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Using The Apple Pencil – Beginner Tips and Tricks

The Apple Pencil transforms the iPad from a finger-based tool to a professional artist’s canvas. With an Apple Pencil, you can sketch, draw, paint and write on the iPad just like it was a physical…

How To Set Up An Apple ID

If you don’t already have a working Apple ID, you need to set one up before you can download applications from the App Store, use FaceTime, buy music and movies from iTunes and use many…

iPhone SE 2020 – Review

The successor to the popular 2016 iPhone SE is a powerful beast with a fantastic new camera.

The iPhone 11, 8 Months On – Review

The iPhone 11 was initially met with an overall positive review and with subsequent software updates has maintained this reputation. 8 months on and with rumours looming about this year’s iPhone this is how the…

Finding Apps in the Apple App Store

The App Store is where you download and install new apps for your iPhone. You can get games, productivity software, entertainment applications and more. Many App Store apps are free too.

Apple’s Greatest Failures

Despite the dominating power of Apple, it’s not infallible. Believe it or not, the Cupertino company has had its share of mistakes and failures over the years. From pre-installing U2’s Songs of Innocence album, to…

Protect Your Devices on Public Wi-Fi

If you want to stay connected, but also want to keep yourself and your device safe, there are a few simple thing you can do to tighten up security without compromising your Internet access.

iCloud And The Files App – iPad Beginners

iCloud is Apple’s cloud computing service. You can use it to sync information and files across your Apple devices using iCloud and even access some of them on the Internet. Here’s how iCloud and the…

Apple’s March Refresh – What To Expect

Apple’s expected special event is just around the corner, and rumour has it we’re getting new iPhones. But what will they be like, and what else might we expect?

Avoiding Easily Hacked Passwords

Creating a strong online password is your first defence against malicious activity on the Internet. Anyone who uses a computer, a smartphone or a tablet will need to create a password at some point. But…

iPad Beginners – Do Not Disturb Mode

It’s easy to switch the Do Not Disturb feature on and off from the main Settings screen or the Control Centre but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Here’s a guide to its…

5 Things That Affect Mobile Signal

There are several things that can affect how good your cell phone signal is, things that you might not automatically consider when a call drops or when your phone shows the dreaded no bars.

Easy Ways to Boost Your Wi-Fi Range and Speed

Are you plagued by slow wireless Internet speeds? Does your Wi-Fi drop out at the worst possible times? Smart TV spending more time buffering than streaming your favourite shows? Then it sounds like you need…

Is Free Software Really Free?

Very little of any real value is completely free these days and software is no exception. There are various levels of “free” within the software industry, from Freemium to Ad-supported. Here we will explain the…

Improving iOS Privacy With a VPN

While there are claims and counter claims regarding the security protection the iPhone and the iOS offers its users, many are looking to use a Virtual Private Network (VPN) as an additional layer of online…