Don’t Just Trash Your Old Gear. RECYCLE IT!
<img src="https://www.creativetechs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/please-dispose-of-old-electronics-responsibly-not-in-the-trash-or-standard-recycling.jpg">We all have old electronics squirreled away in our drawers and closets. It’s hard to admit that a computer, phone, or peripheral that cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars years ago has little or no value. That’s doubly true if it doesn’t work anymore. Once you’ve decided to get rid of that PowerBook 520 […]
Stop Sharing your Wi-Fi Password Like an Animal. Make Joining Your Wi-Fi Network Easy
<img src="https://www.creativetechs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/make-joining-your-wi-fi-network-as-easy-as-scanning-a-qr-code.jpg">Whether you have guests who want to get on your home Wi-Fi network, customers who need to join your business network, or attendees who want to use your conference network, it’s always fussy to share the network name and password. If an iPhone user has your Apple ID email address in Contacts, their device should […]
Internet Feel Slow AF? Research These Three Numbers
<img src="https://www.creativetechs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/if-your-internet-connection-is-slow-research-these-three-numbers.jpg">As pandemic-related restrictions ebb and flow, many people continue to work from home at least some of the time. A key requirement for successful remote work is a fast, solid Internet connection. Unfortunately, it’s all too common for Internet connections to degrade over time as cables endure a variety of insults ranging from water seeping […]
Plan for the Future by Establishing a Legacy Contact
<img src="https://www.creativetechs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/plan-for-the-future-by-establishing-a-legacy-contact.jpg">Have you heard the expression “hit by a bus”? It’s a somewhat macabre attempt to inject a little levity into planning for the unthinkable event of dying without warning. No one expects to be hit by a bus, but people do die unexpectedly in all sorts of ways. That’s terrible, of course, but it’s also […]
Ransomware Is on the Rise: Let’s Protect Your Macs
The scourge of ransomware isn’t yet common on the Mac, but it makes sense to prepare for the possibility—before your organization is hit with a ransom demand. Read on for our advice on how to protect your systems:
Taking Some Time Off? Use This Guide to Write an Effective Out-of-Office Message
Vacation season is upon us, and in-person conferences are opening up again. If you’re going away, make sure to write an effective out-of-office message so you don’t end up working remotely the entire time.
Four Easy Ways to Reduce Zoom Burnout
Why are video calls so exhausting when all you’re doing is sitting around and talking? Here’s the word from Stanford University researchers, along with advice on making those non-stop calls less tiring.
Whoo Hoo! Unlock Face ID iPhones with Your Apple Watch
<img src="https://www.creativetechs.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/upgrade-to-ios-14-5-and-watchos-7-4-to-unlock-face-id-iphones-with-your-watch.jpg">You have to feel for Apple sometimes. The company’s engineers put an astonishing amount of work into the hardware and software necessary for Face ID to recognize your face nearly instantly and unlock your iPhone or iPad. Regardless of whether you’re wearing a hat and glasses. Even in the dark. It’s one of those pieces […]
How-To: Manage Your Apple Purchases and Subscriptions on the Mac and iPhone
Ever had a hard time figuring out what you’ve bought from Apple or canceling a subscription for an app or service you no longer use? Read this article to learn how to manage your purchases and subscriptions.
Don’t Let Zoom Get You Fired or Lose That Customer.
When sharing your screen online, would you be embarrassed if your clients, colleagues, or bosses saw what’s on your Mac—your desktop picture, screen saver, browser tabs, email notifications, or Messages conversations? Here’s what to watch out for.
