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Reader Mail: Do I need to replace my MacBook Air battery?

Reader Mail: Do I need to replace my MacBook Air battery?

by ben patterson | Jul 6, 2017 | how-tos, laptops

Nadine writes: I have a Macbook Air I bought at the end of 2013. I find lately that when I’m using it on battery just to do normal chores and not streaming, the battery dies very quickly. Is it time to get a new battery? How much do they cost? Hi Nadine! I feel...
Mac tip: How to add arrows to snapshots using the Photos app

Mac tip: How to add arrows to snapshots using the Photos app

by ben patterson | Oct 6, 2016 | desktops, how-tos, laptops

Mike writes: I want to add an arrow to some pictures. With a photo open (in the photos app for Mac) on my MacBook Pro, I can go to Edit > Emoji & Symbols, and then I get a big box with all the symbols. I can select any symbol, but then there is no way to add it...
iOS tip: How to type characters with accent marks on an iPhone

iOS tip: How to type characters with accent marks on an iPhone

by ben patterson | Aug 31, 2016 | how-tos, phones, tablets

Susanne writes: Thanks LOTS for the great info about things that were driving me demented on my much beloved iPhone. Tell me, though—is there a way to (or an app that will) add accent marks? I live in Ireland where the common sign off is “Slán” & “Sláinte” for...
Reader mail: My condo’s shared Wi-Fi signal is weak. Any ideas?

Reader mail: My condo’s shared Wi-Fi signal is weak. Any ideas?

by ben patterson | Jul 28, 2016 | home video, how-tos, networking

Mary Ellen writes: Is there a device that would pick up and strengthen a weak Wi-Fi signal? I have a condo in a building where Wi-Fi is provided but it is shared by another unit, and the router is not located in my unit. Although my smartphone can receive emails etc.,...
iOS tip: How to quickly delete all the messages in a mail inbox

iOS tip: How to quickly delete all the messages in a mail inbox

by ben patterson | Jul 14, 2016 | how-tos, phones, tablets

Lorraine writes: Is there a way to delete old emails (in bulk) without having to tap on every single email on an iPhone? Hi Lorraine! You’ve touched on a sore point when it comes to the iOS Mail app, which lacks an obvious way to delete all messages without...
How Do I See and Edit My List of Previously Watched Netflix Videos

How Do I See and Edit My List of Previously Watched Netflix Videos

by ben patterson | May 18, 2016 | home video, how-tos

Mary writes: Do you know if there is a way to see past queues? I can’t remember the name of a movie we had seen and would like to look back at my queues to see what the name of it was. Hi Mary! I don’t know a way to view an old snapshot of your Netflix...
Reader mail: Are third-party keyboards spying on me?

Reader mail: Are third-party keyboards spying on me?

by ben patterson | Apr 27, 2016 | how-tos, phones, privacy, tablets

Geraline writes: I read your “How to type with a swipe” article. I had an Android phone that came with Gesture Typing, but I’ve today been given another Android phone, and it doesn’t have that. I’ve downloaded third-party keyboards...
Facebook tip: How to keep the world from seeing your Friends list

Facebook tip: How to keep the world from seeing your Friends list

by ben patterson | Mar 30, 2016 | desktops, how-tos, laptops, privacy, social networks

John writes: Do Facebook fan pages and other likeable pages (including those “what color is” quiz pages) get to see my Facebook friends list? Hi John! If you “like” a fan page on Facebook, the owner of that page will (of course) see that...
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