What We Want from iOS 7

Poor Apple. No matter how many cool new features they cram into each yearly iteration of iOS, we always want more — here’s my wish list for iOS 7.Location-Based Settings ProfilesIf I’m in range of my home Wi-Fi network, I’m probably at home. So my iPh…

Use Launchpad Search to Quickly Open Apps in OS X

Launchpad’s new search function from OS X 10.8 onward make it an extremely fast app launcher, certainly faster than navigating multiple screenfuls of apps and clicking on app icons with a cursor. For the speediest launches, just do the following: Hit F4 and start typing the app name, then hit return Is that quick or […]

Activate Siri Directly from the Earbuds

Siri is more useful than many realize, and one of the best ways to use Siri while on the go is through your earbuds or earpods, the classic white headphones that come with all iOS devices. All you need is Siri enabled and then connect the earbuds to your iPhone or iPad: Press and hold […]

Open a Files Enclosing Folder from All My Files in OS X

All My Files is one of those features of Mac OS X that was somewhat controversial at first, but once you start using it often you can stop sorting files yourself in the Finder and just let All My Files, search, and Spotlight manage documents instead. Nonetheless, there are still times when you’ll want to […]

6 Tips for Taking Better Macro Photos with the iPhone Camera

The iPhone is quickly becoming the primary camera for many of us, and though it makes a great point-and-shoot for your average pictures, it can also take surprisingly good close-up and macro shots. With that in mind, here are 5 tips to make the most of macro photography with the iPhone. 1: Avoid Direct Lighting […]

Rearrange Order of Mail Accounts and Mailboxes Easily in iOS 6

Have multiple inboxes and different mail accounts set up on your iPhone or iPad? Changing the order of your mailboxes is easier than ever from iOS 6 onward, you don’t even have to go into Settings anymore. Instead, just do the following right from the Mail app: Tap “Mailboxes” Tap “Edit” then drag mailboxes as […]

Mac Setups: Chemistry Students Desk

This weeks Mac setup comes to us from Ryan W., a chemistry student in the UK who has a nice desk full of Apple gear. Hardware shown includes: MacBook Air (2012) – Core i5 1.7GHz, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD Mac Mini (2011) – Core i5 2.3GHz, 8GB RAM, 500GB HDD LG IPS22V 22″ 1080p Display […]

Good Call iG1 Bluetooth Handset

Alternative handsets for the iPhone make a lot of claims. Some boast lower cell phone emissions close to the user’s skull, conveniently forgetting that Bluetooth broadcasts are on the RF spectrum as well, albeit lower power. Others have style, hoping t…

Add Speech Bubbles to Pictures with Preview in Mac OS X

The latest version of Preview app from OS X Mountain Lion onward feature a couple of fun menu items that let you quickly add comic book styled speech bubbles to any photo. It’s extremely easy to use, but it’s also easy to overlook, so here’s how to use them to add some humor to any […]