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Question from Brenda: Hi, Rick. I have a question for you, and I know the answer is probably pretty simple.
All I need to know is how can I capture a screenshot on my iPad?
I’ve seen people post screenshots before so I know it can be done, but I can’t figure out how to do it. Thanks. [Read more…]
Question from Rita: When I first got my iPhone the websites I viewed in Safari loaded real fast.
But lately I’ve noticed that they’re loading a lot slower than they used to.
I guess it could be a virus, but if it is the only thing it seems to be affecting is Safari. Everything else appears to be working normally.
What could be causing Safari to run so slowly now? [Read more…]
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Question from Theresa: Rick, I was wondering if it’s possible for an infected email to load a virus onto a smartphone?
Last night I was using my iPhone to check my email and I accidentally opened an email that appeared to be from China while I was trying to delete it. When the email opened up it said it was downloading a file.
I haven’t noticed any problems with the phone so far. I’m cautiously optimistic because I’ve always been told that only Windows computers are subject to virus infections.
Do you think I have anything to worry about? [Read more…]
Given how small the iPhone is, its internal components can be particularly vulnerable to damage. In the worst cases, hardware damage on iPhones can cause screen dysfunction, charging problems, unresponsive buttons, and battery failure.
To help you take care of your iPhone, I’ve listed four of the most common causes of hardware damage – and how to prevent them. [Read more…]
If you have already updated your iPhone to iOS 15 you’ve probably noticed a few changes in the way your phone and apps look and work.
One change that I’ve received a lot of negative feedback about is how Apple has moved Safari’s Address Bar from the top of the screen to the bottom.