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26/4/2020 1 Comment

How can I play a DVD on my computer that doesn't have a CD/DVD drive?

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Club member Kate S has asked how she can watch an instructional DVD using her Mac - a newer iMac that doesn't have a slot for CD's and DVD's!

There's a simple and relatively inexpensive solution to this for any computer that does not have a built-in CD/DVD drive.

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1/7/2017 0 Comments

My iPad is full.  Can I extend its storage?  And how do I manage its storage?

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This query came from a client this week, whose 16GB iPad had filled up.  

He wanted to know if it is possible to 'plug in' something to add to the storage capacity of the iPad.

The quick answer is that no, there is no way to extend the internal storage capacity of the iPad (or iPhone).  You are stuck with the storage capacity that you purchased, so it is very important to ensure you purchase adequate storage right from the start.

It is therefore very important to know how to manage the storage of your device - how to remove the apps and content that you don't really need.  Below is a link to a handy hint in the iTandCoffee club's Handy Hint Library (for members of The iTandCoffee Club).
Find out how to manage the storage on your iPad and iPhone
Having said that there is no way to expand the internal storage of the iPad and iPhone, I should mention that there IS a way of using an external device to 'offload' some of your device's photos and videos.  

It can also offer a great solution accessing movies, photos and other files without having to store them permanently on you iPad or iPhone.  
When you are on holidays, it offers a way of backing up your photos from your iDevice. 

The device is call an iXpand Flash drive, by SanDisk.  I have one of these myself, and love it.

It can plug into the USB port of a computer, or the lightning connection on the iPad or iPhone.
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I love it so much and have had so much interest in it from the various clients that I have shown, that we have purchased a batch of these devices.

We have them for sale at the shop for $75.  The price for iTandCoffee Club members is discounted to $70.

​If you are interested in purchasing one, email products@itandcoffee.com.au or call 1300 885 420.  
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18/1/2017 0 Comments

How clever - I NEED one of these!

Apple Watch charger that looks like old Mac
How cute is this!

Here is a charger for your Apple Watch that looks like an old Mac computer from the 80's - one that I remember using in my job in about 1986, to draw flow charts and other diagrams!

Here's an article that provides more details about this cute accessory.
  • Clever Old Macintosh Apple Watch Stand                                                                

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8/10/2016 0 Comments

Am I missing the headphone jack on my iPhone 7 Plus?

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There has been such a lot of press about the iPhone 7's lack of headphone jack.  Yesterday, was the first day that I put one of the key issues to the test.

We were hosting an event at our home, and I had prepared a playlist using Apple Music that would run for about 5 hours.  

The problem was that I needed to plug my iPhone into our stereo speakers to play this music, so would not be able to charge the phone at the same time.  I was concerned that I should have planned ahead and purchased an adaptor.  

(I could have used Airplay to stream the music over Wi-Fi so that I could charge at the same time, but this can be flakey when the microwave is on!  We had catering happening in the kitchen, so this would have caused the music to cut in and out while zapping things, which is annoying.)

Would my battery die during the 5 hours of music playing?

Something that I have not seen mentioned in the press when talking about the missing headphone jack is that playing music from your iPhone 7 uses so little battery (when that's all your device is doing, of course)!  

All those hours of music playing last night only used a few % of battery.  I was amazed.

Now, I know that the combined charging and earphone port would cause a problem when watching videos using headphones for an extended period.   But that is something I would rarely do on my iPhone.

For now, I am not going to rush out and get that adaptor - I don't think I'll need it.  

​But if I do decide to get one like that shown here from Belkin, it will set me back about $40.  

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24/7/2016 0 Comments

Now THIS is a device I think we might ALL need!

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Did you see this accessory described by an article in The Age on Saturday 23rd July?  

It was in the Technology section (of which I am an avid reader - sad, I know), so you may have missed it!  

It is a two port USB charger for your car that can automatically 'talk' to your smart phone and 'tell it' to store details of where you parked.  

When are looking for your car, the corresponding App (allegedly) gives you directions back to your car.

I have ordered one today at a cost of $39.48, which includes delivery, so that I can try it out and see if it really does work well.  I will report back soon on my findings, so stay tuned.

If anyone else is interested in getting this device, here is the link of the online store from which I purchased. But maybe wait until I report back on findings before outlaying nearly $40 for it.


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23/4/2016 0 Comments

A handy new accessory that can expand the storage capacity of your iPad and iPhone

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If you struggle with storage on your iPad and iPhone and would like the option of easily 'offloading' some its content to an external storage device, then this may be something that interests you.

I saw this week that a new SanDisk device has been released that has a 'lightning' adaptor - so that it can connect to your iPad and iPhone.

Apparently, they have also updated the app that goes with it, so that there are a lot of new capabilities associated with this device - capabilities that are very limited on similar devices (one of which I have trialled recently and found quite limited, especially when it comes to videos.)

Here is a link to an article about this product 

UPDATE AUGUST 2017:  I have a couple of these now and LOVE them.  They are in a purse in my bag and travel with me everywhere.  They are great for storing files and photos, and for transferring between my i-Devices and computer.

If you are interested in purchasing on of these special USB sticks, iTandCoffee has a limited quantity in stock at The iTandCoffee Shop in Glen Iris (34 High Street).  Visit our website store for more information.

