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September 08, 2025

Stay Connected Off the Grid: How to Use Messages via Satellite in iOS 18

September 08, 2025/ Tom Puls
Stay Connected Off the Grid: How to Use Messages via Satellite in iOS 18

When storms knock out cell networks or hiking takes you off-grid, you can now text via satellite if you have an iPhone 14, 15, or 16 running iOS 18. Learn how Messages via satellite lets you stay connected when cell networks fail or aren’t available.

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September 08, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article, Articles
iPhone, iOS
September 03, 2025

Audit How You Appear in Google Search

September 03, 2025/ Tom Puls
Audit How You Appear in Google Search

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.

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September 03, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
Google
September 01, 2025

Upgrade Soon: Intel-based Macs and Apps Are On Their Way Out

September 01, 2025/ Tom Puls
Upgrade Soon: Intel-based Macs and Apps Are On Their Way Out

Still using an Intel-based Mac or app? With Apple’s recent announcement of end dates for both macOS and Rosetta 2 support, it’s time to plan your transition to Apple silicon.

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September 01, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Articles, Article
iMac, macOS
August 27, 2025

Anker Recalls Millions of Power Banks: Check Yours Today

August 27, 2025/ Tom Puls
Anker Recalls Millions of Power Banks: Check Yours Today

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.

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August 27, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iPhone
August 25, 2025

Choosing the Best AI Chatbot for Your Needs

August 25, 2025/ Tom Puls
Choosing the Best AI Chatbot for Your Needs

Want to harness AI but feel overwhelmed by all the choices? Skip the lesser-known options and focus on the major players. Here’s our guide to choosing the right chatbot for your needs, whether they involve writing, research, coding, or more.

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August 25, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Articles, Article
ai
August 20, 2025

16 Billion Passwords Exposed in Recent Data Breach: Turn on 2FA!

August 20, 2025/ Tom Puls
16 Billion Passwords Exposed in Recent Data Breach: Turn on 2FA!

Another day, another breach—this time involving 16 billion passwords. Despite alarming headlines about Apple, Facebook, and Google accounts, there’s no need to panic. Our advice? Use unique passwords and enable 2FA.

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August 20, 2025/ Tom Puls/
August 18, 2025

Combat Smart TV Privacy Abuses with an Apple TV

August 18, 2025/ Tom Puls
Combat Smart TV Privacy Abuses with an Apple TV

While you’re watching TV, your smart TV is watching you. Find out how manufacturers track your viewing habits and learn simple steps to protect your privacy with an Apple TV.

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August 18, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Articles, Article
Apple TV, tvOS
August 13, 2025

Did You Know You Can Rename Many Bluetooth Devices?

August 13, 2025/ Tom Puls
Did You Know You Can Rename Many Bluetooth Devices?

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.”

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August 13, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iOS
August 11, 2025

Consider Personal Cyber Insurance

August 11, 2025/ Tom Puls
Consider Personal Cyber Insurance

With Americans losing $12 billion to fraud in 2024, personal cyber insurance is becoming essential. Learn what it covers, what to look for in a policy, and how it complements good security practices.

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August 11, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article
August 06, 2025

Switch Between Apps Fluidly on Face ID iPhones

August 06, 2025/ Tom Puls
Switch Between Apps Fluidly on Face ID iPhones

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.

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August 06, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iPhone
August 04, 2025

Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2025

August 04, 2025/ Tom Puls
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2025

Which Mac is best for a college student in 2025? Our short answer is either the 13-inch or 15-inch M4 MacBook Air. However, students with substantial processing needs (such as audio or video editing) might want to consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro.

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August 04, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Articles
Mac
July 30, 2025

Clean Your iPhone’s Camera Lens

July 30, 2025/ Tom Puls
Clean Your iPhone’s Camera Lens

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.

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July 30, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iPhone
July 28, 2025

Ten Tips for Making the Best Use of AI Chatbots

July 28, 2025/ Tom Puls
Ten Tips for Making the Best Use of AI Chatbots

Getting the most out of ChatGPT and Claude requires a different approach than using a traditional search engine. Learn ten essential tips for better prompting, from being conversational to leveraging context and even role-playing.

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July 28, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Articles
July 23, 2025

Make Apple Devices Easier for Family to Access with Secondary Biometrics

July 23, 2025/ Tom Puls
Make Apple Devices Easier for Family to Access with Secondary Biometrics

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.

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July 23, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iPhone, iPad, Mac, passwords
July 21, 2025

Working with Time Zones in Apple’s Calendar Apps

July 21, 2025/ Tom Puls
Working with Time Zones in Apple’s Calendar Apps

Managing time zones in Apple’s calendar tools is straightforward if you remember two key points. Our article clarifies your options and explains how to handle common scenarios.

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July 21, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article
macOS, iPadOS, iOS
July 16, 2025

Beware Domain Name Renewal Phishing Attacks

July 16, 2025/ Tom Puls
Beware Domain Name Renewal Phishing Attacks

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.

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July 16, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
Security, Business
July 14, 2025

Why Passkeys Are Better than Passwords (And How to Use Them)

July 14, 2025/ Tom Puls
Why Passkeys Are Better than Passwords (And How to Use Them)

Passkeys are finally gaining mainstream traction, with support from Apple, Google, Microsoft, and numerous major websites. Find out why they’re more secure than passwords and how to start using them.

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July 14, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article
Security, macOS, iOS, iPadOS
July 09, 2025

Apple Silicon Macs Can't Boot from the DFU Port

July 09, 2025/ Tom Puls
Apple Silicon Macs Can't Boot from the DFU Port

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.

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July 09, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
Mac, macOS, Apple Silicon
July 07, 2025

Why Every Business Needs an AI Policy

July 07, 2025/ Tom Puls
Why Every Business Needs an AI Policy

Shadow AI is commonplace in workplaces, with half of employees using unauthorized AI tools and many sharing sensitive data. Learn why your business needs a formal AI policy to harness the benefits of AI while safeguarding against its significant risks.

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July 07, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Article
Business
July 02, 2025

Make Sure to Check Settings on Multiple Devices

July 02, 2025/ Tom Puls
Make Sure to Check Settings on Multiple Devices

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.

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July 02, 2025/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iOS, macOS, iPadOS
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