Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary The Apple Mail program included with OS X may develop corruption in the system settings and/or data files. This will cause the client not to receive all new messages on your POP mail server (your host). If you are using only a single computer to access a POP mail server, you may… Continue reading Apple Mail Client Corruption in OS X Leopard Causes Lost or Missing Messages
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iPhone – Silent Ringer for Some Callers for Selectively Silencing the Phone
Technology > Apple > iPhone NOTE: This document is from 2008 and may not be applicable for current iPhone models and iOS. This was a creative innovation to make the iPhone play a silent ringtone for some callers. Newer iPhone models allow for priority callers and non-priority callers. Summary. It is sometimes desirable to have an audible… Continue reading iPhone – Silent Ringer for Some Callers for Selectively Silencing the Phone
Apple Computer Support Directory for Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and Surrounding Areas
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Contact. Need help with purchasing, configuring, fixing, or learning to use your Apple computer? Call (319) 621-4911 today! Or, use our handy contact form. We provide support to Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and beyond (with remote support software). Summary. The following is a list of computer support offerings for the Iowa City area.… Continue reading Apple Computer Support Directory for Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, and Surrounding Areas
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iPhone – Optimal Settings as Alternatives to Factory Default Settings
Effective Living > Technology > Apple > iPhone Summary. The factory default settings for the iPhone may not be optimal for ease of use, convenience, personalization, and optimal battery life. Optimal configuration settings are suggested below. It may also be necessary to change these settings if the phone needed to be reset (such as when… Continue reading iPhone – Optimal Settings as Alternatives to Factory Default Settings
Updating Microsoft Office
Technology Summary. Microsoft Office may need to be updated manually on the Microsoft website. Follow the instructions below for updating. Go to this page http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/ Click on the Office Update link found in the upper right of that page. Follow the instructions provided.
Midwest Computer Brokers Electronic Recovery Recycling of Used Computers
Technology > Local Providers Summary. Midwest Computer Brokerage is the latest addition to our directory of local technology sales and service providers. “Old computers don’t have to die – they can be recycled. At least that’s what Dave Long and Greg Kerr have proved in less than three years with their businesses – Midwest Computer… Continue reading Midwest Computer Brokers Electronic Recovery Recycling of Used Computers
Technology and Green, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living
Activism > Environment It seems that technology and industrialization may be the cause of much environmental degradation. Yet, at the same time, technology can help us more comfortably get “back to the garden” and reduce our negative impact on the environment. Consider the following: The newer more efficient wind and solar power technologies rely on computers… Continue reading Technology and Green, Eco-Friendly, Sustainable Living
Fellowes Mighty 8 Surge Protector – Review and Information
Effective Living > Technology Summary. The Fellowes Mighty 8 Surge Protector is one of the nicest and least expensive surge protectors available. Price. The suggested retail price is $17.84 according to the Fellowes product page. They are available for $14.99 at Iowa Book and Supply in Iowa City, or $8.80 at our online Amazon store. Whenever possible,… Continue reading Fellowes Mighty 8 Surge Protector – Review and Information
Apple Hot Corners Not Working
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Problem Summary. The hot corners are not working. Possible Solution. If a secondary display has been used as the primary display, it may be that the system doesn’t recognize the hot corners of the display currently in use. Click on the Detect Displays option under the display icon in the upper right toolbar.… Continue reading Apple Hot Corners Not Working
PNY 8GB USB Memory Sticks from Iowa Book and Supply
Effective Living > Technology Summary. I was recently price comparing and discovered PNY 4GB USB memory sticks for $39.48 at Wal-Mart. This surprised me since the 8GB version (twice as much storage) from the same manufacturer is available from Iowa Book and Supply for about the same price ($39.99). In fact, the 8GB memory sticks are advertised… Continue reading PNY 8GB USB Memory Sticks from Iowa Book and Supply
Apple PowerMac G4 Notebook External Video Display Lid Closed Power On Procedure
Effective Living > Technology > Apple Summary. When turning on the Apple PowerMac G4 Notebook with an external display connected, the system will probably want to mirror the displays or have the external display be an extension of the desktop area. It is possible to close the lid and have the external display be the primary display and turning… Continue reading Apple PowerMac G4 Notebook External Video Display Lid Closed Power On Procedure