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How to get a word count with Microsoft Office for iPad

A reader asks:  “How can I see the word count of a document when using Microsoft Office for iPad?” In the Office for iPad app, open the document you want to see the word count for, and do the following: … Continue reading

How to remove a previous owner’s Apple ID from a used iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

A reader asks: “I got a used iPod touch recently, and everything seems fine except that when I attempt to log into iTunes, the previous owner’s Apple ID pops-up and it requests a password. How can I get rid of … Continue reading

Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and YouTube will share terror content info

Facebook, Twitter, Microsoft and Google’s YouTube have agreed to share with one another identifying digital information of violent terror content that they find on their platforms. When they remove “violent terrorist imagery or terrorist recruitment videos or images” from their … Continue reading

Reasons: They’re why the iPhone doesn’t get equal treatment

There’s always a reason to not give the iPhone a fair shake, if you look hard enough. Or, even if you don’t really. Writing for the unbearable lightness of being that is Business Insider, Antonio Villas-Boas brings us “8 reasons … Continue reading

Why iPhone 8 rumors keep pointing to OLED and wireless charging

We have nine months before a new flagship iPhone, but there are a few things we already know. Or, at least we think we know. Analysts are expecting a “revolutionary” new iPhone in 2017 to make up for declining sales … Continue reading

Apple will release an iOS update to help resolve the growing number of iPhone 6s battery shutdowns

The number of people affected by iPhone 6s battery issues is growing to the point that Apple is now looking into a software fix. Apple admitted on its Chinese support website this week that “customers outside of the affected range” … Continue reading

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Instagram’s 2 new features let you take control of comments

Where other social networks struggle to give users tools to fight abuse (ahem, Twitter), Instagram is doing its part to make the photo-sharing platform a safer space. How so? By letting you turn off comments altogether. Instagram Before Tuesday, Instagram … Continue reading

59% off Kangora 300 Lumens LED Tactical Mini Flashlight, Pack of 5 – Deal Alert

Heavy duty, compact and tough as nails makes the Kangora tactical torch perfect for hunting, camping or your next search and rescue mission. An ultra Bright zoomable 300 Lumens LED illuminates up to 600 feet. Features high, low, and strobe … Continue reading

Here’s what kids really think of Apple’s Swift Playgrounds learn-to-code app

This year, Apple embarked on a mission to help teach kids how to code, so it developed Swift Playgrounds to make it fun, even for grown-ups. Now, Apple is bringing the fun to its stores. Apple has partnered with Code.org … Continue reading

Tim Cook: Actually, Apple Watch sales are better than ever

After a research firm estimated that Apple Watch sales were down 71 percent year-over-year, Apple CEO Tim Cook is speaking out. The gist: Um, actually the Apple Watch is doing just fine. In a statement to Reuters, Cook refuted IDC’s … Continue reading