Which direction of ceiling fans is recommended in summer and winter?

6 August 2022 16 August 2022 / From Jen Kleinholz / Technology / Post a comment

Chapter in this post:

1 Use a ceiling fan with an air conditioner
2 Which direction should a ceiling fan rotate to keep you cool in the summer?
3 Are ceiling fans useful in winter?
4 What angle should the wings be set to?
5 Similar posts

Why should I change the direction of my fan blades? Most ceiling fans have a switch on the side of the base that allows you to turn them on and off. This switch also controls the direction of the wings. If you want to change the direction of the wings, you have to flip the switch. By changing the direction of the fan blades, you can better control the temperature in the room you installed it in. By adjusting the direction of the blades, you can reduce airflow through the room, lowering the overall temperature.

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Use a ceiling fan in conjunction with an air conditioner

Ceiling fans are not intended to replace an air conditioner. They work best when used as part of a cooling strategy for your home. You may be able to save money if you have both a ceiling fan and install air conditioning. However, if you install both systems, make sure they are properly sized so that neither overwhelms the other.

A ceiling fan is not necessarily only useful in summer, but can also ensure that heating costs are reduced in winter (Photo: Unsplash).

Which direction should a ceiling fan spin to keep you cool in the summer?

If you live in an area that gets hot in the summer, your ceiling fan blades should always be rotated counter-clockwise. When your ceiling fan spins quickly this way, it pushes the air down and creates a cool breeze for you. This helps keep the room temperature constant and eliminates the need for air conditioning. If you're looking for an efficient way to cool down, consider installing a ceiling fan. This even makes sense if you already have air conditioning.

Do ceiling fans also help in winter?

Operating a ceiling fan is also useful in colder weather. If you can choose the speed of the fan, you should choose a lower speed and the Fan set to the right. This will help distribute the warm air around the room. Otherwise, the warm air rises to the ceiling and stays there until it cools down. With ceiling fans, you can save 10 to 15% on your heating bills this way if you install one in every larger room.

What angle should the wings be set to?

With ceiling fans, the rotor blades can often be tilted to adjust the angle of the blades. This allows you to change the amount of air that the fan moves with one revolution. The best angle for your ceiling fan blades is between 12 and 16 degrees. If you choose a lower angle, the fan's effectiveness will be very low and it won't move much air in the room. If you choose a higher angle, the draft will be stronger, but there is a risk of loose objects flying around.

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Set iPhone reminders to enter or exit a location
On the Apple iPhone you can use the Reminders app to be reminded of things under certain preset circumstances. For example, you can set each notification for a specific date and even for an exact time. Locations can also be set - but not only to link them to the date and time, but also to issue reminders on arrival or departure. You can set a reminder to “go shopping” when you leave work or “call contact xyz” when you arrive at home so that you don’t forget anything. Here I show you how it works.
If you want to be reminded of something based on location, you can use the reminders on the iPhone and have individual entries triggered when you enter or leave a location.

Set iPhone reminder upon arrival or departure
Setting reminders for arriving at a certain location or leaving an area is actually pretty easy. And once you've made the settings, it's easy to do when you set it up again. To set up a location-based iPhone reminder, simply follow these step-by-step instructions:
1. Selects a list (or creates one to select)
2. Create a new reminder in the list and give it a title
3. Tap the circled "i" to the right of the new reminder
4. Now activate the "Location" slider and select the location or an address below
5. Then tap the circled "i" underneath
6. You can then select a location again or search for an address
7. Once you have set a location, a map will appear below
8. Select "Arrival" or "On Departure" above the map
9. With the dot on the blue circle on the map you can increase and decrease the radius
10. If you tap on "Details" in the top left and the arrow back, you get back to the list with the reminder, which now shows the note that has been set
The addresses and maps are of course displayed normally when used. I pixelated them on the screenshots just for privacy. As you can see, "Arrival" or "On Departure" can be selected above the map. Correspondingly, the circle is drawn around an area colored blue (arriving in the colored region) or the area around the circle colored blue (leaving the place and entering the colored region).
Allow the Reminders app to get the location
Of course, the whole thing only works if the Reminders app on the iPhone knows the current location. You can see whether this is the case in the settings of your Apple smartphone. To turn on the location service for the memories, follow these steps:
1. Opens the Settings on your Apple iPhone
2. Choose from the list Privacy from
3. Then you type there Location services an
4. Enable location services and tap in the app list Memories an
5. Tap a dot under "Never" (depending on your preference) and enable the "Precise location" slider
Now the Reminders app can access your location. By activating "Precise location" the arrival or departure from a specified location is also registered. This means that the reminder appears at the right time and not too early or too late. Do you have any comments on the topic or a tip for using location-based reminders on the Apple iPhone? Then please leave a comment!
Audible Spring Offer: 4 months for €2,95 each + €15 credit
Audiobooks are a great way to "read" books even when you can't or don't want to read them - on the way to work, on vacation, while lounging on the couch, to fall asleep, and so on. Audible not only offers many general advantages for the purchase and use of audio books, but is currently running a spring campaign. For new customers there are 4 months of Audible for only 2,95 euros each and a credit of 15 euros on top. From the fifth month, 9,99 euros per month are due – but you can also cancel in good time. Abbreviation: Here you go directly to the campaign page
With Audible you can save numerous audio books and podcasts and listen to them again and again. In the current spring offer for new customers, the audio book credit is particularly cheap. After canceling the subscription, the purchased titles can be kept.

