Ever left the house or office only to realize later that you forgot a file on your Mac? We’ve all done it. This is why I always have Screens VNC running on all my devices. With the help of a single app, you can access and control your Mac from iPad or iPhone, and even
How to track water intake on iPhone and Apple Watch
Drinking enough water each day is important, yet it’s something a lot of people don’t do. Last year I committed myself to making sure I drank an adequate amount of water each day. To hold myself accountable I went on a hunt to find a way to easily track water intake on iPhone, and if
Why the 12.9″ iPad Pro isn’t for me
When the iPad Pro was first announced, I didn’t have much interest in it. I’ve always had trouble finding a place for the iPad in my day to day workflow, and I failed to see how a bigger iPad would solve that problem. I even wrote about how I was holding off to see how
Best ergonomic accessories for iMac and MacBook owners
Sitting, or standing, in the correct position while working behind a Mac, or any computer, is incredibly important to your overall health, as I’ve come to learn over the past year. Incorrect posture and bad ergonomics can result in back, neck, and even foot injuries. When I started struggling with neck and shoulder tightness, I
Episode 06: Mac-app-a-looza!
This week on the App Factor Podcast, we are joined by Peter Cohen to discuss all of our favorite Mac apps, accessories, utilities, and tips. Ally also comes to terms with the iPad Pro not fitting in her workflow and picks Peter’s brain about new Macs in 2016.
How to create perfectly sized iPhone and iPad wallpapers with Pixelmator
Anyone who knows me in real life would tell you I’m a bit of a wallpaper nut in regards to my iPhone or iPad. While I can normally get my fix via Google image search, that sometimes doesn’t cut it. Sometimes I come across a photo that isn’t sized correctly. Luckily, as long as you
5 health apps for iPhone that helped me build better habits
I recently started co-hosting the Geek Fit podcast with Justin Seeley. We focus on health, wellness, and inspiration for those that prefer using tech to reach their goals, as him and I have been doing for the past few years. In just the first two episodes I was sent a plethora of questions regarding what
How to open ZIP files on iPhone and iPad
Over the years the iPhone and iPad have gotten better with handling different kinds of file types. Unfortunately, it still isn’t great at handling ZIP files — at least by itself. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t easy ways to open ZIP files on iPhone and iPad. Here are a few of the ways I’d
Best email apps for iPhone
Traditional email isn’t for everyone, and neither is the built-in Mail app for iPhone. If your email needs are minimal, the Mail app works just fine. However, if you live and breathe mail, you’ll want something that helps you triage faster. These are currently the best email apps available for iPhone:
How to save offline maps on iPhone with Google Maps
One of my favorite features of the Google Maps app is its ability to save offline maps on iPhone. Whether you want map access regardless of cell reception or you’re traveling abroad and won’t have a data connection, Google Maps is king. Even better, it costs you absolutely nothing.
How to turn any photo into a Live Wallpaper on iPhone 6s
The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus come with the option to make any Live Photo you take a Live Wallaper on your iPhone’s Lock screen. However, if you have still images in your Camera Roll you’d like to make live, here’s how to turn any photo into a Live Wallpaper on iPhone:
How to transfer Health app data to a different iPhone
Apple takes the privacy and security of your health data very seriously. So serious in fact that there are only two ways to transfer Health app data from one iPhone to another. Here’s a breakdown of those two ways and why you may want to choose one way over the other.
