In part 1 of my printer odyssey -- Fixing an HP printer that had "Encryption credentials expired" -- I got my one of my client's two printers printing from his Mac again via an arcane technical fix. But that was nothing. Bill's wife -- let's call her Diane -- also had a printer, and it was the ...
Fixing an HP printer that had “Encryption credentials expired”
Sometimes my work involves everyday things, and that's fine. Sometimes my work involves esoteric things where I really gotta reach into my bag of tricks. This was one of those. I got a call from a client -- let's call him Bill. He'd been able to print to both of the printers in his home, and now ...
iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max go on sale today
Hi all. Just a quick reminder that Apple's new iPhone 16 line goes on sale today, both online and in retail stores. The models are: While online backorders are over a month for some models, retail stores will get some new shipments in daily if you don't want to wait. Also, carriers have ...
Apple Vision Pro Reviews
The Apple Vision Pro was just announced, and here are what reviewers at various publications had to say after they tested it out. Nilay Patel at The Verge: I wore the Apple Vision Pro. It’s the best headset demo ever. “Apple’s ability to do mixed reality is seriously impressive. At one ...
You can increase the SSD storage in an older MacBook Air or MacBook Pro
Most new Macs do not have expandable storage—it's part of the computer, so it's important to buy more than you think you might need when you purchase it. However, many recent Macs have removable storage modules that can be exchanged for higher-capacity ones. You can see what model of Mac you have ...
What will Apple give you for your old Mac, iPhone, or iPad?
Apple, for the last few years, will let you "trade in" an older model of one of their products. This can be done at any time, not only when you're purchasing something new; they'll give you a gift card with the value of the trade-in. To see what they'll give you for your old stuff, go to this page: ...