Ask Andru: How do I stop iPhoto from opening when I plug in my iPhone?

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Apple tries to make it easy to use all of its products together harmoniously, but there are times where it might get in the way. Today we received a question that asks how to stop iPhoto from opening automatically whenever an iPhone is plugged in, and that’s exactly the kind of synergy that can get… Read More…

Ask Andru: How do I prepare my Mac for Mountain Lion?

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Apple is set to release its next major operating system update, known os OS X Mountain Lion, later this month. In this edition of Ask Andru, Tracy writes in and asks if there is anything she should do to prepare her Mac computers for the Mountain Lion installation. I share some tips on what we… Read More…

Ask Andru: Apple iMessage Follow-Up

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The first ever Ask Andru column featured a question about Apple’s iMessage, a proprietary method the company uses to allow owners of iOS devices to send text messages, pictures, and videos to each other through Apple’s servers, bypassing the traditional wireless carrier. This allows users to send as many messages as they want without having… Read More…

Introducing Ask Andru: Apple’s iMessage, explained

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I’m a big fan of GeekWire, so when one of my Twitter followers suggested that I start a regular Q&A column for the site, focusing on consumer electronics and gadgets, I figured “Why not?” I talked with the crew, and the result is Ask Andru. In case you’re curious about what qualifies me to answer… Read More…