The latest articles by David Webb

  • MacOS Monterey: release date, new features, compatibility

    MacOS Monterey is the latest Apple operating system that was released on October 25th with a handful of new features. Monterey was launched following the release of the 14 and 16 inch MacBook Pro with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips and is compatible with various models. In this article we will show you the main features of the latest macOS update. 

  • How to disable disk image verification on MacOS

    In this article we will show you how to disable the disk image checksum verification feature of MacOS. This feature allows you to see if a disk image's data has been corrupted. The checksum verification process can take a while, so in certain instances it may be beneficial to disable the checksum verification.

  • iOS 14 update: download, features, for iPhone 6, date

    Right from the beginning, we knew that this update was going to be something special as Apple described it as an update to "the core experience of iPhone". There are numerous visual improvements with this latest update from Apple but even more impressive is the enhanced performance and reliability of the iPhone that comes with iOS 14. In this article we will take you through the update and the impressive list of features that come with it.

  • How old is my Google account?

    Like many people, you may have had your Google account for quite a while. Google does not have a feature that expressly displays the creation date of your account. However, if you are interested in locating it, there does exist a roundabout way of locating it.

  • Confidential mode on Gmail: encryption and attachments

    Gmail has a confidential mode that is designed to safeguard certain information. Thanks to this tool you can send emails with an expiration date so they disappear after a chosen amount of time. In this article we will explain how you can activate these features from the web version, or from the app for Android or iOS.

  • Plan a route on Google Maps: app, Android, iPhone

    Planning a road trip can be both an exciting and stressful venture. With so many factors at play, it's easy to become overwhelmed with which routes to take, how to avoid traffic or tolls, or how to include all points of interest without getting completely lost. Luckily, Google Maps makes it easy to create itineraries, and even customize them on the go. Here's how to get started using Google Maps.

  • Add an image to Gmail signature: with or without a URL

    If you are looking to add a picture file or logo to your Gmail signature without using any third-party service or application, there is a very simple process to do so. Here's how to add an image to your signature so that everybody can see it.