In Desktop Reflection, I shared my two cents on how to make your digital desktop mimic your physical desktop, including consolidating items, organizing files in folders, forcing icons to align in a grid, and allowing them to be stacked with like items. The Desktop is essentially a gigantic, borderless Finder window in Icon view. [...]
Some technical support articles are difficult to find and some are downright wrong. As technology design changes, it’s up to developers to update their documentation and they don’t always get it right. Further, sometimes their write-ups are thorough enough but not linked from enough places to easily locate. Here are some tips for finding [...]
When you travel internationally, especially outside the United States, it’s important to consider how to keep your iPhone connected. Domestic carriers don’t automatically work abroad and generally you must subscribe to an add-on service or a different carrier’s plan to get service elsewhere. iPhones released since the iPhone XS and XR in 2018 have [...]
The following tips cover new features in iOS 16 as well as settings and experiences that have been around for a while. I hope they help you become more efficient and flexible with your iPhone. Customize Lock Screen with Classic Wallpaper When you upgraded to iOS 16, the first thing you might have [...]
It’s a good idea to keep your eyes peeled for the various ways your devices call out for your attention. Macs do this in several ways, including Dock icons bouncing. On various devices, certain glyphs appear in an application and invite you to click for more information or to take a particular action. Sometimes [...]
The security breach against LastPass in August 2022 was so severe, hackers not only got access to customers’ personal information, like names and emails, and encrypted vaults—they were also able to associate customer identities and vaults with each other. As a result, says 1Password, they (or the highest bidder) may have little difficulty discerning master [...]
iPhone’s arguably limited volume controls can elicit confusion depending how they are set. For example, you might realize that as a result of turning down your ringer volume, you can no longer hear turn-by-turn directions. Learn to control volume in a way that consistently matches your preferences. Volume Controls iPhones have only three [...]
Do you prefer Gmail for managing email on your Mac? I don’t find it as flexible as Mail, but I respect your preference. As such, you might not like it when Mail appears after you click an email link or try to share by email. It’s possible to make Gmail your default email reader [...]
Think about the last time you invited someone to an event on your calendar. Do you know what happens when you change the time of the event? If you’re unsure of the actual time that works for attendees, you may want to reflect this in the event until you confirm. Inviting Others When [...]
Did you know you can use multiple search terms and tokens when looking for an email message in Mail? “What’s a search token?” you ask. Let’s explore how search works in Apple apps to help you find the items you seek. In this case, we’ll focus on email messages. How to Search Mail [...]
