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iOS tip: 5 gotta-know Mail tricks for iPhone and iPad

iOS tip: 5 gotta-know Mail tricks for iPhone and iPad

by ben patterson | Jun 15, 2017 | how-tos, phones, tablets

You’re not getting the most out of iOS Mail if you’re not hip to these five tips and tricks. Read on for the scoop about how to add some oomph to the text in your mail message, an easy way to recover a message you accidentally trashed, how to sign a PDF...
Buying Advice: The Ultimate Parent’s Guide to the Kindle Fire

Buying Advice: The Ultimate Parent’s Guide to the Kindle Fire

by Linsey Knerl | May 31, 2017 | deals, Featured, how-tos, tablets

It’s not unusual to see kids as young as 18 months interacting with tablets these days. In fact, my own children were obsessed with my iPad from very early on, and it led me to research what might be the best (and most affordable) tablet for kids. We settled on a...
Mac tip: How to move the mouse pointer with your keyboard

Mac tip: How to move the mouse pointer with your keyboard

by ben patterson | May 10, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Maybe you mousing hand needs a break, or perhaps you need to move the mouse pointer one teeny-tiny pixel at a time. In either case, there’s a way to move the Mac mouse pointer with the keyboard rather than nudging the mouse or swiping your trackpad. The trick:...
Android/iOS tip: 4 more things that’ll fit in your phone’s app dock

Android/iOS tip: 4 more things that’ll fit in your phone’s app dock

by ben patterson | May 3, 2017 | apps, how-tos, phones, tablets

The app dock at the bottom of your Android or iOS home screen isn’t just for apps. Not only can you put folders in the app dock, you can also add contact icons (if you’re an Android user), website shortcuts, and more. Read on for four more things...
iOS tip: An easier (maybe too easy?) way to speed dial iPhone contacts

iOS tip: An easier (maybe too easy?) way to speed dial iPhone contacts

by ben patterson | Apr 19, 2017 | how-tos, phones, tablets

As an iPhone user, I’ve long envied Android’s ability to pin a contact directly to the home screen, perfect for true one-touch dialing. While you still can’t pin a contact to the iOS home screen (why not, Apple?), you can finally speed dial...
iOS tip: Getting spam calls on your iPhone? Here’s how to block them

iOS tip: Getting spam calls on your iPhone? Here’s how to block them

by ben patterson | Apr 12, 2017 | how-tos, privacy

Lately, I’ve noticed a surge in suspicious calls to my iPhone from Florida, and the callers always say the same thing. They claim that I have an unpaid debt that needs to be paid, and could they verify my social security number, please? Yep, that’s a scam...
What’s the status of your IRS tax refund? Here’s how to check online

What’s the status of your IRS tax refund? Here’s how to check online

by ben patterson | Apr 5, 2017 | how-tos, online services

Expecting a refund from the tax man this year, but still no sign of a check in your mailbox? There’s a quick and easy way to check with the Internal Revenue Service about the status of your tax refund, including when it’ll arrive  in the mail or dropped...
How to read Kindle books on the web, no Kindle (or app) required

How to read Kindle books on the web, no Kindle (or app) required

by ben patterson | Mar 29, 2017 | desktops, e-readers, how-tos, laptops

Just because you don’t have a Kindle—or, for that matter, a iPhone, iPad, or Android phone that’s capable of running Amazon’s Kindle app—doesn’t mean you can’t still read a Kindle book. Thanks to the Amazon Cloud Reader, you can...
Mac tip: 7 neat & tidy spring cleaning tips for your Mac

Mac tip: 7 neat & tidy spring cleaning tips for your Mac

by ben patterson | Mar 22, 2017 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Whether it’s spring cleaning time or you’re simply in the mood to clear out some clutter, there are plenty of easy ways to clean up your Mac. Read on for seven ways to give your Mac a deep digital clean, from tidying your desktop icons to organizing the...
Facebook tip: How to view everything you’ve ever “liked”

Facebook tip: How to view everything you’ve ever “liked”

by ben patterson | Mar 8, 2017 | how-tos, privacy, social networks

So, how many photos, updates, web pages, and other online items have you liked on Facebook? A few dozens? Hundreds? Maybe even (gulp) thousands? If you’ve lost track of your various Facebook likes over the years, a quick trip to your “Activity Log” on Facebook will...
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