Monthly Archives: March 2016

  1. How To Save Battery Life On Your iPhone 6 (and any other iPhone)

    how to save battery life on iPhone 6

    So your phone is dying as you try to buy tickets for the midnight premier of the latest superhero smashup spectacular. Typical. Even though battery life in Apple devices has slowly been ticking upward, most iPhones still struggle to last a full day of heavy usage. Sure you can make it with limited use, but if your job is all about being plugged into social media (i.e. the person writing this post) then it gets tricky. You either have to carry a charger at all times and join the ranks of wall huggers in every cafe in the US, or schlep a spare battery pack with you constantly. So if you are looking for ways to conserve and save battery life on your iPhone 6 (or any other iPhone really), here is a list of tips to help.

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  2. What Makes A Craftsman?

    [caption id="attachment_2953" align="aligncenter" width="800"]Leather Craftswoman Image credit Claudia Coker.[/caption]

    When we hear the word "craftsman" it brings to mind many different images. A master carpenter in his workshop surrounded by tools, a chef putting the finishing touches on a dish before it goes out, a musician tirelessly coaxing harmonious notes out of strings and steel, or a mother deftly assembling her children's favorite breakfast of Mickey Mouse pancakes.

    Indeed, craftsmen (and craftswomen) come in many different forms, but they all share one common trait

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  3. Which iPad Should I Get?

    which iPad should I buy?

    iPad Mini, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad Pro 9.7... oh my... with all these options out there are you wondering which iPad you should buy? Life is full of choices, so let us help you with this one.

    The iPad is a very cool device and it can fit into your life in many different ways. It works great for reading ebooks, browsing the web, shopping online, playing games, creating art, and you can even run your business from your iPad Pro! But which iPad is best for you? Check out these questions below to determine which iPad is just right for you.

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  4. iPad Pro 9.7 and iPhone SE Rumors

     

    ipad-pro-9.7-iphone-se-rumorsSpring is in the air, and along with the fresh blooms of flowers and trees are as many burgeoning rumors about the upcoming March Apple event that may see the release of a new iPad (possibly called the iPad Air 3 or iPad Pro 9.7) and the peculiarly tiny iPhone (possibly called the iPhone 5se or iPhone SE). The rumors are telling us to look out for an iPad with Apple pencil compatibility and a smart connector for a smart keyboard cover because it wants to be like its big brother, the iPad Pro. There are also a few rumors floating around about the mysterious 4 inch iPhone.

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