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I recently received an email from a self-published author who wanted to know whether he should get a distributor or agent for his book. He had printed up 1,000 copies using a China-based printer, and...
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If you own an older iPhone, or one of the less expensive newer models, you probably find yourself hitting storage limits as new apps, photos, and data take up space... The post Seven easy ways to...
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On any iPhone, tapping the green phone icon opens the Phone app. Owners of newer iPhones (including iPhone 7, iPhone 8, and iPhone X) can also use Peek with a... The post Making calls with your iPhone...
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Imagine if your bedside alarm clock suddenly began to go off at random times, sometimes dozens of times per day. That’s basically the way iPhone Notifications work. A few can... The post How to turn...
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever been jolted awake by a late night phone call. Raise your other hand if it’s been a wrong number, robocall, or crank call. You... The post How to use the iPhone Do Not...
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I had a great question from a reader of Google Drive & Docs In 30 Minutes and dragging and dropping files in Google Workspace. The reader asked: I recently purchased... The post Dragging and...
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