Auto-update is enabled. Why aren’t my devices updating?
A question I am getting more often than ever, now that updates are more important than ever: "Why isn't my iPhone or Mac updating automatically even though I.
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Forget Your Just-Changed Passcode? iOS 17’s Passcode Reset Has Your Back
Generally speaking, there’s usually no reason to change your passcode. However, there are plenty of good reasons to change it: If someone you don't trust such.
macOS 14 Sonoma released
Every fall, Apple releases big updates to all of their system software. About a week after releasing iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, they are releasing macOS 14 Sonoma.
iPhone 14 Pro photographers should enable this iOS 17 feature right away!
Last week, Apple announced that iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro can save high-res photos larger than 12-megapixel. They are calling this HEIF Max.
iOS 17 is out! What's new?
As you may know, every September Apple releases new iPhones, and alongside it is a new version of iOS. This year it's iOS 17.
Official: Apple to unveil iPhone 15 on September 12
As you may well know, every September Apple releases new iPhones. Today Apple invited the press to their Wonderlust event on September 12 at 10 am Pacific (1 pm.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
The Best Products for Mac and iPhone Users
Curated Mac and iPhone product picks from an independent Apple consultant in San Francisco. Covers monitors, printers, routers, webcams, mice, and more. Updated regularly.
PSA: If your iPhone calls emergency services (911), don't hang up
There are several ways in which your iPhone or Apple Watch can call emergency services automatically. In particular, if you have Apple Watch fall detection.
Prevent Quick Screenshots from Cluttering Your Photos Library on the iPhone and iPad
By default, when you take a screenshot (instructions for iPhone and iPad ), it saves to Photos. But what if you don’t want something like a quick image of a map.
Make Apple Watch Apps Easier to Find with List View
With the original version of the Apple Watch, Apple introduced “grid” view, which shows tiny icons for each app in a random circular pattern, making them.
Sidestep MacBook Optimized Battery Charging When Necessary
Have you ever run into a situation where the battery icon in your menu bar is stuck at 80% even though your Mac has been plugged in for hours?
“Juice Jacking”: a non-existent threat
Much has been made in the media about a recent FBI warning about “ juice jacking,” the theoretical act of installing malware on or stealing data from an iPhone.
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