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…
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 Now might be the perfect time to upgrade their Mac, especially if their current device is outdated, unreliable, shared with family members, or was a loaner from high school.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…
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…
No matter how advanced the iPhone camera system gets, a dirty lens will always compromise image quality. It’s a small detail that’s easy to overlook—especially since most of us carry our phones in pockets, bags, or set them down on various surfaces throughout the day. Dust, fingerprints, and pocket lint can create haze, reduce sharpness,…
Apple’s AirPlay is more versatile than many users realize. Beyond streaming audio and video from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac to an Apple TV, it also allows you to use that TV as an external display for your Mac by mirroring your screen or extending your desktop. You can even use one Mac as a…
Apple users often rely on AirDrop, Messages, email, cloud storage, or public file-sharing links when transferring files. While these methods are acceptable for everyday use, they can fall short when working with large files, confidential data, or sharing across platforms. That’s where Blip comes in. Blip is a peer-to-peer file transfer tool that works seamlessly…
AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini are increasingly showing up in the workplace, even when they’re not officially approved. A Software AG study from October 2024 found that half of all employees use “shadow AI” tools to boost productivity, and most say they’d keep using them even if explicitly banned by their employer….