Retrospect, and Quark.
- What Are Those Orange and Green Dots in Your iPhone’s Status Bar?
- Reclaim Local Storage Space by Removing iCloud Drive Downloads
- Keep iPhone 12 and MagSafe Accessories Away from Pacemakers
- 8 Ways Apple Improved the Camera App in iOS 14
- A Quick Shortcut to Create an Instant Slideshow from a Folder of Images
- Pinch to Zoom in All Photos View in iOS 14
- Did You Know That Your iPhone Can “Name That Tune”?
- Flash Is Dead—Uninstall Flash Player to Keep Your Mac Secure
- Some Thoughts on Video/Camera Privacy Covers
- Merry Riskmas!
- Home Screen Widgets Take Center Stage in iOS 14
- New Back Tap Feature in iOS 14 Provides Two Customizable Shortcuts
- Use These Settings to Show or Hide Filename Extensions
- How to Make Sure Your iPhone Doesn’t Make Noise in the Night
- Don’t Worry about an Occasional “Not Charging” Message on Your MacBook
- Amazing New Tips for Rearranging Apps on Your iPhone or iPad
- Make Your Finder Window Columns the Right Size
- Want Better Goals? Customize Your Move, Exercise, and Stand Rings in watchOS 7
- Too Many Home Screens in iOS 14? Here’s How to Hide Them!
- Remember to Enable Text Message Forwarding When You Get a New Mac or iPad
- Are You Making the Most of the Touch Bar on Your MacBook Pro?
- Rename Bluetooth Devices for Easy Management
- Did You Know You Can Close a Mac Laptop When It Has an External Display?
- Reduce Arrival Time Anxiety by Sharing Your Location Temporarily
- Where Did Your Scroll Bars Go? Use This Setting to Ensure They Show
- Two Quick Tricks You Can Use with the iOS Space Bar
- Older ScanSnap Scanners Get New Life in Catalina with ScanSnap Manager V7
- Use This New Setting to Prevent iOS Updates from Consuming Precious Space
- Mouse Problems & Incident Response
- Rearrange Icons on Your iPhone or iPad Home Screens More Easily