One reader suggested just using a cotton pad with a little alcohol. That does a surface job, but here's the way to get all of holes completely clear. https://lifehacker.com/the-best-way-to-clean-your-airpods-1838454955 The Best Way to Clean Your AirPods Melissa Kirsch Yesterday 5:00PM Photo: ShutterstockIn a recent issue of the Recomendo newsletter, Mark Frauenfelder suggested a three-tool kit … Continue reading How to clean the tiny holes on AirPods? →

The iPod Touch has been around forever, but it still has a place in many people's lives. Read on. There’s a New iPod Touch. Yes, in 2019, and Yes, It’s Worth Looking at. Sure, there’s a new iPhone, but Apple’s launch of a new iPod Touch earlier this year came with laughter from some. Others … Continue reading Don’t ignore the iPod Touch — still being updated and still worth buying →

  ‘Sign In With Apple’ Is Way Better Than Passwords—If You Can Find It Apple wants its new password killer to cut your dependency on Facebook and Google—if you can find it in the apps you use most Why ‘Sign in With Apple’ Beats Passwords and Facebook Apple’s new sign-in feature in iOS 13 allows … Continue reading Signing in with Apple (or, in a pinch, Google) is the way to go →

AirDrop can be the quickest way to transfer documents, photos, and very large files between Apple devices. Just used it yesterday as a way of transferring contacts among a group of people. Very handy indeed. https://www.cnet.com/how-to/if-youre-not-using-airdrop-with-your-iphone-yet-youre-sorely-missing-out/ If you're not using AirDrop on your iPhone yet, you're sorely missing out We walk you through how to … Continue reading Don’t ignore the value of AirDrop on your Apple devices — handy way to transfer data →

It's so easy to carelessly click on something that looks either normal or interesting and suddenly wind up with serious problems. The first article deals with malicious invitations within Google Calendar, the second with pictures in Gmail that can lead  you astray. https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2019/09/09/google-finally-confirms-security-problem-for-15-billion-gmail-and-calendar-users/amp/ 440,473 views|Sep 9, 2019,4:38 am Google To Fix Malicious Invites Issue For … Continue reading Don’t click on executables, calendar invitations, or pictures sent by people you don’t know →

The 5th version of Apple Watch now offers a watch face that's always on rather than requiring a lift of your arm. Apparently, that has really bothered many owners of earlier models. The battery and other software have been sufficiently modified that the period between charges has not lengthened. The other feature that is exciting … Continue reading The Apple Watch 5 has one big change and lots of glitz →

AppleCare protection has always been bought for a specific period, generally lasting not more than three years. Then monthly payments were permitted. Now the monthly payment plan has been turned into a subscription that appears to be extendable for the service life of the device albeit at a slightly higher price than a lump sum, … Continue reading AppleCare duration changed? →