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iOS tip: 5 reasons to put your stolen iPhone in “lost mode” immediately

iOS tip: 5 reasons to put your stolen iPhone in “lost mode” immediately

by ben patterson | Sep 29, 2016 | how-tos, phones, security, tablets

It’s a scary thought: your precious iPhone or iPad, complete with all your contacts, messages, apps and even credit card numbers, goes missing, potentially in the hands of a perfect stranger.  Now, you probably already know that if the worst happens, you can...
iOS 10 tip: New “Bedtime” feature reminds you to hit the hay

iOS 10 tip: New “Bedtime” feature reminds you to hit the hay

by ben patterson | Sep 22, 2016 | how-tos, phones, tablets

Both the iPhone and iPad have long had a basic alarm clock for rousing you in the morning (provided your volume is set correctly, anyway). However, a new iPhone bedtime feature seeks not only to wake you up, but also remind you when it’s time to turn in....
iOS tip: 4 ways to fix a crashy iPhone or iPad app

iOS tip: 4 ways to fix a crashy iPhone or iPad app

by ben patterson | Nov 18, 2015 | apps, how-tos, phones, tablets

Just the other day and for no apparent reason, my trusty New York Times app decided to stop working. I’d launch it, I’d see the Times front page for a split second, then poof! It was gone, and I was back on my home screen. Luckily, I was able to get the...
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