by Terry McAdams | Sep 28, 2020 | Upgrade
Apple has recently pushed out major software upgrades, including iOS 14, and will likely continue to do so in the coming weeks. Apple previewed these new versions at its Worldwide Developers Conference back in June, and they’ve been in public beta for a few months....
by Terry McAdams | Sep 25, 2020 | 1Password, iOS, Mac, password manager, passwords, Security
We often recommend using a password manager like 1Password or LastPass, but we’ve gotten a few questions asking why we’re so adamant about this. Lots of people think that all they need to do to keep their online accounts secure is create a single password with some...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 24, 2020 | How-To, Mac, MacBook Pro, productivity, Touch Bar
In 2016, Apple introduced the Touch Bar with the MacBook Pro. It’s a long, thin display above the number keys on the keyboard that shows a variety of buttons and controls. By default, it changes depending on which app you’re in, and it also displays the Control Strip,...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 23, 2020 | Bluetooth, Mac, Tip
It’s all too easy to end up with a boatload of Bluetooth devices connected to your Mac. Apple devices will likely have sensible names, like Magic Mouse 2, but what if someone has given you a device with their name in it? Or you’ve ended up with a device called...
by Terry McAdams | Sep 21, 2020 | Home screen, Messages, Siri
Harvest season is here again, and Apple has deemed iOS 14 (along with iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, and tvOS 14) ready for the picking. Although the betas have been pretty stable and no major problems have appeared in the first few days, we still recommend waiting at least a...
