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09/20/2024

AirPods 4 Available Now at GeekHampton! -

09/19/2024

Geek Notes: When Should You Should Upgrade Your OS, No More Ransom Website Offers Ransomware Decryption Tools, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

Apple is gearing up to release macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, tvOS 18, and visionOS 2. We briefly examine the features worth upgrading for and suggest when to upgrade each of your Apple devices.  Read More →

09/18/2024

Introducing macOS Sequoia! -

09/16/2024

Look who stopped by to see Mac the Duck!

09/13/2024

$50 Off AirPods and AirPods Max at GeekHampton! 🎧 -

09/12/2024

Apple Announces iPhone 16 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4! 📱🎉⌚️ -

Apple has introduced the iPhone 16 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 10, and two models of the AirPods 4, plus smaller changes. The upgrades are welcome but incremental, making them most compelling to those upgrading from much older devices.  Read More →

09/11/2024

$100 Off Apple Watch Series 9 at GeekHampton! -

09/05/2024

Geek Notes: What You Need to Know Before Switching to a New iPhone, Energy Saver Can Shut Down Your UPS-Equipped Mac in a Power Outage, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

It’s exciting to get a new iPhone, but take a few minutes to read our advice on what you need to do before—and after—transferring your data from your old iPhone.   Read More →

09/02/2024

Happy Labor Day from GeekHampton! 👩🏻‍💻 -

08/30/2024

One of our favorite restaurateurs getting to know Mac the duck!😘

08/29/2024

Geek Notes: Use High-Quality Cables for Optimal Performance & Safety, Protect Domains That Don’t Send Email from Spoofing, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

It’s tempting to buy cheap USB-C and Lightning cables, but non-compliant, counterfeit, and defective cables can damage your hardware or even cause fires. Read on for more about keeping your cables working in the long run. Read More →

08/26/2024

What a great way to start the week!😁 Thanks for stopping by &

08/23/2024

20% Off SONOS Labor Day Sale at GeekHampton! -

08/22/2024

Geek Notes: The Key Differences Between Personal and Managed Apple IDs, Missed an Alert? Check Notification Center, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

There are actually two types of Apple IDs: personal and managed. Regular users have personal Apple IDs; those who use employer-provided devices are often required to use managed Apple IDs. Learn more about both.  Read More →

08/22/2024

It’s always a great day when we get to see our favorite people! 😁🫶🏻

08/19/2024

SONOS Back to School Sales Are Here! 📚👩🏻‍🏫 -

08/15/2024

Geek Notes: Make the Most of the Mac’s Videoconferencing Capabilities, Having Trouble with a Public Wi-Fi Network’s Captive Portal Login Page?, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

Although videoconferencing has become a part of everyday life for lots of us, many people don’t realize that macOS provides helpful options for improving our video, audio, and presentations.   Read More →

08/08/2024

Geek Notes: Be Careful When Scanning Unknown QR Codes, When Should You “Ignore Ownership” on an External Drive, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

Permissions are an essential aspect of the Unix underpinnings in macOS, but on some external drives, they can be problematic. Learn when you should and should not enable “Ignore ownership on this volume.”   Read More →

08/01/2024

Geek Notes: Prep Your Tech for Travel, Remember the Magnifier App When You Need to Read Tiny Text, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

Planning a vacation this summer? A little tech prep can help ensure that your devices don’t let you down while you’re away. We have advice for what to bring, essential apps, and more.  Read More →

07/25/2024

Geek Notes: It’s Usually OK to Share Full-Size Images in Email and Messages, Insert Emoji Easily with Text Replacements, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

It’s frustrating to receive a small or fuzzy image via email or Messages. There’s no need for it in most cases, and we explain how you can be sure you’re sending full-size images.  Read More →

07/23/2024

Stop by GeekHampton and check out our new mascot! 🦆😍

07/18/2024

Geek Notes: Two Techniques for Improving Google Chrome Security, How to Copy an App Icon on the Mac, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

If you use Google Chrome or another Chromium browser instead of Safari, you can stay secure by following two simple rules regarding updates and extensions.  Read More →

07/16/2024

20% Off SONOS Sale Today and Tomorrow!
Offer available on select products while supplies last! -

07/11/2024

Geek Notes: Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2024, Apple Explains Its Approach to Device Longevity, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

Which Mac is best for a college student in 2024? Our short answer is either the 13-inch or 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro.   Read More →

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July from GeekHampton! 🇺🇸 🎇

06/28/2024

Geek Notes: Apple Intelligence and New OS Features, Share 2FA Setup for Team Access to a Single Account, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

At this years Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple announced a treasure trove of new features in its upcoming operating system upgrades, including practical, everyday improvements and impressive AI-based capabilities. Read More →

06/20/2024

Geek Notes: Find Some Ham Amidst Your Email Spam, Apple Isn’t Going to Update the 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

Sorry, 27-inch iMac lovers, but Apple isn’t going to release a 27-inch iMac with Apple silicon chips. We explain why and run down the upgrade options for those who need to move on.  Read More →

06/13/2024

Geek Notes: How to Make Productive Use of Generative AI Chatbots and Artbots, Turn on Night Shift to Help Your Sleep, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

Generative AI is all the rage, but what if you want to use it to create more than bad essays and surreal images? We explain how to make the most of AI chatbots and artbots, and how to benefit from AI-powered search engines.  Read More →

06/10/2024

Celebrate Dads & Grads with GeekHampton! 😃🎉 -

06/06/2024

Geek Notes: Quick Cable Management Tips, Quickly Catalog Books or Other Named Items on Shelves, and more Mac Tips & Tricks: -

Do you have a rat’s nest of random cables behind your Mac? Follow our quick tips to bring order to the mess, reduce the chance of accidents, and avoid degraded data signals.  Read More →