In this episode, we will discuss emergency SOS functions, setting up emergency contacts and creating your medical ID for past and present iPhones. Take 10 minutes to potentially save a life. (Graphics courtesy of Apple Inc.)
Medical Profile and Add Emergency Contact screenshotEmergency SOS and Medical ID Activation screenshot.
We will give you ten tips for your Apple devices. We will start with some iOS13 tips, move to AppleWatch OS and finish with Mac OS. What’s better, we will do that it about 10 minutes. (Graphic courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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.)
The back view of the 6-12, and 18 port Hyper hubs.
Hyper front view of the 6, 12 and 18 port models.Track health trends in the Apple Activity application on your iPhone (Photo courtesy of Apple Inc.)
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.)
Pictured is a 12-watt Apple USB Power Supply. Many counterfeits exist so buying from Apple or a reputable retailer is recommended.Pictured is a USB-A to Lightning cable. Buying genuine Apple cables are a sure bet for protecting your devices. Forget the freebies or low-cost alternatives.
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.
RoKu offers several streaming devices. This is the model that I use at home. Price is now $79, regularly $99, from Roku.
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/
Shot on iPhone 11 Pro in Night mode by Austin Mann. (Courtesy of Apple Inc.)The all new Bridge Pro + is available at www.brydge.com. (Courtesy of Bridge)
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.
CyberPower – 650VA Battery Back-Up System, available at Best Buy, $59.99CyberPower 1500VA / 900Watts Simulated Sine Wave UPS available at Costco, $129.99
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.)
Optimized Battery feature on iOS13iPhone 11 Pro Smart Battery Case
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.
Ring Doorbell devices available for monitoring activity (www.ring.com).Deliveries Application screenshots from an iPhone showing some of its features.
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.)
The all-new, 16-inch MacBook Pro is just one of the devices you can use to create your home theater system.