My friend Steve Sande recently wrote a great post, "AirDrop Files From Your iPhone or iPad to Your Mac." I had to chuckle when he submitted it for publication, telling him that I was actually in the middle of putting...
As of macOS Big Sur, when you use Voice Memos, you can use a new option to automatically reduce background noise and echo with a single click, which is useful when you're recording lectures or meetings. You can also use...
It isn't installed on your phone by default, but with a simple download, you can have all 1,000+ pages of the iPhone User Guide in the palm of your hand – whether you're holding a Max or a mini. But it lives in a place most users don't naturally gravitate towards (at least not on their phones).
One of the most useful features built into Apple's operating systems is AirDrop. Part of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, AirDrop provides a way to quickly send information between two devices. I personally use it multiple times per day to send...
The Mac Photos app in macOS Big Sur adds the ability to edit videos. You can adjust parameters like light and color, add filters, and crop and rotate videos without having to use a third-party app. If you need to...
In my previous post, Making Music During a Pandemic, I shared how the students I teach at Cudahy Middle School in Cudahy, WI, use technology to hold virtual performances. Today I want to talk about workflow. More specifically, our audio...
The Photos app in macOS Big Sur has several new features that make a good app even better. Retouch a Photo The Retouch tool now uses advanced machine learning to remove blemishes, dust specks, and other objects from a photo. To...
The Apple Watch has become an indispensable part of the lives of many people. One thing the Watch can do is receive and send iMessage texts. Apple includes a handful of canned responses that you can send with a tap...
There’s nothing more distracting than a cluttered workstation. Fumbling with power adapters, searching for the right cord, or trying to excavate a clean space on your desk to put a cup of coffee can put a big damper on your...
