iPadOS 16 Public Beta Available

If you are interested in a taste of the future iPadOS and are willing to risk some potential issues, you can join and participate in the public beta program with Apple. This program allows you to download a beta version, as it currently stands, and as it progresses to final release. For example, you can

Control Center Tips

Whether your eyes are getting older and need to read something like a menu or you want quick access to a calculator, the iPhone has a quick way to get to tools to help you. The Control Center is accessible by swiping down from the top right of the screen. What is not well known

How to Use iPad as Second Display

While traveling with my MacBook Pro and trying to get some work done this past week, I missed having the large external display in my office. Sitting in the hotel room, with my aging eyes, I needed more space to see various windows. Then, I remembered my iPad Pro was sitting in my backpack and

iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1

Apple Inc. has issued an update to iOS and iPad devices. In part, the update addresses a “[p[rocessing a maliciously crafted HomeKit accessory name may cause a denial of service.” As always, you should follow these steps when updating your iOS and iPad OS devices.

Tip – Hey Siri…Remind Me…

It is amazing at all of the features or tips that I think, no need to tell anyone that because they have to know it and later learn it is not known. With that in mind, to help everyone with their own New Year’s resolution to increase productivity, planning and organization, consider this tip and

iPadOS and iOS 14.8 Security Update

Apple has released a series of updates to address maliciously crafted exploits. Users are encouraged to update promptly. These updates include WatchOS and MacOS. Some of the details can be found here and include: CoreGraphics Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later,

Apple Event September 14, 2021

Apple has announced an event that will stream on September 14, 2021 at 10 a.m. PDT. You can view the online event at Apple.com or on the Apple TV app. No official products have been announced. There is speculation that Apple may announce iPhone 13, Apple Watch 7, new AirPods, or other hardware including iPad

iOS 14.5.1 Update

Apple has issued an iOS update. Users are encouraged to install this update as it fixes several security issues. The update applies to iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini 4 and later, and iPod touch (7th generation). The WebKit fixes impact

Word Tips and Shortcuts

If you are looking to speed up and customize some ways to work with Microsoft Word, you may find the recent article 5 Ways to Customize Word very helpful. On the iPad, there are limited wasy to customize settings while using Word. In Word, tap on the gear icon on the bottom left and you

TrialPad (Lit Software) Updates

It’s been a while since posting but that (hopefully) will change with this latest update from Lit Software to their suite of litigation software. There are three separate apps that can be used to help you with your litigation practice. There is TrialPad, TranscriptPad and DocReviewPad. Each app can help you with a separate part