Recovering from a Failed Update with a Nearby iPhone or iPad
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If your iPhone 16 or A17 Pro iPad mini gets stuck during an update, Apple’s new recovery feature lets you use a nearby iPhone or iPad to get back up and running.
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Dropbox Passwords Ending: Switch to 1Password Now
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Dropbox Passwords will shut down on October 28, 2025. Switch to 1Password or another password manager now to avoid losing your stored credentials.
Read MoreApple Introduces AppleCare One for Multi-Device Coverage
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Apple’s new AppleCare One plan allows you to cover multiple devices under a single subscription and even add devices up to 4 years old. At $19.99 per month for three devices, it could save you money and simplify your AppleCare coverage.
Read MoreNever Paste Unknown Text into Terminal!
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A clever new scam masquerades as a CAPTCHA test, asking users to paste text into Terminal to prove they’re human. Instead, it installs malware designed to steal passwords, browser data, and other sensitive information.
Read MoreAudit How You Appear in Google Search
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Curious about how your personal information shows up in Google searches? Google’s Results About You service helps you monitor and manage your digital footprint.
Read MoreAnker Recalls Millions of Power Banks: Check Yours Today
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Anker has issued major recalls for six power bank models due to fire risk. If you own an Anker power bank, check if yours is affected, even if it seems to be working fine. The company is offering free replacements or gift cards.
Read MoreDid You Know You Can Rename Many Bluetooth Devices?
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You don’t have to put up with your iPhone’s list of Bluetooth devices being cluttered with confusing factory default names. Most Bluetooth devices can be renamed, allowing you to, for example, change the name from “MY-CAR” to “Nissan Leaf.”
Read MoreSwitch Between Apps Fluidly on Face ID iPhones
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The threat of tariffs raising iPhone prices has prompted many upgrades to the iPhone 16 lineup. For those new to Face ID—or anyone who isn’t familiar with it—we have an app-switching tip that everyone should know and use.
Read MoreClean Your iPhone’s Camera Lens
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To prevent fingerprint smudges and other grime from impacting the quality of your iPhone photos, clean the lens occasionally with a microfiber cloth or at least the edge of your T-shirt.
Read MoreMake Apple Devices Easier for Family to Access with Secondary Biometrics
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Make accessing your iPhone, iPad, and Mac easier for trusted family members by setting them up so they can use Touch ID or Face ID.
Read MoreBeware Domain Name Renewal Phishing Attacks
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Phishing scams are becoming more sophisticated. A message that seems to come from an Internet domain host and arrives around the time of a domain renewal could deceive even experienced users.
Read MoreApple Silicon Macs Can't Boot from the DFU Port
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If your Apple silicon Mac won’t boot from an external drive, the issue may be related to which USB-C port you’re using—the special DFU port cannot be used for booting from external drives. Learn how to identify that port on your Mac.
Read MoreMake Sure to Check Settings on Multiple Devices
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Is your app behaving differently on different devices? The culprit might be device-specific settings. To avoid frustration, check and synchronize your preferences across all devices to ensure consistent behavior where appropriate.
Read MoreTry Blip for Fast Transfers of Any Size Between Platforms
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Looking for a better way to transfer large files across devices and platforms? Blip offers secure, direct file transfers between Apple devices and other platforms, with no size limits and automatic resumption of interrupted transfers.
Read MoreShare Wi-Fi Network Passwords Using QR Codes
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While Apple’s automatic sharing of Wi-Fi passwords feels like magic, it doesn’t work in every situation. For a more reliable manual approach, use the Show Network QR Code feature in the new Passwords app.
Read MoreWith iOS 18.2 and Later, You Can Share the Location of Lost Items in Find My
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The new Share Item Location feature in Find My enables you to share the location of a lost AirTag or another item tracked by Find My with anyone, including airline reps who can use it to locate lost luggage for you.
Read MoreDon’t Assume That Top Google Search Results Are Guaranteed Safe
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You know that the phrase “I read it on the Internet, so it must be true” is absurd, but you should extend that skepticism to Google search results. We’ve seen two recent instances of malicious content bubbling to the top of searches. Trust but verify.
Read MoreApple Says More Personalized Siri Will Be Delayed
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If, like us, you’ve been eager to try the Apple Intelligence-enhanced version of Siri that Apple announced at its Worldwide Developer Conference in 2024, we’re sorry to say that we all have longer to wait.
Read MoreFor Moments of Joy, Use watchOS 11’s Photos Watch Face
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Let’s take a step back from how technology can enhance productivity to appreciate watchOS 11’s new Photos watch face. The way it unearths photos from your photo library on every wrist raise is delightful.
Read MoreiOS 18 and iPadOS 18 Offer Better PDF Handling in Mail
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Have you ever needed to sign or annotate a PDF you received in the Mail app on your iPhone? With iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, you can manage PDFs directly in Mail. Once you’re finished, you can attach the modified PDF to a reply or a new message.
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