Apple ID is Now Apple Account: What You Need to Know
With the release of macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11, Apple has officially changed the name of Apple ID to Apple Account. This new terminology aims to clarify that the account serves as a centralized location ...
5 Signs It’s Time To Update Your Software (And Do It Safely)
Software updates can feel like a nuisance, but skipping them is one of the easiest ways to leave your systems vulnerable to cyber-attacks. Hackers are constantly looking for weaknesses, and outdated software ...
Understanding the Key Differences Between Personal and Managed Apple IDs
In the Apple world, the account that controls access to all your Apple-related online services is the Apple ID. Buying apps from the App Store, putting photos in iCloud Photos, and sharing data between iCloud-enabled apps—all these actions rely on ...
Make the Most of the Mac’s Videoconferencing Capabilities
A side effect of the pandemic is that online videoconferencing improved drastically. Video calls happened before 2020, but videoconferencing wasn’t an everyday activity for most people. Now, with many people working remotely or in a hybrid model, it’s a fact ...
Five Quick Tips to Ease iPhone and iPad Text Editing and Amaze Your Friends
A friend recently expressed astonishment when she saw us using trackpad mode while editing text on an iPhone. (It works on the iPad, too!) So, even if you already know these tips, do your friends a favor and show them: ...
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, ...
