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watchOS 3.2 and tvOS 10.2 are now available to the public

March 27, 2017 by TomBoyNI

More Apple updates flowing today…

The new watchOS 3.2 software with Theater Modes comes along side tvOS 10.2, both of which bring a number of tweaks and small features to the Apple TV and Apple Watch.

watchOS 3.2 :

The biggest change in watchOS 3.2 is the new Theater Mode. When activated, the feature turns off Apple Watch’s display when you get a notification so the light doesn’t disturb those around you. Wearers still get haptic notifications though and can view alerts by tapping the screen or pressing the digital crown.

placeholder 178 blocked. Reason : no sizes watchOS 3.2 also adds support for SiriKit, giving developers all-new ways to integrate Siri into apps. You can now use Siri to start a workout, hail a ride, send money and more.

tvOS 10.2 :

Of the four the four new software updates released today, tvOS 10.2 is perhaps the least exciting of all. Apple have added some improved scrolling behaviors. Apple TV watchers use a long swipe on the Siri remote to scroll through data quicker. You can also swipe from the right side to bring up indexes.

And you can rent something to watch one one device and watch it on any of your others.

macOS 10.12.4 brings Night Shift to the Mac

March 27, 2017 by TomBoyNI

Apple releases macOS Sierra 10.12.4

The new revision of macOS Sierra has just been released by Apple. macOS Sierra 10.12.4 is now available for Mac users, but before you install it, here’s the lowdown on the new features.

Please remember that when you decide to install the update make sure you have backed up your Mac’s data. Losing everything on a hard drive is something no one wants to consider so make sure to protect yourself, just in case!

Night Shift

The major new feature in macOS Sierra 10.12.4 is Night Shift, which made its debut in iOS9.3. Night Shift is available on the following Macs:

MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or later)
MacBook (Early 2015 or later)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or later)
Mac mini (Late 2012 or later)
iMac (Late 2012 or later)
Mac Pro (Late 2013)

iOS 10.3 is out with Find My AirPods, Apple File System and more

March 27, 2017 by TomBoyNI

Apple released iOS 10.3 to the public today after completion of beta testing the new software. iOS 10.3 can be downloaded now as an over-the-air update, or installed via iTunes. iPhone and iPad owners can expect a rash of new features that not only make iPhone and iPad easier to use, but also more secure.

Apple Releases new iPad – March 2017

March 22, 2017 by TomBoyNI

Apple iPad - March 2017 — Apple iPad – March 2017

Apple have rather subtly released a new iPad this week, which replaces the iPad Air 2 and is simply called the ‘iPad.’

The good news is that it starts at a lower price point – £339 for a 32GB model, reduced from £379 for the same capacity iPad Air 2.

The iPad range now consists of the iPad Mini 4, the iPad, and the iPad Pro (9.7 inch and 12.9 inch)

So what are the differences : (Between iPad Air 2 and the iPad)

The new iPad is slightly thicker (1.4mm)
The new iPad is slightly heavier (32g)
The new iPad has an Apple A9 processor – the iPad Air 2 has an A8X
The new iPad does not have a laminated screen.

Everything else is pretty much the same but the image below will give you a full comparison of the iPad v iPad Air 2 v iPad Air

How to Download and Store PS4 Games & Apps to an External Hard Drive

March 11, 2017 by TomBoyNI

With the release of firmware 4.5 for the Playstation 4, we, the gamers, now have a feature we have craved for a long time… the ability to download and store our games on an external hard drive. This means we now can keep our libraries intact and not have to worry abput what to delete or replace as our collection grows past the capacity of the built in storage.

Yay!

Info extracted from : https://blog.eu.playstation.com/2017/03/10/how-to-download-and-store-ps4-games-and-apps-to-an-external-hdd/#sf61487546

Minimum HDD spec

The most important thing to remember before you buy a new storage device – or try to use one you already own – is to make sure it meets the minimum requirements for use with your PS4:

Connection: USB 3.0 or later

Storage: 250GB (min) – 8TB (max)

Note: There is no guarantee that all USB storage devices are compatible with your system.

Fixing Wifi Problems on MacOS (Yosemite / Sierra) – Connected to Wifi But No Internet…

February 16, 2017 by TomBoyNI

MacOS users : Bookmark this page on your phone – someday it will save you a bucket load of hassle!

Recently I have experienced a few problems with the Sleep / Wake function of one of my drives that then causes MacOS to restart.

