LowellApr 161 minFlashlight on Your WristDo you know the Apple Watch has a flashlight, just like your phone? And to me, it’s easier to access than the flashlight on your phone....
LowellMar 201 minFloat Your iPad KeyboardThe iPad onscreen keyboard blocks most of the lower half of the screen. Here's a way to make that keyboard smaller, similar to the iPhone...
LowellFeb 261 minForce Close Apps to Extend Mobile Battery Life?I’ve researched the concept of force closing apps to save battery lifeon your mobile devices. Everything I’ve read indicates we should...
LowellFeb 261 minSafari Tab GroupsI keep various tabs open in Safari on my iPad for quick access to sites. I have my puzzle tab, tech site tab, and several other tabs...
LowellFeb 261 minEasily Zoom Google and Apple MapsSource: www.bgr.com We all know the pinch methods for zooming on your Apple device, but here’s an easier way to zoom in Google and Apple...
LowellNov 8, 20211 minCMD Key on External KeyboardI mentioned a while back that I purchased a 2021 iPad Pro and Logitech external keyboard. This is a little hint to others who may have an...
LowellAug 31, 20211 minNeed a Degree?Sometimes, you may want to type the degree symbol while using your Apple device. It's not difficult. When you're using the onscreen...
LowellJul 30, 20211 minApple's Airplane Mode - I’ve Been Flying Blind!This is embarrassing, because apparently there was a change in airplane mode functionality about three software versions ago. I missed...
LowellJul 1, 20211 minControl Center - Keep It Under Your ControlThe Control Center is a quick way to access several settings for your Apple device - things like volume and brightness controls, screen...
LowellJun 29, 20215 miniPad Pro 11-Inch & Logitech Folio TouchThanks to my recent windfall (see related post below), I have spent more money than ever on an iPad and keyboard case. I planned to buy...
LowellJun 27, 20211 minApple Watch Tip CalculatorIf you have trouble figuring tip amounts and also have an Apple watch, you’re in luck. The watch’s calculator app will compute the tip...
LowellMay 20, 20211 minApple Watch and August LocksMy wife and I have Series 6 Apple Watches. Until recently, we've been able to control our August 3rd Generation deadbolt locks withour...
LowellMay 3, 20212 minTrack Deliveries with Notes AppSometimes, the best finds are accidental and I had one of those a few days ago. I received a UPS tracking number via email and clicked...
LowellMay 3, 20212 minMeet Me HalfwayI've begun tinkering with the Shortcuts app on my iPad/iPhone. The Shortcuts app became available with Version 13 of the Apple operating...
LowellApr 23, 20212 minGroup Contact List for Apple DevicesI have several group email contact lists in Outlook on my laptop PC. For a long time, I was unable to create this functionality on my...
LowellApr 8, 20212 minTV Listings by TV24-My New Favorite TV AppNote: This app has not yet exposed the data it tracks. On its next update, Apple will force this app to disclose its tracking processes....
LowellMar 24, 20212 minApple Mail DropI was tinkering the other day and found this feature when emailing a large iPad screen recording to my Windows PC. I recorded my creation...
LowellFeb 26, 20212 minRearranging Icons on iPad/iPhonePrior to Version 11 of the iPad/iPhone software, we had to drag icons one by one to move them between home screens or rearrange them on...
LowellJan 21, 20214 miniTunes for Windows TipsItunes For Windows Tips I've been busy converting CDs and cassette tapes to digital format. Because I'm in the Apple universe, I use...
LowellOct 28, 20201 minSet Default Web Browser and Mail Apps on iPad/iPhoneThese settings require iPadOS 14 and iOS 14 software. To determine your software version, go to Settings, then General, then Software...