If the For You section of Apple’s iOS News app overwhelms you with stories that are boring, depressing, or offensive, you can clamp down on it with a new setting in iOS 11. Go to Settings > News and enable Restrict Stories in For You. From then on, most stories in For You will come…
Even if you’re not buying a new iPhone this year, you can still enjoy a hefty dose of “New and Improved!” with Apple’s iOS 11, which provides a host of new capabilities. Hold on tight, there’s a lot to cover, and we have another article coming about the iPad-specific changes in iOS 11. Getting…
If you have 20/20 vision or are still wondering why your parents have reading glasses, count yourself lucky. But if you’re like many people—over 60 percent of the population by some estimates, including most people over 45—reading the tiny text on your iPhone or iPad screen might be impossible if you don’t happen to have…
Now that Apple has released a public beta of iOS 11, we have confirmation that Apple is kicking some old apps off the back of the train. If you’ve been using an iPhone or iPad for more than a few years, it’s possible that some of your apps won’t even launch in iOS 11. Here’s…
It’s the time of year when fireworks fill the sky above celebrations of all sorts. As the crowds ooh and aah at glittering chrysanthemum and willow effects, you may be wishing you could capture some of those moments with your iPhone. With these tips, you won’t need a fancy DSLR camera! 1: Pick a Good…
Finding good Internet access for your Mac or Wi-Fi-only iPad while traveling can be maddening. Look in your Wi-Fi menu while sitting in an airport and you’ll see a bunch of networks, most of which require a password or won’t connect for other reasons. It isn’t any better when you reach your destination, since many…
A major change in macOS 10.13 High Sierra is the switch to Apple’s new Apple File System, or APFS. With any luck, you’ll barely notice the change, just as almost no one did earlier this year when Apple updated millions of iOS devices to APFS with iOS 10.3. But let’s unpack what APFS is, why…
After the release of iOS 9, there have been quite a few people having the issue of their iPod, iPhone, or iPad being disabled. The primary cause of this issue is a lost or forgotten passcode. If you enter the passcode wrong six times in a row, you’ll be locked out and the device display a…
Every iPad, iPhone & iPod comes with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary phone support. AppleCare+ extends your coverage to two full years from the original purchase date of your device and adds up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to…
If you are planning on upgrading to the new iPhone 5S or iPhone 5c, you’ll want to protect it. Computer Hardware is now offering AppleCare+ for your iPhone – and it’s available within 30 days of your original purchase. (We do NOT sell the iPhone at this time) What does AppleCare+ cover? Accidental damage, cracked…