Unfortunately sometimes that still does not wake up the drive and it needs powered down and restarted, then MacOS needs Shut down, left for a moment and restarted. Thankfully that process seems to be sorting out the hard drive issue, however it also seemed to bring another problem with it.

Following the shut down and restarting of the computer it appears that the wifi has connected without issue, but I have no internet connection. Nothing. No Internet, no email, no connections of any kind. No amount of restarting, rebooting or waiting would solve it. No amount of disconnecting the wifi rescanning, trying to connect to the iPhone as a hotspot would bring my internet activiites back to life. So how do you fix it?

Welcome to tbni.blog

October 21, 2017January 31, 2017 by TomBoyNI

As part of a simple restructuring and refocusing of the site, what it is about and where it is going I am proud to present to you tbni.blog

This new .blog domain will be used primarily and in conjunction with the tbni.co.uk domain. So whichever one you like is the one to bookmark, they will both work from this point going forward.

If you have a bookmark on either ProtectedBikerNI.co.uk or ProtectedBikerNI.com now is the time to update it. In the imminent future those domains will no longer be pointing to this site. (See this page for further info : https://tbni.blog/protected-biker-ni/)

So welcome to tbni.blog – thanks for visiting, and continuing to visit, and also for making 2016 our fifth consecutive year of growth – with a massive 32,794 visitors last year!

Let’s keep moving forward!

New Audio and Video Setup for 2017 :

January 18, 2017 by TomBoyNI

Just a quick one. I have threatened before to take on some motovlogging and nothing ever really materialised.

Today I reiterate that intention and here is the 2017 audio & video setup I have opted for.

So coming this year… more videos and more audio.

See you soon!

2017 GoPro Hero 5 Black Edition Audio and Video Components

IOS 10.2 – The Important Stuff – The New Emoji…

December 14, 2016 by TomBoyNI

For us in the UK, who aren’t yet getting the TV app for our iOS devices, the most important update in relation to the newly released iOS 10.2 is without a doubt – Emoji.

And if you are curious what all these new emoji are, wonder no more because here they are…

? Rolling On The Floor Laughing

? Face With Cowboy Hat

? Clown Face

? Lying Face

? Drooling Face

? Nauseated Face

? Sneezing Face

? Prince

? Mother Christmas

? Man In Tuxedo

? Shrug

? Face Palm

? Pregnant Woman

? Man Dancing

? Selfie

? Hand With Index And Middle Fingers Crossed

? Call Me Hand

? Left-Facing Fist

? Right-Facing Fist

? Raised Back Of Hand

? Handshake

? Black Heart

? Gorilla

? Fox Face

? Deer

? Rhinoceros

? Bat

? Eagle

? Duck

? Owl

? Lizard

? Shark

? Shrimp

? Squid

? Butterfly

? Wilted Flower

? Kiwifruit

? Avocado

? Potato

? Carrot

? Cucumber

? Peanuts

? Croissant

? Baguette Bread

? Pancakes

? Bacon

? Stuffed Flatbread

? Egg

? Shallow Pan Of Food

? Green Salad

? Glass of Milk

? Clinking Glasses

? Tumbler Glass

? Spoon

? Octagonal Sign

? Scooter

? Motor Scooter

? Canoe

? First Place Medal

? Second Place Medal

? Third Place Medal

? Boxing Glove

? Martial Arts Uniform

? Person Doing Cartwheel

? Wrestlers

? Water Polo

? Handball

? Fencer

? Goal Net

? Juggling

? Drum With Drumsticks

? Shopping Trolley
Enjoy!

Gadget Show Live (2017) Cancelled?

September 10, 2016 by TomBoyNI

In what seems like devastating news for the UK Gadget fan Gadget Show Live appears to have been cancelled.

With relative Internet silence around the annual event, and the fact that at this time of year I normally pick up my tickets, get the flights and hotel booked and sort out a Christmas present at the same time I was looking to get that little bit of spending sorted.

However nothing. No talk of tickets, nothing on the NEC website, nothing from The Gadget Show, nothing on TV, nothing.

A little more internet digging and The Gadget Show Live website (http://www.gadgetshowlive.net redirects to http://www.upperstreetevents.net) has no reference to an upcoming Show. It is now advertising The Technology Showcase at Westfield, London (in October 2016).

Following on from this And my search turned to Social Media.

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/gadgetshowlive/ – again references Technology Showcase, it states ‘Brought to you by the organisers of The Gdget Show Live.

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