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Question from Josie M.: I have a photographer friend who uses her phone as a remote for her Canon DSLR.
She said she’s been doing this for a couple of years and she doesn’t even know where her real remote is anymore.
Do you know if I can do the same thing with my LG Rebel 4 phone and Nikon D3400 DSLR?
If so, how does it work?
I really like the idea of being able to carry around one less piece of equipment. [Read more…]
I’ve been recommending the free version of Avast Antivirus to keep your PC free of malware for some time now because it does a better job at keeping your data and identity safe from hackers and scammers than most other “paid” alternatives, and it won’t slow your system down.
You’re probably aware that mobile devices have have their own security issues, and that’s why I’ve been using (and recommending) an excellent free security app called Lookout Mobile Security.
Lookout does a great job at enhancing a mobile device’s overall security, but Android users also need effective antivirus protection for their phones, tablets and other devices. [Read more…]
Does it seem like it takes forever for your phone’s battery to fully charge when it’s plugged into your PC?
Well, it isn’t your imagination. If you have an older computer it probably has the older USB 2.0 ports, and USB 2.0 supplies a paltry amount of current to devices that are connected to it.
If you like the convenience of charging your phone by plugging it in to your PC, you can easily add several USB 3.0 ports to your existing PC and your phone will charge a lot faster. [Read more…]
If you’re expecting a federal tax refund this year, there’s a free app from the IRS that will let you track your refund right from your smart phone or tablet.
The IRS2Go app will keep you up-to-date regarding the status of your tax refund. You can also use the app to make a payment to the IRS, and a whole lot more.
We all know that wondering when your refund check is going to arrive or when the direct deposit is going to hit your bank account is about as much fun as waiting for test results from the doctor.
Now you can avoid that suspense [Read more…]
As you might recall, back in December 2017 Apple admitted that they have been intentionally causing older iPhones to run slower.
Their stated reason for this “throttling” is to prevent iPhones with older batteries from shutting down during periods of heavy use.
Needless to say, once the word got out that Apple was intentionally making their phones run slower than they were capable of running, the backlash among iPhone users was both immediate and intense.
Personally, I think having the option to throttle your iPhone to keep it from shutting down on you is a good thing.
The problem is how Apple chose to execute the throttling. [Read more…]