Apple and Google have more in common that we may think at first glance. Yes, Apple is a hardware company. Google is an advertising company. Both are rich with cash beyond what our imaginations could spend. Apple is ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerThe online world where most of us live is infested with privacy and security problems. If it isn’t Google, it’s Facebook. If it isn’t Amazon, it’s some hacker next door or in China trying to get into your ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerApple has iPhone customers who do not want a brick in their pockets. We long for something we can hold in one hand and navigate without the other hand. Remember the original iPhone and how big that screen ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerGot AirPods? Honestly, I think at least half the population of San Francisco is addicted to Apple’s almost ubiquitous wireless AirPods. Or, an epidemic of sticky ear wax prevents people from removing them. Or, maybe it’s an infestation ... Continue …
Lees meerWord on the streets is that Apple is working on even more reasons to buy a new Watch. What? A built-in electrocardiogram wasn’t enough? What do we need? Face ID? A camera? How about yet another built-in security ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerNathan and I fight crimes against Apple at night, but our day job is keeping a few hundred Windows PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, and iPads running at a Chicago area private school. One of our favorite iPhone features is ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerGive thanks to Apple co-founder Steve Jobs for USB. Apple didn’t invent USB but the original iMac helped to make it a success. Yeah, I know. USB has problems, too, but consider the alternatives at the time. Parallel, ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerWhat if you wanted the latest and greatest personal computer; the one with the newest display and fastest Intel Inside? Well; Dude, you’re getting a Dell. That’s because Apple’s Mac often leads the back of the pack when ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerSorry, this missive is not to rag on T-Mobile, or my favorite T-Mobile store guy; this is to prove a point about a single point of failure when conjuring up product opinions. My favorite anti-reasonable digital rag is ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerWhat’s an iPhone? What has changed since the iPhone’s launch in 2007? The answer, of course, depends upon your perspective. iPhone is a magical device. Or, iPhone is just another slab of glass and metal. Choose wisely. Your ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerLet’s say you walk into an Apple Store, and walk right up to the nearest Apple associate, whip out your iPhone or iPad and say, “Can you tell me which apps I do not need? What can I ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerGot AppleCare? If you’ve ever damaged your iPhone’s display, or had your Mac decide yesterday was its last day, or that lovely iPad’s battery only lasts 17-minutes, then you may appreciate AppleCare. New Apple products in our household ... Continue …
Lees meerThere is a good chance that what I’m about to uncover has as much to do with aging eyes and ears as it does taste and science, but bear with me for more than a few moments, then ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerMost of the time bad public relations problems get their publicity on Friday because nobody pays much attention to the news over the weekend. Apple, before Friday arrived, made good on two simmering issues. The first was the ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerIf you own an Apple Watch then it’s likely you have a growing list of features you want Apple to add. I have a few. While the ECG (electrocardiogram) is a good feature and helps to save lives, ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerWhy do we love to play the Monopoly game? The answer is easy. We love to get rich and stick it to everyone else. Even if it’s just play money, the rules of Monopoly are not much different ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerGot Messages? Of course you do. Or, is it iMessages? I’m not sure there is any difference. The app on Mac, iPhone, and iPad is called Messages, so let’s go with that. Messages. Are your text messages private ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerWay back in the day, Apple was the one technology company you could count on for not leaking much to the public. Apple crushed the Think Secret website because it revealed what Apple didn’t want to go public. ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerNathan and I work in a private school and manage hundreds of Macs, Windows PCs, iPads, and a growing number of Chromebooks. The iPads cause us the least amount of administrative support time. What’s next? Macs and Chromebooks. ... Continue Reading »
Lees meerOne of the most malicious buzzwords to hit the English language in recent years is subscriptions. Say what? Subscriptions have been around forever but have gain new legs with applications and services. Yeah, we subscribe to apps we ... Continue Read…
Lees meerYes, I signed up for Apple Card as soon as it was available. I have early adopter syndrome so there was no other choice but to sign up, apply, turn on Apple Card, and get the physical card ... Continue Reading »
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