Author: John Hauffe I got some AirPods for Christmas! And from one of my favourite people: Me! That’s right, I had been waiting for months to get my hands on some AirPods but demand in our stores had been so high throughout Autumn and the lead-up to Christmas that I felt guilty taking them out…
By Virginia Ritchie It seems like only yesterday, but I recall a time five or more years ago that a fellow Apple enthusiast asked what my favourite Apple device was. It was difficult to choose between my iPad, and Apple TV. Both are frequently used, and indeed well-loved. Fast forward to 2017 and in spite…
An Apple ID is in essence your passport to all things Apple. It authenticates iCloud, iTunes, iTunes Home Sharing, Apple Music, iMessage, FaceTime, synchronizes your contacts across your devices, verifies your identify, and is even used to make reservations for a service appointment. A lot right? In fact it’s used for so many things that…
The most remarkable changes in Macs in recent years have been with the operating system, iCloud, and how your Apple gear interacts with the software. These advances might leave you in the dust, wondering HOW to set this up, how to use it, and what to do if it’s not working correctly. No worries at…
You may have noticed that the new models in the MacBook Pro lineup all feature the new USB-C connector. What is this connector and why do we need it? USB-C is not an Apple product, but was developed by the USB Implementers Forum, of which Apple is a member, and is a group of more…
One of the recent changes in computer tech these days is that music and video have gravitated towards a combination of streaming services and downloadable media files such as music and video. In today’s post I’ll share with you how I have adopted this amazing technology in my everyday life at home. First of all…
As of Yosemite, you might have noticed that iPhotos got a little sibling. Truth is however, this little fledgling has more power under the hood that its predecessor — but there have been a few caveats when users have upgraded. Some users have most, but not all, photos migrated over to a new photo.library; some…
In a world of computing these days most of us are highly dependant on our gear. When we hit the power button we expect our computer to roar to life don’t we? Anything less is frustrating. And if we use our computer for business, we risk losing money when things are not going well. Computer…
It’s almost that time of year again! On Friday 27 May and Saturday 28 May, our store at 152 Wharncliffe Road South will be holding the annual Mac Outpost Recycling Event. Feel free to drop off all your unwanted computer equipment for safe and environmentally friendly recycling. You know that broken printer that you have…
Last March I decided to pick up a Fitbit Surge to help me track my walking and running activity. Mac Outpost had already been carrying Fitbit products for about a year, so it seemed like a good idea to take the plunge! I was initially unsure how easily I would be able to integrate a…