Author: Mike Moffit
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Back-up for what?
Now I know as Mac user you run into the mentality that Macs “don’t get viruses” or “Macs rarely have issues”. Both of those statements are false. As a technician, I have seen viruses, adware and other forms of malware. I have also seen hard drives fail time and time again. This is not to…
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iOS History
Apple makes some really awesome products, and I use a lot of them every day, but hands down the most valuable gizmo that Apple makes that I use every day is running iOS. iOS used to be called iPhone OS back in 2009 before iOS 4, when it was just the iPhones and iPod touches…
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3 More Tips and Tricks for iOS
iOS 8 has many levels of complexity and I have enjoyed exploring it over the last year. As part of my series of tips and tricks for iOS, I have three more for you: 1. Ever have difficulty reading the small text on your iPhone? Well don’t worry, all you need to do is go…
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Understanding Your Internet Connection
Having a good Internet connection is vital to being able to use your Mac for its intended purpose. Most people know how to connect to their home WiFi, but a lot of times that is as far as they can go. In this article I will explain what the various WiFi symbols mean. Please see…
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More Secure Authentication
It seems like almost weekly we hear new reports about some cloud-based service being compromised by hackers. Credit card numbers are stolen and compromised on an almost daily basis. Phishing email scams trick people into compromising their own passwords and accounts. All the while the same solutions are trotted out. Make sure you’re visiting sites…