Custom Vibrate Alerts on Apple Devices

Did you know that all of the customizations that exist for ringtones on your iPhone apply to vibration alerts too? Using this feature enables you to recognize when a specific contact is trying to reach you when your device’s ringer is silenced. The same applies to your iPad. Here’s how: Launch the Contacts app on your device & select a …

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Mac Screenshots

MAC SCREENSHOTS Your Mac comes with some useful tools to take screenshots. Depending on how you would like to use a screenshot, there are three ways to accomplish this. The most general of the three is to screenshot your entire screen. To do this, hit Command + Shift + 3 and a PNG file of your entire screen will be …

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A Recent iPhone Scam

A RECENT IPHONE SCAM iPhones are notoriously safe against viruses and malicious software. And most of us would consider ourselves wise in detecting these cyber-scams in the current age of technology. However with Social Engineering, a scammer can easily impersonate Apple, for example. When caller ID says that Apple, Inc. is our incoming call, we would likely assume it’s safe, …

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Windows Tips and Shortcuts

Windows Tips and Shortcuts Keyboard Shortcuts for Mac and Windows CTRL+Tab cycles through browser tabs on both Mac and Windows. CTRL+SHIFT+Tab cycles the opposite direction. Adobe Acrobat Troubleshooting If you’re experiencing problems with Adobe Acrobat, try signing out of the software and signing back in. This should refresh the Adobe license and solve the issue. Printer Hack If your color …

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iPhone Tips and Tricks

iPhone Tips and Tricks Is “Planned Obsolescence” Real? Have you ever suspected that your older iPhone or iPad’s performance suffers when newer models or software updates are released? This article may bring us one step closer to proving that “planned obsolescence” is real. If your battery has degraded, Apple’s built-in code actually slows your device down. Your older iPhone could be …