With online privacy and digital security dominating the headlines, you may have been conditioned to believe that every one of your devices needs antivirus software. The truth is, this doesn’t apply to the majority of Apple’s mobile products. While many security companies offer products that support the iPhone, the antivirus aspects are often unnecessary; Apple […]
The Three Ways Apple Has Changed Our Lives
Whilst Apple is far from a universally adored brand, nobody can argue with the idea that it is one of the most influential corporations of modern times, leading the way in making smartphone technology a staple of everyday life. Whilst Apple’s products can be pricey, they have often set trends popularised new features, devices, and […]
Back Up Your iPhone Without iTunes on Windows-Based Machines
There are a number of reasons you may prefer to back up your phone without having to rely on the usual suspects – iTunes or a Mac. It happens. Maybe you’ve run out of storage space on iCloud. Maybe you just don’t have immediate access to a Mac when you need it. Or, the version […]
Dangers of losing data after or during iOS update: Is data recovery possible?
There is no doubt that updating your software is important. However, backing up your data before you update anything is of far greater importance. Here’s an example of why you should heed this advice: One day you get a notification on your phone that a new software update is available. So you go ahead and […]
Using Screen Time to Fight iPhone Overuse
I know that, as a tech journalist, I’ve frequently found myself spending far too much time with my screens. I hardly stand alone in this: according to the science on the matter, an enormous number of people wish they used their various devices less. And the social apps we weld our eyeballs to make us […]
Watching Media and Stream to iOS Devices with VLC Mobile
Mobile devices typically lack one crucial feature: storage. As a result, big media files like video get saved on big hard drives, typically attached to laptops and desktops. Yet mobile devices make excellent content consuming devices. The solution to this conundrum? Stream content from your computer to your iOS device. The following are several ways […]
Top E-book Reader Apps for iOS in 2018
If you like reading books on a screen, then e-books are one of the best inventions of this century. Carrying a library in your purse or pocket is an amazing freedom for avid readers, and display and annotation tools make reading more useful and educational. But outside of DRM-mandated apps like Apple’s iBooks and Amazon’s […]
17 Apple Gifts for Apple Fans Under $50
Do you have buddies that love everything Cupertino? Get the tech fan in your life in some great Apple gifts without breaking the bank. Carabiner Lightning Cable – $29.95 Do you have a friend that always asks for a charger? Clip this to their pants so they shut their dumb mouths. 8bitdo SNES Controller – […]
Top Photo Editing Apps for iPhone and iPad
As amazing as the iPhone is, it suffers from one central tragedy: it’s an incredible camera tied to a lackluster photo editing software. Even in iOS 11, Apple’s built-in photo editing tools are fairly anemic. Considering the power of the iPhone’s camera, the device calls out for a more capable image editor. Here are some […]
How to Fix Cellular Data Problems on iPhone and iPad
Sometimes your cellular data will stop working on your iPhone or iPad. Of course, you might just be in a bad coverage area. But assuming this is not the case, there are a few things we can do that will often fix cellular data problems on your iPhone or iPad. First, restart your device If […]
