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Make the Most of the Mac’s Videoconferencing Capabilities

A side effect of the pandemic is that online videoconferencing improved drastically. Video calls happened before 2020, but videoconferencing wasn’t an everyday activity for most people. Now, with many people working remotely or in a hybrid model, it’s a fact ...

Five Quick Tips to Ease iPhone and iPad Text Editing and Amaze Your Friends

A friend recently expressed astonishment when she saw us using trackpad mode while editing text on an iPhone. (It works on the iPad, too!) So, even if you already know these tips, do your friends a favor and show them: ...

Managing Notifications Across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS

You can customize how notifications appear on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac by adjusting the settings for each app. Head to Settings > Notifications on iOS and iPadOS, or System Settings > Notifications on macOS to choose whether apps show ...

Apple Announces iPhone 16 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4

It’s September, which brings the annual Apple crops: new iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods. At its recent Glowtime event, Apple unveiled the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4, alongside smaller announcements about existing products. As ...

When Should You “Ignore Ownership” on an External Drive?

Under the hood, macOS relies on Unix, which is a multi-user operating system. That’s why a Mac can host multiple users who, as long as they don’t know each other’s passwords, cannot see each other’s files. To maintain each user’s ...

Having Trouble with a Public Wi-Fi Network’s Captive Portal Login Page?

When you connect to a public Wi-Fi network at an airport, hotel, coffee shop, or school, you may need to interact with a captive portal login page to be granted access to the network. It might require you to enter ...

Protecting Unused Domains from Phishing with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC

If you manage your own Internet domain names, you may already be familiar with the importance of SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for protecting your domains from phishing attacks and improving the deliverability of your legitimate emails. But what about those ...

Beware of QR Code Scams: Stay Safe with These Tips

QR codes have become an everyday part of our lives, allowing us to quickly access websites and information by scanning a code with our iPhone’s camera. However, this convenience comes with risks. Scanning a QR code without considering its source ...

Use High-Quality Cables for Optimal Performance and Safety

Apple’s prices for Thunderbolt, USB-C, and Lightning cables often seem unnecessarily high. $69 for a Thunderbolt 4 cable or $19 for a simple USB-C to Lightning cable? Unfortunately, when it comes to cables, you often get what you pay for. ...

Streamline Emoji Use with Text Replacements

For many Mac users, using emojis adds a fun and expressive touch to messages, but navigating through the menu every time can be cumbersome. Instead of choosing Edit > Emoji & Symbols each time, you can set up text replacements ...

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