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Apple Introduces New iPad Air, iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, and Magic Keyboard
Apple has released new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro models, plus a new Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. We round up the new features and provide advice on what to consider for your next iPad.
Looking for Apple Manuals? Check the New Documentation Site
Do you want to read the actual manuals or specs for Apple products? You can now easily find them on Apple’s new Documentation website.
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Top 6 Reasons to Restart Your Mac Periodically
You can go for weeks or months without restarting your Mac, but it’s a good idea to restart more frequently to increase security, avoid or resolve problems, get updates, and generally clear your Mac’s decks.
Want an Event List in Apple’s Calendar App? Try This Trick
Want to see all your upcoming events in a list in Apple’s Calendar app on the Mac? It doesn’t have a built-in list view, but there’s a workaround.
Keep your Text Messages synced across All Your Apple Devices
One of the best parts of Apple’s tight platform integration is that you can view your text messages on all your devices. Or at least you can if you get everything set correctly.
Tips for Working with Mac Display Resolutions
You can adjust your Mac’s screen resolution to make text and graphics larger so they’re easier to see, or if you have good vision, you can make them smaller so more content fits on the screen. Our tips will help.
Loose Lips Sink Chips: Beware What You Say to AI Chatbots
Privacy concerns are starting to crop up around conversations held with AI chatbots. For safety’s sake, never share anything with a chatbot that you wouldn’t tell a stranger.
View Live Transcripts in Apple’s Podcasts App
Did you know Apple’s Podcasts app now includes written transcripts? Our tip helps you view the text while you listen, use it to navigate within the audio, search for specific bits, and more.
You Probably Already Own the Best Mac Webcam!
Many of us spend significant chunks of the workday on video calls, and the best way to improve your onscreen look is with a better webcam, which you can probably find in your pocket. Learn how to use your iPhone as your Mac’s webcam here.
Send Photos in Messages Faster with This Hidden Shortcut
It’s not hard to add a photo to a conversation in Messages, but with this tip, it’s even faster and easier!
Changing Passwords Periodically Doesn’t Increase Security
Security experts no longer recommend password expiration policies that require users to change their passwords periodically. Here’s why.
Take Command of Your Menu Bar Icons
If your Mac’s menu bar is a mess, you can use the Command key to rearrange the icons and remove those you never use.
Are Apple Updates Important?
We know it seems like your Apple devices are constantly asking you to install an update. Other than for major upgrades, we recommend updating shortly after updates appear so you can take advantage of bug fixes, security updates, and new features.
Enter Your Mac Login Password with 1Password Quick Access
1Password is tremendously helpful for entering website passwords, but a little-known feature also enables it to enter your Mac login password for changing system settings, installing apps, and more.
Privacy & Security
Loose Lips Sink Chips: Beware What You Say to AI Chatbots
Privacy concerns are starting to crop up around conversations held with AI chatbots. For safety’s sake, never share anything with a chatbot that you wouldn’t tell a stranger.
Changing Passwords Periodically Doesn’t Increase Security
Security experts no longer recommend password expiration policies that require users to change their passwords periodically. Here’s why.
Help! My Account Has Been Hacked—What Should I Do?
If you notice strange behavior in your online accounts, you might have been hacked. It’s imperative that you act immediately to verify the breach, change passwords, lock accounts, and alert support personnel. We provide steps here.
Apple News
Apple Introduces New iPad Air, iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, and Magic Keyboard
Apple has released new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro models, plus a new Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro. We round up the new features and provide advice on what to consider for your next iPad.
Apple Announces New MacBook Air Lineup with M3 Chip
Apple has announced 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models based on the M3 chip. Along with faster performance, they can drive two external displays when the MacBook Air’s lid is closed. Read our buying advice here:
New M3 Chip Family Powers Updated MacBook Pros and 24-inch iMac
Apple has unveiled the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips alongside new 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro that use the new chips. The company also refreshed the 24-inch iMac, replacing its M1 with an M3.
Important Updates!
HPC: Legitimately Worried That You’re Being Targeted Online? Try Lockdown Mode
High-value targets like activists, journalists, and government employees with access to sensitive information should consider enabling Lockdown Mode on their Apple devices to protect against hacking or spying by sophisticated digital attackers.
Your iPhone Says “It’s Too Darn Hot!”
As many parts of the world struggle with record heat waves, remember that excessive heat—operating temperatures over 95ºF/35ºC—is harmful to portable electronic devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Keep your digital friends cool!
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