Quina Baterna
School
Ateneo De Manila University
Expertise
Emerging Technology, Consumer Electronics, Military Innovation
- Quina has published a plethora of SlashGear pieces on the Apple ecosystem, including an explainer on the surprisingly complicated task of deleting trash files on an iPhone.
- She used her keen interest in military technology to pen a 2023 piece that investigated the future intersection of artificial intelligence and unmanned aerial combat.
- Several of her articles have focused on real-life robots, such as Sony's AIBO and Honda's ASIMO.
Experience
Quina has worked as a professional writer for three years with published articles on technology, security, and lifestyle. She has by-lines in global publications, such as MakeUseOf and SuperJump. She is currently writing news articles on SlashGear.
Education
Quina has a bachelor's degree in Information Design. She also has certifications in VIP protection and tactical firearms handling.
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Stories By Quina Baterna
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Overtime, the ports on your MacBook will accumulate dust, debris, and gunk. Here's why it's important to give them a cleaning and how to do it safely.
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iPad's are excellent for work and leisure, but it can be frustrating if it won't connect to the Wi-Fi. Here are six troubleshooting tips to get you back online.
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Most smart TVs come with USB ports in addition to the usual selection of input options. Here are some cool ways you can use them.
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As new iPhones are released, Apple will discontinue older models. We explain what that means, how it affects older iPhones, and why you should care.
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If you are having trouble getting a USB flash drive or external hard drive to mount on your Mac, here are several things you can try to fix the issue.
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In a bid to get more women into motorcycles, during the 1970s, Yamaha delivered a bike designed with women in mind alongside a strong marketing campaign.
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Discover how to effortlessly customize your iPhone's dictionary by adding or deleting words and take control of your auto-correct and predictive text.
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Your iPhone is capable of using multiple keyboards should the need arise. We'll show you how to add keyboards and switch between them as needed
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If you need to type messages hands-free on your iPhone, you can do so using the Dictation feature. If you're having trouble with it, these tips may help.
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While iPhones are known for reliability, they still can have problems like the keyboard not working. If this is happening, here are five troubleshooting tips.
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Web shortcuts are a great way to add easy access to any site from your iPhone home screen. And the best part is that this method works with multiple browsers.
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Apple has an iPhone feature that makes it easy to type in multiple languages. Here's what it is, how to set it up, and some tips.
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Apple's Continuity makes navigating between your iPhone and Mac a breeze, but here are six useful ways to use the feature that you might be missing out on.
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There are many reasons why your iPhone won’t download apps from the Apple App Store. Our guide will help you identify the most common problems.
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It is easy to get carried away with opening Google Chrome tabs, but there comes a point when you need to close them, and here's how to do it in one fell swoop.
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Driving can be challenging for those with physical or mental limitations. Thankfully CarPlay is set to include these helpful enhancements to widen access.
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The Milwaukee Packout modular system is a great way to keep your tools organized and protected. But are these storage products waterproof? Let's take a look.
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The names of motorcycles typically have lots of letters and numbers. But what do they mean? Here is what YZF stands for on Yamaha motorcycles.
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Did you know that you could use your iPhone as your webcam on your Mac in both native Apple apps and third-party apps? We show you how to set it up.
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The Kawasaki MT1 & KV75 were made in the '70s, but these bikes were way ahead of their time. Here's how fast these two Kawasaki models were.
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If you're wanting to use a non-Google search engine while still relying Chrome, then here's how (luckily, there are a few nice alternatives.)
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The Mini Honda City Turbo II was a popular small car in the Japanese market, but unfortunately, it never made it to the U.S. Here's everything you need to know.
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Taking care of your helmet is just as important as taking care of your motorcycle. Find out the different ways you can keep your helmet smelling fresh.
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The Harley-Davidson factory sidecar was used by the military and average buyers for nearly a century. Here was the last year the sidecar was offered.
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If you’re an avid user of Instagram, you probably have lots of drafts for Stories, Reels, and posts. Here’s how to delete drafts you no longer want.
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If you're interested in buying a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401, it's worth knowing how quick it is and the top speed before signing on the dotted line.
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There are ways that an iPhone can be cheaper if purchased internationally, and here's how you can tell.