When you set up a new email account that it supports contacts and calendars, you might accept its default plan to activate these functions. Unless you intend to use them separately, such as to segregate different domains of your life/work, this can lead to overcomplexity in how you store and manage people and events. [...]
I’m not sure how butt-dialing works unless a phone is left unlocked when it goes in your pocket. Are you always careful to lock/sleep your phone when you put it away? Not only does this conserve battery, especially in apps like Camera that hold the device awake—it also ensures you don’t inadvertently call someone. [...]
When unexpected problems arise, how do you react? What steps do you follow to troubleshoot? Do you have a set of tools and underlying concepts that guide you in this process? Just Restart When technology behaves strangely or out of the ordinary, restarting is often the simplest solution. I recommend starting small and [...]
Last summer, a piece of malware called Weknow.ac started making the rounds, usually disguised by a phony Adobe Flash Player installer. Earlier this month, a security vulnerability in recent generations of Intel processors was discovered. Here’s an overview and repair brief for each. Weknow.ac Malware In the last several years, a lot of [...]
For all the amazing benefits of our technology, there are a handful of super annoying features that threaten to drive us insane. Fortunately, they have settings that resolve their annoyance so we can have ease and peace. Ask to Join Wireless Networks Have you seen a dialog like this when you're busy trying to [...]
Unless you discipline yourself to use a given tool, it probably won’t have a positive effect on your doings. I wrote a number of posts about this previously (one, two, three) and always have more thoughts to share on the topic. Simple or Advanced I recommend a thorough conversation about your needs to identify the most appropriate [...]
Do you like the taste of plastic? If not, try out some of these tools. Bring them to social gatherings where you’re confident the hosts are offering disposable goods or there might not be enough reusable ones to go around. Bamboo Utensils For over a decade, I have been carrying a set of To-Go [...]
Design plays a great role in Sustainable Computing as I share with clients the intention behind the look, feel, and function of our various devices and apps. You’ll hear me regularly speak about the language of technology and how I help you communicate more effectively with it so you can feel confident, productive, or flexible. [...]
Below are the primary sources I use to find the best deals on Macs for my clients and my reasons for appreciating them. New Mac If you absolutely must have the latest model today and you have an Apple store in your area, that’s the best place to visit. Whether you know which model you [...]
One way to find out how much screen time you have used is to use Screen Time, a feature starting in iOS 12. Naturally, it requires spending more time looking at your screen to learn how you're using your device. Screen Time In Settings, go to Screen Time to see how you’ve been using your [...]
