You can lock down any iOS device to practically no functionality. Here I will cover some of the basics to protect your kids. To begin review these steps from Apple to Turn on restrictions It is best to think of the apps as a book with hidden chapters. Many are portals to content you will not be able… Read More »
To remove your work email account go to Settings > Accounts & Passwords > tap on your work account > Delete Account
Circle is a $99 device that acts as a web filter, a time manager and Internet OFF switch. It does this by hacking your network and standing between your router and all the devices you connect to your home network. It does NOT replace your router or firewall, but is a wired or wireless device that connect to… Read More »
A few users have mentioned contact searches taking longer that usual or new contacts missing from their mobile. This seems to have started after a resent update. I have 2 solutions. 1) Use spotlight search. This is a separate index and does not have the same slowness as contacts. Access spotlight search from the app screen on your… Read More »
To setup Remote Desktop on your Mac you will need the IP address of your office PC and work Domain. To install remote desktop: Search the App Store for “Remote Desktop” Install the app “Microsoft Remote Desktop” Download from App Store Open the app >click “+” Menu (Top) > Choose “Desktop” In the PC Name field enter the IP… Read More »
If you need to retrieve voicemail from your cell phone, when you do not have access to your phone. Begin by calling your mobile number from another phone. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press the # key. This will interrupt the greeting and prompt you for your voicemail password. It is important that you know the voicemail… Read More »
To get your Apple device fixed by Apple, at one of their stores or certified repair locations: Start by scheduling an appointment. You do this via the Apple Support app. Download from iTunes When prompted to login with your Apple ID, do so to see all your families devices. In the app go to Get Support (bottom) >… Read More »
Useful for international travelers(also saves battery life) disable the following: Background App Refresh: Settings > General > Background App Refresh Cellular data for automatic downloads: Settings > iTunes & App Store > and tap the Use Cellular Data switch to turn off. Cellular data for Safari‘s reading list: Settings > Safari > Use Cellular Data > OFF Cellular… Read More »
Resolution Comparison 4K monitors are taking over, but there are a number of pitfalls when implementing them. Video cards: Even a lightweight card a NVidia Quadro NVS 295 (Passmark 103) will let you run at 4K resolution, but the PC is unusable. A more typical production card used by our architecture clients is the NVidia Quadro K2000 (Passmark 1672).… Read More »
Be sure you have a full backup as this will destroy all data on the drive. Reboot and when you hear the bong press and hold Option. Click the drop down menu Choose Network > select your wifi network and connect to it. Press Command+Option+R. OS X Utilities will download and launch. Choose Disk Utility On the left… Read More »
Make sure your phone vendor has a secure pin setup in your PBX, the strongest possible with more than 4 digits would be great. Also consider blocking international service through your carrier if you do not need it. Below is an example of what can happen. Someone gained access and had our calls being forwarded to a number… Read More »
The FBI reminds holiday shoppers to beware of cyber criminals who are out to steal money and personal information. Scammers use many techniques to defraud consumers, from phishing e-mails offering too good to be true deals on brand-name merchandise to offering quick cash to victims who will re-ship packages to additional destinations. Previously reported scams are still being… Read More »
Did you know you can enable your Out of office message from your iPhone (more…)