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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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Verizon Introduces New Plans, Eliminates 2-Year Contracts

Verizon Wireless announced a brand new set of service plans in four sizes: Small, Medium, Large and X-Large. Each plan comes with unlimited talk and text and shareable data, much like the current MORE Everything plans. The new plan is simply dubbed "The Verizon Plan" and the pricing structure is as follows:

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What Exactly is Apple's Swift Programming Language?

During Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference in 2014, Apple introduced Swift, a new programming language for developing apps for the OS X and iOS platform. Since then, Swift has grown and has become popular for developers creating apps for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch and Mac.

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Apple Reportedly Leases Office Space in Seattle's Union Square

According to a report by Bloomberg Business, Apple Inc. recently signed a lease for the entire 44th floor and half of the 45th floor at Two Union Square in Downtown Seattle. The 56-story skyscraper is the third tallest building in Seattle. The rented space includes about 30,000 square feet, which can hold anywhere from 120 to 200 employees according to typical corporate leasing ratios.

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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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Introducing TotalCare+ for Mac

At CityMac, we recommend AppleCare with every new Mac. Applecare extends your one-year hardware warranty to three years and gives you access to 3 years of Apple’s award-winning technical phone support. While AppleCare covers manufacturer’s defects and hardware issues, it does not cover accidental damage. TotalCare+, however, does.

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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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