https://mashable.com/article/group-facetime-static-grid-ios-beta/ Apple finally fixes the most annoying thing about Group FaceTime calls Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Bubbles are fun, they said. You'll like it, they said. By Rachel Kraus1 day ago Hallelujah, FaceTime sanity is coming. Apple released the beta version of iOS 13.5 to registered developers Wednesday, and it reportedly comes with … Continue reading A fix to Apple’s Facetime gets rid of bubbles in group chat (soon)
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Turn off mail and message notifications on your Apple devices until update beyond 13.4.1 within week
https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/04/28/apple-iphone-ios-13-problem-crash-security-stability-macos-ipad-iphone-users/ Apr 28, 2020,07:41pm EDT Apple Confirms Serious Problem Affecting Mac, iPad, iPhone Users Gordon KellySenior ContributorConsumer TechI write about technology's biggest companies Apple continues to win well-deserved plaudits after releasing the best value smartphone of 2020 (despite some small doubts). But for millions of existing iPhone owners, things have been bad. And now they’re … Continue reading Turn off mail and message notifications on your Apple devices until update beyond 13.4.1 within week
Tweak Twitter for Mac to allow streaming
When I first read this, I thought "huh, what's a radio button?" Then I realized a radio button would ordinarily be two circles inside each other. Not in this case. Where you want doesn't look like a typical radio button -- it's the twinkle symbol at the top middle right where the compose button used … Continue reading Tweak Twitter for Mac to allow streaming
Apple-Google proposal to use smartphones to check COVID-19 contacts
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-10/apple-google-bring-covid-19-contact-tracing-to-3-billion-people? Apple, Google Bring Covid-19 Contact-Tracing to 3 Billion People By Mark Gurman April 10, 2020, 1:00 PM EDT Updated on April 10, 2020, 7:53 PM EDT Tech giants in rare partnership via iPhone, Android devicesUsers will be alerted if they were close to infected person Bloomberg’s daily technology newsletter is chronicling the impact of … Continue reading Apple-Google proposal to use smartphones to check COVID-19 contacts
Basic iPhone useful features that you may not know about
https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/09/cnn-underscored/iphone-features-tips-hacks/index.html 6 iPhone features you aren't using and totally should be Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored Thu April 9, 2020 We were impressed when Apple launched the iPhone 11, and especially loved the spectacular camera setup of the 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. And there's so much these smartphones can do that you may have … Continue reading Basic iPhone useful features that you may not know about
COVID-19 is finally forcing the medical profession to recognize the value of using iPads
Many industrial, sales, and even restaurant jobs have found that providing iPads to staff can improve efficiency and communication. Because the coronavirus is so very contagious, hospital patients, nursing home and convalescent facility residents, and others who either have or are vulnerable to getting the virus have been separated from their families and other natural … Continue reading COVID-19 is finally forcing the medical profession to recognize the value of using iPads
Easy ways to look good on camera
With so many of us interacting with friends and family using FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, and whatever else, it doesn't need to be a business meeting to look good. Here a few simple things you can do to make yourself look better on camera. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/07/style/tom-ford-video-chat-tips.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage&contentCollection=AtHome As told to Maureen Dowd Illustrations by Tracy Ma Step 1 … Continue reading Easy ways to look good on camera
Zoom Has A Dark Side — And An FBI Warning : NPR
(From NPR) Federal and state law enforcement are asking questions about Zoom's security and privacy policies, as millions flock to the videoconferencing service for meetings, classes and social gatherings. — Read on http://www.npr.org/2020/04/03/826129520/a-must-for-millions-zoom-has-a-dark-side-and-an-fbi-warning
How did Zoom become such a big thing?
FaceTime and Skype have both been around forever but, in my world, are reluctantly used if at all. Zoom suddenly appeared and it's showing up, and is often suggested, in small business contexts. Interesting.... https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/heres-how-zoom-became-most-important-app-in-world-its-really-quite-simple.html Zoom Became the Most Important App in the Business World Overnight. Here Are 5 Reasons Everyone is using the videoconferencing … Continue reading How did Zoom become such a big thing?
Unique list of new films to watch from Adam White, Independent UK
https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/new-cinema-releases-on-demand-rent-stream-itunes-amazon-coronavirus-april-2020-a9424546.html The best new films to rent and stream on demand now While we remain bereft at the closure of cinemas, new releases are still being unveiled week by week on demand. Adam White has curated some of the best, weirdest and most successfully distracting for a moment of crisis @__adamwhite1 day ago Home entertainment: … Continue reading Unique list of new films to watch from Adam White, Independent UK
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For a change of pace, how about these tech projects instead of TV?
These are just perfect for a time like this when you have a tremendous amount of indoor time. How much streaming content can you view? https://www.fastcompany.com/90482591/stop-watching-netflix-and-tackle-these-8-tech-projects-instead 03-27-208:00 AMCORONAVIRUS CRISIS Stop watching Netflix and tackle these 8 tech projects instead From organizing digital photos to repurposing old tech, here’s some ideas on how to use your … Continue reading For a change of pace, how about these tech projects instead of TV?