How to request a refund for an app on Mac
Did you purchase an app for your Mac and ran into problems with it? You can request a refund for an app on your Mac two different ways, here’s how.
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Fix yur McBook kyboad problms with the ingenious Unshaky app
Unshaky is a pretty clever piece of software which attempts to solve the MacBook keyboard problem by sensing and killing any subsequent presses of a key that occur within milliseconds of the first.
Charging your Apple Pencil 2 could prevent you from unlocking your car
Although electronic interference isn’t a new problem, Apple has admitted that charging your Apple Pencil wirelessly may jam signals on the bandwidth used by your key fobs.
Fix: how to remove a stuck music player widget from your iPhone Lock screen
Here are a few options to fix a stuck music player widget on your iPhone or iPad so you can regain control of your Lock screen. We will go from the easiest possible fix to the most inconvenient ones.
This tweak bypasses jailbreak detection in the Citrix Receiver app
Citrix Receiver Unblock enables jailbreakers to use their Citrix Receiver app on their devices normally.
Here’s what you need to know about the KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability
The KRACK vulnerability could expose your Wi-Fi data to unwanted eyes. Here’s everything you need to know to stay protected.
Tips for maximizing battery life on iOS 11
iOS 11 is great in so many ways, but many are experiencing poorer battery life. Here are some ways you can maximize your battery life expectancy after upgrading.
Apple Music randomly skipping songs? You are not alone
A weird little bug has made its way into Apple Music over the last day or so that makes the service randomly skip songs during playback. I first noticed this last night while playing music on my Apple TV, and earlier today on both my iPhone and Mac.
A quick Twitter search showed that was indeed not the only one in this boat, and after contacting Apple, I have learned that the company is aware of the issue and should fix the problem in the next 72 hours.
Websites not loading in Safari? Try this…
We discuss several ways you can troubleshoot a web page that isn’t loading in Safari. There are many things that could be to blame for the problem, so here is a list of steps you should take if you want to figure out what might be causing it. These tips may also apply to other browsers such as Chrome, and Firefox.
Malwarebytes reports first case of Mac malware for 2017, points out antiquated tactics
Security software development firm Malwarebytes has just exposed what could be the first known case of Mac malware for the year of 2017.
It appears to be a highly antiquated piece of malware. In other words, it’s not super advanced and it’s using methods to infect machines that are so well-known that only a small number of unsuspecting users would even fall victim to it.
How to fix crackly audio with AirPods or Beats Solo3 headphones
New devices like Apple’s AirPods and Beats Solo3 headphones are among some of the simplest Bluetooth devices you can use with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, thanks to the new pairing process that’s made possible by the proprietary W1 chip. But they’re not perfect.
As many of the early reviews have already pointed out, including the one published right here on iDB by my colleague Sebastien, AirPods are especially susceptible to what’s described as ‘cracking’ while audio is being streamed from your device to the receiver in the Bluetooth headphones.
Resetting AirPods fixes charging case battery woes for some users
Just last week, problem threads began to surface on Reddit suggesting that there was some sort of bug in Apple’s newfangled AirPods case that could cause premature battery drainage. While the number of people affected isn’t known, it goes without saying the issue was affecting a decent number of users and kicked up quite a bit of controversy.
It’s unknown if the problem is related to a software glitch simply displaying the incorrect battery percentage or if the battery inside the case is actually draining more quickly than it should be, but either way, seeing 30-50% drainage after a full charge and just a few hours of idle time is really getting under users’ skin.