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Q&A: Can I connect my iPhone to a TV for watching Netflix?

Posted on June 27, 2026

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Question from Marcella: I used to watch Netflix on my computer but it got fried by lightning.

I’ve decided that I don’t really need a computer now so I won’t be replacing it.

I now watch Netflix on my iPhone but I’d really like to watch it on my 32 inch TV. I know I could use AirPlay but my TV doesn’t support it.

My boyfriend said I should be able to connect my phone to the TV through its HDMI port somehow, but he isn’t sure how to do it because my phone has a lightning connector instead of HDMI. [Read more…]

Q&A: How can I view a saved password on my iPhone?

Posted on June 16, 2026

Question from Ronnie: I have a question about Safari on my iPhone.

I have an account with an online service (I’d rather not say what it is) that I’ve been accessing for over a year with my iPhone.

I just bought a new laptop and I want to start accessing that account on it instead of my iPhone.

The problem is I can’t remember the password because Safari has been automatically filling it in for me.

Is there any way I can view that stored password in Safari so I can use it to log into the account on my laptop? [Read more…]

Here’s an easy way to get a brand new iPhone every year

Posted on May 16, 2026

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Did you know that Apple has an iPhone Upgrade Program?

Well, they do, and if you’re the type of person who always wants to have the most recent iPhone (and you can afford it) this plan could well be for you.

Once you’re enrolled in the iPhone Upgrade Program you’ll make a monthly installment payment every month for a year and then you’ll receive a brand new iPhone after you’ve made the last payment. [Read more…]

How to use your smartphone as a magnifying glass

Posted on April 30, 2026

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Do you always have a magnifying glass handy when you need one? Nah, me neither.

But I almost always have my smart phone with me, and I’m guessing you do too.

Well guess what? You can use your phone as a magnifying glass in a pinch. [Read more…]

How to remotely erase a lost or stolen smartphone to protect your sensitive info

Posted on February 24, 2026

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Have you ever stopped to consider just how much of your digital life is stored on your smartphone?

First, there are the names and phone numbers of all your contacts (and possibly their email addresses and other sensitive info as well).

Then there are apps for accessing your bank account, your social media accounts and the accounts for all the other online services you use (and possibly the usernames and passwords to those accounts as well). [Read more…]