Notice For this review, I received a subscription to use Cash Reader: bill identifier, worth US $17.99 from the developer. The opinions expressed in the review however are my own. I received no other compensation related to this content. Intro Of the numerous ways the iPhone can improve the quality of life for people with […]
iPhone SE (2020) Review: a classic design and state of the art performance gives me the best of both worlds
Intro Since 2016, I had used an iPhone 7 as my daily driver. For me, at the time, the improved water resistance, capacitive home button, faster Touch ID sensor, and strong performance gains were a compelling upgrade from my two-year-old iPhone 6. In the proceeding years, however, I began to feel like the iPhone, […]
My Experience Using a Chromebook as a Blind Mac User for 30 days
Intro Over the past decade, along with the exploding popularity of iOS and Android, and the continued development of Windows and macOS, a new personal computer operating system, Chrome OS, has steadily come into its own. Chrome OS runs on an expanding market of laptops, known as Chromebooks, and desktops, known as Chromeboxes. As […]
Running Linux as a Blind Mac User for 30 days; Yes, It is Possible
Intro For some time now, I have wanted to get some familiarity with the Linux world. Not for any particular reason, just from hearing people talk about it and its potential, and thinking, “That sounds fun.” Having no idea where to start my little experiment, I perused the AppleVis forum and came upon a […]
A Guide to App Installation, Removal, and Security on macOS
If you’re coming to the Mac from Windows, you’re probably used to either downloading apps from the Microsoft Store, or downloading an app package from a website and running its included installer. On macOS, there are several ways apps can be installed and uninstalled, which I will give an overview of in this guide. […]
How to Delete Your Siri Audio History and Opt Out of Siri Analytics
To delete your Siri audio history from an iOS or iPadOS device, go to Settings > Siri & Search and tap Siri & Dictation history. Tap delete Siri & Dictation history and tap once again in the confirmation screen.
Learn to Use VoiceOver on Your Mac: a Beginners Guide
A step-by-step instructions for how to use voiceover on Mac. Intro If you’re new to the Mac, learning and mastering the VoiceOver screenreader can seem daunting at first. In an attempt to streamline the search for essential getting started information, I will provide a series of tips, along with links to more comprehensive guides and […]
Simplify Productivity with Text Replacements on iOS, iPadOS and macOS
If you’re like me, you may find that you spend a fair amount of time typing the same block of text over and over again on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. This can be driving directions to your home, birthday or holiday greetings, or anything else that you find yourself typing repeatedly. Luckily, you can […]
How to Turn Off Find My iPhone on iOS, iPadOS & MacOS
Find My iPhone, iPad, or Mac is a feature that lets you locate, track, and erase your device should it get lost or stolen. If you’re selling or giving away your device, you’ll want to turn it off and sign out of your Apple ID so the new user can sign in to theirs. […]