Controlling Your Cellular Data: DataMan Next

Posted October 23rd, 2014 by Jason Lazzuri in Apps

Have you run out of your cellular data for the month and wish that you would’ve been warned before it was too late? Going over your monthly data allowance can be costly. Want to avoid this from happening? Well, there's an app for that! DataMan Next is an app that works great for showing you how much data you have used and how much data is left over for the month. This will help you monitor your data usage and can potentially save you a lot of money on your phone bills.

Managing Your Verizon Account From Your Phone

Posted October 17th, 2014 by Nick Markman in Tech Tips

Verizon Wireless gives customers many options for ways to manage their devices and accounts. Along with taking care of your Verizon needs in a Verizon corporate store or your neighborhood CityMac, you can also manage you account online via myverizon.com or directly through your mobile device. Through the use of a few different phone hotkeys, you can manage many things on your Verizon account - from paying your bill to checking to see when you are eligible for an upgrade.

How to Know if a Used iPhone is Stolen or Not

Posted October 9th, 2014 by Jason Lazzuri in Tech Tips

Buying a used iPhone? If you are on a carrier like T-Mobile or Virgin Mobile and need to buy your iPhone outright, it can be quite expensive ($649 and up). So, people commonly turn to the used market to try to get a better deal. This comes with its advantages and disadvantages. Some people are not comfortable buying a used phone from someone on Craigslist or eBay because the sales transaction can be challenging. Also, you run the risk of buying a phone that was stolen. Stolen phones are usually locked either by the previous owner's Apple ID via Find My iPhone or by the cellular carrier placing a reported stolen device on a "do not activate list" - which renders your device useless.

How to reset your Apple ID Password

Posted October 9th, 2014 by George Urick in Tech Tips

How Do I Unlock My Disabled iDevice?

Posted October 3rd, 2014 by Jason Lazzuri in Tech Tips

Does the above picture look familiar to you? If so, your iPhone or iPod Touch is disabled - now what? Well, as you know, these devices become disabled from too many attempts at entering a wrong passcode to try to get into the device. This is a feature that exists in order to keep unauthorized people from accessing your iOS device. In case you don’t want to wait the 39 years it would take to try again, iTunes has a solution for you.

The Apple Watch vs. The Competition

Posted October 2nd, 2014 by George Urick in Reviews

Wearables are perhaps the hottest trend in tech right now. Starting with Bluetooth headsets and calculator watches to the more recent health bands like Fitbit and UP by Jawbone, wearable technology is poised to become a big aspect of our technological lives. The smartwatch industry is also becoming abundantly more saturated, with a lot of manufacturers jumping on the bandwagon. Although some smartwatches have really useful features, no manufacturer has implemented the smartwatch correctly... yet.

App Review: Disneyland Resort Guide - MouseConnect

Posted September 26th, 2014 by Chris Garrett in Apps

Hey there Disneyland fans! If you have ever wanted an app that provides you with all things Disneyland and not just wait times, then the Disneyland Resort Guide MouseConnect app is for you. Mouse Connect is designed by MediaLAB, Inc. and is $2.99 in the App Store. MouseConnect offers two in-app purchases that are a $1 each - but they are not required.

What's the Difference Between the AirPort Express, Extreme and Time Capsule?

Posted September 23rd, 2014 by Jason Lazzuri in Reviews

Apple provides three options for WiFi routers, all with different features that make each of them useful in different ways. So, which one should you buy? Let’s take a look at all of their features in order to help you decide which Apple WiFi router will be best for you.

My Experience with AppleCare

Posted September 22nd, 2014 by Matt Bain in Reviews

Apple includes a one-year warranty on all new products they sell. Apple also offers an extended warranty on some of their products through a program called AppleCare. All new Macs have a 3-year AppleCare warranty available for additional cost that extends the 90 days of phone support out to 3 years as well. Apple also has a 2-year warranty called AppleCare+ for iPods, iPhones and iPads for an additional cost that covers accidental damage.

Controlling Music from Your iPhone: Wireless Audio Options

Posted September 17th, 2014 by Austin Carney in Tech Tips

"Woah! Did you just change the song with your phone without it being plugged into anything?!"

Why yes, yes I did.

Wireless music technology is here and it's an incredible way to impress your friends and make life a little easier. Let's take a look at several wireless streaming music solutions for your Apple devices, including Apple TV, Sonos and Bluetooth speakers.

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