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How to fix your iPhone or iPad after your iOS 11 update

If you have downloaded iOS 11, you have no doubt noticed all the exciting new horrible “features” that change the way you interact with your phone. Here’s how to fix at least some of them: HOW TO GET RID OF THE DO NOT DISTURB WHILE DRIVING “FEATURE”: Settings>Do Not Disturb>Do Not Disturb While Driving> setContinue reading “How to fix your iPhone or iPad after your iOS 11 update”

Why the Apple Watch matters — or doesn’t

So, its the eve of Apple Watch sales being formally announced by Apple tomorrow (it goes on sale in April) and as usual with anything Apple, I have to weigh in. First — kudos to Apple for the lovely design, and the different versions available right out of the gate: Sporty, more formal, or moreContinue reading “Why the Apple Watch matters — or doesn’t”

Why the iPhone 6 will be a game changer

So, this week Apple will announce their new iPhone 6 and iOS 8 software. They’ll also announce an iWatch, and maybe some other odds and ends — but the world’s focus is on the new iPhone 6 — and anticipation is so great that Apple has ordered over 70 million units for shipment this fallContinue reading “Why the iPhone 6 will be a game changer”

iPhone 5S vs Samsung galaxy S4

Upfront: I’ve used an iPhone since 2007 when they first came up, upgrading to each subsequent version. About three months ago, I plain old got bored of the iPhone and tried the Samsung Galaxy S4 for a month. This past week, I went back to the iPhone with the new iPhone 5S. This is basedContinue reading “iPhone 5S vs Samsung galaxy S4”

How to watch Downton Abbey Season 4 in the USA before January

As you are probably aware, the hit British series Downton Abbey airs in the US beginning in January, though the new episodes are currently showing in the UK. These are streamed for 28 days following each showing, but you can’t access the players from the US as it is “locked out”. Until now. With theContinue reading “How to watch Downton Abbey Season 4 in the USA before January”

Blackberry Q10 vs iPhone 5 — Software does-in BB’s otherwise excellent Qwerty smartphone

UPDATED 7/17/13 — The following review remains as is. On July 3, ATT rolled-out version 10.1.0.2030 — this was specifically updated to unblock calDav problems and to allow syncing to occur between Blackberry and iOS iCloud and to patch some security woes. It does not work automatically and you will have to add it manuallyContinue reading “Blackberry Q10 vs iPhone 5 — Software does-in BB’s otherwise excellent Qwerty smartphone”

Do I need an iPhone 5 if I have an iPhone 4S?

The answer is – no. Will you want one when you get your hands on one, yes. Is the LTE really that much faster? Well, depending on where you live. Let’s start with the LTE question: If you have LTE in your neighborhood, its faster. I used LTE on my iPad in Orlando and itContinue reading “Do I need an iPhone 5 if I have an iPhone 4S?”

The view from Macworld iWorld 2012

It’s the ultimate Apple/Mac geek fest — the annual Macworld conference in San Francisco’s Moscone Center….this year re-named “Macworld iWorld” to emphasize the role that the internet now has. There was fear a few years back that Apple (who chose to stop attending the conference) would sound the death knell for Macworld — farContinue reading “The view from Macworld iWorld 2012”

iPhone 4S vs iPhone 4 — should you upgrade? (UPDATE: Camera quality)

SEE UPDATE at the end of this article. Many of my clients have asked me about the iPhone 4S, and should they upgrade….here is my take: First, if you want the latest and greatest, by all means upgrade. Second, if you have a 3G or older, absolutely upgrade. You will be amazed what the iPhoneContinue reading “iPhone 4S vs iPhone 4 — should you upgrade? (UPDATE: Camera quality)”

iPad 2 vs iPad 1 – To Pad or Not To Pad, That is the Question

Ron’s expert advise on the iPad 2 vs iPad 1 dilemma…. Apple this week announced that, beginning March 11, their newest version of the iPad, named iPad 2 will be available at the same prices as the current iPads, in the same memory and wi-fi/3G configurations. What’s new? A faster processor; front and back facingContinue reading “iPad 2 vs iPad 1 – To Pad or Not To Pad, That is the Question”