MacVantage Blog
Networking the MrBeast Squid Game
MacVantage helps create MrBeast Squid Game video. Bob Chandler sets up the wireless network and internet connection needed to play the game.
Why Is My Wi-Fi So Slow? 3 Common Problems
3 Common causes of Wi-Fi speed problems. Slow Internet Connection, Outdated or Slow Wi-Fi Equipment, and Misconfigured Network Settings.
Understanding Your Internet Connection
Your Internet Connection- A typical speed would be shown as 100 X 10 Mbps. That means 100 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload.
Backup is for Everyone
You might think with the cloud sync services that you do not need to backup anything. That is not true. If you want to understand more read this: https://www.backblaze.com/blog/cloud-backup-vs-cloud-sync/ If you are ready to begin using Backblaze to protect your...
Apple Releases New iPhone SE
If you have an iPhone older than the iPhone 8 you should consider the new iPhone SE. It has the same processor as the iPhone 11 Pro but with a smaller size if you don’t need a really large phone. It has Wi‑Fi 6 and Gigabit‑class LTE to deliver much faster download...
Files on iOS
One of the under-used apps on the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch is Files. This free app that comes with iOS from Apple allows me to create, scan, store, search, edit, share, and manage my documents, files, and folders. I can use the storage on my device but I can also...
Software for Online Meetings
With COVID-19 causing us to limit in-person meetings we are all looking for the best platform for online meetings. Which software is best? It depends on what you need to do. We have helped our customers get started or improve with Apple FaceTime, Zoom Client for...
Zoom improves security
By now you have at least heard of Zoom, one of the leading platforms to hold online meetings. Did you know several security issues have been discovered in Zoom? Thankfully most of them have been corrected or will be corrected soon. In order to take advantage of the...
Is It Time to Move to Catalina?
The latest Mac operating system, Catalina, came out in October. It’s always a good idea to wait when a new system comes out to see if there are any problems. Catalina has been updated three times since it’s release, so it is now very stable. But the questions remains,...
What should you do if you’re still using Windows 7?
As of January 14, 2020 Microsoft has ended support for Windows 7. This does not mean that Windows 7 will suddenly stop working. What does it mean? Microsoft is no longer providing technical support, software updates, or security updates or fixes. This means your...