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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
by Terry McAdams | Jul 13, 2023 | How-To, Mac, privacy
When we share data with others, we do so intentionally—a law firm sending a client legal documents, for instance. But those documents shouldn’t include ancillary information that might reveal other, more sensitive details. Because all digital files contain...
