The other day I wrote about a keyboard shortcut you can use to scroll in macOS apps. That key combo does work in Safari, but there is an additional combination you can use.
Andrew Orr
Since 2015 Andrew has been writing about Apple, privacy, security, and at one point even Android. You can find him most places online under the username @andrewornot.
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Accessible Tools for Global Accessibility Awareness Day
As part of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we want to provide some resources for accessible tools.
Apple Has an Accessible Everyone Can Code Program
Starting this fall, schools that support students with vision, hearing, and other assistive needs will start providing accessible Everyone Can Code curricula for the Swift programming language.
Apple's New Accessibility Website Shows iPhone Features
The website is a great list of features, and a valuable resource. It’s a lot like Apple’s privacy page, where each feature is described in easy-to-understand language.
macOS: How to Access iCloud Drive in Terminal
If you prefer the Terminal over the GUI, or just want a different way to create and move files and folders, this is the tip for you.
macOS: Use These Keys to Keyboard Scroll Through Apps
There’s a particular key combination that lets you keyboard scroll through any macOS app. Here’s how to get started.
Cracking the Code: How to Improve Apple Music Recommendations
Every Friday the For You section is updated with what the algorithms think you’ll like. For a while Andrew Orr didn’t like his recommendations. But he thinks he discovered a way to improve Apple Music.
This Amazon Doorbell Let a Man Spy on His Ex-Boyfriend [Update]
Ring—which Amazon acquired in February—makes a smart doorbell that has a camera connected to Wi-Fi.
macOS: Prevent Overwriting Files by Locking Them
By locking a file, it’s possible to stop your system from overwriting files, if you have a few that need to remain unchanged.
This iPhone Charging Cable Doubles as a Stand
A neat iPhone charging cable doubles as a stand, making it easier to watch movies while you charge your device. I’ve never seen a charging cable like this before. Baseus’s Maruko Video Cable has a plastic casing around the end that extends a short ways down the cable, giving it better stability. It holds up your iPhone in landscape mode, so you can watch movies or play games while you charge. The end of the cable has a round head, so it’s easy to grab and push into your phone. It doesn’t seem like it’s available in a lot of places online. I found it being sold on T Shop International for US$6.
PSA: Starting in July, all iOS Apps Must Support iPhone X Super Retina Display
If an app update after submitted after July doesn’t meet these requirements it will be rejected from the App Store.
5 Mother's Day iPhone Cases Your Mom Will Actually Like
I showed a bunch of cases to my own mom and these are the ones she liked.
New App Will Let You Play Steam Games on iOS, tvOS
It will let you play Steam games on iOS and tvOS. But there’s a catch.
Walmart-Owned Jet.Com is Now an Apple Authorized Retailer
Jet offers all (or at least most) of the products that Apple’s own online store has.
macOS: Save Multiple Images in Preview as a PDF
Preview is such an underrated tool in macOS. It lets you view and edit images and PDFs.
macOS: Stop Spotlight Indexing Certain Folders or Drives
Spotlight is a tool that lets you search through your Mac for files, folders, and other information.
There's a Chance iOS 11.4 Will Bring HomePod Calendar
Although iOS 11.4 betas are out, beta software for HomePod isn’t available yet, but it should be coming in the next few weeks.
Apple Updates iPhone X Repair Policy for Face ID Problems
It sounds like there might be a connection between the iPhone X back camera failure and the front TrueDepth sensor system.
PSA: Serious 7Zip Security Vulnerability Found, What You Can Do
Mac users aren’t affected because 7Zip is only available for Windows.
Microsoft Unveils Two Windows 10 iOS Apps at its Build Conference
The company has unveiled two Windows 10 iOS apps that will make it easier for your iPhone to work with your PC.
There's an iPhone 7 Microphone Bug for Device on iOS 11.3 or Later
It affects certain iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus models running iOS 11.3 or later.
Apple Working With Publishers for Apple News Video
Video content for Apple News was part of the iOS 11.3 update
watchOS: Use your Apple Watch as an Apple TV or iTunes Remote
Apple has a Remote app you can install on your Apple Watch so you can use it as an Apple TV or iTunes Remote.
iOS: Create an iPhone SIM PIN to Further Safeguard Your Device
It’s a good preventative measure that can be included as part of our stolen iPhone guide.