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…
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 Now might be the perfect time to upgrade their Mac, especially if their current device is outdated, unreliable, shared with family members, or was a loaner from high school.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…
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…
Most phishing attempts are easy to spot—but not all. We recently saw a version targeting those who own personal or business domain names. These messages claim your domain has been deactivated due to a billing issue. What makes them especially effective is timing: scammers can easily look up when a domain is set to expire…
Widgets on the iPhone or iPad Home Screen are enhanced versions of app icons that display extra information. You can now bypass the complicated widget creation
If you are accustomed to opening the Camera app on your iPhone by tapping its Home Screen app icon or Lock Screen widget icon, you may find it challenging to remember to use the new Camera Control button on the side of an iPhone 16. That button is a big win for easy access to…