If your Mac suddenly feels like it got a fresh coat of polish, you’re not imagining it. The new macOS 26 Tahoe brings Apple’s biggest visual refresh in years, with rounded corners, transparent menus, and more ways to personalize your desktop. Even if you’re waiting to upgrade, here’s a look at the design changes that…
Are you considering getting one of the new iPhone 17 models? While it’s always tempting to unbox a new device and dive right in, taking a methodical approach will save you from potential frustrations down the road. When you’re ready to transfer your data—and, for many people, that means much of your digital life—to the…
Although Macs are highly reliable, unusual problems can still rear their ugly heads. Often, these issues are caused by software you’ve installed or accessories you’ve connected. If you’re experiencing Mac misbehavior that isn’t easily fixed by restarting, updating software, or unplugging a dodgy device, try safe mode. (Seriously, before checking if safe mode will help with a problem, you should always restart, ensure you’re running the latest version of macOS and any involved apps, and unplug non-essential peripherals.)
Although Apple’s products and services generally live up to Steve Jobs’s phrase “it just works,” problems do occur, opening the door to scams targeting users seeking tech support. As professional providers of technical support, we’ve seen firsthand how these frauds have evolved from simple pop-ups to disturbingly convincing operations and how easy it is to…
If your iPhone 16 or A17 Pro iPad mini gets stuck during an update, Apple’s new recovery feature lets you use a nearby iPhone or iPad to get back up and running. We hope you never need this new recovery option that Apple has added to the iPhone 16 and current iPad mini (with an…
Check Your Personal Information on Google! Google has created a free service that lets you see what of your personal and professional information has been published on the Web.
Data breaches keep coming, and the latest one revealed by Cybernews involves 16 billion passwords.
Mac Terminal Malware Scam: Don’t Paste Unsolicited Commands. Here’s a new scam to watch for. A client reported running across a suspicious website masquerading as a human verification test.
Questions about AI from our clients continue to come in, with many inquiring about which tools to choose. Understandably, there’s confusion, as the number of AI chatbots has skyrocketed, and lesser-known ones are often highlighted or promoted on social media as the next big thing. The rapid pace of change in the field can be…
In 2020, Apple introduced the M1 chip, the first of the family of Apple silicon chips that now power the entire Mac lineup. At the time, Apple said it would “continue to support and release new versions of macOS for Intel-based Macs for years to come.” Since then, it has become clear that Macs with…