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Five Quick Tips to Ease iPhone and iPad Text Editing and Amaze Your Friends
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People are always astonished when they see someone using trackpad mode to edit text on an iPhone or iPad. So, even if you already know these tips, do your friends a favor and show them how to get t…
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on Sep 5
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Recent revelations have exposed that a little-known company called Babel Street can track both iPhone and Android users’ locations by leveraging data from mobile advertising data brokers. Investiga…
on Thu, 9PM
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Apple Unveils Seventh-Generation iPad Mini with A17 Pro Chip and Apple Intelligence Support
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In late October, Apple launched the seventh-generation iPad mini, bringing significant internal upgrades while maintaining its beloved compact design. The standout enhancement is the integration of…
on Tue, 8PM
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Apple’s Tips App Provides Extensive User Guides and Helpful How-Tos
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Have you ever wished for a manual so you can learn what your Apple device can really do? That’s exactly what Apple’s Tips app is designed for! Whether you’re a new user or an Apple veteran, this bu…
on Mon, 7PM
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Watch Out for PayPal Invoice Phishing Scams
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Recently, there’s been an increase in fake invoices sent through PayPal by scammers. Because these fraudulent invoices are dispatched via PayPal’s own system, they often bypass spam filters and lac…
on Nov 7
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Apple Brings the M4 Chip Family to the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro
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Last week Apple spread out a three-day virtual event of the first Macs to use the M4 chip family, which debuted earlier this year with the iPad Pro. The updated iMac and MacBook Pro retain the same…
on Nov 6
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First Wave of Apple Intelligence Features Appear in macOS 15.1 Sequoia, iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1
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Is it time to make your Apple devices smarter? Apple has just released macOS 15.1 Sequoia, iOS 18.1, and iPadOS 18.1 with an initial collection of Apple Intelligence features and a promise of more …
on Nov 5
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Apple releases iOS 18.1, macOS 15.1 with Apple Intelligence
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Today Apple released the first big updates for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia which introduces the first round of promised Apple Intelligence features. Additional AI features will be arriving over the co…
on Oct 29
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Is Apple publishing your correct business information?
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If you have your own business, you may have created a profile on Google Business. This service allows you to keep your data on Google Maps current, whether it’s to update hours, offer deals, …
on Oct 17
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Reveal Mac Window File Icons Permanently With This Setting
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I’m a big fan of the Mac’s window file icons… you know, those little icons that appear in window title bars next to the filename. They’re not just cosmetic—you can use them just like th…
on Oct 17
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Apple ID Renamed to Apple Account in Latest Operating System Releases
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In macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11, Apple has officially renamed Apple ID to Apple Account. Nothing has changed except what we call it. The new name is a slightly more sensible …
on Oct 10
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Passwords Becomes a Real App in macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18
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Although I’m still a fan of 1Password for better cross-platform support, Apple has finally removed a huge hurdle to using its built-in password management capabilities. Starting in macOS 15 S…
on Oct 9
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Restrict Access to Sensitive Apps in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
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Do you worry about family members with whom you’re otherwise happy to share your iPhone passcode reading your private diary in a journaling app? Or maybe the existence of a particular app icon coul…
on Oct 7
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In iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, Control Center Is Now Highly Customizable
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The new Control Center in iOS 18 and iPad OS 18 is vastly more customizable and has more options. Here is what’s on offer and how to use it. #JimmyTechTips #iOS18 #iPadOS18 #AppleTips
on Oct 7
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Apple releases iOS 18.0.1, macOS 15.0.1, more
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Today Apple released updates for many of the recently released software with some bug fixes. I recommend that anyone who has upgraded their software install these updates right away. This includes:…
on Oct 4
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California Driver’s Licenses now available in Apple Wallet
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Today the California DMV announced mDL (mobile driver’s license) for Apple Wallet. While this will not be immediately useful for most people, having the backing of the most populous state may…
on Sep 20
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Apple releases iOS 18, macOS 15 Sequoia, more
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Today Apple released their annual software upgrades for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and HomePod. This year it’s a big one! There are two major focuses with this year’s new…
on Sep 16
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Apple also released iOS 17.7, macOS 14.7, macOS 13.7
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With all of the hype about macOS 15 Sequoia and iOS 18 being released, let’s not forget that for those who are unable to upgrade or want to give it a bit more time Apple has released updates …
on Sep 16
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Apple announces iPhone 16, more
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Today in Apple’s “Glow Up” video press conference, we got an unveiling of several new products, including iPhone 16, Apple Watch 10, and AirPods 4. Here is my brief rundown of what, how much, and w…
on Sep 10
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September is here, so Apple will soon release major upgrades for all its operating systems. iOS 18 and watchOS 11 will undoubtedly ship alongside new iPhone and Apple Watch models likely the week o…
on Sep 8
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Having Trouble with a Public Wi-Fi Network’s Captive Portal Login Page?
