It’s that time of year again, the Visionary Summer Tune-Up special is here! 

Macs, as we all know, are typically pretty low-maintenance, but any machine can use a Tune-Up now and again! Malware for Macs is lurking out there, and there are lots of little things (especially on older computers) that can be done to improve performance. Now is a great time for you to bring in your machine for upkeep at a steep discount!

A few weeks ago, we announced our new, proactive support service called Visionary Watchdog. Since then, we’ve installed it on dozens of customer Macs and already helped many subscribers to resolve issues before they became big problems.

Proactive support is without a doubt the very best way to ensure your Mac is healthy, safe, and protected. We’re very pleased with how it’s going, and we want to help more of our customers enjoy the benefits. Our promotion period ends April 30th, so act now to save before the cost goes up!

We haven’t been this excited to share some news with our customers since we opened our new store - this is that big! Visionary Watchdog Monitoring Service uses a single, light-weight piece of software installed on your Mac, which the Visionary technical team uses to monitor for many common issues, and notify you by email when necessary.

For years now, we’ve seen a change in technology support, shifting from a reactive, “break/fix” model to a more proactive, monitored model where issues can be identified and corrected before they cause a loss of productivity. The tools have matured, the process has simplified, and the costs have plummeted, and so we’re finally ready to roll out a comprehensive bundle of services at a price anyone can afford.

Visionary Computer is proud to announce that we are now Apple Authorized to perform in-store display repair on all models of iPhone 6s and newer. With a scheduled appointment, we can complete an iPhone display replacement in about an hour. We use only genuine Apple Service parts and the repair is performed only by Apple Certified iOS Technicians. Additionally, the cost for a new display replacement starts at just $29 with AppleCare+ or $169 without AppleCare+.

Just a quick reminder that Apple’s iPhone battery pricing will go up significantly in 2019. If you have an iPhone 6 to iPhone X and would like a new battery installed at the reduced pricing, please be sure you schedule that repair on or before December 31st 2018.

On Monday (Sept 24th), Apple will release the next-generation of the Macintosh computer operating system called macOS 10.4 Mojave. We’re very excited for Mojave because it’s jam packed with some incredible new features like Dynamic Desktop, Stacks, Continuity Camera, and improvements to the Finder, Quick Look, FaceTime, the App Store & more. However what really sets it apart is that for the first time in a very long time, we’ve got a completely redesigned UI (User Interface) called Dark Mode. It’s not only super cool and sinister, it’s easier on the eyes and helps keep you focused. In any case, upgrading your Mac’s OS is a major endeavor which shouldn’t be taken lightly. There are often serious consequences and side effects. We’ve got just three simple suggestions which can help make your upgrade as smooth and safe as possible. Trust me, follow this advice…

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I’ve always been a “glass is half-full” kind of guy so let me start with the good news. I’ve just hired two new Apple Technicians. Once they are both on-boarded, we will have the largest staff we’ve ever had at ten people, seven of whom are Apple Certified Technicians. Additionally, this past August was the single biggest total volume month we’ve every had - which is quite surprising for a non-holiday quarter month. 

Apple has updated the Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro line to provide even more powerful options for home users and professionals alike. The changes are primarily under the hood, focusing on faster performance, more RAM, and larger SSD-based storage, but there are a few modest physical changes too, including a quieter keyboard and a True Tone display.