Use the Hidden Album in Photos to Hide Private Images—Now More Private in iOS 16
Some people get embarrassed when they hand their iPhone to someone to swipe through some innocuous photos of a vacation, only to have the person swipe too far and end …
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My Webcam Recommendations
If you use a MacBook or iMac to make video calls, you’ve probably never given a thought about the camera when making FaceTime or Zoom calls because those computers have …
Settings check: is Find My enabled?
Is Find My enabled on your Apple devices? You should definitely double-check that now. Having it enabled before it gets lost or stolen greatly increases your chances of recovering it. …
Identify and Eliminate Scam Notifications
Email may be the most common form of scams and phishing, but it’s not the only one. If you use your Mac regularly, you are probably familiar with the notification …
Don’t by an iPhone right now
(image above from left to right: USB-A, USB-B, USB-C, and Lightning) As many of you know, summer is not a great time to buy an iPhone because Apple releases a …
How to Protect Your Child’s Hearing from Too-Loud Headphone Audio
Loud sounds are harmful to everyone, and many parents worry that their children are at risk for hearing loss due to too-loud headphone audio from iPhones and iPads. To lower …
Apple releases iOS 16.6, macOS 13.5, and more
Today Apple released software updates across all of their OSes. There are absolutely no new features announced, but these updates are full of bug fixes, security fixes, and refinements. They …
Adjust AirPods Options in the Settings App
If you sometimes have trouble configuring your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, here’s the trick. The AirPods settings screen is available only when the AirPods are connected to your …
Apple releases iOS 16.5.1, macOS 13.4.1, watchOS 9.5.2, and more with important security fixes
Yesterday Apple released OS updates for iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch. These updates include security fixes for problems that have been actively exploited so I recommend updating ASAP! Releases for …
At WWDC23, Apple Releases New Macs, Previews New OS Features, and Unveils Vision Pro
Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference keynote is primarily an opportunity for Apple to give developers a first look at new features coming in its operating systems, and this year was no …