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What Should You Do about an Authentication Code You DIDN’T Request?

What Should You Do about an Authentication Code You DIDN’T Request?

by Terry McAdams | Sep 28, 2023 | How-To, passwords, Security

We strongly encourage using two-factor authentication (2FA) or two-step verification (2SV) with online accounts whenever possible. The details vary slightly, but with either one, after you enter your password, you must enter an authentication code to complete the...
Beware Executive Imposter Scams Aimed at New Employees

Beware Executive Imposter Scams Aimed at New Employees

by Terry McAdams | Sep 27, 2023 | Messages, Security, Tip

We’re hearing about new hires who receive an email or text from someone claiming to be the CEO of their new company, asking the employee to carry out some small task like sharing personal information, purchasing a gift card for a client, or wiring funds to another...
Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Performing Unexpected Actions? Check These Settings

Mac Keyboard Shortcuts Performing Unexpected Actions? Check These Settings

by Terry McAdams | Sep 21, 2023 | keyboard shortcut, Mac, Tip, troubleshooting

Keyboard shortcuts are a productivity win, but they can cause confusion if something unexpected happens when you accidentally press some system-wide key combination. For instance, you might be taken aback if you accidentally press Control-Option-Command-8 and all the...
Frustrated by System Settings? Use the View Menu or Search

Frustrated by System Settings? Use the View Menu or Search

by Terry McAdams | Sep 19, 2023 | Mac, productivity, Tip

In macOS 13 Ventura, Apple replaced the creaky System Preferences with System Settings, which uses a more iOS-like interface. Many people find System Settings overwhelming, partly because they had memorized where to look in System Preferences (but System Settings has...
With Storms Increasing, Protect Your Tech Gear from Damaging Power Fluctuations

With Storms Increasing, Protect Your Tech Gear from Damaging Power Fluctuations

by Terry McAdams | Sep 15, 2023 | iPad, iPhone, Mac

It has been a tough year for extreme weather events. While the connection between weather and technology may seem tenuous, heat waves, high winds, and lightning strikes can play havoc with all sorts of powered and networked electronic devices. Anything that causes...
Apple Announces iPhone 15 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2

Apple Announces iPhone 15 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2

by Terry McAdams | Sep 13, 2023 | Apple Watch, iPhone, News

September is here, and with it, Apple’s latest iPhones and Apple Watches. At its Wonderlust event on September 12, Apple threw back the curtains on the new iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. These devices all provide incremental...
Erase Image Content in Preview with Copied Color Blocks

Erase Image Content in Preview with Copied Color Blocks

by Terry McAdams | Sep 13, 2023 | Mac, productivity, Tip

Apple’s Preview is a surprisingly capable graphics editor for making quick changes to screenshots and other illustrations, but it lacks a built-in way to delete content while leaving the background. Here’s the workaround—select a rectangle of the background color,...
When Should You Upgrade to macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17?

When Should You Upgrade to macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17?

by Terry McAdams | Sep 1, 2023 | Upgrade

September is upon us, so Apple will soon start releasing major upgrades for all its operating systems. Note that we say “start.” Apple will undoubtedly release iOS 17 and watchOS 10 alongside new iPhone and Apple Watch models in mid-September. The company hasn’t said...
Things You Need to Know Before Moving to a New iPhone

Things You Need to Know Before Moving to a New iPhone

by Terry McAdams | Sep 1, 2023 | AirPods, Apple Watch, Backup, Finder, How-To, iCloud, iPhone, iTunes

Are you among the millions of people planning to get a new iPhone 15? It’s exciting, we know, but don’t move too fast when getting started with your new iPhone, or you might cause yourself headaches. Instead, follow these instructions when you’re ready to transfer...
Use the Hidden Album in Photos to Hide Private Images

Use the Hidden Album in Photos to Hide Private Images

by Terry McAdams | Aug 24, 2023 | How-To, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Photos

We’ve recently heard from people who have been embarrassed when they gave their iPhone to someone to swipe through some innocuous photos of a vacation, only to have the person swipe too far and end up at some NSFW (not safe for work) images. Ouch. Embarrassment might...
Look Up Apple Device Details in Mactracker

Look Up Apple Device Details in Mactracker

by Terry McAdams | Aug 22, 2023 | Apple TV, Apple Watch, HomePod, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Tip

It’s difficult for even those who work with Apple devices daily to remember all the details of every device. What processors were available with the 2020 iMac? What resolutions did the Apple Thunderbolt Display support? What are the differences between the fifth and...
Tips for Getting Back to Work Faster After Restarting Your Mac

Tips for Getting Back to Work Faster After Restarting Your Mac

by Terry McAdams | Aug 17, 2023 | Finder, Firefox, How-To, Mac, Safari

All too often, Mac users put off installing updates because of the bother of having to set everything up again afterward. We get it—you’re busy, and it can take time to relaunch apps, reopen documents, and repopulate Web browser tabs. There’s no avoiding some downtime...
Legitimately Worried That You’re Being Targeted Online? Try Lockdown Mode

Legitimately Worried That You’re Being Targeted Online? Try Lockdown Mode

by Terry McAdams | Aug 10, 2023 | How-To, iPad, iPhone, Mac, Security

Most people fall into one of two extremes when it comes to device security. Many believe they’re not interesting enough to be targeted by online attackers and thus don’t take sensible precautions, like making sure every website account is protected with a strong,...
How to Protect Your Child’s Hearing from Too-Loud Headphone Audio

How to Protect Your Child’s Hearing from Too-Loud Headphone Audio

by Terry McAdams | Aug 10, 2023 | iPad, iPhone, Tip

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 the likelihood of this happening, Apple provides a Reduce Loud Sounds option in Settings >...
Clean Up Your Mac’s Desktop with Sort Options

Clean Up Your Mac’s Desktop with Sort Options

by Terry McAdams | Aug 8, 2023 | Desktop, Finder, Mac, Tip, troubleshooting

When we help someone with their Mac for the first time, we often notice that their desktop is a disaster. Icons are scattered willy-nilly and often piled on top of one another, making it hard to locate anything. For most people, the solution is easy—sort the contents...
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