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Q&A: Does Apple sell refurbished MacBooks?

Posted on June 1, 2024

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Question from Deaton: My daughter is getting ready to turn 13 in a few weeks and I want to get her something really special for this very special birthday.

She’s been wanting a MacBook, but the ones I saw in the store are really expensive so I’m thinking about getting her a refurbished one.

I’ve bought several refurbished Windows PCs in the past and mostly had great luck with them.

Does Apple sell refurbished MacBooks? And if they do, are they a good deal in your opinion? [Read more…]

Q&A: How do I turn off Siri’s voice on my iPhone?

Posted on March 21, 2024

Question from Keisha: I love your tips, Rick. They’ve helped me so much since I started reading your blog.

I especially like the way you answer people’s questions, and now I have a problem of my own that I hope you can help me with.

I use Siri for various things when I’m in meetings, but her voice is disruptive to the others in the room. I’m tired of getting evil stares when Siri answers me lol.

How can I disable Siri’s voice so she’ll answer my queries with text only? Thanks. [Read more…]

How to quickly view the warranty status of your iPhone or iPad

Posted on March 16, 2024

A while back I wrote a post explaining how to find the warranty status of any Apple device.

That method works well, but it can involve multiple, time-consuming steps in certain situations.

However, you can quickly determine the status of your iPhone or iPad with just a few quick taps if the device is still in working order. Here’s how: [Read more…]

Scam alert: Be wary of calls you receive from ‘Microsoft’ or ‘Apple’

Posted on January 13, 2024

A very dangers scam is making the rounds again, and it’s one that you really need to be aware of. It works something like this:

You receive a phone call from someone who claims to work for either Microsoft or Apple tech support.

The name of the department the caller uses might vary, but he’ll either hint that he works for Microsoft or Apple, or just blatantly come right out and say so.

The problem is, he doesn’t work for either of those companies. He’s actually a scammer out to make a quick buck. [Read more…]

How to charge any iPhone with a USB-C charger

Posted on November 30, 2023

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Have you ever needed to charge your iPhone only to discover that you forgot to bring your lightning cable or charger with you?

If so, you’ll be glad to know there’s a simple way to charge all of your lightning-compatible Apple devices using a standard USB-C wall or car charger. [Read more…]