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Battery Monitor: View all of the Information that you Could Ever Want About the Battery in Your MacBook Pro or Air

Post Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2013
In this podcast, David Woodbridge gives us a demonstration of Battery Monitor, a Mac application that provides access to just about everything that you could ever want to know about the battery in your MacBook Pro or Air. This includes:
 
  • Display of the charge state in the Dock: This is useful if you cannot or do not like to use the display in the menubar of Mac OS X, e.g.

Bridging Devices: iOS Files App Meets Windows

Post Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024

In this episode, Thomas Domville demonstrates how to connect to a Windows computer using the Files app on iOS and iPadOS, in order to transfer files over your local network.

Direct Touch Typing: What Is It And How Does It Work With VoiceOver

Post Date: Sunday, October 26, 2014

In this podcast, Steve Sawczyn discusses the Direct Touch Typing input mode first introduced in iOS 8 and shows how it works with VoiceOver.

Enhance Accessibility: Adding Voices to VoiceOver Rotor Voices on iOS

Post Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024

In this podcast, Thomas Domville reviews and demonstrates the Voices feature, which allows you to customize multiple VoiceOver voices to suit your needs. You can quickly access these voices using the Rotor Actions or the VoiceOver Quick Settings.

How to Add VoiceOver Voices to the Voices Feature on iOS

Finding Your Way Home in a (Home) Buttonless World: Using an iOS Device Without a Home Button the Ears Edition

Post Date: Monday, March 3, 2025

In this episode, Scott Davert explores the different ways to access the Home Screen on iPhones without a Home Button. With the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple has fully transitioned to a buttonless design, changing how users interact with their devices. For those accustomed to the tactile feedback of the Home Button, this shift may feel challenging. However, several alternative methods can replicate its functionality.

1. Using the Default Gesture:

To return to the Home Screen without a physical button:

How to Change Your AppleID Email Address

Post Date: Sunday, February 3, 2019

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to change your AppleID email address.

How to Convert PDF to Text on Mac OS X Using Automator

Post Date: Wednesday, November 4, 2015

In this podcast, Jonathan Simeone shares a tip for Mac users on how to convert PDF to text using Automator.

How to Find the Estimated Value of your Device with Apple GiveBack

Post Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us how to find the estimated value of your device with Apple GiveBack.

How to reboot and reset AirPods Max

Post Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021

In this podcast Thomas Domville will show us how to reboot and reset AirPods Max.

How To Request a Copy of Your Apple ID Account Information

Post Date: Friday, November 30, 2018

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us How to request a copy of your Apple ID account information.

How to safely Prepare Plus Wipe Your iPhone for Resale or Trade-In

Post Date: Friday, November 30, 2018

In this podcast, Thomas Domville shows us How to safely prepare plus wipe your iPhone for resale or trade-in.

How to subscribe to the Apple One services bundle

Post Date: Friday, October 30, 2020

In this podcast, Dave Nason shows us how to subscribe to the new Apple One bundles, which were announced in September and released on 30 October 2020.
Apple One allows customers to bundle services including Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, iCloud Storage and more into a single monthly subscription at a better price than paying for each individually.
There are three plans available:
Individual: Bundles Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and 50GB iCloud Storage.

How to Turn Off Repeated Text Message Alerts on iOS and iPadOS

Post Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023

In this episode, Thomas Domville discusses how to turn off repeated text message alerts on iOS and iPadOS. By default, your device will send a second notification alert two minutes after you receive a text message if you don't check it right away. This feature is designed to help ensure that you don't miss any important messages, but some users find it to be more annoying than helpful.

If you're one of those users, don't worry, it's easy to turn off repeated alerts. Here's how:

How to use LIVE Radio with Siri on iOS

Post Date: Friday, November 8, 2019

Did you know that you can use Siri on iOS to invoke various internet radio stations? Tune in to this podcast as Thomas Domville shows us how to use LIVE Radio with Siri on iOS.

MacID For iOS: Unlock Your Mac Automatically When You Return or With Touch ID

Post Date: Sunday, June 7, 2015

In this podcast, Marlon gives us a walk-through of MacID, an iOS app that provides a fast and secure way to unlock your Mac without the inconvenience of typing your password over and over.

Packed full of features, including innovative Tap to Unlock and full iPad, iPhone and Apple Watch support. Control audio, share clipboards and start screensavers.

Quick Tip: Asking Siri Questions About COVID-19

Post Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Apple has updated Siri to answer some simple questions about Covid-19 for users in the USA.

In this podcast, Troy Larson shows us how voice queries like β€œHey Siri, do I have the coronavirus?” will lead you through a series of quick questions about symptoms such as a dry cough and shortness of breath.

Siri is by no means a replacement for a medical professional, but its answers have been provided by the US Public Health Service, and Siri can direct you to the Centers for Disease Control website or even prompt you to ring the emergency services.

Quick Tip: How to Format an SSD as APFS on macOS

Post Date: Sunday, March 21, 2021

In this podcast Andre Louis gives us a quick tutorial on how to format an SSD as APFS on macOS.

Quick Tip: Setting Up Your iPhone For Use With Apple Pay

Post Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2014

In this podcast, AnonyMouse walks us through the process of setting up your iPhone for use with Apple Pay, the recently launched mobile payment and digital wallet service by Apple that lets you make payments using your iPhone 6 or 6 Plus.

Note: at the time of posting, this service is only available to US users.

Quick Tip: Using Your iOS Device To Manage Your Auto-Renewing Subscriptions

Post Date: Sunday, April 19, 2015

A number of apps offer the option to buy auto-renewing subscriptions from within the app, from the App Store, or from Apple TV (2nd or 3rd generation). After you buy, you can manage your auto-renewing subscriptions using your computer, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

In this podcast, Khalfan Bin Dhaher shows us how this is done on an iOS device.

Recording Audio Podcasts: Some Basic Tips and Good Practice

Post Date: Friday, January 3, 2014
In this podcast, Scott Davert shares some basic tips and good practice for recording audio podcasts.
 
This should be particularly helpful for those new to podcasting, as Scott highlights a number of things which will make the recording process easier and less stressful and ensure that the resulting podcast achieves what was intended.
 
Although much of what Scott discusses is good practice for any podcast, there is particular emphasis on tips for recording app demonstrations.
 
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