Sunday, January 13, 2019

Obnoxious IOS Settings to Turn OFF



Quick Guide for Pain Relief


1. Settings-> Privacy->Advertising (Off to Limit Ad Tracking and stop Apple from tracking you)

2. Settings->Privacy->Analytics->Share iPhone Analytics. (Why share everything you do?)

3. Settings->Privacy->Loation Services->System Services->Location Based Apple Ads (Disable this stupid option unless you want more Ads)

4. Settings->Privacy->Location Services->Product Improvements (Disable all unless you want your info shared)

5. Settings->Itunes & App Store->In-App & Reviews (Disable to Stop Apps from constantly asking you to review them with Pop-Ups..Ahhh)

6. Settings->Itunes & App Store->Video Autoplay (Disable to prevents App Vids from auto-starting when browsing the App Store)



BONUS: These will also reduce your battery usage


Tuesday, January 8, 2019

The Coding Secret

Finding the cause of a problem is often harder than coding the fix. And App Design Matters.



How to fix those impossible bugs:

  • Reproduce the Bug
  • Use Stack Traces
  • Try to write a test case
  • Have a good reference for error codes
  • Google It
  • Understand the bug cause, then get exercise, then code the solution.
  • Become an expert on your debug tools. 

Best Female Photographers for 2019





Congratulations to our own Natalie Gildersleeve for making the list!



Natalie Gildersleeve Photography

Lifestyle, family, and portrait photographer in Portland, OR.



"The pictures we hold most dear are the ones that tell the stories of our lives. They’re the ones that linger in our mind’s eye and whisper truths to our hearts. We return to these pictures, over and over again, because there’s something precious we want to remember..."


Saturday, January 5, 2019

Changing Direction


Never give up. But sometimes we need to change direction. 


Friday, January 4, 2019

Those Missing Stars


While at the gym, some kids with their mobile cameras were explaining that the Apollo Moon landings were fake because the photos had no stars.  It's fair to say that the Apollo Astronauts had some knowledge of photography. They wanted us to see the Moon and the Lander.


Instead of rebuking them, I just shared this video.  Then I convinced 1 of the 3 that we did land on the Moon. I told them it's why an old guy can beat them in Racquetball. It's the physics. They were good kids.

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Thursday, January 3, 2019

Procreate Pocket - Best Mobile Drawing App






The power of desktop on your smartphone. This pocket App provides the power to draw, paint & sketch. It's clever. Check it out!

How did Savage achieve a fantastic App Design for Mobile drawing?

  • Easy to navigate user interface. 
  • Full 64 Bit Colors
  • Expanded Canvas Size (Supports up to 5750x7000 on iPhone X)
  • Large Variety of Brushes


The App supports the new pressure sensitive touch for depth. Layers and masking included. Perspective guides with vanishing points is a very cool feature.

Best Use Cases

1. Work on your drawing skills
2. Sketch your ideas on the go
3. Social sharing content


Summary: Apple selected this as their App of the year 2018 for a reason. And we at Best Camera agree. Well worth the price.