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July 20, 2026

Control Center Is Improved—and Highly Customizable—in macOS 26 Tahoe

July 20, 2026/ Tom Puls
Control Center Is Improved—and Highly Customizable—in macOS 26 Tahoe

Stop wasting menu bar space. macOS 26 Tahoe’s revamped Control Center lets you add, remove, resize, and rearrange controls—including third-party ones—to fit your needs.

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July 20, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
macOS, iMac
July 13, 2026

Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads, but not iPhones or Apple Watches… Yet

July 13, 2026/ Tom Puls
Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads, but not iPhones or Apple Watches… Yet

Apple just raised Mac and iPad prices by 15–33%, blaming the AI industry’s hunger for memory and storage chips. The iPhone and Apple Watch were spared, but the next new models may be more expensive. Here’s what you need to know.

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July 13, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPad, iPhone, iMac
July 08, 2026

How AI Vulnerability Detection Changes Software Security

July 08, 2026/ Tom Puls
How AI Vulnerability Detection Changes Software Security

Anthropic’s Mythos Preview AI model found over 10,000 high- or critical-severity vulnerabilities in one month. Similar AI models will soon be available to attackers, so keeping your devices updated has never been more important.

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July 08, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
ai
July 01, 2026

Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2026

July 01, 2026/ Tom Puls
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2026

Which Mac is best for a college student now? The 13-inch or 15-inch M5 MacBook Air hits the sweet spot of performance, portability, and price. If budget is a constraint, consider the MacBook Neo; for more power, choose the 14-inch MacBook Pro.

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July 01, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iMac
June 24, 2026

When Should You Upgrade Your Apple Devices?

June 24, 2026/ Tom Puls
When Should You Upgrade Your Apple Devices?

When’s the right time to upgrade your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch? The key warning signs: a battery that no longer lasts all day, performance lags, and the end of security updates. Here’s how to time it right.

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June 24, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPad, iPhone, Apple Watch, iMac
June 17, 2026

Speed Up Mac and iOS Typing with Text Expansion

June 17, 2026/ Tom Puls
Speed Up Mac and iOS Typing with Text Expansion

Tired of typing the same email address, phone number, or tricky words over and over? Text expansion on Mac and iOS can save you keystrokes every day.

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June 17, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
macOS, iOS, iPadOS
June 11, 2026

10 Reasons to Upgrade to Apple’s Version 27 Operating Systems This Fall

June 11, 2026/ Tom Puls
10 Reasons to Upgrade to Apple’s Version 27 Operating Systems This Fall

From a smarter Siri AI to faster app launches and better parental controls, here are 10 reasons Apple’s version 27 updates may entice you to upgrade when they ship this fall.

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June 11, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Siri, iOS, macOS, iPadOS, Apple Intelligence, watchOS, visionOS
June 10, 2026

Make Sure Your Home Network Router Is Secure

June 10, 2026/ Tom Puls
Make Sure Your Home Network Router Is Secure

Russian military intelligence recently exploited vulnerable home routers to steal passwords worldwide. You can keep your home network secure by replacing unsupported hardware, enabling automatic updates, and changing default passwords

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June 10, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Security
June 03, 2026

Get to Your Files Faster by Choosing the Best Finder View

June 03, 2026/ Tom Puls
Get to Your Files Faster by Choosing the Best Finder View

Icon, List, Column, or Gallery? Each Finder view has its strengths. Match the right view to your task and spend less time wrestling with your files.

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June 03, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iMac, macOS
May 27, 2026

Customize the Camera Control on Your iPhone

May 27, 2026/ Tom Puls
Customize the Camera Control on Your iPhone

The Camera Control on the iPhone 16 and later is more than a shutter button—it’s a touch-sensitive shortcut to zoom, exposure, depth, and more. Here’s how to configure it so it works for you or doesn’t get in your way.

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May 27, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone
May 25, 2026

Heat Wave Survival Guide for Your Apple Devices

May 25, 2026/ Tom Puls
Heat Wave Survival Guide for Your Apple Devices

Think your Apple devices can handle the summer heat? Think again. Discover how high temperatures can damage your iPhone, iPad, and Mac—and what you can do to keep them safe.

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May 25, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iPad, AirPods, Apple Watch, Mac
May 18, 2026

Understanding New MacBook Battery Charging Features

May 18, 2026/ Tom Puls
Understanding New MacBook Battery Charging Features

Is your MacBook’s battery stuck at 80%? That’s Apple protecting your battery’s long-term health. macOS 26.4 adds new controls, including Charge Limit and a Slow Charger warning. Learn how these features work—and when to override them.

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May 18, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
MacBook
May 11, 2026

Not All Your Mac’s USB-C Ports Are the Same

May 11, 2026/ Tom Puls
Not All Your Mac’s USB-C Ports Are the Same

Your Mac’s USB-C ports look identical, but one is special—and using it can cause macOS installations or updates on external drives to fail, or trigger other errors with Thunderbolt docks. Learn which USB-C port isn’t like the others.

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May 11, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Mac
May 04, 2026

Two iPhone Exploit Kits Mean You Should Update iOS Now

May 04, 2026/ Tom Puls
Two iPhone Exploit Kits Mean You Should Update iOS Now

Two major iPhone exploit kits—DarkSword and Coruna—can steal passwords, messages, and photos from everyday users who visit an infected website. Check your iOS version and update immediately to protect yourself.

 

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May 04, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iOS
April 27, 2026

View Suspicious Documents Safely with Dangerzone

April 27, 2026/ Tom Puls
View Suspicious Documents Safely with Dangerzone

Got a suspicious attachment? Dangerzone converts potentially dangerous PDFs and Office docs into safe, pixel-only copies you can view without risk. Think of it as a virtual photocopier that strips any hidden malware, JavaScript, or macros.

 

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April 27, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
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
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