This is something I have to look up Every Single time. If you have to do likewise, here's very clear description of how to take every kind of screen shot that you might need. https://www.itg.ias.edu/content/keyboard-shortcuts-capture-screen-shot-mac-os-x Keyboard Shortcuts to Capture a Screen Shot with Mac OS X The Macintosh operating system has always made it easy … Continue reading Taking all types of screen shots on a Mac
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Google makes clear its intent to stop tracking-improved advertising
An expression my grandmother used seems apropos: "the proof is in the pudding." Promises are all very well but loss of tracking information will considerably reduce the value of advertising on Google. I'll wait until we see these statements implemented. https://www.wsj.com/articles/google-to-stop-selling-ads-based-on-your-specific-web-browsing-11614780021?st=tawwmy2 Google to Stop Selling Ads Based on Your Specific Web Browsing Citing privacy concerns, … Continue reading Google makes clear its intent to stop tracking-improved advertising
Apple and Target enter into a deal that works off their similar brands
Feb 26, 2021 Apple and Target Just Announced What Might Be the Most Brilliant Brand Partnership Ever. It’s Bad News for Best Buy By Jason Aten, Inc. It's not about selling electronic devices. On the surface, Apple and Target look quite different. One is the most valuable company on earth and makes some of the … Continue reading Apple and Target enter into a deal that works off their similar brands
Overcast, the popular podcast app, now a gem for Apple Watch as well
This has been my favorite app for podcasts forever. Now I just have to find a way to listen to them off my watch when I already have two masks, glasses, and ear muffs over my ears. http://www.macstories.net/reviews/overcast-revamps-apple-watch-app-and-shortcuts-actions/ FEB 26, 2021 — 17:37 EST Overcast Revamps Apple Watch App and Shortcuts Actions BY ALEX GUYOT … Continue reading Overcast, the popular podcast app, now a gem for Apple Watch as well
Unspoken advantage that Apples holds with its iDevices
One advantage that Apple has over Google's Android's devices is that a large majority of Apple's run the latest operating system. Further, Apple's OS is consistent across all of its products differing only according to the equipment features. There isn't any parallel to Android's modification by each device maker in its universe. Users value the … Continue reading Unspoken advantage that Apples holds with its iDevices
macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 released
Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:43 pm Software Update Apple today released macOS Big Sur 11.2.2. macOS 11 Big Sur introduces a beautiful redesign and new features in Safari, Messages, and Maps. The update prevents MacBook Pro (2019 or later) and MacBook Air (2020 or later) models from incurring damage … Continue reading macOS Big Sur 11.2.2 released
Do you have good passwords?
Here's a website I use to check my passwords. https://www.security.org/how-secure-is-my-password/ And, as I've mentioned before, I happily use SplashID which periodically offers a lifetime license.
Microsoft’s Unified Office App now compatible with iPad
https://www.macrumors.com/2021/02/16/microsoft-office-ipad/ Microsoft's Unified Office App for Mobile Now Compatible With iPad Monday February 15, 2021 9:45 pm PST by Eric Slivka Microsoft's Office app for iOS has been updated today to version 2.46 with support for iPadOS, bringing the unified Office experience of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to Apple's tablet platform. Office is now available on iPad: We're combining the … Continue reading Microsoft’s Unified Office App now compatible with iPad
When your autocorrect goes bonkers
This is an old article but tells you the simple way to start over if your autocorrect is not meeting your needs. In my case, somehow the word "and" was changed to "abs" Every Single Time. Even overriding that substitution in Text Replacement under General, Keyboard, didn't wipe out that quirk. It's worth starting over … Continue reading When your autocorrect goes bonkers
Have an Apple Watch SE or 5 that’s not charging? Apple will fix it
Not all of these watch models will have this problem. APPLE WATCH SERIES 5/APPLE WATCH SE NOT CHARGING? APPLE WILL FIX IT NewsWatchDennis SellersFebruary 15, 2021posted on Feb. 15, 2021 at 1:06 pm In addition to releasing watchOS 7.3.1 , Apple has published a support document offering details on what to do if your Apple Watch Series 5 or SE … Continue reading Have an Apple Watch SE or 5 that’s not charging? Apple will fix it
Hidden iPhone setting that can eat up your storage
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2021/02/07/iphone-12-pro-comes-photo-feature-can-use-lot-space/4381271001/ The hidden iPhone setting that can eat up all your storage in a flash Kim KomandoSpecial to USA TODAY, February 7, 2021 Remember back when you had to lug around a digital single-lens reflex camera to take decent photos? Now our smartphones have cameras capable of taking gorgeous pro-quality shots. If you know just … Continue reading Hidden iPhone setting that can eat up your storage
Change Siri’s voice on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/02/10/how-to-change-siris-voice-on-iphone-or-mac How to change Siri's voice on iPhone or Mac By William Gallagher | 02/11/21 Whether it's because you don't like Apple's default choice of Siri voice, or because you simply want a change, you can change Siri's language, accent, and gender. Here's how to do it. Siri's voice has been improved over the years, but she chiefly still … Continue reading Change Siri’s voice on your iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac
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