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12/3/2016 0 Comments

Replacing your recalled iPad or iPhone adaptor

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Hopefully you all saw the article published a few weeks back, about the recall of faulty Apple power adaptor.  Here it is, just in case.
  • Do you have a faulty Apple power adaptor?  Important recall notice
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I must say that I have been a bit slack, and not replaced my own faulty power adaptors - mainly due to a lack of available time to get to an Apple Store or and an Apple Certified repairer.

Well, there is another option for replacing the faulty adaptors that doesn't even involve leaving the house.

A replacement can be ordered online - here is the link to the relevant Apple web page.

You will need to supply the Serial Number of your Apple device.  Here's how to work this out.

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I spoke to a client just this week who had used this online service, and found it extremely easy and convenient.

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If you haven't yet swapped your adaptor, why not give this a go. 
I tried it myself today, but got the below message for every older iPad and iPhone that I tried.  Let me know if you manage to succeed where I have failed!
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1/2/2016 1 Comment

Do you have a faulty Apple power adaptor?  Important recall notice

For those of you who might have missed this article at the weekend, Apple is recalling a huge number of power adaptors that have been shipped with Apple mobile devices over the past 10 years.

Refer to the image on this page - the adaptor on the left is the newer style and is not impacted.  The adaptor on the right has, in a few cases, broken and put users at risk of electric shock.

The recommendation from Apple is to stop using any affected adaptor and return it to Apple to get a replacement.

Here is the article from The Age on Jan 29th, and here is a web page from Apple, detailing the exchange program.    

An extract from the Apple page is shown below, outlining the exchange process.​
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​Exchange Process
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Please choose one of the following options below. We will need to verify your Mac, iPad, iPhone or iPod serial number as part of the exchange process so please find your serial number in advance. Finding your device serial number is easy.
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  • Exchange your adapter(s) at your local Apple Store (Genius Bar reservation recommended) or an Authorized Apple Service Provider.
  • Contact Apple Support.
Customers who purchased a World Travel Adapter Kit should use one of the options above to exchange their affected parts.
Something tells me that the 'Geniuses' at Apple are going to be heavily booked over the next few weeks and months.

I wonder if Apple Stores will have enough stock to service the adaptor replacement needs of so many people!

Now I need to go on a search of my home and office, to track down each of the the dodgy adaptors in our possession, and pay a visit to Apple.

Alternatively, I might go to one of Apple's registered re-sellers, such as Pentagon Digital, at 546 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127.  

Perhaps phone Pentagon first (
9895 2960) to make sure they have some replacement adaptors in stock - at the time of writing this article (1/2/16), Pentagon is waiting for more stock to arrive mid to late this week.
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28/11/2015 2 Comments

Great ways of adding more storage to your iPad and iPhone - especially when you travel

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Are you constantly battling a full iPad or iPhone, struggling to free up storage so you can download new apps or take photos and videos?

Do you need a way of 'offloading' photos and videos without needing to use a computer or 'the cloud'?

Would you perhaps like to take a heap of kids movies away on a holiday to keep them entertained, but don't have room to store them on your iPad and iPhone


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13/9/2015 0 Comments

An upgrade for the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus - the iPhone 6S & 6S Plus

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I really love my iPhone 6 Plus, which is coming up for its first birthday.

On Thursday this week, Apple announced a newer version of this phone (and of the iPhone 6), called the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, which will be available in stores from Sept 25th.  

Pre-orders open today (Saturday 12th) at 5:01pm.

Here is an article from The Australian today, outlining the features of this latest/greatest phone from Apple.

For those of you who don't want to read the full article, here is a quick summary of the new features.
  • 3D Touch.  Now, there will be a difference between your normal tap and harder, longer push on the screen.  It has been likened to the 'right-click' function on computer.  For example, this new feature will allow you to preview an email.  When you take your finger off the screen, that email preview will close.
  • A better camera.  12Mp for back camera (up from 8) and 5Mp for front (Facetime) camera (a big jump from the current 1.2Mp).  Now, when you take a Selfie, your screen will light up to simulate a flash!  The latest, greatest format of video - 4K Video can also be shot using this new phone.
  • A faster processor.  Much faster, according to the publicity, meaning that this new phone will be much more responsive.
  • Faster fingerprint recognition.  The 6S will have a new Touch-ID sensor that is faster at recognising your fingerprint than the current sensor.
  • A new feature called 'Live Photos'.  Here's an article that describes that one! 
  • A new Rose Gold coloured phone has been added to the range.
  • iOS 9 will be shipped with the new iPhone 6S.  (iOS 9 will be available for download to other devices from September 17th.)

The question for me is, are the new features offered by the 6S sufficient to warrant an upgrade - especially given that the price of the 64GB equivalent to my current phone will be a whopping $1379.  That's nearly the same price as a 13in Macbook Air with 128GB!

Pricing for outright purchase

iPhone 6S
• 16GB: $1079
• 64GB: $1299
• 128GB: $1379
iPhone 6S Plus
• 16GB: $1299
• 64GB: $1379
• 128GB: $1529
At the time of writing this article, there is no news on any price reduction for earlier model iPhones.  Presumably, this will be announced of the next few days.  That's be a topic for next week's newsletter.

Pricing for iPhone 6S on a plan

Telcos announced their pricing for plans for the new iPhone 6S after 5pm on Saturday 12/9/15.

For those interested in a comparison of the plans on offer from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone - including ALL models of iPhone currently available from these Telcos - check out the below article just put together by iTandCoffee.
  • Comparison of iPhone plan prices for Telstra, Optus, Vodafone - including the new iPhone 6S
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