Tips, tricks and guides
How to Change Default Download Folder Location on Any Web Browser
Sep 8th, 2017 by Aseem Kishore
Because you never know, you may need to change it
Top Ways to Extend Your iPad’s Battery Life
Mar 17th, 2017 by Aseem Kishore
Tip: it's the software, not the hardware that's sucking all the juice
Top 10 iOS 10 Tips for the iPhone
Oct 20th, 2016 by Aseem Kishore
Including universal clipboard, photo search, and invisible ink
How to Move and Extract PDF Pages
Someday this will come in handy when you need to re-order a brochure
At some point or another, you probably have had to edit a PDF file by either moving the pages around, deleting a page or extracting a page or set of pages […]
Monitor Hidden Website and Internet Connections
This will help you identify anything unusual that you should remove
You can be pretty sure that your computer is connected to the server hosting my website as you read this article, but in addition to the obvious connections to the […]
How to Copy/Transfer Files to iPad
You have to convert everything using third party apps
Even though I love using my iPad, mostly for watching videos, I still find the process of transferring files to the iPad quite unintuitive. Firstly, Apple is so picky about […]
Use an iPad as a Second Monitor for PC or Mac
A great use for an iPad collecting dust
Do you happen to have an extra iPad laying around the house that you no longer use? I kept my iPad 2 for years before finally upgrading to the iPad […]
How to Setup Your Own Personal Cloud Storage
Advantages of the cloud with the security of having it local
For those folks who don’t trust their data in the cloud, the best storage solution is usually local, meaning either an external hard drive or a computer. The advantage to […]
How to Tell if an Email is Fake, Spoofed or Spam
Best way to check without clicking
So a friend recently told me that they got a verification email from Apple stating that a new email address had been added to their Apple ID. The person knew […]
Mac vs. PC Pros and Cons List
Take a side in our ultimate guide
Can’t decide if you should buy a Mac or PC? It’s a tough decision because both platforms have different advantages and disadvantages. It really also depends a lot on external […]
USB 2.0 vs. USB 3.0 vs. eSATA vs. Thunderbolt vs. Firewire vs. Ethernet Speed
The lowdown on what you plug in and where
Your desktop or laptop computer has a wide variety of ports and connection types, but what are they all for and how do they differ? USB 2.0, USB 3.0, eSATA, […]
How to Lock a Note with a Password or Touch ID in iOS
A great way to keep your stuff private
With the release of the latest version of iOS, you can now protect your notes in the Notes app using either a password or Touch ID. For me, this was […]
Upgrade to FIOS Quantum Gateway Router for Faster LAN Speeds
Your current setup may be slowing you down
If you are a Verizon FIOS customer, like myself, your setup and router may be slowing down your LAN speeds significantly. So what do I mean by LAN speed? Well, […]
How to Get Started with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B
Great for beginners as well as advanced tinkerers
If you’re like me, you’ve probably heard of Raspberry Pi and how it can be used to create your own DIY projects like setting up a home media server or controlling […]
Generate a Verification Code for Apple Two Factor Authentication
You'll need this to log in to iTunes on third generation Apple TV
I recently wrote a post on how to enable Apple’s new two-factor authentication feature for an iCloud account, which will make your account much more secure. In addition, even if you […]
How to View & Take Photos in Widescreen (16:9) on iPhone
Get rid of those annoying black bars
If you have any of the newer iPhones, you have probably noticed that when you take a picture with the camera, it always has black bars on either side of the […]
How to Enable Two Factor Authentication for iCloud on iOS
First, you have to disable two step verification
With the latest release of iOS, Apple has enabled a new feature called Two Factor Authentication. They previously had enabled a feature called Two-Step Verification, but that isn’t as robust […]
Top Ways to Boost WiFi Signals & Improve Performance
Especially useful for mansion dwellers
Equipped with a wireless router from your ISP, most WiFi networks are usually fairly efficient. For at-home setups, a quality router will usually be more than enough to run a decent […]
Unlock Password Protected Zip Files
These tools may help you crack the code
Have a ZIP file that you can’t get into because it has a password on it? If you forgot the password, the only option you have is to try and […]
Print from iPhone/iPad to Any Printer
How to convert them into an AirPrint-enabled printer
Got a printer and need to print something from your iPhone or iPad? If your printer supports AirPrint, thing couldn’t be easier. The printer will just show up in the […]
