Hardware
Elevated status: Google declared king by fiat
It’s time to wake up and smell the coffee, Apple fans, Google is the new hotness. How can we tell? Well, they announced some new products, that’s how. Oh, sure, pedants might suggest maybe they should actually sell some of … Continue reading
How to fix two-factor authentication problems with apps that don’t use iCloud
I’ve heard some confusion and frustation from people who use calendar, contact, and email software that isn’t set up through iCloud, and they turned on Apple’s two-factor authentication (2FA). There’s an easy solution, but it requires a little planning and … Continue reading
3 neglected Apple products that could use some love
We know that Apple will revamp some products on a pretty regular schedule: the iPhone, for example. Others get slightly less frequent updates, like the iPad or MacBooks. But what about the Apple products that seem to sometimes go years … Continue reading
Ask the iTunes Guy: See your playback history, missing artist images, exporting playlists, and more
My last two Ask the iTunes Guy columns have been about the iOS 10 Music app, and, well, the iOS 10 Music app. Lots of users are floundering in a ball of confusion with this new app that is supposed … Continue reading
Halloween is coming! Stream these gems to get an early start on your monster mash
Here’s a fine collection of chilling monster and ghost movie recommendations, as well as a few favorites for the non-witching hour.
40% off Weight Gurus Bluetooth Smart Connected Body Fat Scale with Backlit LCD – Deal Alert
This Bluetooth scale from Weight Gurus supports and auto-detects up to 8 users. The scale syncs results separately and securely, and integrates with FitBit, Apple’s Health app, Google Fit, and other popular apps. It measures weight, BMI, body fat, lean … Continue reading
Best Deals of the Week, October 3rd – October 7th – Deal Alert
Best Deals of the Week, October 3rd – October 7th – Deal Alert Check out this roundup of the best deals on gadgets, gear and other cool stuff we have found this week, the week of October 3rd. All items … Continue reading
Terror suspect’s locked iPhone could lead to a second Apple-FBI showdown
The FBI could be gearing up for another battle with Apple. In the wake of a mass stabbing at a Minnesota mall that was linked to the terrorist group ISIS, the FBI is looking for answers on a passcode-protected iPhone. … Continue reading
Facebook launches Events app for iOS with a Sunrise-style calendar
Facebook just made a new app that could replace both Eventbrite and Sunrise. On Thursday, Facebook launched Events, a standalone app that lets you RSVP to your friends’ events, manage your calendar, and find things to do in your area. … Continue reading
Podcast 528: We heart iPhone 7 Plus
Everyone loves music. But sometimes the technology we use to play music (cough, cough, iTunes) doesn’t love us back. Some people hate having to carry a smartphone. But it’s hard not to love a phone with as much luscious screen … Continue reading