Robert Brown X-MAC Services

24/04/2023

If you think you may have been affected get in touch for help.

iPhone users targeted in phone AND data theft campaign

When is an iPhone theft not just an iPhone theft? When the user's Apple ID and more, goes with it.

21/04/2023

When migrating from iPhotos to Photos, one thing you’ll likely lose is the metadata within your images.

This means you’ll lose the date it was taken, its location and any notes attached to the images. This often holds sentimental value for a lot of people and data loss is avoidable by working with a professional.

Find out more

19/04/2023

If you're on the 'gram look out for thi scam.

"Log-out king" Instagram scammer gets accounts taken down, then charges to reinstate them

A fraudster going by "OBN Brandon" has been defrauding Instagram influencers and entertainment figures out of hundreds of thousands of dollars by taking down their accounts and then asking for money to get them back up again.

17/04/2023

Did you know you can cut out a person from an image on many iPhones?

Instead of having to resort to Photoshop or asking your friendly local tech-wizz, your iPhone* can instantly select and isolate the subject of an image and remove the background.

Simply hold down any image in your Photos app, and then tap “copy subject.” This can then be posted or copied into other apps including Messages, Mail and even files, being saved as its own image.

NOTE: If the image you are trying to do this with was taken as a “live” image, you’ll need to tap the LIVE icon in the top left of the photo screen and switch to off for this function to work.

*​​Photo cutouts are available in iOS 16 and later on iPhone XS, iPhone XR and later.

12/04/2023

I generally recommend Malwarebytes as a security solution for clients.

So when I saw this article it naturally caught my eye.

We asked ChatGPT to help us write some ransomware. It threw aside its safeguards and wrote some terrible code.

10/04/2023

Are you getting the most from your iPhone?

Are you sure???

Take a look at our article for 8 tips and tricks you might not know.

Eight tips and tricks to help you Mac-simise your iPhone - XMAC

07/04/2023

Have you invested in the latest iMac but are now unsure how to transfer your documents from your old Mac or Windows-PC?

You're not alone! In fact, that is one of XMAC's most popular services.

For on-site or remote assistance, call today and start Mac-simising your Apple experience with us.

31/03/2023

Apple users love their devices for their speed and intuitive user interface. So when you start noticing your iMac or Macbook isn't performing at it's best, you can be forgiven for feeling frustrated!

There are lots of reasons your device might not be as quick as it once was and to get you started, this article share three things you can try yourself, at home, to improve the speed of your machine.

For a free, no-obligation consultation about how XMAC can help Mac-simise your current device without the expense of buying new, get in touch.

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24/03/2023

Have you ever wondered what the 'random' symbols mean in your Apple device menus?

Or puzzled over how to create certain characters like © or ®?

Well, puzzle no more as it's all explained in this short article.

Your Apple Keyboard has a host of hidden features.Click to find out how to harness the power of your Apple Keyboard.

17/03/2023

Do you keep your Apple computer up-to-date with the latest MacOS updates?

If not, you could be storing up problems for the future.

Find out about that, and much more, read in this article "MacOS updates and keeping your Mac up-to-date". https://bit.ly/2RNypDD

14/03/2023

Are you thinking about an IT upgrade?

I'm committed to providing ongoing updates and maintenance so your machine will always run smoothly.

If IT niggles are giving you a headache, get in touch today.

10/03/2023

If your iPhone or iPad is running slower than you are used to, it can be frustrating and you may even think that you will need to buy a new device.

But that's not always the case.

In this article, we look at three easy things to try that may help improve the speed of your device.

If you'd like to speak to an Apple expert about other ways you can keep your device at it's optimum performance, get in touch as we'd be delighted to help.

At XMAC our mission is to help you Mac-simise your Apple experience, including looking for alternatives to buying new.

Three ways you can improve your iPhone speed

If your iPhone or iPad suddenly isn't as fast as it used to be, there are some things you can try yourself to fix it. This article shares three top tips to try. If these don't help, give us a call and we'll be happy to offer further advice.