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Notifications, Notifications: Distracting Our Everyday Life

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.06.09 - Leave a comment -

The digital age means we live in a world of instant notifications for just about everything. But is it getting too much?

iPhone 4S Will Get iOS 9. Fantastic!

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.06.08 - Leave a comment -

This year’s WWDC event saw some great news for iPhone 4s owners.

iPhone mini or nano: Would You Buy One?

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.06.08 - Leave a comment -

Apple might be producing larger and larger iPhones, but some people still hanker after a mini handset.

Sony Ericsson X10 Mini & Mini Pro: Android in Tiny Form

Adam Geller,  Low End Android, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.06.03 - Leave a comment -

In 2010, Sony Ericsson introduced a range of tiny Android handsets to a market that was used to giant beasts. I take a look back at the X10 Mini & X10 Mini Pro.

Do Push Notifications on OS 3 Still Work for You?

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.05.31 - Leave a comment -

Push notifications are a brilliant addition to the iPhone – but do they still work on OS 3 for you?

2nd Generation iPod Shuffle: Tiny, Colourful, and Fun

Adam Geller,  iPod shuffle, Low End Audio, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.05.20 - Leave a comment -

It’s tiny, it’s awesome, and it clips to your clothes. I take a look back at the second generation (2G) iPod shuffle.

Microsoft Office 2016 for Mac Preview: Mini Review

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Mac OS X Software, Tech Spectrum - 2015.05.20 - Leave a comment -

Microsoft are currently offering their forthcoming new Mac office suite as a free beta download. I check it out.

2 Weeks With My Pebble Smart Watch

Adam Geller,  Low End Android, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.05.18 - Leave a comment -

I have had my Pebble for a few weeks now, and I reflect on some of its best features.

Move the iPhone Home Button to the Side

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.05.08 - Leave a comment -

Could Apple be about to make one of the biggest changes in iPhone design since its launch in 2007?

Siri & Pebble: A Perfect Combo

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.05.05 - Leave a comment -

Grab an iPhone, a Pebble, and some earphones, and you have a fantastic handsfree setup.

Pebble Smart Watch Review

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.05.04 - Leave a comment -

Smart Watches are the latest buzz in the tech world. I check out the Pebble.

There’s No ‘i’ in Apple Anymore

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.04.12 - Leave a comment -

The late 90s saw Apple take on it’s iconic range of devices beginning with i – starting a whole era of products. Has this era ended?

My Second Experience with My Local Apple Store

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.04.11 - Leave a comment -

I took a trip to my local Apple Store ‘Chapelfield, Norwich’ to have some repair work done. How was it?

Revisiting the Past: A Look Back at the x200 Series

Adam Geller,  Building Bridges, Low End Mac - 2015.04.07 - Leave a comment -

Apple has created a lot of successful products in its time, but they haven’t always hit home runs. Today we’re looking back at machines that many of you will remember, some of you won’t, and those that do would probably rather forget: the x200 series.

Change It Up! We Don’t Want an iPhone 18S Plus!

Adam Geller,  Building Bridges, Low End Mac - 2015.04.06 - Leave a comment -

Remember the old days, back when Apple used names for its computers? Well I sure do, and I have a lot of fond memories of machines with names such as Performa, Centris, and Quadra. Sure the names were meaningless, but it made the machines sound that much more important.

Coconut Battery Now Supports iOS Devices

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Mac OS X Software, Tech Spectrum - 2015.03.25 - Leave a comment -

Finding the status of your iDevice battery couldn’t be easier, thanks to the new version of the long running Coconut Battery tool.

Flash Hack for PowerPC Updated to 16.1

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.03.07 - Leave a comment -

The Flash Player hack for PowerPC has once again been updated – this time to 16.1.

iPhone 4: The Ultimate Budget iPhone?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.03.03 - Leave a comment -

Do you want the features of a modern iPhone without the expense. I take a look at the 2010 iPhone 4 as a budget handset.

