Apple recently introduced Vehicle Motion Cues, an accessibility feature designed to reduce motion sickness when using your phone in a moving vehicle. While waiting to board the QE IV ferry from St. Croix to St. Thomas, I decided to test the feature somewhere a little different—on the open water.
After a 3:00 AM start to my travel day, I arrived in Charlotte running on fumes. With a five-hour layover ahead of me, I was incredibly thankful to have access to the Admirals Club in the C Concourse at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. First Impressions Getting in was a breeze. No long lines. No hassle….
On a recent trip, I discovered that my MacBook could share a single hotel Wi-Fi connection with my iPhone and iPad. It saved me from paying extra fees and bypassed annoying device limits.
Palm Springs is a paradise for lovers of midcentury modern design. Use this guide to explore iconic homes and neighborhoods on your own self-guided tour — and always remember to respect homeowners’ privacy along the way.
I’ve been using the Car Vent Mount – for MagSafe for years and it’s been sooo useful (check out my review here). My wife and I used all the time and even took it with us when traveling for rental cars. The only downside is that it does block, or at best partially block, a…
When Apple released iOS 17 they included a new feature called StandBy. It is designed to turn your iPhone into a bedside clock, a photo frame, a display for viewing widgets or Live Activities in full screen. Note that StandBy only works on iPhones that support the always-on display (e.g., iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14…
I ordered and recently received the new Car Vent Mount with MagSafe made and sold by Moment (Lens). Exclusively designed for the new MagSafe technology in the iPhone 12, it has a super strong magnet. It quickly and securely connects with the iPhone. With MagSafe no special case is required for use. This is the…
Are you a good Uber passenger? It’s easy to find out what your passenger rating is (if you need help check out my how-to post here). Uber recently explained that in Australia and New Zealand any passenger with less than a 4.0 rating will be banned from rides. The ban could easily be implemented in…
Your Uber passenger rating is starting to become even more important now that, in certain countries, passengers with less than a 4.0 rating are banned from the service. Here’s how to check your current passenger rating: Open the Uber app (or download from the App Store or Play Store). Tap on the hamburger menu in…
This is an update to a previous post (Uber Passenger Rating) because Uber changed the steps to access your Passenger Rating. Why would you want to see your Passenger Rating? The rating system was created by Uber to help their drivers make decisions about whether or not they want to pick up the passenger requesting…
