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Apple releases OS X Yosemite

In mid-October, Apple released the much anticipated next version of their popular operating system OS X. This year’s version of OS X is named after America’s most popular National Park, Yosemite. This latest version, like many before it, sees a number of new changes introduced. Here is an overview of the major changes incorporated in… Continue reading Apple releases OS X Yosemite

Notifications Center customization

The recent release of iOS 8 introduced a number of changes and features that improved the overall usability of the iPhone and iPad. One of the more useful changes introduced has to be the enhanced Notifications Center, which allows users to quickly view and even interact with various device notifications. If you are using iOS… Continue reading Notifications Center customization

iOS 8 101: Notifications Center

iOS 8 has, like other versions of iOS, added and improved upon features. One of the biggest changes has to be the drastic improvement of the Notifications Center. With the most recent release, this Center has seen a number of changes, including the introduction of widgets that allow users to truly customize how this feature… Continue reading iOS 8 101: Notifications Center

Customizing Notifications Center

If you have an iPhone and have updated it to iOS 8, you have likely noticed the drastically improved Notifications Center. Apple has finally added better functionality to this popular feature and even increased the overall usability. If you have been using this function, did you know that you can customize the Notifications Center? Customizing… Continue reading Customizing Notifications Center

Observing app battery usage on iOS 8

Users who have an iPad 2 or newer are likely well aware of the fact that iOS 8 has been released, and many have probably already updated. While the new version of iOS does bring some interesting features, there are reports from some users that the battery is being drained far quicker than before they… Continue reading Observing app battery usage on iOS 8

Tracking app battery use on iOS 8

iOS 8 has been released, and for those who have an iPad 2 and newer, you have likely already upgraded. While the latest version of iOS does bring some great changes, there are reports that older devices have seen a dramatic increase in battery drain. This is never ideal, especially when you might expect a… Continue reading Tracking app battery use on iOS 8

Which apps drain iPad’s battery?

For iPad 2 and newer users, you are likely already aware of the fact that iOS 8 has been released, and are probably already using it. While the new version of the popular system introduces a number of great changes and features, there has been reports that the update has led to some older devices… Continue reading Which apps drain iPad’s battery?

Looking at OS X Energy Saver

Both desktop and laptop computers are essential to any business, but many of us know that these devices can use a lot of power, especially laptops which also need to charge batteries. While these machines are getting more and more energy efficient, many developers like Apple have introduced energy saving functions. If you use an… Continue reading Looking at OS X Energy Saver

OS X 101: Energy Saver

Over the past decade or so, Apple’s laptops have become increasingly popular with business users. From the svelte Macbook Air to the powerful MacBook Pro, you can guarantee that at least one person in your office has a Mac laptop in the house. As with all laptops you will want to configure how the device… Continue reading OS X 101: Energy Saver

Saving energy on your Mac

From the Macbook Pro to the light Macbook Air, Apple’s laptops have become a popular device for many business users. As with all other laptops, these devices can run on battery power and being able to conserve this is worth knowing about. In fact, with all Apple computers there is an energy management feature that… Continue reading Saving energy on your Mac