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…
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…
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…
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…
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…