by Terry McAdams | Apr 3, 2026 | iOS, iPhone, Security
The discovery of two sophisticated iPhone exploit kits—DarkSword and Coruna—within weeks of each other signals a troubling shift. Unlike previous spyware attacks that targeted high-profile users, these exploit kits have been deployed via compromised legitimate...
by Terry McAdams | Apr 3, 2026 | AI, iPhone, Music, Tip
Apple Music subscribers running iOS 26.4 can use the new Playlist Playground feature to create AI-generated playlists tailored to any mood, genre, activity, or era. To try it on your iPhone, open the Music app, tap the Library tab, tap the + button, then tap Create...
by Terry McAdams | Mar 6, 2026 | Do Not Disturb, iPad, iPhone, Mac, productivity, troubleshooting
Sometimes you just don’t want your phone to ring, chirp, or even vibrate. Maybe you’re asleep, in an important meeting, having dinner with family, meditating, playing a game, or simply enjoying some quiet time. Apple’s Focus feature on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac can...
by Terry McAdams | Mar 6, 2026 | iPhone, productivity, Tip, Wallet
Sadly, not all websites and apps support Apple Pay, so we’ve become accustomed to manually entering our credit card information into fields, like animals. No longer! In iOS 26, the Wallet app now supports AutoFill. If you need to add a card—those set up with Apple Pay...
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...
by Terry McAdams | Feb 6, 2026 | iPad, iPhone, Mac, passwords, Tip, troubleshooting, Wi-Fi
Apple offers several simple ways to share Wi-Fi network passwords. When someone nearby tries to connect to a Wi-Fi network with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and they are in your Contacts app, you will be automatically prompted to share the network password with them....
