16 Billion Passwords Exposed in Recent Data Breach: Turn on 2FA!
Data breaches keep coming, and the latest one revealed by Cybernews involves 16 billion passwords.
Mac Terminal Malware Scam: Watch for This Copy‑Paste Attack
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.
Choosing the Best AI Chatbot for Your Needs
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…
Upgrade Soon: Intel-based Macs and Apps Are On Their Way Out
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…
Anker Recalls Millions of Power Banks: Check Yours Today
We recommend sticking with well-known brands when buying accessories, and a recent example illustrates why this is important. Anker, a highly regarded accessory manufacturer, has initiated voluntary recalls of power bank models sold from 2016 to the present due to the risk of overheating, melting, smoke, and fire. In mid-June, the company recalled 1.1 million…
Switch Between Apps Fluidly on Face ID iPhones
With news of potential iPhone tariff increases, some users have decided it’s time to upgrade from an older Touch ID model to a newer iPhone 16. While most adapt quickly to Face ID, there’s a handy gesture many new users miss: the fast app-switching shortcut exclusive to Face ID iPhones. Normally, to access the App…
Make Apple Devices Easier for Family to Access with Secondary Biometrics
It’s only safe to share your iPhone, iPad, and Mac passcodes or passwords with people you trust completely—typically those you’d also trust with your healthcare or bank accounts. If those individuals use your devices regularly, you can simplify their access by adding their fingerprint to Touch ID or their face to Face ID. Touch ID…
Renaming Bluetooth Devices: How To
All Bluetooth devices come with a name, but those names are often difficult to decipher—like ATUMTEK, DX01Gu, or MY-CAR—making it hard to tell which is which in your iPhone’s Bluetooth settings. What you may not realize is that you can rename many Bluetooth devices to tidy up your list and make connections easier. Go to…
Best MacBook for College Students in 2025: What to Buy
Are you preparing to send your child off to college? Now might be the perfect time to upgrade their Mac, especially if their current device is outdated, unreliable, shared with family members, or was a loaner from high school. Check College Requirements First Before making a purchase, check with the college. While it’s less common…
10+ Tips for Smarter AI Use
Since ChatGPT launched in late 2022, AI chatbots have quickly become go-to tools for brainstorming, summarizing, coding help, translation, and data analysis. With recent updates, most major chatbots can perform live web searches, giving them access to real-time information beyond their original training data. But using an AI chatbot well isn’t as simple as typing…