Apple Survival Guide – Geek Detour

SSD upgrade on old Laptop PC – Samsung 850 EVO 500GB SSD: migration, installation and speed test

Feb 4, 2016

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It is about time to make that old notebook fast again. No, really fast! Is SSD worth it on an old computer? Yes! SSD prices are dropping and the migration/installation is very easy. The “Data Migration Program” that came with my Samsung EVO did the cloning perfectly – it was a drop-in replacement and, boom, it was…

Fix Apple TV’s AirPlay problems: Airplay playback or mirroring not working

Jan 5, 2016

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Everson Siqueira

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How to fix AirPlay problems: missing AirPlay button on Control Center? iPhone and iPad mirroring not available or unstable? Here you have a checklist to fix your Apple TV. Quick and easy, step-by-step, troubleshooting guide:

Battery Swelling iPhone 5: Apple might fix or replace your iPhone to avoid risks of explosion or fire

Sep 14, 2015

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Everson Siqueira

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Expanded, swollen batteries can explode. I got my (out of warranty) iPhone 5 replaced on an Apple Store for free. The battery was pushing up the display/screen glass out of the aluminium bezel. If your iPhone’s battery is expanding, fix it ASAP! The battery of my iPhone 5 suddenly expanded…

Hide Apple Watch, Newsstand or Tips apps on iPhone

Mar 22, 2015

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Everson Siqueira

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It is impossible to delete the Apps shipped with iOS itself. It doesn’t mean your hands are tied! Check two tips to better organize your icons and quickly access any app you have – even when you can’t remember where you placed its icon.

Screenshots on iPhone and iPad

Mar 22, 2015

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Everson Siqueira

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iOS Basics: Take screenshots of your iPhone or iPad’s screen – and edit them with the Photo app to crop the part you need!

Connecting the iPhone and iPad to TV: three ways compared!

Aug 31, 2014

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Everson Siqueira

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Watch videos from the iPad on TV, or play iPhone games on the TV. Keynote is great to make presentations on a projector: on wires or with Apple TV (AirPlay)