Year: 2023

FBI issues warning about Public Charging Stations

Dan Uff April 11, 2023 1

The FBI has issued an official warning on using public charging stations for your phone. The warning states that hackers can gain access to your information while the device is plugged into one. This is also known as "Juice Jacking".

The hackers gain access to the phone when a USB wire in plugged into the charging station, where a hacker could install Malware onto the device and gain access to key information such as your Contacts and other necessary files to make the phone work.

This warning is mostly for Android-type phones. iOS devices have security features built into the operating system to help twat attacks such as this, although all users of phones should be aware of this possibility.

The warning states:

“Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels or shopping centers,” a tweet from the official FBI account read. “Carry your own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead.”

The FCC had previously issued a similar warning about the above back in 2021.

April is Child Abuse Awareness Month

Dan Uff April 11, 2023 0

Every April, Child Abuse Awareness Month comes. It is a month that people should be made more aware of this sometimes hidden danger with children of all ages, races, and sexes.

According to Child Protect.org:

Approximately 5 children die every day because of child abuse. 1 out of 3 girls and 1 out of 5 boys will be sexually abused before they reach age 18. 90% of child sexual abuse victims know the perpetrator in some way. 68% are abused by a family member.

I personally have never experienced child abuse, but I know people who have. That's why I've made an app for those seeking information about the topic which one can download onto their iOS device for $0.99 (more as to why I charge for the app later). Information is power, and I have taken it upon myself to give you or someone you know that power. I also have apps for other abuses, and more is on the way.

Why do I charge for something that can be for free?

I get this question a lot. The charge helps me to keep up my membership to Apple to ensure that I can keep these apps up-to-date.

For more information about this, and the other apps I have available, just click here.

For comments or questions about any of my apps, please click here.

Mac app coming soon.

You can now order Domino’s Pizza via Apple CarPlay

Dan Uff April 10, 2023 0

On Monday, Domino's Pizza has announced that persons who have Apple CarPlay can now order their favorite pizza right from the device.

Customers have two ordering options via Domino's app on CarPlay: "Tap to Order" or "Call to Order." Tap to Order lets customers submit their saved Easy Order or one of their most recent orders, while "Call to Order" allows them to place the order of their choice, hands-free, by talking to a customer service representative.

How Does It Work?
Ordering Domino's via CarPlay is easy! To do so, customers simply need to:

Download Domino's iPhone^®app.
Log into their Pizza Profile.
Have a saved Easy Order or recently placed order (in order to use "Tap to Order").
Select Domino's app on Apple CarPlay and voila! Ordering is at your fingertips.

To learn more about Domino's app on CarPlay, as well as other AnyWareordering platforms, visit anyware.dominos.com.

Reminder: Do not drive while distracted.

How to Enable Sidecar in MacOS Ventura

Dan Uff April 10, 2023 1

Yesterday, I informed you that MacOS 13.3.1 fixed the Sidecar feature. Now today, I'll tell you what it is, and how to use it.

What IS Sidecar?

Sidecar enables a user to use an iPad as a secondary monitor when its near a Mac. It can be used as a replacement for a second monitor in most situations.

Here's how:

Go to the  Apple menu and choose “System Settings”
Go to “Displays”
Click the + add button and choose the iPad under “Mirror or extend to:”
The displays may flicker briefly and Sidecar will become active, now click on the iPad in “Displays” to access Sidecar settings in MacOS Settings.
That's it.