Category: Tablet
Posts about Apple’s iPad and other devices
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Smartphone safety – Find My and Find Device apps
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4This Malwarebytes (MWB) blog story is interesting, but the information afterwards is useful: setting up Apple’s / Android’s Find My / Find Device service on your smartphone. • Malwarebytes > Blog > “iPhone user watches as stolen phone travels from UK to China” (December 13, 2022 by Christopher Boyd) In practical terms, this meant that the phone could be remotely wiped (via Find My) and…
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Transferring your stuff to new iPhone
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0New iPhone? Here’s a guide to transfer your stuff from the old one. • Wired > “How to Switch iPhones Without Losing a Thing” by Simon Hill (Sep 25, 2022) – Everything you need to know to successfully transfer your contacts, music, photos, and apps from one iOS device to another. Table of contents – the steps Back Up Your Old iPhone or iPad –…
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TV streaming services – visual preview like a set-top box?
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2This TechHive article (below) is a useful roundup of OTT services. One thing that’s predictable is price increases (not discussed in article). The typical monthly cost stands near $70, which reminds me of my cable bill years ago (and paying for so many channels that I’m not interested in or dropping channels that I do want). One of the challenges for these services is providing…
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iPhone update for your new AirTags
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6Lots of media buzz recently about Apple’s new AirTag. The latest iOS version enables you to use them with your iPhone. • Mac World > “iOS 14.5 is out now with lots of new features and improvements” by Jason Cross, Staff Writer (April 26, 2021) – The update adds AirTags support, App Tracking Transparency, unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, Siri voice options, and more. See…
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The chips that power your personal computer – Intel’s overview
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0Holy electron beams, Batman! Chips on a reel, eh. Ever wonder about how computer chips (microprocessors) that power your personal computer are made? Well, if you’re curious for a high level overview, this PC World article includes a YouTube video by Intel (below) and some additional manufacturing videos for other products. PC World > “This insightful Intel video explains how CPUs are made, in words…