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The case for a water resistant MacBook
A water-resistant MacBook is something that a lot of Mac users are clamoring for. We take our laptops everywhere, often when we’re drinking or eating. Why doesn’t Apple make one?
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T-Mobile iPhone not working after iOS 10 update? Fix Carrier Settings
iPhone 6, 6 Plus and SE users on T-Mobile have run into cell service problems following the iOS 10 update. A botched Carrier Update setting is to blame. Here’s how to fix it.
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How to keep Mac Photos app closed when you connect your iPhone
If Photos is getting in your way every time you connect your iPhone to your Mac, you can fix that with a couple of mouse clicks. Here’s how.
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MacJury: Ultimate Music Streaming
I recently had the pleasure to talk with Chuck Joiner and John Voorhees for an episode of the popular MacJury podcast. We talked about the state of streaming music services, and what the future might hold, so please listen in. Or if you like the bald(ing) white guy look, you can watch the video (embedded […]
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How to protect your Mac from malware (again)
A new malware threat affects both iPhones and Macs. Apple already released an update to iOS to fix the problem. Now the Mac has been updated too. Here’s how to check. First off, this applies to OS X 10.10 “Yosemite” and 10.11 “El Capitan.” If you’re not sure what version you have installed, click on […]
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Night of the managing editors at Tech Night Owl
My old friend Gene Steinberg and I talked about Apple’s iPhone SE, the Apple Car rumors and other stuff in my most recent podcast appearance on The Tech Night Owl. Gene also talked with TidBITS’ managing editor Josh Centers. Enjoy!
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How to add Bluetooth to a car with a cassette player
You don’t need to tear out the factory stereo of an older car to be able to play music wirelessly. Here’s how.
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Background Mode with John Martellaro
I recently had the great pleasure to talk with John Martellaro of The Mac Observer for a new episode of the Background Mode podcast. If you’re not familiar with it, here’s how TMO describes the show: “Join John Martellaro every week for fascinating interviews with tech industry pros and luminaries. It’s more than a show about what they […]
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Pokémon GO afflicted with throw accuracy bug, developer promises fix
I’ve been frustrated because I’ve been wasting so many Pokéballs on monsters I knew I should have caught on the first throw. You too? That’s because Niantic broke it. They confirmed it in a Tweet on Thursday, and promise a fix: Trainers, a new bug affecting throw accuracy increases the odds of escape and omits […]