Text Editing on iPhone and iPad
Text editing on iPhone and iPad maybe easier then you think. A friend recently expressed astonishment when she saw us using trackpad mode while text editing on iPhone. (It works on the iPad, too!) So, even if you already know these tips, do your friends a favor and...
Apple Announces iPhone 16 and More
Apple Announces iPhone 16 and More It’s September, which brings the annual Apple crops. New iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. At its recent Glowtime event, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4. Also Apple made smaller...
Videoconferencing on a Mac Offers Many Capabilities
Although videoconferencing has become a part of everyday life for lots of us, many people don’t realize that macOS provides helpful options for improving our video, audio, and presentations.
The Value of High Quality Cables
It’s tempting to buy cheap USB-C and Lightning cables, but non-compliant, counterfeit, and defective cables can damage your hardware or even cause fires. Read on for more about keeping your cables working in the long run.
Scanning Unknown QR Codes (Quishing)
QR codes—those blocky squares you scan with your iPhone camera—are an easy way to open a Web page. Unfortunately, scammers also use them to trick people into visiting malicious websites, so read our tip about scanning these codes safely.
The Key Differences Between Personal and Managed Apple IDs
Apple IDs : Personal and Managed There is a difference between personal and managed Apple IDs. This article does not take into account child Apple IDs which are a type of managed Apple ID. But, in the Apple world, the account that controls access to all your...
Document Versioning on MacOS
If you ever regret making a change too long ago to revert using Undo, try the versioning capabilities in many macOS apps that let you view, copy data from, and revert to previous versions of a document.
Improving Chrome Security
If you use Google Chrome or another Chromium browser instead of Safari, you can stay secure by following two simple rules regarding updates and extensions.
How to Copy an App Icon on a Mac
How to Copy an App Icon on a Mac There are some instances where you might want to copy an app Icon on a Mac. But how?! This little trick will get you access to a high-resolution version of the icon to use how ever you need. We also found a site that someone has built...
Why to Switch to a Mac from a PC
Make the Switch to a Mac from a PC Do you think Switching to a Mac from a PC is difficult? It isn't as hard as some PC users might think. In light of current events, now is better then ever to think about switching to a Mac. Here at MacEdge, we understand the need for...
Insert Emoji with Text Replacements
Finding and entering a desired emoji can be tedious. For those you like to use regularly, creating a text replacement lets you type a few characters to get a particular emoji quickly and easily.
Best Mac for a College Student in 2024
Which Mac is best for a college student in 2024? Our short answer is either the 13-inch or 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Apple Device Longevity as Explained by Apple
Apple Device Longevity Apple users tend to believe that Apple's device longevity is longer than Windows PCs and Android smartphones. This goes for hardware and for software support. For instance, Apple’s current operating systems work on nearly all Macs, iPhones, and...
Travel Preparation with Technology
Travel Preparation with Technology Long ago, to get ready for a trip, we’d mostly make sure we had our plane tickets, books and magazines to read, and a snack. Travel preparation with technology is now a key part in today’s tech-heavy world. This comes with a new set...
Cable Management Tips!
Do you have a rat’s nest of random cables behind your Mac? Follow our quick tips to bring order to the mess, reduce the chance of accidents, and avoid degraded data signals.
Podcasting Setup
Get Yourself A Podcast Setup So you have been wanting to do a podcast and need a basic podcast setup to do so. If you start looking into all the options for equipment that you can use for podcasting you may easily find yourself overwhelmed. Maybe we can help. Here at...
Use Night Shift to Help Your Sleep
Night Shift Using Night Shift on your Mac may help you sleep easier when working late at your computer. Here at MacEdge we know that sometimes you have to work late. Research suggests that exposure to blue light fools your body into thinking it’s daytime. This makes...
Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence and Previews New OS Features
Apple Intelligence and Other Updates Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference keynote was a lightning-fast look at what Apple is bringing to the software side of the Apple experience in the next year. Although some past keynotes have introduced hardware like new Macs...
Sharing Accounts with Teams and Family with 2FA
For better results when a team or family group needs to share 2FA codes to log in to a website, try to use an authentication app instead of SMS, or better yet, use a password manager that can both generate 2FA codes and share logins with a group.
Using Live Text on iOS Devices
Using Live Text Live Text is a really great feature for a few reasons, it can read hand written and printed words and they are searchable once read. The hand written feature does also read cursive hand writing, but it is prone to some errors. Say that you jotted down...