Turn your iPhone into a simple burglar and flood detector with this switch.

Smart home alarm systems are all the rage, but they’re also very expensive. A relatively simply setup can cost hundreds of dollars, with things like glass-break and leak sensors driving process up. Or you can use this iPhone trick. Scroll a bit down…

How do I ask Siri to tell me what my next Outlook appointment is (just MacBook/MacOS solution, no iPhone)

On my company laptop, all my meetings are in Outlook. How do I ask Siri to tell me what my next Outlook appointment is? I have no iPhone and using the Apple Calendar app is not an option. MacOS version: Monterey 12.0.1 (but assume lates…

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Black Friday 2021: The best Apple Watch deals

Black Friday falls on November 26 this year, but the “shopping holiday” has sort of morphed over the years into a weeks-long event. Apple typically holds a sale that lasts from Friday through Monday, but other retailers start Black Friday deals a we…

Why is part of my screen not accessible when I plug in an external display?

Occasionally when I plug in an external screen, my mac somehow won't let me move my mouse/trackpad to some parts of my display. Here's what's going on with my machine right now: I should note: MacOS 11.6; 15 inch 2019; 2.3 GH 8 core…

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Apple’s right to repair program is a privilege for a lucky few

You gotta fight. For your right. To reeeeeeeepair. Thank you. Thank you. (RIP MCA.) Last week Apple announced a program for users to service their own iPhones (starting with the iPhone 12 and 13), rolling out in 2022 and to later include M1 Macs. Th…

This simple iPhone toggle can help protect your home from break-ins and floods

Smart home alarm systems are all the rage, but they’re also very expensive. A relatively simply setup can cost hundreds of dollars, with things like glass-break and leak sensors driving process up. Or you can use this iPhone trick. Scroll a bit down…

Black Friday 2021: The best AirPods deals

The biggest shopping time of the year is here. Black Friday and Cyber Monday and all the days in between are filled with sales and there are plenty of good deals to be found. But how can you make sure you find the best deals? We’re here to help. App…

Why is part of my screen not accessible when I plug in an external display?

Occasionally when I plug in an external screen, my mac somehow won't let me move my mouse/trackpad to some parts of my display. Here's what's going on with my machine right now: I should note: MacOS 11.6; 15 inch 2019; 2.3 GH 8 core…

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On external monitors, 1440p resolution is supposed to represent the sweet spot, offering a sharper picture than HD without the high costs of 4K. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t seem to agree. On Macs with M1 processors, Apple reserves Retina or HiDPI d…

This simple iPhone toggle can help protect your home from break-ins, fires, and floods

Smart home alarm systems are all the rage, but they’re also very expensive. A relatively simply setup can cost hundreds of dollars, with things like glass-break and leak sensors driving process up. Or you can use this iPhone trick. Scroll a bit down…

Why is part of my screen not accessible when I plug in an external display?

Occasionally when I plug in an external screen, my mac somehow won't let me move my mouse/trackpad to some parts of my display. Here's what's going on with my machine right now: I should note: MacOS 11.6; 15 inch 2019; 2.3 GH 8 core…