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May 18, 2026

Understanding New MacBook Battery Charging Features

May 18, 2026/ Tom Puls
Understanding New MacBook Battery Charging Features

Is your MacBook’s battery stuck at 80%? That’s Apple protecting your battery’s long-term health. macOS 26.4 adds new controls, including Charge Limit and a Slow Charger warning. Learn how these features work—and when to override them.

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May 18, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
MacBook
May 13, 2026

Intel-Based Apps Will Stop Working in macOS 28

May 13, 2026/ Tom Puls
Intel-Based Apps Will Stop Working in macOS 28

Running macOS 26.4? You may start seeing warnings about Intel-based apps not opening. They won’t stop working until macOS 28, but now’s the time to find replacements. Here’s how to identify which apps need attention.

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May 13, 2026/ Tom Puls/
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Mac, macOS
May 11, 2026

Not All Your Mac’s USB-C Ports Are the Same

May 11, 2026/ Tom Puls
Not All Your Mac’s USB-C Ports Are the Same

Your Mac’s USB-C ports look identical, but one is special—and using it can cause macOS installations or updates on external drives to fail, or trigger other errors with Thunderbolt docks. Learn which USB-C port isn’t like the others.

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May 11, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Mac
May 06, 2026

Create AI-Powered Playlists with iOS 26.4’s Playlist Playground

May 06, 2026/ Tom Puls
Create AI-Powered Playlists with iOS 26.4’s Playlist Playground

Apple Music’s new Playlist Playground in iOS 26.4 uses AI to create custom playlists based on any mood, genre, or activity you describe. Just type what you’re in the mood for and let the app do the rest.

 

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May 06, 2026/ Tom Puls/
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iOS, iPhone
May 04, 2026

Two iPhone Exploit Kits Mean You Should Update iOS Now

May 04, 2026/ Tom Puls
Two iPhone Exploit Kits Mean You Should Update iOS Now

Two major iPhone exploit kits—DarkSword and Coruna—can steal passwords, messages, and photos from everyday users who visit an infected website. Check your iOS version and update immediately to protect yourself.

 

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May 04, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iOS
April 29, 2026

Check Your Input Source If Your Mac Types Unexpected Characters

April 29, 2026/ Tom Puls
Check Your Input Source If Your Mac Types Unexpected Characters

Is your Mac typing the wrong characters or rejecting your password? You may have accidentally switched keyboard layouts. Here’s how to check your input source and prevent it from happening again.

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April 29, 2026/ Tom Puls/
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Mac, iMac
April 27, 2026

View Suspicious Documents Safely with Dangerzone

April 27, 2026/ Tom Puls
View Suspicious Documents Safely with Dangerzone

Got a suspicious attachment? Dangerzone converts potentially dangerous PDFs and Office docs into safe, pixel-only copies you can view without risk. Think of it as a virtual photocopier that strips any hidden malware, JavaScript, or macros.

 

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April 27, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
April 22, 2026

iOS 26 Can AutoFill Credit Card Details

April 22, 2026/ Tom Puls
iOS 26 Can AutoFill Credit Card Details

Tired of typing credit card numbers into websites and apps that don’t support Apple Pay? iOS 26 lets you save cards in Wallet and use AutoFill to enter your payment details anywhere—here’s how to set it up and use it.

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April 22, 2026/ Tom Puls/
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iOS, iPhone
April 20, 2026

Apple Refreshes iPhone, iPad Air, and MacBook Lineups

April 20, 2026/ Tom Puls
Apple Refreshes iPhone, iPad Air, and MacBook Lineups

Apple’s March 2026 refresh brings MagSafe to the iPhone 17e, the M4 chip to the iPad Air, the M5 to the MacBook Air, and the new M5 Pro and M5 Max to the MacBook Pro—plus doubled storage on most models. Here’s what’s new and who should upgrade.

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April 20, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iPad, Mac
April 15, 2026

Apple Refreshes Studio Display and Introduces Studio Display XDR

April 15, 2026/ Tom Puls
Apple Refreshes Studio Display and Introduces Studio Display XDR

Apple’s new $3,299 Studio Display XDR brings mini-LED, HDR, and 120 Hz to a 27-inch 5K display—pro display tech at a far more accessible price. The standard Studio Display also gets a refresh with a better camera and Thunderbolt 5.

