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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Action Required: Update to ENS Notification Desktop Platform for Mac Users

Carleton’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) provider will be upgrading the service for MacOS desktop clients. Previous versions will be retired as of Sept. 5 and MacOS desktop client users will be required to upgrade to version 6.6 or greater. The newest version is now available on the Emergency Notification System website for download.... More

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

IOS 16.3.1, MacOS 13.2.1 released : Update your iPhone, iPad, Mac

If you only do two things to secure your Apple device(s), make them: Have a passcode; and Keep your OS up to date! How? On your iPhone or iPad: Settings > General > Software Update… On your Mac: Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… Latest OS versions Released 13 Feb 2023: IPHONE:  iOS 16.3.1... More

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

IOS/iPadOS 16.3, MacOS 13.2 released : Secure your iPhone, iPad, Mac

If you can do just two things to secure your device(s), make them: Have a passcode; and Keep your OS up to date! How? On your iPhone or iPad: Settings > General > Software Update… On your Mac: Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… Latest OS versions Released 23 Jan 2023: IPHONE:  iOS... More

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Tip: Secure your iPad, iPhone, Mac. Keep your OS up to date

If you can do just two things to secure your device(s), make them: Have a passcode; and Keep your OS up to date! What to do? On your iPhone or iPad: Settings > General > Software Update… On your Mac: Apple menu > About this Mac > Software Update… Latest OS versions Released 14 Dec 2022... More

Thursday, September 15, 2022

iOS 16 adds built-in Photo cut out feature!

iOS 16 can instantly remove the background from any image. Just long-press on the figure in your photo you wish to cut-out, and then paste into your favourite graphics progam (including PowerPoint, Word, etc.). For details see: Remove background from photos or videos https://youtu.be/H6zP_xZvOWU... More

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Set up Medical ID on your iPhone

It's been seven years since Apple introduced the Medical ID feature on iPhones. Haven't set it up? Here's how you do it –– and why you should. Why: Medical ID helps first responders access your critical medical information from the Lock screen, without needing your passcode. They can see information like allergies and medical conditions as... More

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Share your iPhone/iPad screen

Share your iPhone or iPad screen to your Mac, and from there to anyone using MS Teams or Zoom meetings. Connect your iPhone/iPad to your Mac using its USB cable. Open QuickTime Player on your Mac. Select QuickTime Player's File in the menu bar at the top of the screen. Select the menu item New... More

Friday, January 31, 2020

How to get your Mac computer to read text aloud

You don't have to download any third-party apps or additional software to read text aloud on your Mac. Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of your screen Select "System Preferences..." Click "Accessibility" Select "Speech" in the left sidebar Tick the box next to "Speak selected text when the key is pressed." The... More

Wednesday, November 26, 2014

iPhone Tip: Check your warranty coverage online

On your iPhone/iPad: Settings > General > About > Serial Number Enter the Serial Number: selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do References: support.apple.com/en-us/ht4061 Find the serial number for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch PS. This works for Macs too. You'll find the serial number here: Apple > About this Mac or You... More

Monday, February 3, 2014

Selling your iPad/iPhone? Wipe it first…

"I'm selling my old iPhone… or I want to give my old iPad to another member of the family, and want them to create their own Apple ID and to be independent of my apps etc."   No problem. Just restore your old iPad/iPhone to factory settings first: support.apple.com/kb/ph2702 iCloud: Remove your device from Find... More

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

iOS 6.1.2 addresses Exchange bug

iOS 6.1.2 addresses a bug that can cause excessive communication with the calendar component of Exchange, if you have Outlook/Exchange mail & calendar configured on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. To apply iOS update 6.1.2, on your iOS device: Make sure it is plugged in (or has a full charge) Select:  Settings app... More

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

iPad/iPhone Tip: Import video to your PC or Mac

The built-in Camera app on your iPhone or iPad can record pics—it can record video complete with sound. But how do you import your video to your PC or Mac? Just connect your iPhone or iPad to your computer using its USB cable. If you're on a Mac, use iPhoto to import the videos... More

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