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October 20, 2022

Apple Releases New iPad, iPad Pro, and Apple TV

October 20, 2022/ Tom Puls
Apple Releases New iPad, iPad Pro, and Apple TV

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:

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October 20, 2022/ Tom Puls/
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iPad, Apple TV
September 09, 2022

Apple’s 2022 Harvest: Four iPhones, Three Apple Watches, and New AirPods Pro

September 09, 2022/ Tom Puls
Apple’s 2022 Harvest: Four iPhones, Three Apple Watches, and New AirPods Pro

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…

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September 09, 2022/ Tom Puls/
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iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPods, iOS, watchOS
August 24, 2022

Go Beyond Get Info with the Finder’s Inspector Window

August 24, 2022/ Tom Puls
Go Beyond Get Info with the Finder’s Inspector Window

You probably know that selecting a file in the Finder and choosing File > Get Info (Command-I) brings up the Get Info window…

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August 24, 2022/ Tom Puls/
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macOS
August 22, 2022

15 Ways to Solve Call Failures on Your iPhone

August 22, 2022/ Tom Puls
15 Ways to Solve Call Failures on Your iPhone

Having problems making or receiving calls on your iPhone? We’re confident that something in this long list of fixes will resolve your problem.

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August 22, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Articles
iPhone, iOS
August 17, 2022

How to Restore Missing SMS Two-Factor Authentication Codes

August 17, 2022/ Tom Puls
How to Restore Missing SMS Two-Factor Authentication Codes

Many websites, from Adobe to Zendesk, let you receive two-factor authentication codes via SMS text messages….

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August 17, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iOS
August 15, 2022

Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2022

August 15, 2022/ Tom Puls
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2022

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.

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August 15, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro
August 10, 2022

What’s That Little Orange Dot by Control Center in macOS 12 Monterey?

August 10, 2022/ Tom Puls
What’s That Little Orange Dot by Control Center in macOS 12 Monterey?

Have you noticed a little orange dot next to the icon for Control Center on the menu bar in macOS 12 Monterey?

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August 10, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Tips
macOS
August 08, 2022

Follow These Steps before Bringing Your Mac in for Repair

August 08, 2022/ Tom Puls
Follow These Steps before Bringing Your Mac in for Repair

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.

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August 08, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS
August 03, 2022

What Should I Do If I Get an “AirTag Found Moving With You” Message?

August 03, 2022/ Tom Puls
What Should I Do If I Get an “AirTag Found Moving With You” Message?

First, don’t panic….

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August 03, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Tips
AirTags
August 02, 2022

iCloud, Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange: Choosing a Personal Calendar Service

August 02, 2022/ Tom Puls
iCloud, Google Calendar, Microsoft Exchange: Choosing a Personal Calendar Service

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.

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August 02, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, iOS, iPadOS
March 11, 2022

Apple Wows with Mac Studio and Studio Display, Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air

March 11, 2022/ Tom Puls
Apple Wows with Mac Studio and Studio Display, Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air

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…

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March 11, 2022/ Tom Puls/
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macOS, mac, Mac Studio, Studio Display, M1, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, iPad, iPhone
February 02, 2022

Did You Know That Siri on a HomePod Can Control Alarms on Other Devices?

February 02, 2022/ Tom Puls
Did You Know That Siri on a HomePod Can Control Alarms on Other Devices?

Siri has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, and we’ve just discovered a new one…

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February 02, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Tips
HomePod, iOS
January 31, 2022

How to Stop Forgetting Your Apple Gear with “Notify When Left Behind”

January 31, 2022/ Tom Puls
How to Stop Forgetting Your Apple Gear with “Notify When Left Behind”

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.

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January 31, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, iOS, iPadOS, AirTags
January 26, 2022

Set Custom Text Sizes on a Per-App Basis in iOS 15

January 26, 2022/ Tom Puls
Set Custom Text Sizes on a Per-App Basis in iOS 15

In previous versions of iOS, you could change the systemwide text size to make all apps—at least those that support Dynamic Type—display text at larger or smaller sizes…

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January 26, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iOS, iPadOS
January 24, 2022

Plan for the Future by Establishing a Legacy Contact

January 24, 2022/ Tom Puls
Plan for the Future by Establishing a Legacy Contact

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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January 24, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS, iOS, iCloud
January 19, 2022

Giving Away a Mac Running macOS 12 Monterey? Try Erase All Content and Settings

January 19, 2022/ Tom Puls
Giving Away a Mac Running macOS 12 Monterey? Try Erase All Content and Settings

Before macOS 12 Monterey, if you wanted to sell, trade in, or give away your Mac, you had to boot into Recovery, erase the internal drive with Disk Utility…

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January 19, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Tips
macOS
January 17, 2022

Badges? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Red Badges (On Our iPhone Apps)

January 17, 2022/ Tom Puls
Badges? We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Red Badges (On Our iPhone Apps)

Do you love or hate those red badges on your iPhone Home screen icons? Or maybe you’re indifferent and mostly ignore them? Regardless of your opinion, our article explains how to make the most of them—or eliminate them entirely.

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January 17, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Articles
iOS, iPhone, iPadOS, iPad
January 12, 2022

Change Your Pointer Color in macOS 12 Monterey

January 12, 2022/ Tom Puls
Change Your Pointer Color in macOS 12 Monterey

Some people find it hard to find the mouse pointer at times, particularly on a large screen or when working in Dark Mode or in apps with dark interfaces…

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January 12, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Tips
macOS
January 10, 2022

Perturbed by the Price of Adobe Creative Cloud? Consider the Affinity Suite

January 10, 2022/ Tom Puls
Perturbed by the Price of Adobe Creative Cloud? Consider the Affinity Suite

Looking for an affordable alternative to an expensive Adobe Creative Cloud subscription? Check out the Affinity suite: Affinity Designer, Affinity Photo, and Affinity Publisher. Read on for thoughts on how they compare and if Affinity is for you.

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January 10, 2022/ Tom Puls/
Articles
macOS
October 19, 2021

New M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips Power the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros

October 19, 2021/ Tom Puls
New M1 Pro and M1 Max Chips Power the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros

At its October 18th Unleashed event, Apple unveiled the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, powered by the impressive new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Read on for details…

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October 19, 2021/ Tom Puls/
Articles
MacBook Pro, AirPods, HomePod, Apple Silicon, M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, macOS
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