Category: How To – Tips & Tricks
iPad Refusing to Sip Juice? Try These 6 Quirky Tricks to Reignite Its Thirst
Oh dear, your beloved iPad has decided to play the stubborn child, refusing to drink up that sweet electric nectar? Well, don’t worry. I’ve got you covered with six slightly offbeat yet practical ways to persuade your tablet to sip that electricity once again.
The Critical Importance of Blue Light Filters: Protect Your Eyes and Circadian Rhythms
As the world becomes increasingly digital, many of us find ourselves spending hours in front of screens, whether for work or leisure. This prolonged exposure to electronic devices has sparked concerns about the impact of blue light on our eyes and overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the importance of using blue-light filters and discuss the science behind how they can help protect your eyes and maintain healthy circadian rhythms.
Digital Treasure Maps: Uncovering the Best Hidden Gems of the Internet
Ahoy, intrepid explorers of the digital realm! Today, we’re setting sail on a grand adventure to discover the hidden gems scattered throughout the vast ocean of the internet. We know that navigating these waters can sometimes be overwhelming, with countless websites, apps, and resources vying for our attention. But fear not, for we have charted a course that will lead you to some of the most intriguing, lesser-known digital treasures just waiting to be discovered. So, grab your virtual spyglass and let’s embark on this thrilling journey together!
Navigating the Cyber Seas: Unmasking and Dodging the Latest Email Phishing Scams Like a Seasoned Mariner!
Ahoy, digital sailors! Today, we’re embarking on a thrilling voyage to navigate the treacherous waters of the internet. Our mission? To help you, our dear readers, spot and avoid the latest phishing scams that are swimming around in your email inbox, just waiting to take a bite out of your…
RAM vs. Storage: A Tale of Desks and Filing Cabinets in the Digital World
Today, we’re tackling a common conundrum: the difference between memory (RAM) and storage. Now, you might be thinking, “Isn’t that the same thing?” But hold your horses, because we’re about to embark on a delightful journey to explain this crucial distinction. And to make things a bit more relatable, we’ll be using the charming analogy of a desk and a filing cabinet. So, let’s get started!
How to Stop Telegram from Accessing and Syncing Your Contacts in 2023
Figuring out how to stop Telegram from syncing contacts in 2023 can be really frustrating. That’s in part because it’s changed, and all of the information out there only works under certain setups. It’s also because you can’t stop Telegram from accessing your contacts if you are trying to do it from a desktop or browser. You have to do it from the mobile app.
Juice Jacking: What it is, and how to defend yourself
Public charging stations in places such as airports, malls, and hotels are convenient for keeping your devices charged up when you’re on the go. However, according to the FBI’s Denver field office, these free charging stations are increasingly being hijacked by bad actors who use them to infect devices with malware that can steal sensitive data. They advise users to avoid using these public USB ports and to carry their own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead.
Here’s How to Get Rid of That Gawd-Awful Annoying Facebook Comments Popout Pop-Up
Here’s how to get rid of that incredibly annoying Facebook comments pop-up (more correctly called a Facebook comments “pop out”). Whatever you call it, whenever you click to read or write a comment on Facebook now this hideous, interrupting thing pops the comments out of the main window into its own separate little window smack in the middle of your screen. Our method isn’t ideal, but it does get around that pop-out and keeps your comments flat on the page, where they belong.
Find it: How to see all your Mac’s files on your iPhone (or iPad!)
Are you looking for an easy way to sync and search across all of your Apple devices? If so, you should definitely consider installing the software “Find It”, by Appersian. Find It is an innovative search tool that allows you to quickly and easily find any file, photo, or document…
How to Include Search in a WordPress Menu
Here’s how to add a search box to your Wordpress menus. Many Wordpress themes don’t have any native way to add search to a menu; of course if your theme already offers the ability to put a search feature on your menus, that’s awesome, but your theme is in the minority. Why would you want to include a search feature in your menu? Well, you may want to include a search feature on your top menu so that people can easily find it. Or you may want to include a search feature in the menu which is displayed when people visit your site on a mobile device so they don’t have to scroll waaaaay down to find it on a sidebar (which gets moved below the main text in many mobile displays). All of this is possible with what we are going to tell you, and it’s easy!
2023’s Two Most Useful iPad Tricks
If this is your very first time using an iPad, everything may feel somewhat complicated initially. While the iPad used to feel more like a huge iPhone, Apple has altered the iPad’s operating system enough to separate both devices. But do not worry; the two ideas we’re about to show you will help you start to master your iPad in a snap.
Simple but effective tips for your iPhone
You may know a few of, maybe even several of these tips, but we bet there’s at least one in here that will be new to you! Swipe to remove a number in Calculator When you slip up using the Calculator, you do not have to remove everything and start…
The iMessage Life-Preserving Update
Apple’s latest iOS update has finally tossed out a lifejacket, saving us from us from the sinking feeling of an iMessage sent too soon. Again, these life-preserving tactics are features of the newest iPhone operating system release, iOS 16. Which, in this case, requires that both sender and recipient to…
How to Add or Remove Background Color of Email Messages in Your Message List in Apple Mail
Here’s how to add and at least as importantly how to remove the background color of email messages in your message list in Apple Mail on your Mac. Let’s say that you want to color code the messages in your inbox or other mailbox on your Mac in Apple Mail, maybe red for email from your boss, yellow for aunt Sally, and green for your kid who’s away at college and always asking for money. Here’s how to do it, and how to undo it.
Making Your iPhone Work For You: Taking Shortcuts
Your iPhone is filled with useful capabilities that, when configured correctly, can transform it into a personalised tech-wand. You don’t need to be an expert to make the most out of your device; Apple’s apps and features are designed with the user in mind instead of computer-savvy gurus from Silicon Valley. To get started, set up and customise it so that it works for you and fits into your lifestyle.