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April 15, 2026/ Tom Puls/
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Mac, macOS
April 13, 2026

How Does the New MacBook Neo Compare to the MacBook Air?

April 13, 2026/ Tom Puls
How Does the New MacBook Neo Compare to the MacBook Air?

Apple’s new $599 MacBook Neo offers an affordable entry into the Mac ecosystem, but its compromises mean it’s best suited for K–12 students and users with basic computing needs. Here’s how it compares to the MacBook Air.

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April 13, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Mac
April 08, 2026

How to Find and Silence the Browser Tab That’s Playing Audio

April 08, 2026/ Tom Puls
How to Find and Silence the Browser Tab That’s Playing Audio

Drowning in open tabs and can’t find the one playing sound? Look for the speaker icon on the tab itself, or use Safari’s address bar icon or Chrome’s music note for quick control.

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April 08, 2026/ Tom Puls/
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Mac
April 06, 2026

Apple’s Focus Is Powerful but Unpredictable

April 06, 2026/ Tom Puls
Apple’s Focus Is Powerful but Unpredictable

Apple’s Focus can silence distractions when you need quiet time, but its complexity can cause you to miss important notifications. Learn how to configure it safely—and avoid the pitfalls that lead to missed calls and messages.

 

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April 06, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iPhone, iPad, iMac
April 01, 2026

Losing Messages or Calls? Look in the Unknown Senders/Callers Filter

April 01, 2026/ Tom Puls
Losing Messages or Calls? Look in the Unknown Senders/Callers Filter

Missing texts from unknown numbers? iOS 26 filters them into hidden lists. Here’s where to find them in the Messages app—and how to mark senders as known so you don’t miss important messages. PS: The same applies to calls in the Phone app.

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April 01, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iOS, iPadOS, macOS
March 30, 2026

Why Cloud Storage Isn’t a Backup

March 30, 2026/ Tom Puls
Why Cloud Storage Isn’t a Backup

Do you think using Dropbox or iCloud Drive means your files are backed up? Wrong. Delete or corrupt a file, and that change syncs everywhere instantly. Here’s why cloud storage isn’t a backup—and what to do about it.

 

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March 30, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Mac, iMac, macOS, iCloud
March 25, 2026

How to Look Up a Saved Wi-Fi Network Password

March 25, 2026/ Tom Puls
How to Look Up a Saved Wi-Fi Network Password

Apple makes it easy to share Wi-Fi passwords without requiring anyone to type them. We explain how you can do this nearly automatically, with a QR code, or by looking up the password and copying it so you can paste it into an email message or text.

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March 25, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Tips
iPhone, iPad, Mac
March 23, 2026

Keep Your IT Budget Working During a Slowdown

March 23, 2026/ Tom Puls
Keep Your IT Budget Working During a Slowdown

Freezing IT spending during a slowdown often leads to higher costs later. Here’s practical, real-world advice on reducing costs while protecting the services that keep your business running.

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March 23, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
Security
March 18, 2026

Customize Folder Colors and Icons in macOS 26 Tahoe

March 18, 2026/ Tom Puls
Customize Folder Colors and Icons in macOS 26 Tahoe

Tired of identical blue folders? macOS 26 Tahoe lets you add colors and icons—including emoji—to folders with a few clicks. Here’s how to make your Finder easier to navigate.

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March 18, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Tips
macOS
March 16, 2026

Why Your Windows Reopen (Or Don’t) As You Expect

March 16, 2026/ Tom Puls
Why Your Windows Reopen (Or Don’t) As You Expect

Frustrated when your Mac apps don’t remember their windows—or when they stubbornly reopen old documents? Two little-discussed settings control this behavior. Here’s how Apple’s Resume technology really works.

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March 16, 2026/ Tom Puls/
Article
iMac, macOS
March 11, 2026

Make Finder Window Columns Resize to Fit Filenames

March 11, 2026/ Tom Puls
Make Finder Window Columns Resize to Fit Filenames

Tired of truncated filenames in the Finder’s Column view? macOS 26.1 Tahoe adds a simple checkbox to auto-resize columns—and you can enable the same feature in earlier macOS versions with a quick Terminal command or free utility.

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March 11, 2026/ Tom Puls/
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iMac
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