Managing Notifications Across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
You can customize how notifications appear on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac by adjusting the settings for each app. Head to Settings > Notifications on iOS and iPadOS, or System Settings > Notifications on macOS to choose whether apps show ...
Apple Announces iPhone 16 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4
It’s September, which brings the annual Apple crops: new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. At its recent Glowtime event, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4, alongside smaller announcements about existing products. As ...
When Should You “Ignore Ownership” on an External Drive?
Under the hood, macOS relies on Unix, which is a multi-user operating system. That’s why a Mac can host multiple users who, as long as they don’t know each other’s passwords, cannot see each other’s files. To maintain each user’s ...
Having Trouble with a Public Wi-Fi Network’s Captive Portal Login Page?
When you connect to a public Wi-Fi network at an airport, hotel, coffee shop, or school, you may need to interact with a captive portal login page to be granted access to the network. It might require you to enter ...
Protect Your Vacation and Your Wallet Travel Scams Are Up 900%
Summer is a prime time for vacation travel, and if you're planning a last-minute getaway, it's crucial to be aware of a growing scam trend. As travel costs continue to rise, ...
Protecting Unused Domains from Phishing with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC
If you manage your own Internet domain names, you may already be familiar with the importance of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for protecting your domains from phishing attacks and improving the deliverability of your legitimate emails. But what about those ...
Beware of QR Code Scams: Stay Safe with These Tips
QR codes have become an everyday part of our lives, allowing us to quickly access websites and information by scanning a code with our iPhone’s camera. However, this convenience comes with risks. Scanning a QR code without considering its source ...
Use High-Quality Cables for Optimal Performance and Safety
Apple’s prices for Thunderbolt, USB-C, and Lightning cables often seem unnecessarily high. $69 for a Thunderbolt 4 cable or $19 for a simple USB-C to Lightning cable? Unfortunately, when it comes to cables, you often get what you pay for. ...
Streamline Emoji Use with Text Replacements
For many Mac users, using emojis adds a fun and expressive touch to messages, but navigating through the menu every time can be cumbersome. Instead of choosing Edit > Emoji & Symbols each time, you can set up text replacements ...
How to Copy App Icons for Documentation
If you're writing documentation to help colleagues use Preview for editing images, signing PDFs, and converting graphics, it's helpful to include the Preview app's icon so they can easily identify it in the Applications folder and Dock. Here’s how to ...
