How to use AirPlay to stream videos to your TV

How to use AirPlay to stream videos to your TV

Apple AirPlay allows you to wirelessly stream videos from your iPhone, iPad and MacBook to an Apple TV box (or a smart tv that supports Apple TV), provided you’re connected to the same wifi. This is incredibly handy when you want to play the video on the tv instead of your device. Here is a quick guide on using Airplay to stream videos from your iPhone, iPad and MacBook.

Read More

How to Transfer Your Data to your New iPhone

How to Transfer Your Data to your New iPhone

Have you purchased a new iPhone? If so it’s natural to open up the new device and use it straight away. Before you do that though, you will need to get all of your existing apps and data off your old iPhone and onto your new one. 

Apple has made this process quite easy using their new feature called iPhone Migration. iPhone Migration seamlessly allows you to move your apps and data to your new iPhone without having to run a backup beforehand. Before starting, make sure that your old iPhone is running the latest iOS version.

Read More

How to make Group calls on WhatsApp

How to make Group calls on WhatsApp

WhatsApp alows one to send messages over the internet instead of sms has become quite popular. Another feature of WhatsApp that you might not be familiar with is that you can make audio & video call group chats with up to 8 people. WhatsApp is available for both iOS and Android, so you can easily chat with or call people even if you don’t all have the same kind of phone.Here is a quick guide on how to set up group chats within WhatsApp.

Read More

How to use FaceTime for Group Chat

How to use FaceTime for Group Chat

If you have an iPhone, iPad or MacBook, then you might have used FaceTime, Apple’s built-in video and voice-calling app. It’s now possible to have a group chat of up to 32 people on a FaceTime call, provided that your friends own an Apple device. If you haven’t used FaceTime before, or need a refresher, here are some steps to get started and join a Group FaceTime chat on your iPhone, iPad and MacBook.

Read More

What is Zoom

What is Zoom

As we continue in our efforts to social distance, it is important to stay in contact with your friends, relatives, loved ones and even your co workers. Lots of people are now using Zoom, a video conferencing software that allows one to virtually interact with another, when person to person meeting isn’t possible. By seeing others in video chats, it helps you feel connected. 

Whilst there are other video chat options such as Apple’s FaceTime, Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp video, Zoom is becoming the best choice due to its many features and ease of use.

Read More

What to do if your Apple product breaks while Apple stores are closed

What to do if your Apple product breaks while Apple stores are closed

As a means to help reduce the spread of Coronavirus, Apple has announced that all stores worldwide (expect China) will be closed until at least March 27th. With no Apple stores open, it poses a potential problem should your Apple product break, or if you were having your device repaired before Apple’s announcement. To help address these questions, Apple has released an FAQ on how this will work during this closure period.

Read More

How to Work from Home

How to Work from Home

If you’re starting to work from home, you might be looking forward to some perks such as not having to commute, flexible hours, or being able to wear comfy clothes. Whilst the perks are nice, it is important to have a plan to stay productive when working from home for extended periods of time. What works best for working remotely will vary from person to person. These tips should help to find what will work for you so that you can stay focused when working from home. 

Read More

Why are Software Updates Important?

Why are Software Updates Important?

Everyone has seen the pop up window that tells you that it’s time for and update. They appear on all devices including computers, tablets and mobile phones. It’s easy to tap on the “Remind me Later’ option, but you need to ensure that you aren’t pushing the software update off for too long. Why are software updates important? There are a lot of reasons. Here are few that show why it’s a good idea to update software regularly.

Read More