I’m not a huge accessory fan, but from time to time I come across something that is worth writing about. The Kenu Stance (Amazon*) for the iPhone (now also available for Android and Windows phones) is one such accessory. The Kenu Stance is a super versatile mini tripod that plugs into the lightning port of the … Read more
A free Excel spreadsheet that can help you to estimate and calculate your federal and state income taxes. Feel free to customize the formulas!
Table of ContentsFake missed FaceTime call from my alter egoTemporary fixMissed FaceTime call notifications returnedFixed: Fake missed FaceTime call notifications A potential bug in early versions of iOS 8 and OS X 10.10 causes the appearance of fake missed FaceTime call notifications. I noticed that first when missed call notifications from my colleague Anne Marie appeared on my … Read more
Synchronizing keyboard shortcuts (text replacements) on iOS and macOS used to be incredibly unreliable. Often, deleted shortcuts kept coming back, thanks to a buggy and deprecated API called iCloud Core Data. Apple has mostly fixed those issues in recent updates to its operating systems. A few years ago, I started using keyboard shortcuts (text replacements) … Read more
I always try to automate repetitive tasks, such as filing receipts and invoices. For exactly that reason I created a script using AppleScript to help with those tasks. Now I have discovered an even better way to do that using Noodlesoft’s Hazel. After download and installation, Hazel is accessible through System Preferences or through the OS X menu … Read more
Under certain circumstances, the space bar, used for playback in Final Cut Pro X stops working. If you have experienced that issue, don’t worry as there is a simple solution. I use Final Cut Pro X (FCPX) for all my video editing and management, but I’m still relatively new to the product and have a … Read more
Table of ContentsHow to create reminders in Apple MailApple Script and AutomatorCreate a service in AutomatorHow to use the service in Apple MailSuppress privacy pop upHow to create reminders from any application via a global shortcutThe advantage of a global shortcutStep by Step InstructionsPermissions IssueIssues in macOS 10.14 Mojave (Beta)Shortcut to create reminders in Apple … Read more
A bug in OS X 10.9 Mavericks causes the operating system to become unresponsive. In many cases, an error dialog appears claiming that your system has run out of application memory. A few days ago I noticed that my Mac Mini locked up and became unresponsive. So I power-cycled it but didn’t want to spend … Read more
A bug in Apple Mail causes affected mail accounts to lose the outgoing mail server (SMTP) information. You can trigger the problem by making changes to the outgoing mail server configuration in Mail –> Preferences. Fortunately, there is usually no need to make changes to the outgoing mail server configuration after setting up an email … Read more
Table of ContentsCommon ProceduresCommon IssuesNewborn Screening TestCongenital Adrenal HyperplasiaSalt-wasting CAH (classic form)Simple Virilizing CAH (classic form)Late-onset CAH (non-classic form)The negative result To best prepare ourselves for the arrival of our daughter, my wife and I took a few baby and parenting classes, we read books on the subject and researched the internet. The amount of information … Read more
I have had major Bluetooth audio issues with my BMW and iPhone. The issues affected both a 2013 X5 and a 2016 X4. Neither car supports Apple CarPlay.
If you have a first-generation MacBook Pro with Retina Display, you may have noticed the poor FaceTime video quality when making calls. As it turned out, Apple put a low-resolution sensor into the first-generation MacBook Pro with Retina Display. The second generation got an improved sensor and fixed the poor FaceTime video quality issue. Continue … Read more
In the following article, we will uncover the truth behind doping in sports and shed some light on why athletes dope in the first place. I’ll explain what doping is, cover common types of doping and performance-enhancing drugs, and I’ll give you some insight into what’s going on behind the scenes compared to what you … Read more
I used to own two Nikon D7000 cameras, and with both, I experienced severe focus issues that would repeatedly result in blurry photos and unusable shots. I had struggled with D7000 focus issues for over a year and wanted to share troubleshooting steps, potential solutions and the ultimate decision to sell both D7000 bodies. Nikon D7000 … Read more
Apple announced a new storage technology, called Fusion drive at an Apple Media event last October. Fusion Drive, which is available as an upgrade option in Built-to-order (BTO) iMacs and Mac Minis combines Solid State Disks with regular spinning disks, thus offering high performance and high storage capacity at the same time. Apple describes Fusion … Read more
I’m very picky when it comes to organizing my workspace and that includes my desktop. One of the features that really helps me organize my screen is virtual desktops, which allows me to pin certain applications to certain virtual desktops, instead of having all application windows on a single screen. To add virtual desktops launch … Read more
macOS used to be a solid operating system that required little to no maintenance. However, in the past few years, Apple’s software quality has dropped and issues occur more frequently. In this article, I’ll show you the 11 steps I take to fix common Mac problems.
Passwords are a necessary evil that we all have to deal with. Depending on your online behavior you may be dealing with a handful to dozens of accounts requiring a password, such as your personal email (iCloud, Google Mail, Hotmail…), online banking, Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, etc. How many of you use a different password for … Read more
Michael is one of Eight Sleep’s top content creators. He has extensive knowledge in his field of health and wellness product reviews. Michael has been engaged ever since we partnered, asking thoughtful questions about the technology and science behind Eight Sleep. He gives honest and insightful reviews of Eight Sleep and all the products he … Read more
Michael is a leader in the health and wellness space. Michael continues to be an enormous asset to our affiliate and community efforts, proving month over month to be one of our top affiliates. From reviews to product comparison videos Michael’s work stands out as extremely accurate and genuine. We look forward to a very … Read more
Michael’s passion for wellness and technology shines in his insightful and easily-digestible reviews. He wrote an incredibly detailed account of his experience with Apollo, providing real-life applications and valuable insights – it’s obvious why his audience looks to him as a credible source of information. He’s quickly become a valuable asset for our affiliate program … Read more
Michael’s in-depth explanation and review on how he upgraded to UniFi as his high-performance networking solution for his home not only resonated with tech enthusiasts and prosumers alike, but the average consumer. He was able to explain our networking components in a simplified manner that has helped thousands better understand our offerings, and how they … Read more
Michael’s review of Lumen is very detailed and thorough. He was touching on every aspect of the product in a very professional way. He is one of our top affiliates and brought us many quality users. We see Michael as a great asset to Lumen and we look forward to growing our corporation with him. … Read more
Michael wrote the most in-depth review of our product that exists on the internet. The article was accurate, thorough, and immensely valuable to anyone looking to better understand continuous glucose monitoring technology. More importantly, Michael is also a great guy and a pleasure to work with. Tom Griffin, Head of Partnerships at Levels Michael KummerI’m … Read more