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August 5, 2019
iOS

Use the iPad's built-in calendar to track and organize your events. The iPad's built-in Calendar app may appear simple, but it is hiding some very powerful features. Not only will the Calendar help you organize your events, meetings, appointments and social engagements, it can send you reminders with current traffic conditions included. It is also a universal calendar. This means it can work with other calendars, including Google Calendar, Yahoo Calendar and third-party calendar apps found on the App Store. Here...

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July 8, 2019
iOS

Your iPhone and iPad have a built in speech-to-text feature that allows for you to use voice dictation in any App that uses your device's keyboard.  It may not be the best choice for those who need to write lengthy emails or create large documents. But, for people who find the on-screen keyboard a bit unruly when typing more than a line or two, however, voice dictation works well enough to skip buying a wireless keyboard for the iPad and make...

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June 10, 2019
iOS, Mac, Windows

Apple is ending iTunes but your music collection is here to stay. After 18 years of iTunes, Apple has announced that they are splitting up iTunes into three individual apps, consisting of Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, and Apple TV. The Apple Music app is focused on music and personalized recommendations, the Podcasts app lets you search with the help of machine learning and the TV app will blend content from networks such as HBO and Showtime, along with original programming from...

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June 7, 2019
iOS, Mac, Windows

Apple's latest WWDC Conference has announced updates to the iPad Operating system. In the past, the iOS operating system for both the iPhone and iPad have been the same with new updates and features added for both devices with each subsequent update.  The iPad will now run its own operating system, called iPadOS which will be separate from the updates released for the iPhone. This will allow the iPad to take advantage of its bigger screen size.  Some of the new features...

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May 23, 2019
iOS

Your iPad or iPhone has a built in document scanner.  Apple's document scanner is hidden inside the Notes app, and because it supports in-app sharing, you can store the newly scanned document anywhere you want.   How to scan a document on an iPhone and iPad:  1. Launch the Notes app on your iPhone or iPad. The app icon looks like this:          2. Create a New Note by selecting the icon in the lower right corner.    3. Tap the More button just above the keyboard....

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December 21, 2018
iOS, Security

Losing your iPhone or iPad can be a frustrating experience. Luckily, Apple offers a free tool to help you find your lost device. Even if you are unable to physically get your iPhone or iPad back, the Find My iPhone tool can help prevent a thief from getting your personal data. In order to utilize this tool, you need to have Find My iPhone, that is part of iCloud, enabled on your devices before it is lost or stolen. Find...

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November 2, 2018
Internet, iOS, Mac

What is an Apple TV? Apple TV is a set-top media center for your home TV that allows you to stream video, music, and entertainment content.  The little black box is an inch-and-a-half tall, less than four inches along its sides and runs on a platform similar to the iPhone and iPad, which means you can download a whole host of apps and games beyond standard streaming video. They have a massive library of streaming services, including Amazon Prime, HBO Now, Hulu,...

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September 7, 2018
Internet, iOS, Mac, Windows

Accidentally closing a tab in your browser is extremely common. You have the intention of just clicking on a tab, but instead you close it. Say good bye to those panic attacks when you close an important tab. Recovering a recently closed tab is an easy process. The following is how to recover your tab in various browsers.   How to Recover Accidentally Closed Tabs in Chrome: To open the last tab you closed, simply right-click on the last tab bar. Towards the...

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September 7, 2018
iOS, Mac

  Siri is Apple's virtual assistant. It has been available on you iPhone and iPad for some time and it has recently been added as a feature on your Mac. While many of us accidentally activate it, there are a lot of really helpful things you can do with Siri. One of the best ways to learn how it might be useful for you is to just ask it lots of questions and see what it can do. However, as with many things...

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November 2, 2017
Android, Internet, iOS, Mac, Security, Windows

What is Phishing?

Phishing is a form of fraud where a scammer attempts to gain log in credentials or account information from the victim. These scammers usually impersonate as a reputable company or person through email or other forms of communication. These scammers can either install malicious software on to your device or try to trick you into providing them with personal information such as your passwords or credit card information. Phishing scams are designed to look as authentic as possible. Below are some examples of phishing scam emails including scams that seek log in/account information as well as ransomware that seeks to infect your computer with malicious software.

 

If you feel that an email looks suspicious or malicious, pay attention to typos, fake links, fraudulent senders, and threatening language included within the email. Below are samples of what to look out for. 

 

Sample Emails For Phishing Scams:

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