ByDon

Dear Friends,

I saw some weird looking car driving around down here in Key West but it was just a weird looking car here in this weird little town and not Apple working on their latest self-driving jet car. The rumor mills were alive with Apple automotive stories and, who knows, Apple certainly could do some wonderful things for the car. After all, many of us spend a lot of time moving around in those vehicles. The other rumor that helped to drive Apple stock to all-time highs again this week were that Apple ordered some 5 million Apple Watches and Self magazine had Candice Seanepoel sporting an Apple Watch on its cover.

We have refreshed our supply of Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch Retina and MacBook Air Certified Factory Refurbished models so we have some great values still available. We got our start with Apple Refurbished product. Back in the days before Steve Jobs and Tim Cook came to Apple, Apple did not manage its inventory very well. In fact, they were horrible at it and the result was literally thousands of discontinued and factory refurbished Macs hitting the market. Most were sold at public auction and Hapy and I would travel all over the country to buy these Macs to sell to our customers. We came to know the refurbished product very well and the Apple folks that handled them.

Apple Certified Refurbished products go through an extensive process to bring them to ‘as-new’ condition. Apple has a lot of confidence in these Macs and offers the same 1-year warranty as new Macs and they are also eligible for AppleCare. You will not be buying a “used” Mac that has a bunch of dings and scratches. You would be hard pressed to find anything that is different from a new Mac except these come with Mavericks instead of Yosemite. Of course, Yosemite is a free upgrade so that is not a big deal.

For Kibbles & Bytes readers this week, I am offering the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, 2.4GHz Intel i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage with AppleCare for only $1129. This gives you the Certified Apple Refurbished MacBook Pro with 3 years of Apple warranty support and 3 years of Apple technical support for one low price. We have limited quantities so, first come, first served.

Check it out here!

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  • I have been taking most of this week off as my good friend Deborah Wachtel, a nurse practitioner and biker buddy from Vermont is visiting. She tends to make Grace and I exercise way more than we do on our own so aside from riding bicycles everywhere we decided to go ocean kayaking. It was a great experience as we paddled through mangrove tunnels and then out into the Gulf of Mexico. Of course we got lost and had some hard paddling to do to get back to the marina before they closed. My arms sill ache from all the paddling but it was worth it. This coming week my three grandkids and their mom come for a visit…that should be a tornado in a tropical home.

    Thank you for reading this issue of Kibbles & Bytes!

    Your Kibbles & Bytes Team,

    _Don, Rachel, Dean & Mike_

  • iCloud Keychain

    I got a lot of comments about “*my article on Keychain*”:http://blog.smalldog.com/article/keychain-access-an-essential-tool/ so I want to follow up with some explanation of the newest Keychain addition: iCloud Keychain. With iCloud Keychain your account names, passwords, and even credit card numbers can be securely stored on your iPhone or iPad Keychain and synced across your devices that are connected to your iCloud account. When used with Safari you can save those obscure passwords suggested by Safari, too.

    The first time you set up your iOS device you will be asked if you want to enable iCloud Keychain. If you skipped that or weren’t ready at the time you can turn it on later by going to *Settings > iCloud > iCloud Keychain*. When you first turn it on, you will be asked to sign into your iCloud account with your Apple ID, name, and password. After that, you will be asked to set a passcode. You can use the same code you use to lock your device or, for greater security, choose a different one.

    If you want to use your names and passwords and your stored credit card numbers you should also go to *Settings > Safari > Passwords & AutoFill* to turn those features on. Some websites may not allow your password to be saved, but if you toggle “Always Allow” at that settings panel it will override that in most cases. This is also the location where you can add and delete saved passwords or credit card numbers.

    When you are setting up iCloud Keychain on a new device it will send a notification to your other devices seeking approval. Once you approve, iCloud Keychain will begin updating on that device. Should your other devices not be handy you can still set it up if you have your iCloud Security code and the device that is using the SMS-capable phone number you used when you first set up iCloud Keychain. A verification code will be sent via SMS to that phone number.

    If you use Chrome, Firefox, or other browsers, you may find that iCloud Keychain is not for you as the features are definitely Safari-oriented. I would really like Apple’s Touch ID to be more integrated into iCloud Keychain so that your fingerprint could unlock all the features, but that is probably coming in a future update.

  • SPECIAL | Your Smartphone Is Now Your Key

    We are excited to introduce the new Kwikset 925 KEVO Bluetooth Electronic Lock to our dedicated Kibbles readers. With this lock you’ll be able to keep your phone in your pocket or purse. No more fumbling for your keys…just touch the lock to open for the ultimate in convenience. One of my favorite features is the eKey, an encrypted electronic key that you can send to anyone, anywhere, anytime! Perfect for when you have a house full of out-of-town guests.

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  • Keeping Tabs on Friends & Family

    Sometimes it’s important for loved ones and friends to know your location. Whether it is for safety reasons or just because you just like knowing where they might be while running errands, iOS 8 and your iPhone make it super-simple. There are two ways to let your friends know where you are at any given time with iOS 8 and an app you use every day: Messages.

    Simply launch the Messages app on your iPhone and tap into a conversation or create a new one. Once there, tap on the Details button in the upper right. Once you’re on the Details screen, you can send or share your location with the two blue buttons.

    * *Send your location immediately:*

    Tapping “send my current location” will immediately send a map image with your location pinpointed by a red pin. The location will show up on your friend’s iPhone right away, just like any other photo message.

    * *Share your location details with people over a prescribed amount of time:*

    If you’d like to give your friend rights to see your location over a select period of time, choose “Share My Location”. You’ll be prompted to select from the following options: Share…

    1.) for One Hour
    2.) Until End of Day
    3.) Indefinitely

    Once chosen, your friend will have permission to see where you are for that period of time. Now you’ll be able to “bump” into your best friend while out and about. I use this feature when traveling long distances so my hosts know when to expect me without having to send a text saying “be there in 5 min”. Super-easy and no more effort than using your Messages app. Hooray for not needing to install another app!

  • SPECIAL | First Come, First Serve

    Don’s Kibbles exclusive this week is straightforward and a very easy decision if you’re in the market for a new computer. Purchase the refurbished 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, 2.4GHz Intel i5 processor, 4GB of RAM and 128GB of SSD storage with AppleCare for only $1129. This gives you the Certified Apple Refurbished MacBook Pro with 3 years of Apple warranty support and 3 years of Apple technical support for one low price.

    *We have limited quantities available, so order now!*

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    Choose from Urbanears Medis with EarClick technology, or Urbanears Plattan “classic” over-ear headphones.

    Plattan is designed to be the perfect “classic” headphone, featuring innovative function and performance with today’s technology. It is a full-size headphone allowing for rich secluded sound. You can fold it down to the size of your fist for the ultimate in mobility.

    The Medis features EarClick, which is a patented technology that gives the user the best of both worlds: the size and convenience of an in-ear paired with the comfort, safety and health benefits of an over-ear.