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  • How to Download and Install Minecraft for Mac

    Jan 16, 2023, 6:15 pm By Nick deCourville
    Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world, and downloading it and installing it on a Mac is actually rather easy. While only the java version of the game is available, Mac users are still able to enjoy this popular world-building game.…
  • How to Find a Dead Apple Watch

    Jan 16, 2023, 4:22 pm By Nick deCourville
    If you lost your Apple Watch, there are some solutions available for locating it. However, if you have lost your Apple Watch and you believe that the device is shut off or the battery is dead, you may have even less options. While this may be a…
  • How to Authorize Your Computer In Apple Books

    Jan 16, 2023, 6:44 am By Arnold Zafra
    Among Apple's many products and services, Apple Books is probably the most underrated. I mean, given the Cupertino-based tech giant's ecosystem and user base, this service could have given Amazon's Kindle eBook marketplace a run for its money a long time ago.…
  • How to Manually Add A Workout to Apple Watch

    Jan 16, 2023, 6:15 am By Arnold Zafra
    The Apple Watch, like other fitness tracking devices, has many features that are useful to seasoned athletes, and fitness enthusiasts. It's also beneficial to the general public who want to stay fit and healthy through exercise. If you are new to Apple Watch…
  • Crashing and Tweeting and Mailbag Monday – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-16

    Jan 16, 2023, 3:02 am By Ken_Ray
    Updates on the false Crash Detection calls coming from the ski slopes and Twitter nixing third-party clients start us off this week. Then, TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken find mixed-reality, touchscreen MacBooks, and the US government waiting in Mailbag…
  • How to Get Free Apple Arcade Through Best Buy

    Jan 13, 2023, 5:00 pm By Nick deCourville
    Users are able to get a free four-month subscription to Apple Arcade in thanks to a promotional offer from Best Buy, and I'm going to show you how. For those that have an interest in Apple Arcade, but are unwilling to subscribe for whatever reason, you can now…
  • Use Apple Business Connect to Put Your Business on the Map

    Jan 13, 2023, 3:29 pm By Jeff Butts
    Apple recently introduced its Business Connect service, a free tool that can help businesses big and small get noticed. Using the service, you can claim your location place card on Apple Maps. Then you can help spread important details about your business in…
  • How to Request a Refund From iTunes or Apple’s App Store

    Jan 13, 2023, 3:28 pm By Nick deCourville
    Some people may not know this, but users are able to get a refund for content purchased in the Apple App Store as well as other Apple services. While not all purchases are available for a refund, some of them are, and there’s a simple website users may visit…
  • Apple Financials, a Pay Cut for Tim Cook and More Apple TV+ Entertainment

    Jan 13, 2023, 3:04 pm By Ken_Ray
    Financial news around Apple, something is broken at Twitter, and Apple TV+ talk.…
  • How to Add AirPods to Find My App

    Jan 13, 2023, 11:06 am By Arnold Zafra
    When I got my first AirPods a couple of years ago, I added them to the Find My app. I knew Apple's secure tracking software embedded in iOS would be helpful in locating my AirPods in case I misplaced or lost them. With the AirPods' tiny form factor, I was…
  • How to Turn Off Location History on iPhone

    Jan 13, 2023, 5:35 am By Arnold Zafra
    In case you're not aware, the iPhone's Location Services comes with another sub-feature that Apple calls Significant Location. When you enable Location Services, you also enable Significant Location. When this feature is enabled, your iPhone will keep track of…
  • How Many Operating Systems Does a Mixed Reality Need? – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-13

    Jan 13, 2023, 3:02 am By Ken_Ray
    Snippets of code in an Apple-made Windows app namecheck two AR/VR/MR related operating systems. TMO Managing editor Jeff Butts and Ken kick those around. First though, examining analyst sentiment around Apple. Grok the fullness. Grok it!
  • How to Change Your Apple Watch Band

    Jan 12, 2023, 4:02 pm By Nick deCourville
    Taking off an Apple Watch band to change it should be rather simple. However, there are some reasons why this might not always be the case. Additionally, there’s a lot of reasons a user may want to change their band: maybe you found a new one that you simply…
  • More Suggestions of Mixed Reality, Mac Beats PC and Targeting Big Tech

    Jan 12, 2023, 3:13 pm By Ken_Ray
    realityOS seems more real, the Mac beats the PC market, and President Biden targets “big tech.” …
  • Apple Music Server with the Specified Hostname Could Not Be Found Error Fix

    Jan 12, 2023, 2:59 pm By Arnold Zafra
    When you subscribe to Apple Music, you have certain expectations. Since you've paid for the service, you expect flawless and undisturbed music streaming. However, Apple Music is not a perfect platform. Like anything on the internet, it sometimes suffers from…
  • How to Zoom Out on an Apple Watch

