It’s not always possible to charge your smartphone while traveling outside city limits and into the great outdoors. That being said, there are easy ways of conserving your phone’s power while exploring the wild…
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How To Make Your Phone Battery Last
Published July 22, 2012 blogs , technology 1 CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, batter, blogs, iPhone, last, outdoors, smartphone, technology, tips, unplggd, wild
5 Smart Tech Upgrade Cycle Tips
Published July 7, 2012 writing Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, cycle, how to, iPad, iPhone, small, smartphone, tablet, technology, tips, unplggd, upgrade
Being afflicted with tech envy, one can find themselves easily convinced upgrades are necessary with every model release. While some people absolutely need new tech for their work, most of us can do without it. Here’s how you can survive the vicious cycle of upgrades without unnecessarily breaking the bank…
Quickly Adjust Volume on Macs Bit by Bit & More Tips
Published December 16, 2011 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, app, blogs, Mac, OS X, program, restart, shortcut, techniques, technology, tips, volume
There are good things and bad things about having a software-based volume dial. Most PC laptops have a rotary dial that allows for fine adjustments. On MacBooks, you have to press the volume up and down buttons, which aren’t always as precise. Ever since Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, you can finely adjust the volume of your Mac using this simple trick.
How to Speed Up Your Next Virus Scan
Published December 6, 2011 blogs , technology 1 CommentTags: advice, Apartment Therapy, blogs, maintenance, PC, Speed, techniques, technology, tips, unplggd, virus scan
Depending on how much data is on your drive(s) and how old your computer is, running a deep virus scan can take between “Zzzzz” and “forever”. But over the years, we’ve learned a few tricks to help speed up the process of scanning for viruses…
Tips For Setting Up An All Glass Desk
Published December 1, 2011 blogs , technology 1 CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, frosted, glass desk, Rails, SOTO, techniques, technology, tips, unplggd, workstation
Selecting a glass desk for your workstation invites both pros and cons. While they can look great with their transparent, open space presence, the flipside is everything is exposed. Without planning, all those cables and wires you can usually hide with a solid desk becomes a visual eyesore, but there are a few techniques and accessories which can outfit your glasstop desk for both utility and aesthetics…
Getting the Most Out of an Older MacBook or iMac
Published June 28, 2011 blogs , technology 1 CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, how to, iMac, Mac, MacBook, older, technology, tips, tricks, unplggd
Not everyone can update their computer every year, which is why it makes sense to try and get the most out of your computer, especially if it’s a Mac, which usually cost more than their PC equivalents. There are many things that you can do to make your computer last as long as possible, before you need to spend your precious cash on a new one.
Ensuring That Your Data Isn’t Stolen Off Your Console
Published April 28, 2011 blogs , technology 1 CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, console, network, playstation, technology, tips, tricks, unplggd, Xbox
As well as changing your passwords, here are some easy steps that you can take to ensure that you personal data will never be stolen off your console. We’ve worked this way for years with our Xbox 360 and it’s never been a problem.
Tech Tips For Traveling During the Holidays
Published December 16, 2010 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: airports, Apartment Therapy, blogs, tech, technology, tips, travel, tricks, unplggd
This is the week when a lot of people will be heading home for the holidays. This means plenty of headaches, including delays because of the weather and other unpredictable events, getting stuck in strange cities on layover, and spending lots of time in airports.
Google Search Tricks: Tips to Improve Relevant Results
Published November 12, 2010 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: Apartment Therapy, blogs, Google, search, technology, tips, tricks, unplggd
Google has remained our go-to search tool, and no matter what Google’s competitors say, the search engine’s results are fast, the most relevant, and on the money when it comes to our search queries. But there are some easy ways to further hone Google’s search results to be even more precise…
Tech Tips & Tricks For Living As An Expat For A While
Published September 11, 2010 blogs , technology Leave a CommentTags: advice, Apartment Therapy, asia, blogs, expat, Life, taiwan, technology, tips, tricks, unplggd
Back in 2006, my wife and I took the decision to go to Taiwan to teach for a few years. We didn’t really know how long we’d stay, but we knew that we needed a change of scenery. Leaving your home to live in Asia is one of the best things that we’ve done. It’s been a few years, and we’re actually in the process of moving back. Here are some of the tips and tricks that we’ve discovered.
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