I just completed the process of selling my M1 iMac to SellYourMac. Don’t let the name fool you, they accept all Apple devices. This was the second item that I’ve sold to SYM and the experience was excellent both times. What I like about SYM is that they communicate with you by email throughout the … Continue reading Where I sell my used Apple devices
Category: iPhone
How to show File Extensions on iPad and iPhone
Back in May 2021, I wrote that I had one wish for iPadOS 15 “I would like to see the Files app become a true Finder equivalent. I want the ability to view a file’s extension and to be able to change it.” Well, we didn't get file extensions in iPadOS 15 but we did … Continue reading How to show File Extensions on iPad and iPhone
RSS – Reading
Scott Gilbertson, Wired Whether you are sick of social media, want to get away from endless notifications, or just want to read all your news all in one spot, an RSS reader can help. RSS stands for “really simple syndication.” It's a protocol that allows an RSS reader to talk to your favorite websites and … Continue reading RSS – Reading
iCreep
Kev Quirk Back in 2018 I decided I was ditching Android for an iPhone. Since then my Apple devices have continued to grow. Have I become a fanboy? I recently bought my seventh Apple device to add to my ever growing collection of iStuff. Here’s what I currently own: This reminds me of my iCreep … Continue reading iCreep
A few quick thoughts on iOS 16
I don't usually install a new OS on day one but with iOS 16 I did. I was excited about the changes to Mail, Reminders, and Notes. Mail I was looking forward to Remind Me in iOS 16 Mail. It's there but disappointing. Emails with reminders stay in the inbox instead of going to a … Continue reading A few quick thoughts on iOS 16
Ads on your iPhone
Apple, the Ad Critic, Now Embraces Ads New York Times Plus, Apple’s campaign to crack down on existing ad methods and sell its own ads opens the company to criticism that it’s acting hypocritical. Yes, it does. but the company wants more ways to earn income to keep growing as sales of smartphones stagnate. Bloomberg … Continue reading Ads on your iPhone
Everything Apple announced yesterday in 11 minutes
This is for you if you missed Apple’s Far Out event yesterday. MacRumors Apple today held its annual iPhone-centric event, debuting the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple also introduced the new Apple Watch Series 8 models, a revamped version of the Apple Watch SE, the Apple … Continue reading Everything Apple announced yesterday in 11 minutes
iPhone 14 or iOS 16? What gets me most excited
Lee Peterson: Do you look forward to hardware or software? I’m more interested in iOS 16 than iPhone 14. Yes, I’m curious to see what gets released and depending on the camera upgrades I might be tempted to get one but for me messing around with iOS and apps in much more interesting. This is … Continue reading iPhone 14 or iOS 16? What gets me most excited
What I’ll use in place of Instapaper
Update September 5, 2022: In January 2022 Instapaper finally received a needed update with version 8.1. It is currently at version 8.1.2. I have been all in with Instapaper since the update in. In my opinion, it is the best read-it-later app bar none. I recently wrote about my disappointment with Instapaper, my long-time … Continue reading What I’ll use in place of Instapaper
How to create a reminder in the Reminders app from macOS Mail
One of the things that keeps me from using Apple’s Reminders for all my todo needs is the ability to forward an email to Reminders like I can in Things. Well, according to Mac Geek Gab Episode 908 listener Dave, there’s a hidden and undiscoverable way to do just that. “It turns out that one … Continue reading How to create a reminder in the Reminders app from macOS Mail
Open letter to the developer(s) of Instapaper
Instapaper has long been my favorite read-it-later app. I still use it, but with trepidation. In recent months it has become unreliable and has fallen into disrepair. Recently while working with a small group of articles on my iPad, the app kept locking up. Moreover, sync wasn’t working between my iPad and iPhone. Getting frustrated, … Continue reading Open letter to the developer(s) of Instapaper
My favorite iOS apps for 2022
2022 is nearly here. It’s the time of year that I evaluate the apps that I’ve been using and decide which apps I will use for the coming year. I find that writing this out helps me better evaluate the apps that best fit my workflows. My Hardware: 2021 24” M1 iMac with Touch ID … Continue reading My favorite iOS apps for 2022
🖇 Verizon opting iPhone users into data collection and tracking
Andrew Paul, writing at Input A new program innocuously titled the “Verizon Custom Experience” is sold to users as a way for the company to “personalize our communications with you, give you more relevant product and service recommendations, and develop plans, services and offers that are more appealing to you.” To accomplish this, all a … Continue reading 🖇 Verizon opting iPhone users into data collection and tracking
Goodbye 1Password
I stopped using 1Password in July 2019 when it stopped working with Safari 13 in macOS Catalina. At that time, I tried Enpass but eventually settled on Bitwarden which I’ve been happily using since. I went Premium about a year ago. Even though I switched to Bitwarden, I didn’t delete 1Password from my devices, thinking … Continue reading Goodbye 1Password
Apple CarPlay uses cellular data
We’ve been on a Verizon plan with only 2 GB of data for years and have only occasionally run out of data. Recently, we have been burning through it in just a few days. What changed? We bought a new Jeep Wrangler that has CarPlay. According to this article by Jason Cross at MacWorld, “CarPlay … Continue reading Apple CarPlay uses cellular data
Where the hell is the Escape key on the iPad Magic Keyboard?
Change the behavior of the modifier keys on iPad If, like me, you rarely use the caps lock key, you might be interested to learn that you can remap it on a hardware keyboard in iPadOS. I mapped mine to Escape. How to Remap Modifier Keys on iPad When Using a Keyboard Launch the Settings … Continue reading Where the hell is the Escape key on the iPad Magic Keyboard?
What will happen to PDFpen after the Nitro purchase?
PDFpen has been a part of my paperless workflow since I started it in 2017. Yesterday after reading about Nitro acquiring PDFpen on 9to5Mac I decided that it’s time to move on to a different app. June 28, 2021 - Nitro to acquire PDFpen, expanding productivity to Mac, iPhone, and iPad users Nitro Software Limited … Continue reading What will happen to PDFpen after the Nitro purchase?
RSS reader NetNewsWire 6 is out for iPhone and iPad with iCloud sync
“NetNewsWire 6 for iOS is now available on the App Store! This release brings new features — iCloud sync; sync with BazQux, Inoreader, NewsBlur, The Old Reader, and FreshRSS; home screen widgets; special support for Twitter and Reddit feeds; and more.” If you're not using RSS now is a perfect time to give it a … Continue reading RSS reader NetNewsWire 6 is out for iPhone and iPad with iCloud sync
Reeder 5 iCloud feeds sync revisited
I’m a long-time Reeder user for RSS. Not long after Reeder 5 was introduced I tried out the new iCloud feed sync feature. At the time I wrote that I wasn’t impressed. I wanted to try iCloud feed sync thinking I could cancel my free Feedly account. I'll share a couple of issues that I … Continue reading Reeder 5 iCloud feeds sync revisited
🔗 Link Post: iOS 14.6 Battery Life Draining Issues? 8 Tips to Help
Paul Horowitz writing for OSXDaily.com: Some iPhone and iPad users have reported that battery life is suffering after updating to iOS 14.6 on their device. My normal practice is to wait a few days before installing OS updates. I want to see if the update is presenting any new issues. I was alerted to a … Continue reading 🔗 Link Post: iOS 14.6 Battery Life Draining Issues? 8 Tips to Help
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