Apple Care after Repair
After an Apple screen repair on an older iPhone, I was offered the option to add AppleCare Plus. Here is what changed and why an Apple repair may reopen AppleCare eligibility.
Stay ready so you don't have to get ready for Bootable Backup
A bootable Mac backup gives you a faster way back to work if a macOS update or drive issue goes wrong. Here is why I use one, what drive/software I trust, and the basic Carbon Copy Cloner process.
I did it again 😠I forgot my windows password. Join me as I use Parallels to reset it.
If you forgot the password for a Windows 11 virtual machine in Parallels, you can reset it from macOS Terminal using Parallels Desktop's prlctl command.
Search for used gear across multiple sites with a single click using Alfred
Alfred can turn used gear shopping into a one-command search across sites like Facebook Marketplace, B&H Used, Adorama Used, eBay, Best Buy, or any search page you want to reuse.
Never Pay for AppleCare again - TotalTech by Bestbuy
Best Buy Totaltech can make sense if you buy a lot of Apple devices and home electronics through Best Buy, because eligible purchases can include AppleCare+ and other warranty benefits under one yearly membership.
Unpopular Opinion: Bitcoin
Bitcoin has made some people a lot of money, but I do not invest in things I cannot personally understand, believe in, and stand behind. For me, Bitcoin is more of a trade than an investment.
FirstLook: Caavo Control Center
A practical first look at the Caavo Control Center, including the remote, HDMI inputs, IR blasters, power supply, and early build quality impressions from the unboxing.
IosAppLink HD
A practical walkthrough for adding an iPad app to a WordPress review post using the app ID, featured image, categories, tags, and the app embed shortcode.
FirstLook: Sensei Wireless by SteelSeries
A practical first look at the SteelSeries Sensei Wireless gaming mouse, including what comes in the box, how pairing works, charging colors, weight, feel, and early impressions.
QuickLook: iCloud Restore Features
Apple’s iCloud.com restore tools let you recover deleted files and roll back contacts, calendars, and reminders from earlier saved versions.
Tip: add recently used apps, docs to OSX Dock
You can add a Recent Items stack to the Mac Dock with a Terminal command, giving you quick access to recently used apps, documents, servers, and more.
FirstLook: SwipToMeet
SwipToMeet helps schedule meetings by sending participants a link where they can accept or reject available times, even if they do not have the app installed.