-
iMacs & MacBooks: Too Old! What Now?
One word… Linux. Replace macOS or Mac OS X with Linux. Your MacBook or iMac might look just fine but if the macOS out of date (and therefore no longer supported by Apple) your web browser will soon become insecure, the email will fail to work correctly and your apps will become un-updatable. The iMac… Continue reading
-
iMacs & MacBooks: How Old Is Too Old?
It’s September 2024 and Apple have just released MacOS 15 Sequoia. It introduces AI-powered tools in apps like Notes and Mail and new features in Messages, Maps, Safari, and Photos. Apple release a new operating system (macOS) for their computers yearly – Usually around September time. They generally support and maintain their last three macOS… Continue reading
-
Signs You Need a Replacement MacBook Battery?
A MacBook battery should live to see around 1000 charge cycles. Most new MacBooks will last all day or around 12 hours but this length of time will gradually lessen due to the natural degredation of the battery. If you think your MacBook may need a replacement battery read on … Signs Your MacBook Battery… Continue reading
-
iPhones: How Old Is Too Old?
As Apple iOS 18 starts to appear in the wild (from June 24), there will be, as always, a few of the older iPhone models that will end up on the ‘obsolete’ list. It’s been said that for this particular update (iOS 18), Apple has been generous in keeping a lot more of their older… Continue reading
-
Identifying an Apple iPad (or iPhone) Model
There are well over 30 different types / models of iPad in the wild. It is very helpful to know the correct model you have to estimate the cost of repair. This is largely due to the variation in price for parts, especially for replacement screens and displays. Here’s a quick guide to help you… Continue reading