Tech Tips
No matter how intuitive Apple products are, you can never expect to know everything. That's where we come in. From setting up your devices to managing settings and features, we've got you covered.
How to Use a Passcode for Purchases on the New Apple TV
My one gripe with Apple TV is the lack of user profiles. If you have roommates or children, you probably don’t want them using your account to purchase apps. However, it’s tedious to have to type in your full Apple ID password every time. Luckily, the new Apple TV allows you to require a 4-digit passcode for purchases. Here’s how to set it up:
My iPhone Won't Charge. What Now?
If you’re having trouble charging your iPhone, there could be an issue with one or many of the iPhone's charging components. You could either have a problem with your charging cord, your wall adapter or the actual charging port of the iPhone. Here, we will talk about what causes iPhone charger problems and help troubleshoot some issues that you might have if you are unable to charge your iPhone.
Creating a Custom Screensaver on Your Mac
Do you want to make a screensaver that is more personable than the standard ones that come on your Mac? You are not limited to just using the built-in OS X screensavers and desktop backgrounds. It is actually incredibly simple to set up and edit a custom screensaver whenever you want!
How to Run Multiple Operating Systems on Your Mac
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have all three major operating systems (OS X, Windows, Ubuntu Linux) running on your computer! This is totally possible with a Mac. Here is how to do it.
How to Share Photos from Your iOS Device
Do you have a lot of photos or videos on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad that you would like to share with your family or friends? There is a handy share button built right into iOS, allowing photos and videos to be shared via Messages, Mail, Facebook and more!
10 Things iCloud Syncs that you Probably Don't Know About
iCloud is the best way to get everything in sync between your iPhone, iPad and Mac. It ensures all the important things like photos, contacts, calendars, notes, reminders, music and even documents are exactly the same on every device you own. iCloud syncs a lot of other things you might not know about! Check it out:
Common iPhone Battery Misconceptions
About a year ago, we published an article on how to improve your iPhone’s battery life, mostly focusing on the myth that “closing out” all your apps saves battery life (spoiler alert: it actually does the exact opposite). Since then, I’ve realized many people are confused as to how smartphone batteries work. It seems like every “expert” you talk to has a different suggestion on how to improve your battery life, but there’s a lot of incorrect information out there. So let’s set the record straight on how your iPhone’s battery operates.
Customizing Your Mac
If you own a Mac or use one for your job, you may or may not know about some things you can do to customize your Mac to how you wish. Some customizations are as simple as changing your background, or even your screensaver. Some are more advanced and we will review a few of those here. If you use your Mac in a business environment, some customization options might be managed by your System Administrator.
How to Tell When You Need to Replace Your Mac's Hard Drive
One question we get a lot here at CityMac is "how do I know if my hard drive is going bad and when does it need to be replaced?" Hard drive replacements are probably the most common computer repair and it is often the most important because the hard drive is where all of your personal information is stored. That being said, we will go over a few signs of what it looks like when a hard drive is close to needing replacement and what the best options are for getting your Mac back up and running!