Category: Mac Technical Tips

  • Katoomba Senior Tech Classes

    I love to teach tech to seniors. While many assume that they are too old to learn how to use computers or smart devices, most of the time that is because nobody has taken the time to teach them correctly. This is where I come in. Katoomba Senior Tech Classes will focus on making a…

  • Blackheath Mac Repairs

    We opened our shop just after COVID started. Made redundant by my former employer and the reality that nobody in the area has my level of Apple repair experience… I opened my own shop. Now I do, Katoomba, Lithgow and Blackheath Mac Repairs. Mac software expert When I say that I know Apple software. I’m…

  • Katoomba Apple Expert

    If you have been to my blog before you would know that I’m a former Applecare employee who was trained in California. This does make me an expert at all things Apple. I was working at one of the local computer repair shops in Katoomba however COVID put my employer in a bad situation and…

  • We got busy! Book Online!

    Ever have one of those moments when you start to have problems double booking because everyone wants to see you at the same time. Well, I had that problem last week. Lucky I was able to change some dates around and make it all work. Being that I’m one of those people who learn from…

  • Never too busy to back up your device?

    I just got done backing up all my data on all my devices. I do this about once a week. A few of the devices I back up every hour!!! If you are wondering why someone who is a Mac tech expert is spending so much backing up his iMac, Macbook and iPhone? The reason…

  • iPad Unavailable where in Lithgow to get this fixed?

    Did your iPad post lock you out with the sign iPad Unavailable? This is an Apple security feature that is meant to keep the bad guys out of your iPad. Well, I have good news and bad news for you. Good news first I can fix your iPad. There is nothing broken with your iPad.…

  • Can you spot the Scam?

    Part of my personal study of scams is spending a lot of time on Facebook groups reading about how people got scammed. Most of the people in the group are victims of Romance scams. They hope to find more information about their scammer and get their money back. Unfortunately, this opens them up to a…

  • iPhone Classes Lithgow for Seniors

    If you are new to smartphones and think you might want to take a class I can help. I have been teaching seniors how to use iPhones, iPads and computers for almost 20 years. iPhone Classes Lithgow for Seniors is a great way to get started. Learning how to use smartphones is fun and easy…

  • Anti-Virus can’t save you if you always use the same password

    The other day I had a customer come in who had their Facebook account hacked. She mentioned that she never uses Facebook and was not sure how she got hacked. She did not like my next question Do you use the same password for everything? She mentioned that she uses the same password all the…

  • Why I will no longer repair iPads

    I used to repair iPads but I noticed a pattern. I was losing money and time. iPads are fantastic devices. I am even considering getting an iPad Pro at some point. However, they are a nightmare to repair. I know that on April 1st I posted a joke blog post about no longer repairing Mac…