“Apple” collection
Stay updated with the latest news and comprehensive tutorials focused on the entire Apple hardware and software ecosystem. This collection provides a deep dive into the devices and operating systems that define modern mobile and desktop computing.
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View all →January 12, 2020
How To Fix Almost Any Mac Software Problem Using these 4 Techniques
This How To article walks through 4 critical techniques to resolve almost every macOS software problem using proven tactics. Tips can be used with PC's too.
Read more →January 5, 2020
What’s the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max’s Best New Feature? Duh, It’s the Camera! See How!
The best feature of the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max is the camera obviously. This article has a comparison of images from iPhone XS Max & 11 Pro Max.
Read more →September 30, 2019
2 Accell Wireless Charging Solutions to Match Your Needs – Review
Review of two Accell wireless charging pads and hubs. Each is great for differnt scenarios: 1 all Apple on a desk; the other as a central charging hub.
Read more →August 16, 2019
7 Reasons Why (If You Have a USB-C MacBook Pro or Air) You NEED the HyperDrive Pro 8-in-2 Hub – Review
If you have a new(er) MacBook Pro/Air that has two USB Type-C/Thuderbolt 3 ports, get rid of those dongles & get the HyperDrive PRO 8-in-2 hub. My review!
Read more →March 20, 2019
Smart Home Guide 2019: Before Buying that Smart Home Device, Check These 8 Things First [Updated]
This Smart Home Guide 2019 helps to evaluate the smart home gadget or device you are considering. 8 items you should review before purchasing a smart device.
Read more →March 8, 2019
Got Time Machine Backup Errors? Like Error Type 11? How To Easily Identify & Fix!
How to fix Time Machine backup errors like Error Type 11. This How To article walks through numerous steps in identifying & fixing Time Machine errors & issues.
Read more →February 1, 2019
How to Save Huge Amounts of Hard Drive Space Using OneDrive’s On-Demand & Selective Sync
How to use Microsoft cloud storage & file syncing software & service, OneDrive, with new On-Demand and Selective Sync features to save hard drive space.
Read more →January 22, 2019
Video: How to Replace the Apple iPhone 6S Battery (with Detailed Instructions)
Video walkthrough of how to remove and replace the Apple iPhone 6S battery. This video provides a detailed "how to" replacing the iPhone 6S battery.
Read more →November 13, 2018
The HighTechDad 2018 Holiday Tech Gift Guide of 25+ Reviewed Products
Shopping for tech gifts for the holidays? Read the HighTechDad 2018 Holiday Tech Gift Guide of 25+ Products that have been reviewed on HighTechDad.com!
Read more →October 16, 2018
After 8 Days Using the Apple Watch Series 4, These are My Top 8 Observations
Review of the Apple Watch Series 4 after 8 days of usage. Compares features, design, and functionality against the Apple Watch S3 (& previous generations).
Read more →September 24, 2018
How To Easily Change the iOS iTunes Backup Location to an External Hard Drive & Save Tons of Space
Running out of space on your Mac because of huge iOS backups? Here's how to move the default iTunes iOS backup to an external hard drive.
Read more →August 30, 2018
How To Set the Default Apps (Email, Browser, RSS) on a Mac the EASIEST Way Possible! – UPDATED 2021
This how to article shows the EASIEST way to set the default application on a Mac for things like mail app (Outlook), browsers (Chrome, Safari, Firefox) & more!
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