In this episode, we will talk about Hyper launches HyperDrive GEN2: Next generation USB-C Hub with 2X speed/power of current USB-C hubs on Kickstarter. We will also show you how to track health trends in the Apple Activity application on your iPhone.(HyperDrive GEN 2 photos courtesy of Sanho Corp.)
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We will talk about security threats to your devices from juice-jacking power supplies, malicious power cords and how to prevent being victimized. Also, on Tuesday, Apple released updates for its operating systems for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, Mac, HomePod, and Apple TV devices. We will give you an overview of what was impacted. (Photos courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode, I will tell you my personal experience with cutting cable, saving significant money and the technology I used to receive the television channels I enjoy. In a few easy steps I immediately cut my cable bill from $140 to $59 monthly. Both of the devices below I use and highly recommend. We will review the Windy weather application and the website Music Butler, which updates you on the latest releases from your favorite artists.
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Apple announced recently how you can share your best iPhone night-mode photos in Apple’s new photography contest. Also, we will be giving you some tips on how to do so and we will discuss Brydge offering a new keyboard, with trackpad. You can view more of Apple’s last years photo contest winners and information about the contest at the following website: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/01/share-your-best-iphone-night-mode-photos/
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Happy New Year! Many of you have received new Apple and tech devices as gifts this holiday season. Now it’s time to take the next step and protect them using and Uninterrupted Power Supply, commonly referred to as a UPS. We will also teach you how stop annoying robo-calls this election year.
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We will talk about the Apple Watch Fitness Achievement Awards for all those people who got new Apple Watches this holiday season and learn about the upcoming 2020 Activity Challenge set for January. (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc., left, and Kyle Seth Gray, right)
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In this episode, we are going to discuss the Optimized Battery Charging feature on your iPhone, why its important, and how it learns from your daily charging habits to improve the lifespan of your battery. Plus, we will review the iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case which recently became available. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode, I’ll be talking about why you should consider gifting an Apple Watch to yourself or another who you care about their health and wellness. I will follow up telling you about Apple and the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced that veterans across the U.S. and surrounding territories now have access to the Health Records feature in the Health app on iPhone. If you are or know a person who uses VA services, please share this info with them. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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In this episode, we will discuss using technology to outsmart the ‘porch pirates’ and have a secure shopping season. We will review Ring Video Doorbell devices and the Deliveries application available in the Apple App Store. The combination of using these together will go a long way in ensuring you get your packages this holiday season.
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In this episode, we will be interviewing Jim Dube about using Apple devices and associated software for your home theater system. The software we talked about in today’s show include the media players:Air Video HD: https://airvideo.app; Plex: https://www.plex.tv; Kodi: https://kodi.tv/download/851; InFuse: https://firecore.com/infuse. Software to rip DVDs includes: RipIt: http://thelittleappfactory.com/ripit/; Handbrake: https://handbrake.fr; MacX DVD Ripper Pro:https://www.macxdvd.com/landing/mac-dvd-ripper.htm?Rgclid=EAIaIQobChMInrC67pX_5QIVjyCtBh26Kg58EAAYASAAEgIJF_D_BwE. A tool to help rename ripped files: FileBot: https://www.filebot.net. You can reach Jim at dubej@mac.com. (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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