Import iCloud Contacts To Non-iCloud Devices

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Android, Tech Spectrum - 2015.02.24 - Leave a comment -

iCloud contacts are great if you have iOS6 upwards. I show you how to export your iCloud contacts for use on older iDevices or other smartphones.

What Could 2015 Mean for the iPhone?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.02.11 - Leave a comment -

What? It’s 2015, and it’s iPhone rumour time. Will we see a follow up to the iPhone 5c? Will Apple release a speed bumped iPhone 6 and 6 Plus? Or are they planning something different?

What Could 2015 Mean for iOS 9?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.02.11 - Leave a comment -

The rumour mill is rife with thoughts on Apple’s next version of iOS. What will we see next in Apple’s next generation mobile operating system?

Authentic Weather: An Honest & Rude Weather App

Adam Geller,  iOS Apps, Low End Android, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.02.09 - Leave a comment -

Weather apps serve a basic purpose, to tell the weather, but Authentic Weather brings a new, rather rude edge.

PhoneExpander: Free Up Space on Your iOS Device

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Mac OS X Software, Tech Spectrum - 2015.02.04 - 2 Comments -

It can be frustrating when your beloved iDevice cries that it is full, but what can you do? I check out a new Mac tool called PhoneExpander that claims to easily free up some space.

Transparent Clamshell iBook Mod

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2015.01.06 - Leave a comment -

I take the fantastic coloured Clamshell iBook and strip it back making it transparent.

Boot a Clamshell iBook from USB

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2014.12.30 - Leave a comment -

If you wanted an external drive for booting a PowerPC Mac, you officially needed a FireWire one. But it seems some PowerPC Macs can boot from USB. 

Clamshell iBook Mod Lets You Easily Change the Hard Drive

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2014.12.30 - Leave a comment -

Changing the hard drive in a Clamshell iBook G3 requires a complete strip down. I look at modding it to make it easier.

Life on Charge: A Look at Rechargeable Devices

Adam Geller,  Low End Android, Low End Gaming, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Low End PC, Tech Spectrum - 2014.11.07 - Leave a comment -

We live in a society obsessed with cable-free technology, but just how much do we rely on chargeable devices?

TapToShare for iOS 8: Notification Centre Posting

Adam Geller,  iOS Apps, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.11.05 - Leave a comment -

iOS 5 and 6 brought quick posting to social media, which was removed in iOS 7. TapToShare app brings back those shortcuts for iOS 8.

Carmageddon & Carma Free for iOS & Android

Adam Geller,  Android Apps, iOS & iDevices, iOS Apps, Low End Android, Low End Mac, Tech Spectrum - 2014.11.05 - Leave a comment -

The gory classic controversial splat fest racing game comes to a mobile phone near you. 

Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 5/5s Review

Adam Geller,  iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2014.10.31 - Leave a comment -

With a recent upgrade to an iPhone 5, I take a look at the Mophie Juice Pack Air.

Tips to Extend Your iPhone Battery Life

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.10.21 - Leave a comment -

Is your iPhone battery not lasting as long as you would like? Here are a few tips on how to extend your battery.

The iPhone Home Button: What Can It Do?

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2014.10.21 - Leave a comment -

Since its introduction in 2007, the iPhone has only had one button on the front of it, the home button. What can it do?

iPhone 5 Review: How It Handles iOS 8

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, iOS Hardware, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2014.10.17 - Leave a comment -

The iPhone 5 might be two years old now, but this is Low End Mac. I take a look at the hardware and how it handles iOS 8.

Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite: First Impressions

Adam Geller,  Mac OS X Software, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2014.10.17 - Leave a comment -

Apple released OS X 10.10 Yosemite yesterday, and I take a look at their latest offering.

U2, Songs of Innocence: My Review

Adam Geller,  Low End Audio, Low End Mac, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2014.10.16 - Leave a comment -

I’m always up for something free, and if that is a piece of music, then I’ll give it a fair listen too. So when Apple ‘gave’ me the latest U2 album, Songs Of Innocence, I thought I would give it a go.

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