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Why I Stopped Using Wireless Charging
Yes, wireless charging is simple, convenient, and clean. No messy or tangled cords and cables to deal with. Place your device on the wireless charging pad/stand and let the device charge. Great, right?
Cannot Add Exchange or POP Account in New Outlook for Mac
If you’re running a current version of Outlook for Mac, you’re probably aware that you can change the Outlook appearance from the legacy version of Outlook (aka the classic look) to ‘New Outlook’. However, if you use Outlook for Mac to connect to an Exchange server (on-premise Exchange or Hosted Exchange) and/or a POP mail server, you might want to stick to the legacy version of Outlook.
Audio Not Working In Boot Camp
I’ve been running Boot Camp on my Early-2016 12-inch MacBook for almost two years and it has worked well enough for my specific use case. Performance isn’t great but it gets the job done. It’s a base model 12-inch MacBook with an Intel 1.1GHz Dual Core Intel Core m3 processor with 8GB RAM and 256GB of flash storage currently running macOS Monterey natively and the latest version of Windows 10 Pro in Boot Camp.
Creating a macOS Monterey USB Installer
Apple released macOS Monterey last October and if you’re finally ready to upgrade, the easiest option is to upgrade your existing installation of macOS to macOS Monterey provided your existing Mac is a supported device. If your Mac supports macOS Monterey, simply download macOS Monterey from the App Store and run the installation. Follow the on-screen prompts and in about 45 to 60 minutes, your Mac should be up and running on macOS Monterey.
Creating a macOS Big Sur USB Installer
To create a macOS Big Sur bootable USB installer, you will need a USB Flash Drive. Apple suggests at least 14GB of available storage so get a USB Flash Drive with at least 16GB of storage. Keep in mind all data on the USB Flash Drive will be erased so don’t use one with data that you want to keep. Name the USB Flash Drive “MyVolume”.
Updating Organization Information In The Microsoft 365 Portal
Need to update your organization information in Microsoft 365? You’ll need to make the changes in a few different locations.
Transitioning To Apple Silicon
If you haven’t made the move to Apple Silicon yet, it’s not a bad idea to start thinking about it and preparing for your eventual move to Apple Silicon, provided you intend to remain within the Apple ecosystem.
Using an Apple USB to Ethernet Adapter on a Windows Laptop
Ever wondered if an Apple USB to Ethernet adapter will work on a Windows laptop?
Making The Leap To The Asus RT-AX92U Router
Finding a reliable router can be quite a challenge. After many years using Netgear routers, I decided to make a switch as Netgear has fallen short over the years and a lot has to do with the lack of quality control and testing of their firmware. I tried moving into the small business router arena with Cisco and the Cisco RV260W Small Business Router but that too fell short with performance, stability and reliability issues which forced me back to the drawing board.
Clearing A Group FaceTime Call
You received but missed a Group FaceTime call. The FaceTime notification badge is lit. You open the FaceTime app and see the missed call. Within the Group FaceTime call, there’s a message that reads “Tap To Join”. You know the call is long over, so you decide to clear the missed call. You try to swipe left to delete the call, but you can’t.
HP 940 Ink Cartridge Combo Packs Discontinued
I have a HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 Wireless multi-function printer which is over ten years old, and it still works well. It gets a fair amount of use, but I don’t need to replace the ink cartridges more than two or three times a year and typically I don’t go through an entire 500-sheet ream of paper within that period.
HP Solution Center Has Stopped Working
Whenever I scan documents and photos on my HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 Wireless multi-function printer, I would prefer using the scan utility in the HP Solution Center.
A Decade With The HP OfficeJet Pro 8500 Wireless
For many years, I used Epson inkjet printers because of their print quality; however, I would constantly run into the issue of clogged printhead nozzles and degraded print quality.
Lenovo Vantage
From time to time, it may be necessary to perform a wipe and clean installation of Windows on your PC. However, one of the greatest pains with doing so is having to re-install all the necessary drivers and system software … in the right order.
Revitalizing A Late 2009 13-inch MacBook
Back in 2017, Apple added the last of the polycarbonate unibody series, the MacBook 13.3-inch Mid 2010 series, to their list of Vintage and obsolete products, officially bringing an end of support to this product line.
Revitalizing A Mid-2011 27-inch iMac
Buying a new computer can be a major investment and more so if you need to customize the configuration to meet your specific requirements.
Workaround To ISP DNS Server Issues
When an Internet Service Provider (ISP) provisions Internet service, the ISP will typically provide you with two DNS servers, a primary and a secondary (backup) DNS server, to use for DNS resolution.
Turn Wi-Fi Assist OFF To Save On Data Charges
Starting in iOS 9, Apple introduced a feature in iOS called Wi-Fi Assist. When enabled, Wi-Fi Assist utilizes your cellular connection whenever your Wi-Fi service is weak to ensure seamless, uninterrupted Internet service.