by Terry McAdams | Mar 6, 2026 | Mac, Safari, Tip, troubleshooting
When a Web browser has many tabs open, it can be hard to find the one playing audio if you need to silence it. Worse, when a browser relaunches, it can be tough to identify and silence all the tabs that have automatically started playing audio. Happily, all browsers...
by Terry McAdams | Feb 6, 2026 | Mac, productivity
Have you noticed that when you restart your Mac or relaunch an app, your previous windows and documents sometimes reappear exactly as you left them, but at other times you’re greeted with a clean slate? This behavior is controlled by Resume, a technology introduced in...
by Terry McAdams | Feb 6, 2026 | AI, privacy, Security
AI agents—software that can take actions on your behalf using artificial intelligence—are having a moment. The appeal is obvious: imagine a robot butler that triages your inbox, manages your calendar, and handles tedious tasks while you focus on more important work....
by Terry McAdams | Feb 6, 2026 | Business, Security
When business slows down, it’s tempting to reduce IT spending. But that approach often backfires, creating bigger problems—and larger bills—down the road. Beyond the productive work you accomplish on your Macs, your technology infrastructure enables you to communicate...
by Terry McAdams | Feb 6, 2026 | Control Center, How-To, iPhone, productivity
Starting with the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, Apple replaced the Ring/Silent switch on the top-left edge of the iPhone with the Action button, making the new button standard across the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 lineups in subsequent years. The Action button is a...
