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July 22, 2024

It’s Usually OK to Share Full-Size Images in Email and Messages

July 22, 2024/ Tom Puls
It’s Usually OK to Share Full-Size Images in Email and Messages

It’s frustrating to receive a small or fuzzy image via email or Messages. There’s no need for it in most cases, and we explain how you can be sure you’re sending full-size images.

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July 22, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Gmail, Outlook, Preview
July 15, 2024

Two Techniques for Improving Google Chrome Security

July 15, 2024/ Tom Puls
Two Techniques for Improving Google Chrome Security

If you use Google Chrome or another Chromium browser instead of Safari, you can stay secure by following two simple rules regarding updates and extensions.

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July 15, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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Misc, macOS
July 08, 2024

Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2024

July 08, 2024/ Tom Puls
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2024

Which Mac is best for a college student in 2024? Our short answer is either the 13-inch or 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro.

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July 08, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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Mac
July 02, 2024

Prep Your Tech for Travel

July 02, 2024/ Tom Puls
Prep Your Tech for Travel

Planning a vacation this summer? A little tech prep can help ensure that your devices don’t let you down while you’re away. We have advice for what to bring, essential apps, and more.

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July 02, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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Misc, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
June 24, 2024

Tame the Tangle! Quick Cable Management Tips

June 24, 2024/ Tom Puls
Tame the Tangle! Quick Cable Management Tips

Do you have a rat’s nest of random cables behind your Mac? Follow our quick tips to bring order to the mess, reduce the chance of accidents, and avoid degraded data signals.

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June 24, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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Misc
June 17, 2024

How to Make Productive Use of Generative AI Chatbots and Artbots

June 17, 2024/ Tom Puls
How to Make Productive Use of Generative AI Chatbots and Artbots

Generative AI is all the rage, but what if you want to use it to create more than bad essays and surreal images? We explain how to make the most of AI chatbots and artbots, and how to benefit from AI-powered search engines.

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June 17, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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ai
June 11, 2024

At WWDC, Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence and Previews New OS Features

June 11, 2024/ Tom Puls
At WWDC, Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence and Previews New OS Features

At yesterday’s Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple announced a treasure trove of new features in its upcoming operating system upgrades, including practical, everyday improvements and impressive AI-based capabilities.

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June 11, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iOS, visionOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Apple Intelligence, AI
June 04, 2024

Sorry, Apple Isn’t Going to Update the 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon

June 04, 2024/ Tom Puls
Sorry, Apple Isn’t Going to Update the 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon

Sorry, 27-inch iMac lovers, but Apple isn’t going to release a 27-inch iMac with Apple silicon chips. We explain why and run down the upgrade options for those who need to move on.

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June 04, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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iMac
May 27, 2024

Did You Know Most Mac Apps Keep Versions of Your Documents as You Work?

May 27, 2024/ Tom Puls
Did You Know Most Mac Apps Keep Versions of Your Documents as You Work?

If you ever regret making a change too long ago to revert using Undo, try the versioning capabilities in many macOS apps that let you view, copy data from, and revert to previous versions of a document.

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May 27, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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macOS
May 20, 2024

Audit Your Trusted Device Lists for Greater Security

May 20, 2024/ Tom Puls
Audit Your Trusted Device Lists for Greater Security

We all accumulate “trusted devices” in our Apple, Google, and password manager accounts, but it’s important to remove devices you no longer use because they could be security risks.

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May 20, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iOS, iPadOS
May 09, 2024

Apple Introduces New iPad Air, iPad Pro, Apple Pencil Pro, and Magic Keyboard

May 09, 2024/ Tom Puls
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.

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May 09, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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iPad
May 06, 2024

Apple’s iCloud Keychain Password Management Is All Many People Need

May 06, 2024/ Tom Puls
Apple’s iCloud Keychain Password Management Is All Many People Need

Apple’s iCloud Keychain password manager keeps improving, and we now recommend it, especially for those not already using a third-party password manager. Here’s how to use iCloud Keychain to store and enter secure passwords.

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May 06, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iOS, iPadOS
April 29, 2024

How to Sync Your Text Messages across All Your Apple Devices

April 29, 2024/ Tom Puls
How to Sync Your Text Messages 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.

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April 29, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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iOS, iPadOS, macOS
April 22, 2024

SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: What They Are and Why You Need Them

April 22, 2024/ Tom Puls
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: What They Are and Why You Need Them

To ensure phishers don’t forge email from your domain to use in their attacks on your organization and others, you must implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. We explain the basics, and we’re happy to help with the setup.

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April 22, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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Misc, email, dns
April 15, 2024

Six Reasons Why You Should Restart Your Mac Periodically

April 15, 2024/ Tom Puls
Six Reasons Why You Should 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.

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April 15, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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macOS
April 08, 2024

Take Advantage of the Reference Library in Your Mac

April 08, 2024/ Tom Puls
Take Advantage of the Reference Library in Your Mac

When you’re reading on your Mac, there’s no excuse for not knowing what a word means, even when it’s in another language. Apple provides several shortcuts for looking up any word in macOS’s reference books.

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April 08, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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macOS
April 02, 2024

Changing Passwords Periodically Doesn’t Increase Security

April 02, 2024/ Tom Puls
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.

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April 02, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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Misc, passwords
March 25, 2024

The Importance of Staying Updated

March 25, 2024/ Tom Puls
The Importance of Staying Updated

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.

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March 25, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iOS, iPadOS, tvOS
March 18, 2024

For the Best Mac Webcam, Use Your iPhone

March 18, 2024/ Tom Puls
For the Best Mac Webcam, Use Your iPhone

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.

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March 18, 2024/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, iPhone
March 11, 2024

Loose Lips Sink Chips: Beware What You Say to AI Chatbots

March 11, 2024/ Tom Puls
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.

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March 11, 2024/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Misc, ai
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