    Jan 12, 2023, 2:25 pm By Nick deCourville
    If you’re having issues seeing items on your Apple Watch, you may be in need of the Zoom feature, which allows you to zoom in and out of your screen. Being able to zoom on your Apple Watch can be incredibly helpful, especially if there are items you are…
  • What is iPhone Crash Detection and How to Turn it Off (When Necessary)

    Jan 12, 2023, 2:23 pm By Arnold Zafra
    One of the new features Apple brought in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro is Crash Detection. Simply put, when this feature detects a severe car crash, your iPhone can connect you to emergency services. Apple designed iPhone Crash Detection to detect severe car…
  • “Big Tech” as Bad Guy and a Touching Rumor – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-12

    Jan 12, 2023, 3:02 am By Ken_Ray
    POTUS thinks he’s found a cause to unify the left and the right in Congress: Fighting big tech. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss President Biden’s WSJ call to arms. Then – A rumor about a touchscreen Mac on the horizon. Nick and Ken…
  • 7 Benefits of Using Apple Card in 2023

    Jan 11, 2023, 6:16 pm By Jeff Butts
    Apple introduced its own credit card product to the U.S. in 2019 with an early preview. Even though it remains available only in the U.S., it boasted 6.7 million cardholders in early 2022. The Apple Card offers various rewards benefits, so let’s take a look…
  • How to Download Apple Music for Windows 11

    Jan 11, 2023, 4:36 pm By Nick deCourville
    Apple Music is a fantastic way to stream music, and here’s how to download and access it with Windows 11. While there are plenty of reasons a Windows user may enjoy and support Apple Music, there is unfortunately no native app for the operating system. Those…
  • How to Fix Apple Music Error 16913

    Jan 11, 2023, 4:36 pm By Arnold Zafra
    One of the worst things that might happen while you're using Apple Music is to suddenly receive error 16913 while trying to listen to a song. In this quick guide, I'll walk you through the steps on how you can fix this vague error message.…
  • Apple Card Balance Not Updating: How to Fix

    Jan 11, 2023, 2:33 pm By Nick deCourville
    While there are a great number of benefits for the Apple Card, customers may find themselves running into a situation where their Apple Wallet balance isn’t updating after making a payment. While it may be a rare occurrence, there may come a time when a…
  • A Sea of Services Success (and One Glaring Failure)

    Jan 11, 2023, 1:15 pm By Ken_Ray
    Eddy “The Butler” on a year of Services, trouble and opportunity in India, and shapes in action. …
  • How to Follow Friends on Apple Music (And Find Them, Too)

    Jan 11, 2023, 11:00 am By Arnold Zafra
    If this is your first time using Apple Music, you should be aware that the streaming service does more than just let you listen to well, music. It can also be a social networking of sorts by allowing you to follow friends who are also subscribers of the…
  • A.I. Imitators and A.I. Problem Solvers – TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-11

    Jan 11, 2023, 3:02 am By Ken_Ray
    On a day that Apple trumpets the many successes of its Services segment, ripoff ChatGPT apps are infesting Apple’s App Store. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss the issue. Plus – generative A.I. isn’t just for drawing pictures and…
  • Receiptify Not Working With Apple Music? Here’s How to Fix It

    5:15pm By Jeff Butts
    Receiptify is a pretty handy little web tool. It shows your top 10 most-played tracks over the past month, the last six months, and all time. It shows this in a convenient receipt-like format, but some people may find that Receiptify is not working with Apple…
  • How to View Apple Card Information Without an iPhone

    4:46pm By Nick deCourville
    Sometimes, you just need to view your Apple Card information without having access to your iPhone. For whatever reason, there can be a situation where a user needs to access the numbers associated with their Apple Card, without using their mobile device.…
  • Check Your Apple Card Application Quickly and Easily

    3:30pm By Nick deCourville
    For those that want to to check their Apple Card application, there's an easy way to do so. Apple naturally offers its own credit card, known as the Apple Card. While the card itself is incredibly popular, it also provides a wealth of features that are…
  • When iPhone 14 Pro Supply Met Demand

    1:25pm By Ken_Ray
    Good news (maybe) on iPhone availability, Apple Maps can help you find a place to park, and as snow falls, false Crash Detections rise.…
  • Apple Music Family Sharing Not Working? Here’s How to Fix That

    12:57pm By Arnold Zafra
    Family Sharing is a great Apple Music feature that allows up to six family members unlimited access to the same subscription on any of their devices. However, just like any other streaming subscription, it suffers from several hiccups from time to time. One of…