On Monday, Apple released iTunes 12.4 for Mac and Windows, which updated the interface and navigation. It’s not a major overhaul — most of your years-old frustrations with the bloated program are still there. But the bigger issue is whether or not Apple has addressed a long-percolating issue that may — or may not — …
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Double your MacBook’s storage with a tiny card called TarDisk
When the hard drive on your MacBook is getting full, you have a few options: You can purchase an external hard drive and offload low-priority files to it; pick up an inexpensive USB drive; or take on the task or replacing internal storage yourself. Or, there’s TarDisk. TarDisk is a small, SD card-like device that expands the storage of your …
Read More »5 reasons to install Google’s keyboard on your iPhone
Now playing: Watch this: Use Gboard for iPhone to search while you text 1:29 Google has released a keyboard for iOS users that does more than simply offer a way to enter text. Naturally, search is built in, as are a few other options you won’t find in Apple’s stock keyboard. After a some time using it, it’s clear Gboard …
Read More »4 iPad apps that make browsing Reddit a breeze
Reddit recently released its official iPhone and Android app, but forgot one crucial feature: iPad support. That’s right, the official Reddit app runs as an iPhone app on the iPad. As you can see in the photo to the right, it’s a sad sight. The good news is there are a few quality third-party Reddit apps, each one providing a …
Read More »6 ways to cut back on Android data usage
Whether your wireless plan allows for 2GB or 10GB of data per month, the last thing you want to do is get a message you’re about to go over. Take a few minutes to adjust some system settings and customize apps to minimize unnecessary data use. Now playing: Watch this: Cut back on Android data usage 0:57 Chrome Data Saver …
Read More »Verizon’s update for Samsung’s Galaxy S7 installs the king of all bloatware
Verizon Wireless’ latest over-the-air update for the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge includes a potentially unwanted surprise. The update includes the usual findings — like bug fixes and feature enhancements — but also adds a new app called DT Ignite. Since DT Ignite runs in the background, there’s a good chance you’d never notice it. It’s an app that …
Read More »How to use Apple AirPlay on the HTC 10
HTC recently updated its Connect app with a nondescript change log of “Increase new wireless protocols.” It turns out, that new wireless protocol is Apple’s AirPlay platform. Meaning, owners of the HTC One M7, One M8, One M9 and the newly released HTC 10 can now stream audio to an AirPlay speaker or Apple TV from his or her phone. …
Read More »9 settings to change on the HTC 10
The HTC 10 knows a few tricks, and maybe offers some treats along the way; you just have to know where to look. To get the most out of HTC’s latest and greatest, here’s nine settings to check out. Disable HTC Sense Ads HTC Sense will display ads on your device in apps such as BlinkFeed, unless you disable the …
Read More »Apple’s 29W power adapter charges the iPad Pro crazy fast
Ask anyone who owns the 12.9-inch iPad Pro how long it takes to fully charge and they’ll likely tell you it takes far too long. In fact, during my testing with the standard 12W power adapter included with the iPad Pro, it took exactly 5 hours to go from a completely depleted battery to 100 percent with zero usage while …
Read More »MacBook vs. MacBook Air: What’s the difference?
Now playing: Watch this: How to make your laptop battery last longer 1:24 The new Macbook isn’t just a prettier, updated version of the MacBook Air. Some features and specs got massive updates, while other features (like ports, for one), were sacrificed in the making. If you’re considering a new Macbook and finding yourself comparing the two options, look out …
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