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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
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
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