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The Shake to Undo feature on your iPhone can be extremely useful if you accidentally delete an email or want to undo something you’ve typed. However, it can also be irritating and unnecessary if you find yourself constantly prompted to erase things you don't want to. No problem; disable the feature in your Settings.

Apple CEO, Tim Cook recently stated in an interview with NPR that “privacy is a fundamental human right.” And it seems that Porsche agrees as the car company has chosen Carplay over Google's Android Auto for its 2017 911. Apparently, the decision was based on ethical reasons rather than technological differences; Porsche felt Google wanted too much of its customers' data. Apple is also know for data collecting, but within reason and for specific purposes.

How to Turn Wi-Fi Assist Off on iPhone

When using Wi-Fi, if your connection is unreliable, your phone will automatically boost your signal using cellular data. This can be extremely helpful and save you the time of having to turn off the Wi-Fi. However, if you’re watching your data usage, you might want to turn Wi-Fi Assist off to avoid using extra data. Let's go over how to turn off Wi-Fi assist on iPhone.

How to Make a To Do List on Notes

The Notes app is a surprisingly useful, multi-functional tool, whether you want to manage projects, set goals, or create lists. You can create checkable lists with links, insert photos, include sketches, collaborate with others on a shared note, keep your notes private, and more. In this article, we will show you how to make checklists in the Notes app.

Not all streaming services are created equal. With the release of Apple Music, listeners quickly realized there were no quality control options. The difference, until now, was automatic: you heard higher quality sound when streaming music over a Wi-Fi connection than when streaming across cellular data. With iOS 9, Apple is letting you decide for yourself whether better music quality is worth increasing your cellular data usage or not. 

As a reviewer, I receive all type of gear and accessories, from iPad cases to styluses and light bulbs to remote controls. Out of all of the products I receive to evaluate, only a few make it into my regular technology repertoire. Its not that I don’t use other items I’ve reviewed, but these have taken up residence in my office, I keep them handy and actually rely on them to do my work. I think that is the highest praise for a technology accessory. I won’t provide deep reviews in these posts, but I will be telling you why I like the item, and what has made it indispensable to my work.

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