macOS Monterey (10.16)

macOS 10.16 Monterey launched on October 25, 2021. Should I install yet? The general rule is to give a new release at least a month before using. This gives Apple some time to fix any possible bugs. More importantly, why do you need to upgrade (unless you are running Mojave or earlier) Be careful,...

Where can I locate my MacOS version, spec and model?

Where to find information about the model, macOS and technical specification of a Mac It all starts with … About This Mac The About this mac “Overview” provides summary information regarding your Mac’s specification and provides sub-menu’s for further information on storage and memory. Storage sub-menu The storage sub-menu shows information regarding the Mac’s...

Backing up iPhone or iPad using iCloud

If you have an iPhone, iPad or iMac, setting up iCloud is the easiest way to backup your device automatically over WiFi and every user gets a FREE 5GB of data storage with each account. According to our research over 70% of iPhone/iPad users have NEVER or RARELY backup their data or even know...

How to Check iPhone or iPad for iOS updates

How to check your iPhone or iPad has the latest iOS (Operating System) updates installed, and if not, how to install them. Backup before Updating It is always wise to backup your iPhone or iPad before attempting any updates. How to Backup an iPhone How to Backup an iPad Updating iPhone or iPad The...

How to check Mac, iMac, Mini or MacBook for MacOS Updates

It is vitally important to keep Apple’s Mac, iMac and Macbook Operating System (MacOS) and Apps updated to avoid security and compatibility issues with Apple Devices and Apple computers. Updating the MacOS operating system fixes many common issues on iMac’s, Macbooks and Mac mini’s   Backup before Updating Updates can corrupt your data so...

99% of scam phone calls are from “unknown” numbers

DO NOT ANSWER scam phone calls from unknown phone numbers. And if you have to, just say “NO” Whether answering your mobile phone or your land-line, for safety, only answer calls from known and trusted numbers, and never answer the phone with the word “Yes”? Scammers are constantly changing their tactics. Besides the usual...