This is how Audible works: Choose and keep audiobooks
If you have an Audible subscription, you get a credit every month. This credit can be redeemed for an audio book. Short audio books sometimes only cost half a credit; and there are sometimes 2 for 1 promotions. You can also buy 3 additional credits if one per month is not enough. There are also audio books that do not have to be purchased because they are included in the subscription (older titles and classics as well as some bestsellers). The same goes for podcasts. After redeeming a credit for an audiobook or choosing an inclusive title, you can download it to any device that has the Audible app installed or is otherwise designed for Audible use. For example, some Kindle e-book readers from Amazon are compatible with Audible audio books and can output them to headphones and speakers via Bluetooth. On the Mac you can use the Apple Books app, among other things. I personally use the Audible app on the iPhone to listen to my audio books directly through the speaker or headphones. Sometimes I listen to them while reading the physical book or the digital edition - you can adjust the speed of the audio book to synchronize with the reading speed. If you are easily distracted while reading, you should try this. It helps me to read more concentrated and faster over a longer period of time. Books purchased with subscription credits remain in the library even if you delete them from the device. So you can always go back to it, download it, delete it, download it again, and so on. This even works if you end your subscription. So you can take advantage of the spring offerto get 4 audiobooks (and a fifth with the credit) and listen to them even after canceling your subscription.
Audio book recommendations: Tips from my library
- Walter Moers: The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear, Rumo & The Miracles in the Dark, The City of Dreaming Books (and more)
- Mariana Leky: What you can see from here
- Eiko Kadono: Kiki's Delivery Service
- Virginia Woolf: A Room of One's Own
- Tupoka Ogette: exit Racism
- Numerous books by Terry Pratchett
- Douglas Adams: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (and sequels)
- And much more
No credit needed: tips for included titles in the Audible subscription
- Edgar Allan Poe: short stories (several volumes)
- Jules Verne: Around the World in 80 Days, Journey to the Center of the Earth, etc.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: The Little Prince
- Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes (various stories and volumes)
- Dimiter Inkiow: Greek Legends - From Sisyphus to Tantalos
- And many, many more
iPad won't show keyboard - here are the solutions
Today I got a request from a relative with some photos of an iPad with Safari open. At first I wasn't sure what it was about, but then the next message came:
The iPad no longer shows me a keyboard.
I admit that I haven't had the problem yet, but a call to the appropriate Apple support page gave me two possible causes and solutions. For those who don't want to read a lot: A restart solved the problem in our case and the iPad redisplayed the keyboard.
Here you can see the on-screen keyboard, which is no longer displayed on the iPad with my problem (Graphic: Sir Apfelot/Placeit).

1. The iPad needs a restart
In the first case I couldn't find a real cause. It seems that the iPad sometimes freezes and just forgets to show the keyboard. This was the case for many users in the Apple forum after they installed an iOS or iPadOS update. In my case, however, it was a brand new iPad 10 with iPadOS 16.3.1 - not a version that you would expect to have teething problems. Still, the restart helped for us. Here's a quick jaunt on how to restart iPad because I had to look it up myself:
- iPad without home button (all current models) → Press and hold the top button and one of the volume buttons at the same time, then drag the slider.
- iPad with home button → Hold the top button and then move the slider.
Here's a little guide from Apple showing where to long press on the iPad to turn it off (Graphic: Apple).

