Apple Podcasts Adds Transcripts
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Did you know Apple’s Podcasts app now includes written transcripts? Our tip helps you view the text while you listen, use it to navigate within the audio, search for specific bits, and more.
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SPF, DKIM, and DMARC: What They Are and Why You Need Them
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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.
Read MoreWant an Event List in Apple’s Calendar App? Try This Trick
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Want to see all your upcoming events in a list in Apple’s Calendar app on the Mac? It doesn’t have a built-in list view, but there’s a workaround.
Read MoreSix Reasons Why You Should Restart Your Mac Periodically
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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.
Read MoreLooking for Apple Manuals? Check the New Documentation Site
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Do you want to read the actual manuals or specs for Apple products? You can now easily find them on Apple’s new Documentation website.
Read MoreTake Advantage of the Reference Library in Your Mac
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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.
Read MoreDid You Know Text Entry Boxes in Web Browsers Are Easy to Expand?
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If you want to enter more text than will seemingly fit in a text box on a Web page, you can use a trick to expand the box so you can see what you’re typing.
Read MoreChanging Passwords Periodically Doesn’t Increase Security
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Security experts no longer recommend password expiration policies that require users to change their passwords periodically. Here’s why.
Read MoreSend Photos in Messages Faster with This Hidden Shortcut
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It’s not hard to add a photo to a conversation in Messages, but with this tip, it’s even faster and easier!
Read MoreThe Importance of Staying Updated
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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.
Read MoreUse the Command Key to Rearrange and Remove Menu Bar Icons
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If your Mac’s menu bar is a mess, you can use the Command key to rearrange the icons and remove those you never use.
Read MoreFor the Best Mac Webcam, Use Your iPhone
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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.
Read MoreUse 1Password to Enter Your Mac Login Password
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1Password is tremendously helpful for entering website passwords, but a little-known feature also enables it to enter your Mac login password for changing system settings, installing apps, and more.
Read MoreLoose Lips Sink Chips: Beware What You Say to AI Chatbots
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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.
Read MoreApple Announces New MacBook Air Lineup with M3 Chip
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Apple has announced 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models based on the M3 chip. Along with faster performance, they can drive two external displays when the MacBook Air’s lid is closed. Read our buying advice here:
Read MoreHow to Avoid Head-Tracked Spatial Audio for FaceTime Audio Calls
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If you’ve ever experienced a weird situation where sound on a FaceTime Audio call moves back and forth between your AirPods, it’s because of spatial audio’s dynamic head tracking. Learn how to turn it off.
Read MoreHelp! My Account Has Been Hacked—What Should I Do?
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If you notice strange behavior in your online accounts, you might have been hacked. It’s imperative that you act immediately to verify the breach, change passwords, lock accounts, and alert support personnel. We provide steps here.
Read MoreToo Many Windows Open? Close Them All Quickly with These Tricks
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Next time you inadvertently open a large number of windows, you can use these Option-key tricks to close them all quickly.
Read MoreHow to Search Directly in Your Favorite Websites from Safari’s Search Bar
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Do you frequently use the internal search engine on a website? You can now search that site faster using Safari’s Quick Website Search feature, which automatically learns which sites you search.
Read MoreAfter “Mother of All Breaches,” Update Passwords on Compromised Sites
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Worried about the “Mother of All Breaches” that has been making the rounds in security news? We share a leak checker that can tell you if your email address was involved and recommend that you update any compromised passwords.
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