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Fri Aug 23, 2019 13:32-PDT: Google Calendar sync with Mac and iOS is broken
Fri Aug 23, 2019 11:04-PDT: New iCloud.com beta site offers refreshed design and Reminders app
Fri Aug 23, 2019 05:00-PDT: Make sure you save your data before deleting an Apple ID account
Fri Aug 23, 2019 04:00-PDT: Apple TV+ FAQ: Cost, release date, supported devices, and more
Fri Aug 23, 2019 03:00-PDT: Shoot to thrill: Three camera features the iPhone should add
Thu Aug 22, 2019 10:44-PDT: Best power banks of 2019: The top USB portable chargers for your phone
Thu Aug 22, 2019 09:42-PDT: What we might expect from Apple’s A13 chip
Thu Aug 22, 2019 09:20-PDT: 16-inch MacBook Pro: Bloomberg report says it will be revealed in September
Thu Aug 22, 2019 09:06-PDT: iPhone 2019 rumors: Three new iPhones to be released in September, according to Bloomberg
Thu Aug 22, 2019 07:54-PDT: Best smart speakers: Which deliver the best combination of digital assistant and audio performance?
Thu Aug 22, 2019 05:00-PDT: How to restore items for an external drive that’s backed up using Time Machine
Thu Aug 22, 2019 04:00-PDT: Apple Card, Apple Arcade, your hot takes, and more
Thu Aug 22, 2019 03:00-PDT: Frndly TV: A cheap way get Hallmark Channel, Weather Channel and more without cable
Thu Aug 22, 2019 03:00-PDT: Amazon Echo Auto review: Alexa just doesn't deliver as a co-pilot
Thu Aug 22, 2019 03:00-PDT: Best TV streaming service: YouTube TV vs. SlingTV vs. Hulu vs. PlayStation Vue, and all the rest
Thu Aug 22, 2019 03:00-PDT: Zagg Folio keyboard case for iPad mini 5 review: Like a book-sized MacBook
Wed Aug 21, 2019 16:25-PDT: Macworld's September Digital Magazine: Apple's new 13-inch MacBook Pro reviewed
Wed Aug 21, 2019 15:36-PDT: Apple has rules for keeping your Apple Card clean, but they don’t go far enough
Wed Aug 21, 2019 14:11-PDT: iOS 13 and iPadOS 13: Apple releases Public Beta 7
Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:50-PDT: Best water leak detectors for smart homes

Best antivirus protection for Windows 10
I’ve previously noted PC World’s annual recommendations for PC anti-virus protection. Yesterday (August 3, 2019), Cnet posted their recommendations for Windows 10 PCs: “The best antivirus protection of 2019 for Windows 10 — Your PC needs protection against malware, and free antivirus software may be enough. Here’s the best antivirus protection to get for Windows [Continue reading]
Best PC anti-virus — free or not
I’ve written previously about PC anti-virus / PC security programs. Annual PC World reports. Both free and paid (subscription) products. The best? Well, this recent PC World article “Recent antivirus tests are bad news for paid security suites” (January 30, 2019) has an interesting take on the question and the status of free options. Paid [Continue reading]
Lookalike web page addresses
Ever mistype a Web page address? Mistype the URL? Like typing “Gogle” instead of “Google.” Ever click a result from a Google search that looked like the site you wanted but took you to something else? With maybe some scary ads? Well, these two articles (links below) are a reminder about this common way criminals [Continue reading]
macOS 10.14 — mountains to the desert — High Sierra to Mojave
Today Apple officially released a new version of its macOS. The name of the new system — “Mojave” — celebrates the desert rather than the mountains of the High Sierra, and updates to version 10.14 from 10.13.6. Available on your Mac from the Apple Menu > App Store > Featured > Mac App Store, Apple [Continue reading]
iOS 12 — what’s new in Apple’s iPhone system upgrade
It’s that time of year again. New Apple devices. New iPhones and watches, and new versions of the stuff that makes them work. MacWorld highlights the best new features in iOS 12 in this article: “How to use the coolest new features in iOS 12” (September 17, 2018). At last, iOS 12 is here, bringing [Continue reading]
Google privacy settings — check how you’re tracked
Another go at this topic, this time by PC World. The Google ecosytem is impressive, with devices and services which we use on a daily basis. Lots of services: search, contacts, calendar, web browsing, etc. Google Assistant, the digital personal assistant (butler). Lots of Google apps on our Android-powered smartphones. Google programs on our notebook [Continue reading]
Best PC anti-virus program?
An annual review by PC World: “Best antivirus: Keep your Windows PC safe from spyware, Trojans, malware, and more” (updated August 27, 2018): Antivirus software is nearly as crucial as a PC’s operating system. Even if you’re well aware of potential threats and practice extreme caution, some threats just can’t be prevented without the extra [Continue reading]
Charging your smartphone battery — best practices
I’ve followed this topic for years: When and how often to charge your smartphone’s battery. What to do and not — in order to prolong the usable life of that battery (and so not worry about replacing the battery before you’re ready to get a new smartphone, eh). For many of us, charging the battery [Continue reading]
Mute web page videos — Apple Safari Auto-Play settings
Safari > Preferences > Websites > Auto-Play and audio for web site videos The other day a client thought that her built-in (internal) Apple computer’s speakers weren’t working. Well, more specifically, on her favorite news site, posted videos were playing without sound — muted. Her iMac recently had been upgraded to the latest macOS version. [Continue reading]

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