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 Set Up a New iPhone

How to set up your device for success

When you get a new iPhone, it can be tempting to jump in and start using all the features right away. To make sure you get the best experience, it’s important to spend a few minutes setting up a few key features. When you activate your iPhone with Verizon at CityMac, we’ll help you through the entire setup process, giving you essential tips and advice along the way.

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Troubleshooting Email in iOS and OS X

Sometimes with technology, things just stop working. Commonly with email, the problem is that email is not sending or receiving. If you know that your internet connection is working, try out a few of these steps for fixing a troublesome email on iOS and OS X. These troubleshoots assume you are using the Mail app.

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How to Protect Your Mac from Summer Heat

Unwanted thermal stress is the main adversary for your precious portable computer. Keeping your notebook ventilated and away from an extended amount of heat will lengthen its lifespan and keep it performing at full speed.

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AppleCare+ vs Verizon's Total Mobile Protection

Everyday we see many people come in with cracked screens or soaking wet iPhones, wondering what their options are. Unfortunately, getting a replacement can be expensive if you’re not covered with some form of insurance. When you get your new phone at CityMac, we always recommend AppleCare+, but Verizon also offers a similar insurance option for protecting your phone. Let’s take a look at the differences between the two.

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Using Handoff in iOS and OS X

Tony walks you through how to set up and use Handoff for iOS and OS X. Handoff is a new feature that was released alongside iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 Yosemite. It is the easiest way to transition from accessing content between your Apple devices. With Handoff, you can start drafting an email on one device and immediately pick it up on another. Handoff also works with Maps, Safari and more.

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My iPhone Screen Is Frozen, What Now?

Have you ever been using your iPhone when, all of a sudden, the screen freezes up and stops working? If this happens to you, there are several troubleshooting steps you can take in order to get your iPhone working again. 

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What are the Functions of a Hard Drive?

"Hard drive" is a common term used in the computer world for the component in computers and electronics that provides long-term storage of information. There are different sizes and kinds of hard drives, but they all essentially do the same thing. 

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What is an iPhone Carrier Settings Update?

You may have seen an alert called “Carrier Settings Update” on your iPhone at one point or another. While you should always exercise caution before installing updates from prompts, you can rest assured that carrier settings updates are legitimate. Carrier settings updates are pushed to your phone straight from Apple and your carrier (Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, etc).

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