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Own an iPhone, iPad or Mac? If so, Apple has just released important security updates for you to install.

Posted on July 2, 2015

It seems like hackers and scammers are attacking Apple devices more and more every day.

That’s why it’s wise to always ensure that your iPhones, iPads and Macs are always running the latest versions of their respective operating systems and that all security updates are installed as soon as possible after they are released.

Apple has just released important security updates for iOS and OS X to plug dozens of security holes in the two operating systems. If you own an iPhone, iPad or Mac you should install the updates ASAP to prevent hackers from compromising your device(s).

Follow these steps to update your iPhone or iPad: [Read more…]

Q&A: Is there a way to delete the Facebook Messenger app from my iPad?

Posted on August 16, 2014

Question from Pat M.: Rick, is there a way to delete Facebook Messenger from my iPad?

Rick’s answer: There sure is Pat. Lots of folks are ditching the official Facebook Messenger app and switching to third party messaging apps instead.

My preferred method of completely eradicating the Facebook Messenger app from an iOS device is below. Please give it a try and let me know if it works for you.

Follow these steps to remove the Facebook Messenger app from your iPad: [Read more…]

Q&A: Is there any way to use my old iPad as a 2nd monitor for my laptop?

Posted on March 19, 2014

Question from Jim L.: I recently bought a new iPad Mini because I needed a tablet with cellular connectivity.

What I’d like to do going forward is use my old Wi-Fi only iPad II as a 2nd monitor for my Dell laptop. Is that possible? And if it is, how expensive would it be?

Rick’s answer: [Read more…]

Apple releases iOS 7.1 for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

Posted on March 11, 2014

ios-7-1 If you own an Apple mobile device, there’s a good chance that you can now update it to iOS 7.1. And even though the version number of the operating system only went from 7 to 7.1, this is no minor upgrade!

In addition to squashing a host of irritating and dangerous bugs, iOS 7.1 also enhanced several existing features while adding one big new one that’s sure to draw a lot of attention: native support for CarPlay. [Read more…]

Q&A: Should I buy an iPad 2 or save my money until I can afford the latest model?

Posted on August 28, 2013

Question from Adelle H.: Hi Rick. I really like your site and your tips, and I would love to have your opinion about something. I would really like to have an iPad just for Facebooking, checking email and watching an occasional movie, but at the moment I can’t afford the iPad 4.

Would it be a mistake to buy an iPad 2 instead of saving up for an iPad 4? If I wait it’ll be a good while before I can afford one and I’ve found a really great deal on a brand new iPad 2 still in the box.

Rick’s answer: Adelle, in my opinion there’s absolutely nothing wrong with buying a brand new iPad 2 instead of waiting until you can afford the latest model (the iPad 5 will be released very soon). The iPad 2 is a very capable device and I believe you’ll be quite happy with it. [Read more…]