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Question from Barbara: I recently learned that every email I send with my iPhone includes a line that says “Sent from my iPhone”.
There are times when I’d rather not tip off the recipient that I sent their email using my phone.
Is there any way to remove the “Sent from my iPhone” message from my outgoing emails? [Read more…]
Question from Marvin: After using a flip phone for years, I finally decided it was time to upgrade to a smart phone.
I found a good deal on a new iPhone at Best Buy, so I bought one. I like the phone ok, but some things about it are really confusing.
For example, my phone’s user manual says it supports both Bluetooth and WiFi wireless connectivity.
What is Bluetooth and how is it different from WiFi? [Read more…]
Does it seem like your iPhone’s battery has a habit of dying sooner than it should?
There are many variables that determine how quickly an iPhone’s battery will drain, some of which are out of your control.
But luckily, there’s one battery hog that you can disable with a few taps that could make the difference between your battery lasting the entire day or dying on you at the worst possible moment…
Question from Sherry: My iPhone hangs up on me about once a week.
By hangs up I mean it just stops responding to taps, swipes or button presses. In other words, it just freezes up, and it does it at random times.
The only way to get the phone to work again is to let the battery die completely since I can’t remove the battery like I did when my Android phones would hang up.
Is there a way to force an iPhone to shut down or restart without having to kill the battery? [Read more…]
Can you remote control your PC with your phone?Of course. The ability to control your computer from your iPhone is more than just a convenience these days, it’s a necessity for many.
Whether you’re on the go, working off-site, or just lying on the couch, controlling another computer remotely can increase your productivity and streamline your workflow. [Read more…]