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How to Fix your iPhone So It Can Scan QR Codes

September 20, 2023 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help / No Comments
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I don’t know what happened when I updated to iOS 17, but suddenly my camera app isn’t scanning QR Codes. Since I go to a lot of concerts, these are critical for accessing venue info. How do I re-enable the QR Code scanner feature on my iPhone 13??

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How to Customize “StandBy” Display Mode in iOS 17

September 18, 2023 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help / No Comments
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Just upgraded to iOS 17 on your shiny iPhone? Whether you have an iPhone 15 or an earlier model, you’ll really enjoy the new “StandBy” feature that kicks in while you’re charging your phone. Here’s how to use it and how to customize the display to your liking too.

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What’s the Scoop with the iPhone 15 and USB-C?

September 14, 2023 / Dave Taylor / Articles, Tutorials, and Reviews, iPhone & iOS Help / No Comments
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Dave, I read that one of the big changes with Apple’s new iPhone 15 is that it has switched from a lightning connector to a USB connector. Why would Apple force us all to get new cables?

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How Can I Change or Add Favorites to Apple Maps?

September 6, 2023 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help, Mac & MacOS Help / 1 Comment
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I use Apple Maps on my iPhone and my MacBook Air, and have been wondering how I can update and add new Favorites so that the shortcut buttons are useful for me? Thanks!

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How to Set a Max Volume Limit on your Child’s iPhone

August 28, 2023 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help / No Comments
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Dave, my son listens to music at a really high volume and I’m afraid it is going to affect his hearing. Is there a way in iOS that I can set a max volume limit to prevent any hearing loss? He’s got an iPhone SE.

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How to Fix “Cannot Send Message: Enable MMS” on a Mac

August 16, 2023 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help, Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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I have paired my MacBook Air with my iPhone so I can use Messages to text people directly from the Mac. Worked great, but suddenly I can’t send photos to friends who don’t have iPhones! The error is “Cannot Send Message: Enable MMS” but I can’t see how to do that in Messages for Mac. HELP!

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How Can I Analyze Humidity Trends with Apple Weather?

August 12, 2023 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help / No Comments
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I’m trying to plan a trip and am wondering if Apple Weather on my iPhone can help me identify temperature and humidity in various cities along with general trends?

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How to Cancel Your “Apple Music” Subscription Correctly

August 7, 2023 / Dave Taylor / iPhone & iOS Help, Mac & MacOS Help / No Comments
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Did you subscribe to the Apple Music service just to realize that it’s not really something you want to pay for month after month? Unfortunately, unsubscribing or cancelling is a bit tricky. Here’s how to cancel Apple Music the right way…

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