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iOS 9: First Impressions on an iPhone 5

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.09.16 - Leave a comment -

It’s launch day, and I take a quick look at iOS 9 on an iPhone 5.

Setting Up Medical ID on Your iPhone for Emergencies

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.09.10 - Leave a comment -

iOS 8 introduced yet another smart idea, called Medical ID, creating a quick access medical card for emergencies.

The Sony PlayStation 2: A True Legend

Adam Geller,  Low End Gaming, Tech Spectrum - 2015.09.10 - Leave a comment -

Games consoles have been a huge part of our culture since the 1970s – but in 2000 Sony took it to a new level with the PlayStation 2.

No iPhone 6c: Goodbye Coloured iPhones

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.09.09 - Leave a comment -

Like it or not, it appears there will be no new coloured iPhone range.

ChromiumOS: Simple. Lightweight. Fast

Adam Geller,  Low End Chrome, Low End Mac, Low End PC, Tech Spectrum - 2015.08.21 - Leave a comment -

Chromebooks are the latest buzz in the tech world, so I take a look at Chromium OS, the open-source version of ChromeOS that you can install on your own hardware.

Push Notifications for OS 3 Have Gone

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.08.19 - Leave a comment -

It would appear Apple have finally turned off Push Notifications for iPhone OS 3.

whited00r: The Last Hope for the Original iPhone

Adam Geller,  iOS & iDevices, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.08.18 - Leave a comment -

I have been singing the praises of whited00r for a long time – but it’s importance is greater than ever now.

Haiku OS: A Quick Look a the New BeOS

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End PC, Tech Spectrum - 2015.07.08 - Leave a comment -

BeOS might be no more, but I take a look at its modern day sibling.

Mophie Juice Pack Helium iPhone 5/5s Review

Adam Geller,  iOS Hardware, Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2015.07.05 - Leave a comment -

I take a look at the lightweight and thin Mophie Juice Pack Helium for the iPhone 5 and 5s.

Windows Phone 8.1 Review

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Tech Spectrum - 2015.06.28 - Leave a comment -

I take a look at the tile-based mobile platform from Microsoft. How does it compare to other mobile operating systems?

Nokia Lumia 620 Review

Adam Geller,  Low End Mac, Low End Mobile, Reviews, Tech Spectrum - 2015.06.28 - Leave a comment -

The smartphone world might be dominated by Apple and Google devices, but Microsoft are making great progress with their Windows Phone platform. I check out the Nokia Lumia 620.

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?

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.

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