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June 20, 2019 Mac

MacOS Catalina Developer Beta 2

As you know I am running the Developer Beta of Apple’s next OS, Catalina. I just installed Beta 2 of Catalina. I can verify it fixes a few bugs here and there.

June 20, 2019 Mac

Using The Notification Center

I am using the macOS Notification Center more in the last couple of OS versions. It really does contain a myriad of information.

June 19, 2019 Mac

Using Mission Control

If you run a lot of Apps or use different screen Spaces in the macOS, you should be using the Mission Control feature.

June 19, 2019 iOS

iPad Screenshots With Keyboard

I am sure you all are familiar with how to take screenshots on your iPhone or iPad by pressing the Sleep/Wake On-Off button at the top of the device and the Home button simultaneously. However, if you use a Bluetooth keyboard on your iPad like I do

June 18, 2019 iOS

How To Reboot Your iPhone

Do you ever Restart your iPhone? I think most of us continually run our iPhone day in and day out. However, just like a Mac, it is not a bad idea to Restart your iPhone from time to time.

June 18, 2019 Mac

What Happens With iTunes Library In Catalina

Catalina, the next macOS due out in the Fall has tons of changes and new things. As you may know, Apple has split out the iTunes App into three new Apps; Apple TV, Podcasts and Music.

June 17, 2019 Mac

1Password Mini

Recently, the 1Password people released an update which has completely revamped the 1Password Mini feature. 1Password Mini lives in your menubar for quick access to items in the actual 1Password App. It is super handy, but now it is even more useful.