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Home » Archives for September 2019
1:01 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Every September at the Apple Event, company executives try to get the crowd excited about new services or an App Store redesign. But most people in the audience are there for one product: the new iPhone.
This year, Apple has once again released three iPhone models at different price points. Let’s see what’s new in the long-awaited new iPhones and what makes them worth an upgrade.
What Are the New iPhones in 2019?
The 2018 iPhone models iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max each get a counterpart this year, but with an array of exciting new features and names that make a bit more sense.
iPhone 11 is the base model that comes in six colors: black, white, purple, green, yellow, and...
12:18 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
If you've just bought the new iPhone 11 released about a week ago and have already cracked the screen, you might want to rethink how you handle your phone. You also might rethink the steps you take to get it repaired.
As detailed by Apple Support in a new post online, Apple will send you a warning if you get your screen replaced through a third-party. According to Apple, a new screen from a non-authorized seller could at worst damage your new phone and at best make certain functions inoperable.
We'll show you the unusual way Apple will alert iPhone 11 users that their new screens are not up to snuff. And how it could affect any other repairs you need in the future.
Apple has a...
12:02 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
The latest iPhones have arrived at last and with them a brand new version of Apple's long-running operating system: iOS 13. The highly-anticipated update promised a number of exciting new features, design tweaks and performance improvements for multiple models of iPhone. But, unfortunately for Apple, not everything unfolded exactly as planned.
Despite record excitement for iOS 13, many users felt disappointed with what's been deemed a "problematic" update. Between security issues and general bugginess, iPhone owners across the spectrum found themselves wishing for a way to roll back their phones to iOS 12.
In light of these issues, Apple has accelerated the release of...
11:32 AM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
While Apple’s computer hardware lasts a long time, you’ll still have to say goodbye to your Mac at some point. If you’ve had trouble with your machine, you might wonder when to get a new MacBook or if you should stay with your current one a bit longer.
Let’s look at some of the major signs that your Mac is out of date. We’ll look at ways you can work around these issues, plus consider whether it’s time to purchase a new computer.
How Long Do Macs Last?
Whether you’re taking stock of your old machine or thinking about the value of a new purchase, you might wonder how long MacBooks and other Mac models last.
There isn’t an exact answer for this, as it depends on a variety of factors. Someone...
3:28 PM
High Tech House Calls, Expert Computer Consulting
Microsoft says that users who enable multi-factor authentication (MFA) for their accounts will end up blocking 99.9% of automated attacks.
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The recommendation stands not only for Microsoft accounts but also for any other profile, on any other website or online service.
If the service provider supports multi-factor authentication, Microsoft recommends using it, regardless if it's something as simple as SMS-based one-time passwords, or advanced biometrics solutions.
"Based on our studies, your account is more than 99.9% less likely to be compromised if you use MFA," said Alex Weinert, Group Program Manager for...
