Missed an Alert? Check Notification Center
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If a temporary banner disappears from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac before you have a chance to read it, you can find it in Notification Center.
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When Should You “Ignore Ownership” on an External Drive?
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Permissions are an essential aspect of the Unix underpinnings in macOS, but on some external drives, they can be problematic. Learn when you should and should not enable “Ignore ownership on this volume.”
Read MoreBe Careful When Scanning Unknown QR Codes
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QR codes—those blocky squares you scan with your iPhone camera—are an easy way to open a Web page. Unfortunately, scammers also use them to trick people into visiting malicious websites, so read our tip about scanning these codes safely.
Read MoreMake the Most of the Mac’s Videoconferencing Capabilities
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Although videoconferencing has become a part of everyday life for lots of us, many people don’t realize that macOS provides helpful options for improving our video, audio, and presentations.
Read MoreProtect Domains That Don’t Send Email from Email Spoofing
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If you have parked domains that never send email, it’s important to set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC so scammers can’t forge legitimate-looking email from those domains.
Read MoreUnderstanding the Key Differences Between Personal and Managed Apple IDs
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There are actually two types of Apple IDs: personal and managed. Regular users have personal Apple IDs; those who use employer-provided devices are often required to use managed Apple IDs. Learn more about both.
Read MoreInsert Emoji More Easily with Text Replacements
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Finding and entering a desired emoji can be tedious. For those you like to use regularly, creating a text replacement lets you type a few characters to get a particular emoji quickly and easily.
Read MoreIt’s Usually OK to Share Full-Size Images in Email and Messages
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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.
Read MoreHow to Copy an App Icon on the Mac
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Have you ever wanted to use a Mac app’s icon in documentation or a Web page? It’s easy to copy a high-resolution version straight from the Finder!
Read MoreTwo Techniques for Improving Google Chrome Security
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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.
Read MoreApple Explains Its Approach to Device Longevity
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Apple has published a white paper that offers an illuminating look at how the company works to increase device longevity while balancing environmental impact, protecting customer privacy and safety, and enabling transparency in repair.
Read MoreChoosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2024
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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.
Read MoreRemember the Magnifier App When You Need to Read Tiny Text
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The built-in Magnifier app on the iPhone and iPad is a godsend when trying to make out a tiny serial number or anything else that’s too small to read easily.
Read MorePrep Your Tech for Travel
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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.
Read MoreFind Some Ham Amidst Your Email Spam
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Rather than frequently skimming your entire spam mailbox for incorrectly captured messages, try searching for specific keywords that are likely to appear in legitimate email.
Read MoreTame the Tangle! Quick Cable Management Tips
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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.
Read MoreQuickly Catalog Books or Other Named Items on Shelves
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You can take advantage of Apple’s Live Text feature in Photos to catalog books, boxes, or any other items with text names. Think of it as a lazy person’s ad hoc database.
Read MoreHow to Make Productive Use of Generative AI Chatbots and Artbots
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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.
Read MoreWorking Late on Your Mac? Turn on Night Shift to Help Your Sleep
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If you regularly work at your Mac late at night and have trouble falling asleep, consider turning on Night Shift to reduce your blue light exposure. By default, it makes the colors of your Mac warmer from sunset to sunrise.
Read MoreAt WWDC, Apple Unveils Apple Intelligence and Previews New OS Features
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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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