2. A real keyboard or mouse is connected to the iPad
If an iPad doesn't show an onscreen keyboard, it could also be because a Bluetooth keyboard was connected at some point and automatically reconnected to the iPad because it was nearby. According to one user, after pairing a Logitech mouse with the iPad, the onscreen keyboard stopped appearing on them. You can quickly check whether this is the reason by going to the control center Turn off the Bluetooth temporarily and see if a keyboard is now displayed on a text input window.
Here you can see where the Bluetooth connection is deactivated in the control center. If Bluetooth is not activated and the on-screen keyboard still does not appear, then it is definitely not a Bluetooth keyboard.
If you want to unpair a connected keyboard from the iPad, you can do this under Settings → Bluetooth.
Other causes?
If you have noticed other causes or you still have ideas how to solve the problem with the missing on-screen keyboard, please leave a comment here. I am happy to add the good tips at the top of the article so that future readers can benefit from them.
Remap game controllers to Mac, iPad, Apple TV and iPhone
Did you know that since the current Apple operating systems, you no longer need an additional app to remap game controllers or gamepads? So if you want to change the button assignment on a controller, you can do it directly in the settings of Mac, iPad, Apple TV and iPhone. I myself was only reminded of this again today – while researching the 8BitDo controllers for Apple devices. The new settings in macOS, iPadOS, tvOS and iOS make apps like Joystick mapper obsolete, right? I tried it out for you on the Mac and on the iPhone to see if this is the case. Do you have any questions? Then please leave a comment!
Since the operating systems for iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple TV released in 2022, you can remap the buttons of gaming controllers on these devices without additional software.

Remap controller buttons on Apple Mac
If you want to remap the buttons, sticks and knobs of a gamepad on the Apple Mac, then the computer must have the operating system macOS 13 Adventure (or newer) installed. In order to define a new controller key assignment in the settings, you must first pair the game controller, i.e. connect it via Bluetooth or connect it by cable. Only then does the required menu item appear. And you can find it like this:
1. Click on the top left of the menu bar Apple logo ()
2. Select the from the drop-down menu System Settings from
3. Scroll down on the left side of the window that opens and click game controller an
4. Select the gamepad you want to remap
5. Under the "Profiles" overview, click the plus icon (+)
Once you have reached the settings window described and shown, you can give the new profile a name, e.g. B. "Xbox layout", "PlayStation layout", "Settings for child 1", "Settings for app xyz" or similar. Next, the strength of the haptic feedback (vibration or rumble) can be set. In the list below you can now select new assignments for the individual knobs, keys and sticks. Once all the input options have been reassigned to your liking, click on the blue Done button. The new profile is then in the "Profiles" list. To assign this profile to the controller, click on its entry in the "Controller" list. Next to "Use profile" you can now select the created profile. Note that "All Games" is selected on the left by default. If the new assignment should only apply to a specific app, click on the plus symbol (+) below and add it. Select them, and only then determine the profile.
Do the new settings replace the old mapping apps?
The new remapping settings starting with macOS Ventura can use apps like Joystick mapper or other currently not substitute. Because these Apps are able to add mouse and keyboard capabilities to the controllers as well. Whether double-clicking, scrolling, copying, pasting or key combinations to trigger automations - this can currently only be placed on the buttons and other input options of game controllers with third-party solutions. In the macOS settings, only the gamepad functions can be rearranged, but no new ones can be added. However, this is sufficient for swapping the A and B buttons.
Gamepad remapping on Apple iPhone
In order to be able to reassign the buttons, keys and sticks of the gaming controller on the Apple iPhone, the smartphone must be iOS 16 (or newer). Again, the controller must first be paired via Bluetooth before you can remap the buttons. Depending on the device If this works differently, look at the operating instructions. If you have successfully connected the gamepad and iPhone via Bluetooth, then go to these settings:
1. Opens the Settings on your Apple iPhone
2. Type the point General an
3. Then select the point Game controller from
4. Tap under the "Profiles" overview Add profile
5. Tap on the individual points to reassign them
To use the newly created and saved profile, go back to the game controller overview (point 3 of the list). Then tap the controller for which you want to select a different profile. In its settings, tap on “Default Settings” to choose a different profile instead. To set this only for a specific game, you can also set this in the controller settings.
Remap game controllers on Apple iPad
As of iPadOS 16, the settings on the iPad are the same as the iOS settings on the iPhone described above. So you can use that as a guide.
Rearrange gamepad buttons on Apple TV
At least tvOS 16 must be installed in order to be able to equip a controller paired via Bluetooth with the Apple TV with new button assignments. If this is the case and the gamepad has been successfully paired, then proceed as follows:
- Opens the Settings on your Apple TV
- Pick the point General from
- Then open the submenu Remote controls and devices
- Choose in it again Bluetooth from
- Now select the controller and set a new key sorting
Which controllers are compatible with Apple devices?
A wide variety of Bluetooth controllers can now be used with the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. In the support document HT210414 Apple only names Xbox and PlayStation models, but you can also use "another Bluetooth game controller". For example, you can see the screenshots above for the instructions on Mac and iPhone Pro controller of the Nintendo Switch. Their Joy-Cons can also be connected to Apple devices and used for games. Furthermore, 8BitDo controllers can be used via Bluetooth and cable. So you don't have to limit yourself to one or two models. Do you have a recommendation for input devices that work well with Apple Arcade and games from the App Store? Then please leave a comment :)
These 8BitDo controllers are compatible with Apple devices
The accessories manufacturer 8BitDo has announced that some of the gaming controllers on offer are now also compatible with Apple systems. The gamepads, which are available in a modern or retro design, can be used with the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. In the following I have compiled for you which models of the 8BitDo controller can be coupled with the Apple devices, which requirements apply and which restrictions there are (currently still).
These and other 8BitDo controllers can be paired with the Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV as video game controls. In this guide you will find all model designations, help for the connection via Bluetooth and cable as well as for remapping. Image source: 8BitDo

