Keeping your Mac up-to-date may seem like a chore, but it’s an essential part of protecting yourself online. Apple and app developers patch security holes when they’re found—and they add helpful new features to macOS and your applications, too. Beyond the usual security patches and app updates, Apple offers shiny new versions of macOS to […]
Do you use Dropbox for online cloud storage? If you do, then you probably access your Dropbox from your phone, PC, laptop, tablet, among many other devices. Today’s post will go over how to check what devices are linked to your Dropbox account. This is especially important for those who use the free version of Dropbox. How […]
Video doorbells are the most important smarthome device you can buy. Smart light bulbs may be flashy, but—when properly integrated—a video doorbell will become something you can’t live without. They’re incredibly reasonable, too, costing just $99 to $199. If you could only have one smarthome device, you should make it a video doorbell—assuming you can […]
Netflix costs less than cable, but it’s still a bit expensive. A year of Netflix’s “Basic” plan is $108, and a year of “Premium” Netflix costs $192. Thankfully, you can reduce your subscription fees with a few simple tricks. Share an Account With Family or Friends Netflix doesn’t care if you share your account. In fact, the […]
Some Windows 10 PCs have been rebooting to a black screen after installing the June 2019 cumulative update from Windows Update. This seems scary at first, but luckily there’s a quick fix that will solve your problem. If your Windows 10 PC reboots to a black screen, just press Ctrl+Alt+Del on your keyboard. Windows 10’s […]
Is your normal web browser Firefox? If it is, then you may have noticed an issue with Extensions for Firefox since Friday night (1/3/19). It seems, due to a certificate issue with the browser, that no add-ons/extensions are loading with Firefox. Today’s post will discuss what is going on, and a possible temp fix for this […]
For those looking to get a deal on an iPhone, Apple may have the deal you’re looking for. Currently Apple has refurbished iPhone 7, iPhone 7 plus, and iPhone X on sale. The refurb phones offer a savings of anywhere from $50 to $220. Deal Alert: Apple Refurb iPhone Sale About The Deal Apple is offering deals […]
Did you know that Apple has an iPhone Upgrade Program? Well, they do, and if you’re the type of person who always wants to have the latest model this plan could well be for you. Once you’re enrolled in the iPhone Upgrade Program you’ll make a monthly installment payment every month for a year and then […]
If you shop at Amazon you’re probably familiar with the emails they send letting their customers know when an order has shipped. But did you know you can have them text you as well? They will, and it’s very easy to set up. Simply sign up for “Shipment Updates via Text” and Amazon will send you a […]
Smart phones and other mobile devices are great for playing music and videos, but their small speakers often leave a lot to be desired when it comes to sound quality and volume. Luckily, most modern smartphones and tablets can wirelessly transmit their sound to large, great sounding external speakers via a wonderful technology known as Bluetooth. Bluetooth […]
Question from Debby G.: A couple of months ago I bought my first smartphone. I absolutely love it, but I got a huge bill yesterday because they said I went over my monthly data allotment by several gigabytes. I do watch a lot of videos every day, but I didn’t realize it would cause me to […]
Have you ever needed to create a screenshot of an entire web page, but the page was too long and/or wide to fit in the browser window? If so, you probably had to “capture” the current contents of the screen, scroll to display more of the page, “capture” that part of the page to a […]