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Frustrated by System Settings? Use the View Menu or Search
In macOS 13 Ventura, Apple replaced the creaky System Preferences with System Settings, which uses a more iOS-like...
Want to Password-Protect a PDF? Follow These Best Practices
We periodically field questions about password-protecting a PDF to prevent the wrong people from reading it. Lawyers...
Beware Executive Imposter Scams Aimed at New Employees
We’re hearing about new hires who receive an email or text from someone claiming to be the CEO of their new company,...
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Performing Unexpected Actions? Check These Settings
Keyboard shortcuts are a productivity win, but they can cause confusion if something unexpected happens when you...
With Storms Increasing, Protect Your Tech Gear from Damaging Power Fluctuations
It has been a tough year for extreme weather events. While the connection between weather and technology may seem...
What Should You Do about an Authentication Code You DIDN’T Request?
We strongly encourage using two-factor authentication (2FA) or two-step verification (2SV) with online accounts...
Things You Need to Know Before Moving to a New iPhone
Are you among the millions of people planning to get a new iPhone 15? It’s exciting, we know, but don’t move too fast...
When Should You Upgrade to macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17?
September is upon us, so Apple will soon start releasing major upgrades for all its operating systems. Note that we...
Apple Announces iPhone 15 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2
September is here, and with it, Apple’s latest iPhones and Apple Watches. At its Wonderlust event on September 12,...
Keep Your Apple Devices Cool in the Summer Heat
June 2023 was the hottest month on record for the planet, at least until July 2023. Among the many ill effects of such...
Clean Up Your Mac’s Desktop with Sort Options
When we help someone with their Mac for the first time, we often notice that their desktop is a disaster. Icons are...
How to Protect Your Child’s Hearing from Too-Loud Headphone Audio
Loud sounds are harmful to everyone, and many parents worry that their children are at risk for hearing loss due to...
Look Up Apple Device Details in Mactracker
It’s difficult for even those who work with Apple devices daily to remember all the details. What processors were...
Use the Hidden Album in Photos to Hide Private Images
We’ve recently heard from people who have been embarrassed when they gave their iPhone to someone to swipe through...