Month: October 2024

A word about Ads on this web site

Dan Uff October 11, 2024 3

We have been getting questions about the number of ads AND the content of them. We're hoping this Q&A answers some of those questions.

Q: Why ARE there ads on the web site?
A: Each ad helps us stay online. Every time an ad is clicked, we get a small percentage of that click. Whatever we get, goes towards the daily operation of this site.

Q: Some ads are not intended for children. Is there anyway for you to stop these from appearing?
A: No, unless the ad is on our servers. All additional ads come directly from Google Adsense which is responsible for its content.

Q: I'm seeing more ads. Why is this?
A: Good question! We have been looking into this for sometime, and hope to have it resolved soon.

Do you have any additional questions? Please contact us.

Florida Residence: How to use Emergency SOS via Satellite on an iPhone

Dan Uff October 10, 2024 2

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With Hurricane Milton pounding the state of Florida, many people will be unable to communicate via cell phone. If you have an iPhone 14 or later, you can use Satellite calling to communicate with emergency services.

Use Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone

On iPhone 14 or later (any model), you can use Emergency SOS via satellite to text emergency services when you’re outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage.

Note: Emergency SOS via satellite isn’t available in all countries or regions. See the Apple Support article Emergency SOS via satellite availability.

Before you disconnect from cellular and Wi-Fi coverage

If you’re going somewhere that might not have cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, create your Medical ID, add emergency contacts, and try the Emergency SOS demo before you go.

Go to Settings > Emergency SOS on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap Try Demo.

To create your Medical ID and add emergency contacts, see Set up and view your Medical ID.

Note: The Emergency SOS demo doesn’t start a call to emergency services.

Connect to Emergency SOS via satellite on your iPhone

If you need emergency services and you don’t have a cellular or Wi-Fi connection, you can use Emergency SOS via satellite.

Try calling 911 or emergency services. Even if your normal cellular carrier network isn’t available, iPhone will attempt to route the 911 call through other networks, if available.
If the call doesn’t go through, tap Emergency Text via Satellite to text emergency services. You can also go to the Messages app and text 911 or SOS, then tap Emergency Services.
Tap Report Emergency and follow the onscreen instructions.

Important: To help you connect to a satellite, make sure to hold your phone naturally in your hand—you don’t need to raise your arm or hold your phone up, but make sure your phone has a clear line of sight to the sky. If you’re under heavy foliage or surrounded by other obstructions, you might not be able to connect to a satellite.

After you’re connected, your iPhone starts a text conversation by sharing critical information like your Medical ID and emergency contact information (if you set them up), your answers to the emergency questionnaire, your location (including elevation), and your iPhone’s battery level. You can also choose to share the information you send to emergency services with your emergency contacts.

To learn how to proactively share your location in the Find My app when you’re in a location without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage, see Send your location via satellite in Find My on iPhone.

For information about Emergency SOS via satellite and privacy, see Connect to a satellite with your iPhone.

Via: Apple Support

How Apple Watch could help you know you’re getting sick days before symptoms

Dan Uff October 10, 2024 1

With the new Vitals app, Apple Watch users can swiftly access crucial overnight health metrics, receive timely alerts when two or more metrics deviate from their usual range, and gain enhanced insights into their overall health.

How to set-up the Vitals app on Apple Watch:

In the Vitals app , you can view overnight health metrics—heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, blood oxygen*, and sleep duration—to get a better understanding of your daily health status.

You can also view your training load to see how the intensity of your workouts may impact your body over time. To learn more, see Track your training load.

The Vitals app establishes a typical range for each of your health metrics collected as you sleep. If multiple metrics are outside your typical range, you receive a notification along with context for factors that may be involved—like medications, elevation changes, or illness, for example.

Note: Vitals app measurements are not intended for medical use. The ability to measure blood oxygen is no longer available on Apple Watch units sold by Apple in the United States on or after January 18, 2024. These units are indicated with part numbers ending in LW/A. Learn how to identify your Apple Watch.

View your overnight vitals

Go to the Vitals app on your Apple Watch.
Do any of the following:
- Learn more about your overnight vitals: Tap Overnight Vitals, then tap More Info to learn more about the health results you may see, and what it means when your vitals are within their typical ranges or if there is has been a change between one of your metrics compared to your recent baseline.
- View your health metrics: Turn the Digital Crown to a metric, then tap the metric to learn more about the metric and factors that may cause an increase or decrease.
- View your training load: Turn the Digital Crown to Training Load. Tap Training Load to view it in the Activity app .

To view your overnight vitals for the last 7 days, tap at the top-left corner. To return to your overnight vitals summary, tap .

View your vitals on iPhone or iPad

Go to the Health app on your iPhone or iPad
Do one of the following:
- On iPhone: Tap Browse, then tap Vitals.
- On iPad: Tap the sidebar, then tap Vitals.
Tap a health metric to learn more.

Turn on Vitals notifications

By default, you receive notifications when at least two of your overnight metrics are outside of your typical range. If you’ve turned off notifications for Vitals, you can turn them back on.

Go to the Settings app on your Apple Watch, then tap Vitals.
Turn on Notifications.

Note: The back of your Apple Watch needs skin contact for features like wrist detection, haptic notifications, blood oxygen level measurements, and the heart rate sensor. Wearing your Apple Watch with the right fit—not too tight, not too loose, and with room for your skin to breathe—keeps you comfortable and lets the sensors do their job. For more information, see the Apple Support article Wearing your Apple Watch.

Instructions by: Apple Support

Learn about the most underrated app for iPad – Apple Notes

Dan Uff October 9, 2024 3

If you're a student and have an iPad, before spending your money on a Notes app for e=organization, take a look at the below video from YouTuber KDigitalStudio on the hidden power that Apple Notes for the iPad already has.

To watch the video, click here.