Plain-English help for Apple devices, home technology, and online security.https://jimmytechsf.com/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/support-ending-intel-based-apps-mac/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/support-ending-intel-based-apps-mac/Seeing “Support Ending for Intel-based Apps” on your Mac? Learn why it is a warning more than a year in advance and what you should do now.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/ios-macos-26-6-update/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/ios-macos-26-6-update/iOS 26.6 and macOS 26.6 are out with security fixes and preparation for iOS 27. Here is what changed and why you should install the updates.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/fake-punchbowl-evite-invitation-scam/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/fake-punchbowl-evite-invitation-scam/Fake Punchbowl and Evite invitations are stealing email passwords and hijacking PCs. Learn how the scam works and how to protect yourself, including passkeys.Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:18:42 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/wwdc-2026-recap/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/wwdc-2026-recap/A plain-English recap of WWDC 2026: what's new in iOS 27, macOS 27, and the new Siri, which devices get the AI features, and how I can help you set it up.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:28:59 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/best-cell-phone-plan-iphone/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/best-cell-phone-plan-iphone/Tired of your expensive phone bill? US Mobile uses the same towers as Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile at a fraction of the cost. Here's why I recommend it.Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:32:14 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/office-2019-mac-disabled-july-2026/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/office-2019-mac-disabled-july-2026/Microsoft will disable editing in older Office for Mac on July 13, 2026, even for paid copies of Office 2019. Find out if you are affected and what to do.Thu, 21 May 2026 21:52:31 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/need-microsoft-office/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/need-microsoft-office/Microsoft Office isn't required on your Mac. Compare free alternatives like Pages, Google Docs, and LibreOffice. One-on-one tech tutoring in SF and DC.Wed, 20 May 2026 14:27:47 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/iphone-buying-guide/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/iphone-buying-guide/Confused about which iPhone to buy in 2026? My guide explains the right model, how much storage you need, and whether AppleCare is worth the cost.Wed, 20 May 2026 12:32:36 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/custom-domain-email-spf-dkim-dmarc/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/custom-domain-email-spf-dkim-dmarc/Is your custom domain email landing in spam? Learn how SPF, DKIM, and DMARC keep email delivered. Personalized tech tutoring in SF or via Zoom.Wed, 13 May 2026 17:00:23 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/best-domain-registrar/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/best-domain-registrar/Looking for the best domain registrar? I recommend Namecheap and explain why I steer clear of GoDaddy, Cloudflare, and Network Solutions for most people.Tue, 12 May 2026 17:02:54 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/ios-macos-26-5-update/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/ios-macos-26-5-update/Apple just released iOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, and more. Here's what's new and why the update is worth installing even if the feature list is short.Mon, 11 May 2026 18:38:56 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/recommended-electronic-trackers/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/recommended-electronic-trackers/Find the best Bluetooth tracker for your iPhone. I recommend AirTag (2nd gen) for most uses and Chipolo CARD for wallets, with a full comparison.Sat, 09 May 2026 18:54:14 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/my-keyboard-recommendations/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/my-keyboard-recommendations/Shopping for a Mac keyboard? I compare the Apple Magic Keyboard, Logitech, Keychron, and budget options in a full breakdown with prices and buying tips.Fri, 08 May 2026 20:45:21 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/my-recommended-headphones/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/my-recommended-headphones/Choosing AirPods for your Mac or iPhone? See my side-by-side comparison of AirPods Pro 3, Powerbeats Pro 2, AirPods 4, and EarPods, with prices and features.Thu, 07 May 2026 00:31:39 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/best-ethernet-adapter-mac/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/best-ethernet-adapter-mac/Some ethernet adapters slow your Mac down instead of speeding it up. Learn how to check yours and what to buy instead. Mac help in SF and via Zoom.Sat, 02 May 2026 00:35:46 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/what-are-passkeys/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/what-are-passkeys/Passkeys are replacing passwords with something faster and far more secure. Learn how they work, which sites support them, and how to get started.Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:19:40 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/mail-sidebar-disappeared-macos-tahoe/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/mail-sidebar-disappeared-macos-tahoe/Did your Mail folders vanish after updating to macOS Tahoe? A new sidebar button is probably the cause. Here's how to fix it in seconds.Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:08:03 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/ipad-buying-guide/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/ipad-buying-guide/Not sure which iPad to buy in 2026? I break down the mini, base, Air, and Pro for non-technical users. Personalized Apple tutoring in SF, DC, and via Zoom.Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:15:11 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/whats-the-best-printer-for-mac/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/whats-the-best-printer-for-mac/The best printer for Mac in 2026, based on 20 years of client setups. Compare HP and Brother picks for color, scanning, or black-and-white printing.Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:28:00 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/best-home-wifi/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/best-home-wifi/Not sure which WiFi router to get? I compare the Eero 7, Pro 7, and Max 7 with honest recommendations, pricing, and setup tips for every home size.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:18:44 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/what-mac-should-i-buy/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/what-mac-should-i-buy/Not sure which Mac to buy? I compare every model from the $599 MacBook Neo to the Mac Studio, with recommendations and configuration tips.Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:02:14 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-264-macos-264-and-more/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-264-macos-264-and-more/Apple released iOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, and updates for every platform. Here are the features that matter and why I recommend installing them.Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/the-hidden-menu-that-works-on-almost-everything-on-your-mac/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/the-hidden-menu-that-works-on-almost-everything-on-your-mac/Learn how to right-click on your Mac using a trackpad, mouse, or keyboard. Open hidden menus on almost anything. One-on-one Mac tutoring in SF and via Zoom.Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:43:47 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/everything-apple-announced-this-week-iphones-ipads-macs-and-more/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/everything-apple-announced-this-week-iphones-ipads-macs-and-more/Apple announced 7 products this week. Here's what each one costs, what's new, and which ones are worth buying. Personalized advice available via Zoom.Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:59:41 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/that-allow-paste-pop-up-on-your-iphone-isnt-a-bug-heres-what-to-do-about-it/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/that-allow-paste-pop-up-on-your-iphone-isnt-a-bug-heres-what-to-do-about-it/Learn why your iPhone asks "allow paste" when copying between apps, and how to turn it off for apps you trust. Step-by-step guide to the Paste from Other Apps setting.Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:19:52 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/messages-backgrounds-in-ios-26-and-how-to-turn-them-off/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/messages-backgrounds-in-ios-26-and-how-to-turn-them-off/iOS 26 adds message conversation backgrounds to the Messages app. Learn how to enable them, change them per chat, or turn them off completely.Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/disable-swipe-typing/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/disable-swipe-typing/Disable swipe typing for better tap accuracy on iPhone with this quick keyboard setting change. Learn how to turn off Slide to Type (QuickPath) in iOS to reduce.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:07:20 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/set-up-time-machine/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/set-up-time-machine/Learn how to set up Time Machine in macOS 26 with step-by-step instructions, important warnings, and tips for choosing the right backup drive.Wed, 07 Jan 2026 21:14:39 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/tszi1dj0m3ibr2u9ny5nj7jwozwef8/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/tszi1dj0m3ibr2u9ny5nj7jwozwef8/Now is a great time to upgrade your Time Machine drive to an SSD. Practical guidance and information from JimmyTech.Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:52:25 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/hdrscreenshots/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/hdrscreenshots/iOS 26 quietly added a new option for screenshots on iPhone that I recommend almost everyone turn on, especially if you take a lot of screenshots.Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:29:37 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/iphone-17-makes-landscape-selfies-easier/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/iphone-17-makes-landscape-selfies-easier/If you have ever tried to take a group selfie or capture a wide background with the front-facing iPhone camera, you probably remember the awkward part: turning.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:11:04 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/sf-and-dc-transit-now-lets-you-pay-for-each-ride-with-a-credit-card/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/sf-and-dc-transit-now-lets-you-pay-for-each-ride-with-a-credit-card/SF and DC transit now let you pay for each ride with a credit card!. Practical guidance and information from JimmyTech.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 23:26:57 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-releases-262/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-releases-262/Today, Apple released a big 26.2 update across all system software. In addition to bug fixes, security fixes, performance improvements, and further tweaks to.Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:26:20 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-wallet-gets-us-passport-support/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-wallet-gets-us-passport-support/Many iPhone users already know that you can store a state-issued driver’s license or ID card in Apple Wallet if you live in a participating state.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 21:32:43 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/iphone-16-and-iphone-17-camera-button/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/iphone-16-and-iphone-17-camera-button/Learn how to use, customize, or completely turn off the iPhone Camera Control button on iPhone 16 and 17. Plus how to use Visual Intelligence.Mon, 01 Dec 2025 20:57:06 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/new-m5-products-macbook-pro-ipad-pro-apple-vision-pro/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/new-m5-products-macbook-pro-ipad-pro-apple-vision-pro/Today, Apple unveiled the new M5 chip and the first slate of products to receive it. All of these are available to preorder now with deliveries beginning on October 22.Wed, 15 Oct 2025 18:09:27 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/upcoming-change-dismissing-alarms-on-iphone/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/upcoming-change-dismissing-alarms-on-iphone/Apple is preparing to release the first major update for iOS 26. iOS 26.1 will probably be released later this month.Tue, 07 Oct 2025 01:02:26 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/macos-26-tahoe-gets-clipboard-history/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/macos-26-tahoe-gets-clipboard-history/If you are a heavy user of copy/paste, you may be excited to learn that macOS 26 Tahoe, introduced last week, gains clipboard history!Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:45:00 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/features-removed-in-macos-ios-ipados-and-watchos-26/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/features-removed-in-macos-ios-ipados-and-watchos-26/Features removed in the new “26” updates. Practical guidance and information from JimmyTech.Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:01:00 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/how-to-make-text-easier-to-read-in-ios-26/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/how-to-make-text-easier-to-read-in-ios-26/If you have upgraded to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, you’ll undoubtedly notice Apple’s new Liquid Glass design. This is the first major update to the iPhone appearance.Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:10:00 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-releases-26-software-ios-macos-ipados-tvos-watchos-homepodos/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-releases-26-software-ios-macos-ipados-tvos-watchos-homepodos/Today, Apple released the big annual software updates across all systems. These are really big updates, and if you haven’t been following this news, you’ll be.Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:04:05 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/details-from-todays-press-announcement-iphone-17/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/details-from-todays-press-announcement-iphone-17/Early September every year, Apple unveils the annual iPhone update in a video press release. Today, Apple showed off the new iPhone 17 lineup along with a few.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:16:52 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/your-airport-time-capsule-wont-work-with-future-macos/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/your-airport-time-capsule-wont-work-with-future-macos/If you’re still backing up your Mac to an AirPort Time Capsule, you may have seen a warning after upgrading to macOS 15.6 Sequoia: Disk Not Recommended for Backups.Sat, 30 Aug 2025 17:50:00 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/shrinkmacscreenshots/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/shrinkmacscreenshots/If you take a lot of screenshots on your Mac, you are likely filling up your computer, email, and your colleague’s email boxes with enormous files.Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:47:17 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-186-macos-156-more/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/apple-releases-ios-186-macos-156-more/Today, Apple released updates across all operating systems. This is likely to be one of the final updates for all of their software because iOS 26 and macOS 26.Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:53:34 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/iphone-15-16-adds-an-arrow-and-distance-to-find-friends/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/iphone-15-16-adds-an-arrow-and-distance-to-find-friends/If you’ve ever been in a crowded museum, farmer’s market, or shopping mall and realized your travel buddy has vanished, you know the mix of frustration and mild.Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:32:59 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/will-my-device-run-this-falls-software-updates/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/will-my-device-run-this-falls-software-updates/If you haven’t heard, Apple recently announced this fall’s software, which includes iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:51:33 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/wwdc-2025-announcements/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/wwdc-2025-announcements/As Apple does every June, today Apple unveiled the upcoming software for this fall. While WWDC (World Wide Developers Conference) is an event for software.Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:00:14 GMThttps://jimmytechsf.com/blog/tap-ride-go-dc-metro-no-longer-requires-smartrip/https://jimmytechsf.com/blog/tap-ride-go-dc-metro-no-longer-requires-smartrip/The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) just made transit in the US Capital a whole lot easier.Thu, 29 May 2025 02:31:38 GMT