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Nov 5, 20214 min read
The Best Apple-Related Gifts for 2021
It may seem early to start thinking about the holiday shopping season, but with the global supply chain suffering pandemic-related...


Oct 20, 20216 min read
New M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips Power the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros
Last year, Apple started to transition Macs away from Intel processors to its custom M1 system-on-a-chip. The M1’s performance is...

Oct 4, 20211 min read
Nightstand Mode Makes Your Apple Watch a Helpful Bedroom Companion
Most Apple Watch users charge their watch every night, putting it on a charger as part of a bedtime routine. If that’s you, make sure...

Oct 3, 20211 min read
The Mac’s Magic Shortcut to Trashing Files and Photos Quickly
Sure, you could select a file in the Finder and choose File > Move to Trash or drag it to the Trash in the Dock. Similarly, you can trash...

Sep 30, 20216 min read
How to Take the Annoyance Out of Your Key Passwords and Passcodes
We constantly say, “Use a password manager!” for good reason. Password managers make it easy to generate, store, and enter strong...


Sep 27, 20211 min read
Filter What’s Showing in Photos to Focus on Specific Types
You know you can make albums and smart albums in Photos, and do searches to find photos that contain particular objects. But what if you...


Sep 22, 20214 min read
Share Files, Photos, and other Data between Apple Devices with AirDrop
It’s common to want to share files, photos, and other data between your devices—or with friends and family. When the desired person or...

Sep 21, 20211 min read
Sort Your Lists Differently in Reminders in iOS 14 and Big Sur
For many years, Apple’s Reminders app let you sort your lists, but in just one way that applied to all lists equally. That was a problem...
Sep 17, 20213 min read
Reopening Your Office? Now’s a Great Time to Evaluate Your IT Infrastructure
As vaccination rates climb, many businesses are starting to think about reopening their offices and bringing back employees who have been...


Sep 16, 20217 min read
Apple’s 2021 Crop: Four iPhones, Two iPads, and an Apple Watch
September is traditionally when new iPhones are ripe for the picking, and this year’s crop is no exception. At its California Streaming...


Sep 15, 20211 min read
About That Worrying Message Saying Your Password Has Been Breached…
In iOS 14, Apple added a feature that warns you when one of your website passwords stored in iCloud Keychain has appeared in a data...


Sep 14, 20211 min read
The Plug Is Mightier Than the Puck: Wireless Charging Is Wildly Inefficient
In 2017, Apple added support for Qi wireless charging to the iPhone 8 and iPhone X, and with the iPhone 12 lineup, it introduced its own...
Sep 10, 20214 min read
Frequently Asked Questions Surrounding Apple’s Expanded Protections for Children
Apple’s recent announcement that it would soon be releasing two new technologies aimed at protecting children has generated a firestorm...


Sep 10, 20216 min read
When Should You Upgrade to macOS 12 Monterey, iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15?
September is here, which means that Apple will soon start releasing major upgrades for all its operating systems. Apple previewed these...

Sep 8, 20213 min read
Need to Share Files Securely? Try Password-Protected ZIP Archives
Imagine you’re staring at a file or folder—perhaps confidential employee information that you need to send to your accountant. If...
Sep 8, 20213 min read
Picking the Best Mac for a University-Bound Student
Do you have a child heading off to college soon? As you’re undoubtedly aware from high school, a computer is essential for a college...


Jun 20, 20214 min read
AirTag Basics and How to Protect Yourself from Stalking
Apple’s new AirTag tracking device is an amazing bit of technology—it’s an elegant disc about the size of a stack of four US quarters...


Jun 15, 20213 min read
How to Digitize Your Signature So You’re Ready for Online Document Signing
Over the last decade, and particularly during the last year of pandemic life, documents have become more likely to arrive in email or as...


Jun 11, 20212 min read
What Is This “App Tracking Transparency” Apple Added to iOS 14.5?
You’ve likely seen mention of the dispute between Apple and Facebook. It revolves around App Tracking Transparency (ATT), a technology...


Jun 11, 20211 min read
Looking for More iOS 14 Widgets? Be Sure to Launch Seldom-Used Apps
Home screen widgets are one of the coolest features of iOS 14. They enable apps to offer quick access to features or at-a-glance previews...
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