Feb
10
2021
How to Fix Zoom Low Volume
Ever struggle to hear someone on Zoom but they think they sound fine? Here is the fix. Read more
Category: Software
Feb
09
2021
How to Fix Missing Apple Music App Playlists (From Phone to Computer)
Ever create an Apple Music app playlist on one device only to notice it did not sync on another? I have the solution. Read more
Feb
11
2015
Google Attachment Warnings
While composing an email this AM – I dragged in a screenshot of a page and mentioned in the email text to “…the screenshot attached.” When I tried to send the message – I got this alert: Read more
Oct
16
2013
Jappler Recommends: 1Password
After spending too much time and effort trying to remember passwords, save them securely, share them between computers and devices, I decided to ask a few people what they had used and tried some of their suggestions. In the end I started using 1Password. The application is available for Macs, PCs, iPhones, iPads, and Android devices. What do I like best? One click simplicity. After putting your credentials, you can have 1Password open your browser, take you to a site, fill in your username and password, and log you in – all in one click. Great interface. The application looks... Read More » Read more
Sep
19
2012
Jappler Recommends: Google Drive
I back up all my files locally and then on to Amazon S3. I am not sure what made me give Google Drive a test but I did and I have been very happy with it ever since. What is it that I like better than everything else I have tried? Since I am always logged in to Google for email, calendar, reader, etc – it is right there. I can access my files from a great web interface and even view over 30 file types (even if I do not have the application needed to open them locally) I... Read More » Read more
Apr
10
2012
Keeping Track of Fitness Activities with RunKeeper
A friend of mine recommended an iPhone app for me as we were recently talking about running/walking/keeping track of our exercise. I remember one of my friends a few years ago told me she kept track of her totals on the refrigerator helped motivate her everyday. I started doing the same and it is true. Another great motivator is to share your details with friends/family. RunKeeper does just that. The iPhone app uses GPS to track your run/bike/walk and then calculates your time/speed per mile, and even plots your route. You can also track your weight, (even sleep), set goals,... Read More » Read more
Aug
31
2011
GrowlMail for 10.7
I have been using Growl for years now and love the simple notifications. I can work GrowlMail was by far the most useful Growl plugin as it gives a quick n. When Apple released 10.7 – the old version of GrowlMail no longer worked. I was lost – but finally I found an update that makes everything work again. Download GrowlMail for Mac OS 10.7. Read more
Feb
24
2011
Jappler Recommends: Words With Friends
I admit it – I am hooked on Words With Friends (very similar to Scrabble). One of my friends got me hooked last week and ever since I have been playing with him and some random people online. What is this? Think Scrabble with a beautiful interface, the ability to play one turn at a time at your own pace – with friends and strangers alike. Some days I will place several words. Other days – I might only have time for one or two words. Games can take a few hours or a few days. Either way – it... Read More » Read more
Feb
08
2011
Why I Use Google Docs
I have an assortment of clients – all who prefer to pass documentation back and forth in a number of ways: email, spreadsheets, documents, faxed, etc. Over the last year or so I have been using Google Docs for almost all of my client interaction/checklists/etc. Using Google Docs is great for a number of reasons and if you are not using it yet for your documents – please consider giving it a shot. Why I use Google Docs (and you should too): You can create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, etc without having to buy or support any software. You can always... Read More » Read more
Jun
23
2010
Jappler Recommends: Clean Up Your iTunes Library
I recently did some file cleanup on my main Mac to tidy things up, but indadvertedly wreaked some havoc with iTunes. I had a number of songs that had the “!” for missing and no really good way to delete all of them (there were too many). After doing a few quick searches on the issue – I found my solution: Super Remove Dead Tracks. Then – to really clean up everything I wanted to remove all the duplicates so I then used Dupin which also worked like a charm. All is much more organized and cleaner now… Read more