These 8BitDo controllers can be used on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV
Under the heading "Officially supported by Apple", the accessory manufacturer 8BitDo lists on its Website recently came up with several video game controllers that can be used on Apple systems. The list consists of these gamepads:
- 8BitDo SN30 Pro
- 8BitDo SN30 Pro for Android
- 8BitDo Pro+
- 8BitDo Pro 2
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G
- 8BitDo Lite SE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYGB8IPCE2Q
These Apple devices and systems support 8BitDo controllers
If you want to use the models mentioned for gaming or for other purposes on Apple devices, you must update them to the latest version of the respective operating system. Because only the latest OS versions are currently supported:
- Apple Mac: macOS 13.2 and newer
- Apple iPhone: iOS 16.3 and newer
- Apple iPad: iPadOS 16.3 and newer
- Apple TV: tvOS 16.3 and later
How can you pair an 8BitDo gamepad with Mac, iPhone and Co.?
Pairing via Bluetooth is currently supported as a wireless connection. To do this, the mode switch on some gamepads must be set to the “D” position. On other controllers, you have to press a specific key or combination of keys. There are illustrated instructions for each process on the manufacturer's website linked above. Apple provides the support document to help connect their devices to wireless game controllers HT210414
Is it also possible to connect the 8BitDo controller via USB cable?
The cable connection is only possible with devices that have a USB-C connection. This includes current Mac and iPad models. Currently sold versions of iPhone and Apple TV are not included. In addition, the "SN30 Pro for Android" game controller cannot currently be used with Apple devices via cable (but can be used via Bluetooth).
How many 8BitDo gamepads can you connect to an Apple device?
Up to four game controllers can be paired and used simultaneously for multiplayer games.
Which games are currently supported?
All games from the App Store and games from the Apple Arcade subscription, the MFI-Controller support. (I can imagine that 8BitDo states this for legal reasons, because games and programs from other sources will certainly also be usable with the gamepads.)
Can you remap (remap) the buttons and keys?
That's fine. If you want to remap the individual controls of the 8BitDo controllers, you can do this in the settings on the individual Apple devices - but only after pairing via Bluetooth or cable, before these menu items are not displayed:
- Apple Mac: System Preferences -> Game Controllers
- iPhone / iPad: Settings -> General -> Game Controllers
- Apple TV: Settings -> General -> Remotes and Devices -> Bluetooth
Under macOS (latest version of Ventura), select "Game controllers" in the system settings and click on the plus symbol (+) under the profile overview. This will take you to this list for remapping the controller buttons.

You can also remap the buttons, sticks and buttons of gamepads on the iPhone from the latest iOS version. That's what it looks like.

Can you control the home screen?
This is possible on the iPad and Apple TV. This is not supported on the iPhone.
What restrictions are there?
Currently, when using the 8BitDo game controllers with Apple devices, neither motion control nor vibration (rumble) are available. However, it is possible that these functions will be added with a later update. The same applies to the 2.4G function of the 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G, which cannot be paired with the offered dongle either (but via Bluetooth and cable).
Buy 8BitDo game controllers for Apple devices
In the following I have listed the product pages of the 8BitDo game controllers available from Amazon, which you can use on Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. So if you just wanted info, you can stop reading here. If you would like to leave a comment, just scroll over the links below.
- 8BitDo SN30 Pro – View and buy here
- 8BitDo Pro 2 – View and buy here
- 8BitDo Ultimate 2.4G – View and buy here
- 8BitDo Lite SE – View and buy here
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Support Wii 360 Box Retron5 (for modes: NES, SNES, Genesis, Famicom, Game Boy Advance, Super Famicom, Mega).
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Quick mode switch on the back, no need combination keys to turn on
Additional 2 pro-level back buttons that are easily remapped or profiled via Ultimate Software...
A dedicated profile button with corresponding indicator lights. Up to 3 sets of profiles can be stored in the controller...
49,99 EUR
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2,47 EUR
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Multifunctional charging station - Stable connection and the controller switches on/off automatically when it ...
Joystick with hall effect sensor
69,99 EUR −2,47 EUR 67,52 EUR
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Ultra portable
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L3/R3 separated
34,99 EUR
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