Tag: Mac Guy

  • How long should an iPhone battery last?

    Most people have already settled into the concept that they are going to need to charge their iPhone battery at least once a day, But I still get the question How long should an iPhone battery last? Mostly from those seniors who are moving away from the push button phones and to smartphones. It depends…

  • macOS Ventura coming soon

    I think I may be the only guy in Lithgow who is excited about macOS Ventura! I even got up at 3 AM to watch the WWDC. Some people say I’m crazy to get up that early to watch an Apple product announcement. I say… do you really want someone to repair your iMac if…

  • What I wanted from WWDC and Apple did not give

    I am one of those Apple geeks who get really excited about new products when they are announced during the WWDC. I actually worked at Apple in California when the Macbook Air was announced. I also spent a lot of time with the folks who developed the iWork and Life apps. I can tell you…

  • New Apple Products at WWDC

    You know you are an Apple geek when you wake up at 3:00 AM to watch WWDC live. Yes, I am that kind of geek! I’m barely awake and the only things keeping me awake are my coffee and the excitement of what Apple is going to announce. While I am an appreciator of Apple…

  • Do you really need to update your Mac?

    There is a lot of fear people have with updating their software. When I try to solve a problem with a customer’s Macbook or iPhone I always ask “When was the last time you updated your Mac? They often tell me “I don’t know” or “I don’t update”. I understand why people would not know…

  • Growing too big for my Mac repair bench

    When I first started this business in the middle of the COVID pandemic I did not think that I would be this busy. At the time I thought that I would have a few repairs now and then and spend a lot of time training. So renting space from Lithgow Tech Services was the best…

  • Personal Technology courses for seniors

    I have been teaching Technology courses for seniors for a very long time. I have heard their stories and I understand that the world of computers and smartphones can be daunting for anyone over the age of 40. I also know that our seniors are some of the most brilliant people out there. The problem…

  • Does your iPhone really need a new Battery?

    Does your iPhone really need a new battery? Maybe not. While it is very possible for the battery on your iPhone to wear out over time. I have noted that many people opt to have the battery replaced before it is needed. There are many factors to the life of a battery. How old is…

  • iPhone Repair Lithgow

    Not only do I repair iMacs and Macbooks, but I also repair iPhones. I have been working with iPhone repairs for a few years now. Not only can I address the hardware issues like broken screens and battery issues I can deal with many of the software issues you might have. iPhone Screen Repair Lithgow…

  • The best feature for MacOS that I did not know about.

    There is always a hidden feature to using a Mac or iOS device that people need to know about. Here are some of my favourites that I have discovered in the past year. I now have a few fun tips and tricks to teach in my senior tech classes. Copy and Paste Text from images…