Jason Cipriani

How to remove the battery of the LG G5

Within just a few seconds, you can remove and replace the battery in LG’s G5 thanks to its new modular design. What’s a modular design? I’m glad you asked. In short: Through this design, the bottom of the phone slides out, bringing the battery with it. Once it’s moved, you can then replace it with …

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This is the best use of 3D Touch on the iPhone yet

Now playing: Watch this: 5 best uses of 3D Touch on the iPhone 1:21 Six months after the release of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, I’ve yet to find a consistent use for 3D Touch. Sometimes I remember to press light enough to preview an email, or view a photo in Instagram. But the bulk of the time I …

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Getting started with the Fitbit Blaze

The Fitbit Blaze is a step-counting, sleep-tracking smartwatch. Its interface consists of some playful animations, and aims to keep you focused on your health. If you’ve recently purchased the Blaze, and are unsure what it can do beyond counting your steps, grab a cold beverage and follow along as we help you get started. First, you need an app Before …

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How to connect a Bluetooth keyboard to your Apple TV

Entering text on the newest Apple TV got much easier with the recent release of tvOS 9.2 Users can now use their voice, with Siri Dictation to spell out usernames and passwords, or tell Siri what to search for. Additionally, Apple added the ability to pair a Bluetooth keyboard to the fourth-generation Apple TV. With a keyboard paired, users can …

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5 reasons to pick the iPad Pro over the iPad Air 2

The iPad Air 2 can run two apps at the same time, has Touch ID, has a Retina Display, and looks (and weighs) the same as the iPad Pro. Oh, and it starts at $399. So why would you pick the Pro over the Air 2? It’s what’s under the hood. More storage In order for the iPad Pro to …

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Entering usernames and passwords just got much easier on the Apple TV

When the new Apple TV launched last fall, the biggest complaint users had was the inability to easily enter text. Most notably, entering user names and passwords using the onscreen keyboard and the Siri Remote’s trackpad was a tedious, cumbersome process. With the release of tvOS 9.2, Apple has greatly improved upon this experience by enabling Siri dictation. Meaning, you …

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How to quickly switch between, close apps on the new Apple TV

Multitasking on the fourth-generation Apple TV is simple: Double-click the home button on the Siri remote (it’s the one that looks like a TV), and then swipe to the right. Now, may see a different layout if you haven’t updated to tvOS 9.2 yet — that multitasking layout put apps side by side similar to how iOS 8 used to. …

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Use folders to better organize your Apple TV apps

On Monday Apple released a significant software update to the fourth-generation Apple TV, released last fall. With the release of tvOS 9.2, users gain the ability to use Siri Dictation when entering usernames and passwords, using Siri to search the App Store and create folders to help with app organization. Before you can start using folders on the Apple TV, …

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Check out this new Live Photo feature on iOS 9.3

With the release of iOS 9.3, your device is receiving an update that brings security improvements and new features. There’s the addition of Night Shift, a feature that makes viewing your device at night easier on your eyes and brain. Then there’s the ability to password-protect private notes in Apple’s Notes app. Another new feature unearthed in the upcoming update …

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How to secure the Notes app on iOS 9.3

Apple on Monday released iOS 9.3. With the update, Apple is adding features such as Night Shift which it claims will help you fall asleep easier despite staring at your screen after sunset. Additional features such as allowing multiple user accounts on a single iPad, CarPlay enhancements and (finally) the ability to password protect personal musings in the Notes app …

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