The Best Apple Gifts for 2023
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Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Apple user in your life? Here are our suggestions for the top Apple gifts for 2023.
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No, NameDrop in iOS 17 Isn’t a Privacy Concern. Here’s How to Use It
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Is iOS 17’s new NameDrop feature a privacy concern or a quick way to share contact info with a new friend? We think the privacy concerns are entirely overblown and explain how easy it is to use NameDrop.
Read MoreApple Announces iPhone 15 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2
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At its Wonderlust event, Apple introduced the iPhone 15 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 9, and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. For the most part, they’re incremental upgrades, making them most compelling to those upgrading from much older devices.
Read MoreTips for Getting Back to Work Faster After Restarting Your Mac
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Do you avoid restarting your Mac because of how long it takes to set up your apps, documents, windows, and browser tabs again? These macOS and browser settings will restore your working environment after a restart.
Read MoreLegitimately Worried That You’re Being Targeted Online? Try Lockdown Mode
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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.
Read MoreWeb Workers of the World, Give Arc a Try
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An elegant new browser called Arc makes using the Web more fun, especially for people who use a lot of websites and Web apps. Arc offers many productivity features and a rethink of how users can best organize their many bookmarks and tabs.
Read MoreImprove Privacy by Removing Metadata from Office Documents and PDFs
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You want to share a file, but you don’t want to share details it may have picked up while under construction—who worked on it and when, tracked changes, hidden text, and more. Find out how to remove private metadata from Office documents and PDFs.
Read MoreThe Hardware You’ll Need to Run Apple’s 2023 Operating Systems
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Later this year, Apple will release macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17. Here’s the hardware you’ll need to run these operating systems—and to support some of the whizzier features.
Read MoreLearn to Identify and Eliminate Phishing Notifications
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Did you know that a phishing website can send you a notification right on your Mac? Learn how this could happen and how to prevent it in your favorite Web browser.
Read MoreChoosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2023
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Which Mac is best for a college student in 2023? Our short answer: either the 13-inch or 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might look at the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Read MoreAt WWDC23, Apple Releases New Macs, Previews New OS Features, and Unveils Vision Pro
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At WWDC, Apple announced new Macs and new features in the upcoming macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17. It also unveiled the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which offers a glimpse at Apple’s vision for the future of computing.
Read MoreApple Releases New iPad, iPad Pro, and Apple TV
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Apple has released a redesigned tenth-generation iPad with the new Magic Keyboard Folio, new M2 iPad Pro models, and a lower-cost Apple TV 4K with a faster processor and twice the storage. Read on for details:
Read MoreApple’s 2022 Harvest: Four iPhones, Three Apple Watches, and New AirPods Pro
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At its Far Out event, Apple introduced the iPhone 14 lineup, three new Apple Watches—including the Apple Watch Ultra—and the second-generation AirPods Pro. All are worth a look for Apple users; read on for details…
Read More15 Ways to Solve Call Failures on Your iPhone
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Having problems making or receiving calls on your iPhone? We’re confident that something in this long list of fixes will resolve your problem.
Read MoreChoosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2022
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Which Mac is best for a new college student? Short answer: the new M2 MacBook Air. Read on for the longer explanation and how we recommend configuring it.
Read MoreFollow These Steps before Bringing Your Mac in for Repair
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It’s no fun to have to get your Mac repaired, but if that’s necessary, read our advice about steps to take beforehand to ensure the safety and security of your data.
Read MoreiCloud, Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange: Choosing a Personal Calendar Service
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What’s the best calendar service for personal calendars? It depends on whether everyone in your family is all-Apple or if some use Chromebooks, Android phones, or Windows PCs.
Read MoreApple Wows with Mac Studio and Studio Display, Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air
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At its March 8th Peek Performance event, Apple unveiled the impressive new Mac Studio—powered by the M1 Ultra chip—and Studio Display. The company also introduced an updated iPhone SE and iPad Air. Read on for details…
Read MoreHow to Stop Forgetting Your Apple Gear with “Notify When Left Behind”
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Tired of forgetting your AirPods or iPhone when leaving home? The Find My app’s new Notify When Left Behind feature can remind you of that fact before you’ve gone too far.
Read MorePlan for the Future by Establishing a Legacy Contact
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Apple’s new Legacy Contact feature makes it simpler for you to give a family member access to your iCloud data after your death. Read on to learn how to make someone a Legacy Contact or what to do if you are a Legacy Contact.
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