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06/17/2026

I'd like to request a small favor from you please. If you like what you see here and/or I've helped you with your Apple tech, please consider referring a friend to my page. If they don't use Facebook, that's OK, please have them go to my website at www.TechMeBack.com instead.

Thanks in advance!

06/16/2026

There were many people that weren't wowed by the things Apple announced during last week's World Wide Developers Conference or what Apple called WWDC 2026.

I'd like to posit a different point of view. Although what was announced wasn't sexy or had a lot of pizzaz, it's a blessing. Why? Simple. Apple made a lot of "behind the scenes" changes to make the Apple device you're using easier to use, more functional, and more reliable.

Please take a look at some of those changes and let me know your thoughts!

During its WWDC 2026 keynote on Monday, Apple briefly showed a slide with hundreds of new features and enhancements coming across iOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27. All of the software updates are currently available as developer betas, and they are expected to be re...

06/15/2026

It is a good day to get your restart on! Why is that? A restart clears your cache, deletes files you do not need, and closes down all the programs running on your mobile device. Take a couple of minutes to restart your iPhone and iPad today.

Depending on the model you are using, there are different ways to restart. If you prefer, restart through the software:

Settings ➞ General ➞ Shut Down

Turn your iPhone/iPad back on by pressing its power button.

Questions? Please comment/call/text/email. I will be glad to assist!

06/15/2026

While we're at it today, this is your reminder to restart your Mac. Restarting is a helpful basic maintenance activity.

Save your work, go to the Apple menu in the upper left corner, select "Restart."

If you use a laptop, before you restart, plug in your laptop. Then, restart it and sign in. Doing so will allow your laptop to receive any updates from Apple.

If you are not sure how to restart your Mac, please comment/call/text/email. I can walk you through how to restart your specific model.

06/14/2026

Happy Flag Day!

Long may she wave!

06/12/2026

*** FRIDAY FUNNY! ***

06/11/2026

→ ATTENTION ALL MICROSOFT OFFICE USERS! ←

Do you know which version of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) you're using? Well, if not, you need to check ASAP. Here's how to check on Word but the process is the same with Excel & PowerPoint:

Open Word ➞ Click on "Word" in the upper left-hand corner of your screen ➞ About Microsoft Word

If you're running version 16.78 or earlier, you are going to affected by this starting July 13, 2026.

If you're affected, give me a call and we'll discuss the options available to you. Also, please share this post with friends that are Mac users that may be using older versions of Microsoft Office.

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will effectively become useless next month.

06/08/2026

Today was the first day of Apple's WWDC (World Wide Developers Conference) which runs until 6/12. Apple typically unveils it new operating systems (OS) for its various products (e.g. Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watch, etc.) and those OSs are typically released later in the fall.

As posted on Apple's website, these devices will support the new operating systems that are coming out later.

If your device doesn't support the new OS, please give me a call or email and let's make a plan so you don't get left behind with an unsupported device!

06/05/2026

*** Friday Funny ***

Certainly relatable!

06/01/2026

Exactly one month from today, on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Charlotte will have the highest sales tax rate in all of North Carolina: 8.25%. The Charlotte sale tax rate will be higher than Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, Wilmington, and Asheville.

Currently, the combined rate in Charlotte is 7.25%. This includes 4.75% NC state taxes used to fund education, healthcare, and infrastructure across the state. The North Carolina Department of Revenue collects it uniformly, whether you’re in Charlotte or Raleigh or Fayetteville. Next is a 2% Mecklenburg County tax used to fund local services across the county. Lastly, there is a 0.5% Transit Tax used to fund CATS buses and LYNX trains moving through Charlotte’s metro area.

For example, if you were to buy something or pay for a service that costs $100, prior to July 1, it would cost you a total of $107.25. After the increase, $108.25. So, unfortunately, don’t be surprised when you’re paying more for the same goods and services next month.