What would a Low-Tech Grandma blog be without a category about Apple. Let’s face it, love them or hate them, they make some cool tech.
Here I’ll share my trials, tribulations and triumphs in learning the Apple ecosystem after many decades of being a Windows user. It’s not just about learning the ecosystem, but also learning about the apps that help make the whole journey challenging.
I recently treated myself to the Arteck HB342 Bluetooth Keyboard Case for my iPad Mini. The case is designed to fit the Mini 6 and the newer Mini 7. I bought it because I was looking for a case with a keyboard that was durable enough to toss into my backpack and take on trips….
If you have an Apple watch, you should check out this video: The tip about multiple timers and the tip about Shazam were game changers for me. There’s no need for me to blather on about the video. Watch it. You’ll be glad you did!
Finding the perfect iPad stand for your desk is not always easy. It’s especially difficult when you’re using a small writing desk. Space is at a premium, so the base of the stand can’t take up much desktop real estate. After much searching and trial and error, I finally came across the KUXIU (affiliate link)…
I came into the Apple world via an iPhone. From the iPhone, I expanded to iPads. While I enjoyed my iPhone and iPad, I had “old school” encouragement to get a Mac. For some reason, folks in my age group think computing isn’t computing until you have a desktop, either PC or Mac. I resisted…
As simple as Apple Notes is to use, I just can’t seem to wrap my brain around some of the features. I watch videos of people using Apple notes for a host of things. They also add tags and smart folders and can sort things. For some reason, fully utilizing the Apple Notes app has…
I learned an interesting lesson today. I learned that if I use my Mac Mini to purchase something online using the Apple Pay card, the card defaults to cash. In other words, it would draw the money from the balance of the accumulated cash I received from prior purchases made with the card. How Apple Pay Works…
I almost bought the iPhone 15 Pro Max. I went on the Apple.com website, configured the phone I wanted, and put it in my Apple shopping bag. In addition to the phone, I added the AppleCare warranty. Since the iPhone 15 was just released, none of the Apple stores in my region had the phone…
AirDrop is a convenient feature to have in the Apple ecosystem. It allows me to work more efficiently when it works. With AirDrop, I can modify images on one device and drop them to another. This feature is particularly useful because I do the image editing on the iPad and writing on the Mac. Adding…
I love Apple’s Universal Control feature. For those unfamiliar with it, Universal Control allows me to control my Mac computer and two other devices (two iPads) with one keyboard and mouse. It’s a lovely feature. I have an iPad on each side of the Mac and vacillate using all three displays. It’s called Low-Tech Grandma…
The title of this post should be, “How to use the Apple Watch to Unlock the iPhone to Take Remote Videos (Not Still Photos),” but I think that title is too long. So, I opted for the above title instead. The iPhone and Apple Watch are a dynamic combo. They’re like Batman and Robin or…