Author Archives
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iPhone tip #4: enable Back Tap
Go to Settings / Accessibility Tap ‘Touch’ Scroll down and tap ‘Back Tap’ Now tap ‘Single Tap’ or ‘Double Tap’ and then choose an action or app to open When you tap the back of your iPhone 2 or 3… Read More ›
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Download your Twitter archive
You can request a full record and archive of all your Twitter activity — all your tweets, photos, followers, and more — by heading to your Account options page on the website or in the app. It might take a… Read More ›
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TickTock – a really weird phone (clock) thing
There are diverse smart features integrated into the 1.3″ sub-screen, with which you can answer incoming calls, check notifications and messages, listen to music, take a selfie with the primary camera, etc. quickly and easily… More here. The physical implementation… Read More ›
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iPhone tip #3: hide your email
When in a web field that needs an email address you should see ‘Hide My Email’ just above the keyboard. Tap the field and then tap ‘Continue’. Add a note to the email to describe it and then tap ‘Use’…. Read More ›
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Man investigating government parties during lockdown to quit because he had a party during lockdown
The UK’s top civil servant is expected to step aside from his role leading an inquiry into Downing Street lockdown parties, after it emerged an event was held in his own office. Simon Case had been due to report on… Read More ›
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Obsessed with driving fast
That came in handy when Kevin Roberts, a talkative, thoughtful third-year cop, steered us onto Connecticut’s Interstate 84 for the day shift. We were heading toward Waterbury, whose interlocking expressways are his to patrol. Roberts was in the left lane… Read More ›
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iPhone tip #2: check app privacy reports
Go to Settings Tap ‘Privacy’ Scroll down and tap ‘App Privacy Report’ You can now see which apps are using your location, contacts and media library, and when they are using them Scroll down and you can go deeper and… Read More ›
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Incredibly Detailed Wooden Models of Iconic and Vintage Cameras
Nguyen started making these models back in 2014 after he quit pursuing his art degree to find his own path. “I love art and want to make it available to everyone,” the gifted artist tells My Modern Met. “Not everyone… Read More ›
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iPhone tip #1: how to use Apple Digital Legacy
Go to Settings Tap your name at the top of the screen Tap ‘Password & Security’ Scroll down to ‘Legacy Contact’ Tap ‘Add Legal Contact’ Select a family member or contact Tap ‘continue’ Tap ‘Send a message’ or ‘Print a… Read More ›
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The Twelve South Hoverbar Duo
In hindsight, you really can’t call the HoverBar Duo an iPad ‘stand’. The multi-hinged, incredibly versatile, height/direction adjustable arm is capable of doing much more than your conventional stand is. In fact, think of it as a mechanical butler who… Read More ›