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April 20, 2026

Apple Refreshes iPhone, iPad Air, and MacBook Lineups

April 20, 2026/ Tom Puls
Apple Refreshes iPhone, iPad Air, and MacBook Lineups

Apple’s March 2026 refresh brings MagSafe to the iPhone 17e, the M4 chip to the iPad Air, the M5 to the MacBook Air, and the new M5 Pro and M5 Max to the MacBook Pro—plus doubled storage on most models. Here’s what’s new and who should upgrade.

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April 20, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iPad, Mac
April 13, 2026

How Does the New MacBook Neo Compare to the MacBook Air?

April 13, 2026/ Tom Puls
How Does the New MacBook Neo Compare to the MacBook Air?

Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo offers an affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem, but its compromises mean it’s best suited for K–12 students and users with basic computing needs. Here’s how it compares to the MacBook Air.

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April 13, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Mac
April 06, 2026

Apple’s Focus Is Powerful but Unpredictable

April 06, 2026/ Tom Puls
Apple’s Focus Is Powerful but Unpredictable

Apple’s Focus can silence distractions when you need quiet time, but its complexity can cause you to miss important notifications. Learn how to configure it safely—and avoid the pitfalls that lead to missed calls and messages.

 

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April 06, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iPad, iMac
March 30, 2026

Why Cloud Storage Isn’t a Backup

March 30, 2026/ Tom Puls
Why Cloud Storage Isn’t a Backup

Do you think using Dropbox or iCloud Drive means your files are backed up? Wrong. Delete or corrupt a file, and that change syncs everywhere instantly. Here’s why cloud storage isn’t a backup—and what to do about it.

 

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March 30, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Mac, iMac, macOS, iCloud
March 23, 2026

Keep Your IT Budget Working During a Slowdown

March 23, 2026/ Tom Puls
Keep Your IT Budget Working During a Slowdown

Freezing IT spending during a slowdown often leads to higher costs later. Here’s practical, real-world advice on reducing costs while protecting the services that keep your business running.

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March 23, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Security
March 16, 2026

Why Your Windows Reopen (Or Don’t) As You Expect

March 16, 2026/ Tom Puls
Why Your Windows Reopen (Or Don’t) As You Expect

Frustrated when your Mac apps don’t remember their windows—or when they stubbornly reopen old documents? Two little-discussed settings control this behavior. Here’s how Apple’s Resume technology really works.

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March 16, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iMac, macOS
March 09, 2026

Be Very Careful with AI Agents!

March 09, 2026/ Tom Puls
Be Very Careful with AI Agents!

AI agents like OpenClaw promise to automate tedious tasks, but recent security vulnerabilities highlight the dangers of using them. Learn the risks and how to protect yourself—and your organization—if you choose to use an agent.

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March 09, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
ai
March 02, 2026

What Can You Do With the iPhone’s Action Button? Nearly Anything!

March 02, 2026/ Tom Puls
What Can You Do With the iPhone’s Action Button? Nearly Anything!

Your iPhone’s Action button can do much more than toggle Silent Mode. Try it for quick translations or voice memos—or explore the many options in Controls and Shortcuts to trigger nearly any action with a long press.

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March 02, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iOS
February 23, 2026

Upgrade to macOS 26 Tahoe When You’re Ready

February 23, 2026/ Tom Puls
Upgrade to macOS 26 Tahoe When You’re Ready

When should you upgrade to macOS 26 Tahoe? There’s no rush to install it today, but we believe it’s safe for those who want to take advantage of the new features. Here’s what to do before, during, and after the upgrade.

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February 23, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iMac, macOS
February 18, 2026

How to Encourage Successful AI Use in Your Organization

February 18, 2026/ Tom Puls
How to Encourage Successful AI Use in Your Organization

Casual AI use won’t impact your organization. To see real productivity gains with AI projects, avoid top-down mandates and instead empower frontline teams, document workflows, and centralize support.

