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The 5 Stages of Broken iPhone Grief

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At this point, we can just own it: We are attached to our iPhones in a major way. They are basically an extension of our hands in these modern days. So, what happens when you break your iPhone? You naturally gravitate towards the five stages of grief that come anytime you lose something important to you. Thankfully, those stages can be short-lived when you take your phone into an Apple Premier Partner. But here is a rundown of those strong emotions that hit you right when you realize you have a broken iPhone . Denial “Did that really just happen? No, no, no….” Yup, that really just happened. But it might take you more than a couple of minutes to get over the initial denial. You might tell yourself that it isn’t that bad and that you can just live with the new damage on your iPhone. The truth is, iPhones break all the time, and the longer you spend denying it, the longer it will take you to actually go and get it fixed. Anger “No! Dang it! Why did this happen to me?” Anger usually

Starting Your First Post-College Job? Here’s How to Find the Right MacBook

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With a diploma in hand, you’ve just accepted your first job offer. Do you need to get yourself a better laptop to suit the professional world you are entering? Chances are, a new or refurbished MacBook can help you tackle all of the responsibilities of your new job. From considering a MacBook payment plan to choosing the ideal screen size, here are a few tips to consider when buying a MacBook after graduating college. What Will You Do on Your MacBook? What are you using your MacBook for? Do you need to write articles for a publication, or are you editing videos? Your primary tasks will help determine the specs you need and whether you might want to upgrade to a Pro-level model. For example, if you are doing photo or video editing, you will want at least 16GB of RAM. If you are primarily researching and writing, you won’t need that much power and can save some money. If you are rendering visual effects, you might need a better graphics chip, such as in the 16-inch MacBook Pro. Write

Sending Someone Off to College? Help Them Prepare with These 3 Apple Products

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If your child, niece, nephew, or even grandchild just graduated high school, the next big step for them is college. Whether they are staying at home and attending a local school or moving to a different state to attend university, you can help them prepare. With the proper Apple devices, they can go to their first class with confidence. College is an entirely new experience, but it doesn’t have to be a daunting one. From a MacBook Air 13 inch to AirPods, here is how you can help the college freshman in your life. Trade In Their High School MacBook for Something New Even if your recent high school graduate already has a laptop, more intensive coursework might call for an upgrade. Find an Apple Premier Partner that offers a Mac trade in program and turn their used MacBook into something new for the college adventure. For example, you can apply the credit from that trade towards a new Apple 13-inch MacBook Air. This laptop is one of Apple’s thinnest and lightest, and a powerful M1 chi

3 Ways Apple Products Can Elevate Your Summer Experiences

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The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and you're ready to get outside and go on adventures. Summer is officially here, and it's time for you to make the most out of the season. Your Apple devices don't have to be left at home, though. In fact, there are plenty of Apple products that you can use to help make your summer unforgettable. Whether you want to find Apple computers for sale to watch movies outside or use your Apple Watch to track your workouts, here's how these three devices can help elevate your summer experiences. Get Moving Outside with the Apple Watch Series 7 Summer is the best time to get outside and get moving. It doesn't matter if you're going for a jog along a river or visiting your local park for some tai chi; you need to wear your Apple Watch Series 7. As the most durable Apple Watch yet, this device can keep up with your outdoor activities. It even has a water resistance rating of 50 meters, so you can take it swimming with you and t

Ready for a New iPhone? Which One Works Best for You?

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Ready to upgrade to a new Apple iPhone? You’re certainly not alone. If you’ve just started researching the most current iPhone options, you’ve no doubt noticed there are plenty of options. From the iPhone SE to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, the iPhone lineup is stronger than ever. Of course, this means you need to figure out which direction to go in. Do you want something smaller in terms of size and budget? Are you looking to replace a broken iPhone ? Or do you need something with more productive power? To help you make that decision, here are a few things to consider.  When Budget and Size Are on Your Mind You’re a straightforward kind of person. You want to keep your next iPhone purchase under a certain budget, or you want a smaller device that can easily fit into any pocket. You may be looking for something to replace an older, broken iPhone. You’ve searched for “How to fix my iPhone ,” but you’ve decided to go ahead and get a new device that offers more modern features compa

3 Easy Ways to Boost the Portability of Your MacBook

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Your Apple MacBook is a portable powerhouse. You can take it with you wherever you go. You pack it on trips, flights, and jaunts to your favorite coffee spot. But as portable as it is, what if your MacBook was even more portable? Is such a thing possible? The answer is yes!  Whether you’re looking for ways to boost the portability of your current MacBook or you’re browsing the new and refurbished MacBook options on the market today, there are many ways to maximize portable productivity while on the go. Here are three ways to bring a new level of portability to your MacBook experience. Go Smaller All-Around One of the great things about the Apple MacBook Pro is that it doesn’t skimp on processing power whether you go for a larger 16-model or a smaller 14 or 13 inch Pro model. If you’re rocking a larger machine, scaling down the inches is an option. Maybe your larger MacBook is getting on in years, and you’re looking to upgrade. It’s worth exploring options with a smaller

Can’t Decide Which MacBook to Get? Here Are 3 Things to Consider

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Deciding on a new Apple MacBook can be challenging. Should you go with a MacBook Pro 14 inch model with the Apple M1 chip? Or maybe you need the productive power of a larger MacBook Pro with the glorious 16 inch screen. Or maybe you need the ultra-portability of one of the MacBook Air 13 inch models. If you’re stuck between a MacBook and a hard place, look no further. Here are a few questions you need to ask yourself, along with a few tips to help you arrive at the right decision based on your needs.  What’s Your Budget? This might be the most important question of all. Before you set out on your MacBook-buying journey, it’s important to have a budget (or range) in mind. Your budget can inform the buying experience. A smaller budget may put you in line for a MacBook Air, while a larger budget may mean you’re well-positioned for a MacBook Pro with custom options. Of course, whether your budget is limited or flexible isn’t the end-all be-all. You may have a limited budget