Tag: MacOS training

  • What I wanted from WWDC and Apple did not give

    I am one of those Apple geeks who get really excited about new products when they are announced during the WWDC. I actually worked at Apple in California when the Macbook Air was announced. I also spent a lot of time with the folks who developed the iWork and Life apps. I can tell you…

  • New Apple Products at WWDC

    You know you are an Apple geek when you wake up at 3:00 AM to watch WWDC live. Yes, I am that kind of geek! I’m barely awake and the only things keeping me awake are my coffee and the excitement of what Apple is going to announce. While I am an appreciator of Apple…

  • Do you really need to update your Mac?

    There is a lot of fear people have with updating their software. When I try to solve a problem with a customer’s Macbook or iPhone I always ask “When was the last time you updated your Mac? They often tell me “I don’t know” or “I don’t update”. I understand why people would not know…

  • Growing too big for my Mac repair bench

    When I first started this business in the middle of the COVID pandemic I did not think that I would be this busy. At the time I thought that I would have a few repairs now and then and spend a lot of time training. So renting space from Lithgow Tech Services was the best…

  • Personal Technology courses for seniors

    I have been teaching Technology courses for seniors for a very long time. I have heard their stories and I understand that the world of computers and smartphones can be daunting for anyone over the age of 40. I also know that our seniors are some of the most brilliant people out there. The problem…

  • Does your iPhone really need a new Battery?

    Does your iPhone really need a new battery? Maybe not. While it is very possible for the battery on your iPhone to wear out over time. I have noted that many people opt to have the battery replaced before it is needed. There are many factors to the life of a battery. How old is…

  • iPhone Repair Lithgow

    Not only do I repair iMacs and Macbooks, but I also repair iPhones. I have been working with iPhone repairs for a few years now. Not only can I address the hardware issues like broken screens and battery issues I can deal with many of the software issues you might have. iPhone Screen Repair Lithgow…

  • The best feature for MacOS that I did not know about.

    There is always a hidden feature to using a Mac or iOS device that people need to know about. Here are some of my favourites that I have discovered in the past year. I now have a few fun tips and tricks to teach in my senior tech classes. Copy and Paste Text from images…

  • The first time a con artist tried to scam me.

    Online scams are not anything new. They have been around for as long as the internet existed just without the whole computer part. When you think about it con artists have existed for hundreds of years. So in reality the online scam is just a new way to run an old scam. When I was…

  • Mac Repairs Mount Victoria

    A few years back we moved to Lithgow. Just a month after moving into our new home I was made redundant during COVID. The only problem was that with my level of Mac experience I was not able to work within a few hours’ drive. Then my wife convinced me to start my own business…