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February 18, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
ai
February 09, 2026

How to Ensure You Don’t Miss Reminders

February 09, 2026/ Tom Puls
How to Ensure You Don’t Miss Reminders

Apple’s Reminders app offers more than simple notifications—from location-based alerts to the new alarm feature in iOS 26.2, here’s how to make sure you never miss an important task.

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February 09, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iMac, iPad
February 02, 2026

Five Invisible Characters That Still Matter in Word Processing and Layout

February 02, 2026/ Tom Puls
Five Invisible Characters That Still Matter in Word Processing and Layout

Spaces, tabs, and returns seem simple—but using the wrong invisible character can wreck your document’s layout. Learn when to use non-breaking spaces, tabs, and soft returns to create cleaner, more professional documents.

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February 02, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
January 26, 2026

Spotlight Gets Brighter in macOS 26 Tahoe

January 26, 2026/ Tom Puls
Spotlight Gets Brighter in macOS 26 Tahoe

Spotlight in macOS 26 Tahoe received a major upgrade, and you can now filter results, run app actions, search sites directly, and browse clipboard history—all starting from a quick press of Command‑Space.

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January 26, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iMac, macOS
January 19, 2026

Automate Your Mac with Folder Action Scripts

January 19, 2026/ Tom Puls
Automate Your Mac with Folder Action Scripts

Automate Mac file chores like moving, renaming, or tagging files with folder action scripts that run whenever files change. You can even get an AI chatbot to write the script for you.

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January 19, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
ai, Mac
January 12, 2026

Five Ways to Protect Against Forgetting Your Apple Account Password

January 12, 2026/ Tom Puls
Five Ways to Protect Against Forgetting Your Apple Account Password

Don’t let anyone you know get locked out of their Apple Account if they forget the password. Learn how to set up different recovery methods—then help your family and friends protect their accounts too.

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January 12, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Apple Account, passwords
December 29, 2025

Don’t Miss Calls and Texts: How to Use New Phone and Messages Filtering

December 29, 2025/ Tom Puls
Don’t Miss Calls and Texts: How to Use New Phone and Messages Filtering

Buried by spam calls and texts—but worried about missing something important? Learn how Apple’s new Phone and Messages apps can screen and filter calls and texts without causing you to miss that doctor’s call or delivery text.

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December 29, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone
December 22, 2025

iPadOS 26 Brings Mac-Like Multitasking to the iPad

December 22, 2025/ Tom Puls
iPadOS 26 Brings Mac-Like Multitasking to the iPad

iPadOS 26 finally brings Mac‑style multitasking to the iPad. Learn how to enable windowed apps, use the new menu bar, work with windows, and master Slide Over (back in iPadOS 26.1) for faster workflows.

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December 22, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPad, iPadOS
December 15, 2025

New Features in iOS 26.1

December 15, 2025/ Tom Puls
New Features in iOS 26.1

Struggling with Liquid Glass transparency or accidental camera launches? iOS 26.1 addresses both and adds a safer slide‑to‑stop alarm control, swiping to switch songs in Music, Background Security Improvements, and more Live Translation languages.

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December 15, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iOS
December 08, 2025

A Few of Our Favorite Things: 2025 Tech Edition

December 08, 2025/ Tom Puls
A Few of Our Favorite Things: 2025 Tech Edition

Shopping for an Apple enthusiast this holiday season? Or maybe your own tech setup needs an upgrade? Check out our curated list of peripherals across multiple categories—from storage to chargers to keyboards.

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December 08, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article
Apple Watch, Mac, AirPods, usb, iPad, iPhone
November 24, 2025

Notable User Interface Changes to Expect in macOS 26

November 24, 2025/ Tom Puls
Notable User Interface Changes to Expect in macOS 26

From transparent menu bars to customized folders, macOS 26 Tahoe introduces the most significant visual update in years. Discover the key interface changes that will influence your daily Mac use... and which you can turn off.

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November 24, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article
Mac, macOS
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