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When you connect to a public Wi-Fi network at an airport, hotel, coffee shop, or school, you may need to interact with a captive portal login page to be granted access to the network. It might requ…
on Aug 25
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Missed an Alert? Check Notification Center
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iOS, iPadOS, and macOS all let you specify whether any given app should show no notifications, temporary banners, or persistent banners: look in Settings (or System Settings on Mac) > Notificati…
on Aug 3
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Apple releases iOS 17.6, macOS 14.6, more
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Today Apple released updates across all of their system software. There no new features (apart from multiple monitor support on MacBook Pro M3), but they do have bug fixes, performance improvements…
on Jul 30
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Essential Steps to Secure Your Identity: Credit Freeze Explained
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It seems that scams are always on an upward trend. One small but effective way to protect yourself is with a credit freeze, which is something I’m recommending to most people, especially if y…
on Jul 16
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Today Apple kicked off the 35th Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) with their traditional keynote event. While this event is primarily for software developers attending workshops to get the lat…
on Jun 24
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Quickly Catalog Books or Other Named Items on Shelves
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If you have trouble finding particular items across multiple shelves of books, labeled boxes, or anything else that’s clearly identified with a text name, take carefully composed photos that captur…
on Jun 6
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Working Late on Your Mac? Turn on Night Shift to Help Your Sleep
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Research suggests that exposure to blue light fools your body into thinking it’s daytime, making it harder to fall asleep if you work late on a Mac with a bright white (which has a lot of blue ligh…
on Jun 5
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How to Display the Battery Percentage in Your Mac’s Menu Bar
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By default, the battery icon in your Mac laptop’s menu bar shows how full your battery is. Clicking it reveals the exact percentage, but you can also set macOS to display the battery percentage nex…
on May 28
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iOS and iPadOS 17.5.1 Update: Fix for Photo-Undeleting Bug
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Today Apple released an update for iOS and iPadOS 17.5.1 to fix a very rare but concerning bug in which previously deleted photos could reappear if the database for your Photos app had corruption. …
on May 20
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Looking for Apple Manuals? Check the New Documentation Site
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Many people are frustrated that Apple doesn’t include a full manual with their products. I can understand Apple’s point of view on this. Software updates often change how their products…
on Apr 8
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Apple Podcasts Adds Transcripts
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In iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and macOS 14.4 Sonoma, Apple enhanced its Podcasts app to include transcripts of all podcasts in the Apple Podcasts catalog as long as they’re in English, French, German, …
on Apr 3
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The Importance of Staying Updated
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Does it feel like your Apple devices are always asking you to install operating system updates? You’re not wrong—from September 2022 to January 2024, we saw the following releases in Apple’s previo…
on Mar 23
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Apple releases iOS 17.4.1, iPadOS 17.4.1, visionOS 1.1.1
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Today Apple released software updates for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. These updates are small, and the release notes indicate security and bug fixes, though they don’t say for what specific…
on Mar 21
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Did You Know Text Entry Boxes in Web Browsers Are Easy to Expand?
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Have you ever noticed the shading in the corner of text area fields in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, and most other Mac Web browsers? These “handles” let you resize the field—always vertically and somet…
on Mar 15
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Apple releases iOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, more
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Tuesday and Thursday this past week Apple released updates across all of their operating systems. The updates include many minor features as well as bug, security, and performance improvements. I d…
on Mar 10
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Use the Command Key to Rearrange and Remove Menu Bar Icons
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Is your Mac’s menu bar overwhelmed with icons? They’re helpful little critters, but finding one can be difficult when you have too many and they’re in no particular order. The hidden trick to clean…
on Mar 8
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Changing Passwords Periodically Doesn’t Increase Security
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Does your organization or some financial website require you to create a new password periodically? This practice was recommended long ago, but some organizations haven’t kept up with current recom…
on Mar 5
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Send Photos in Messages Faster with This Hidden Shortcut
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On the iPhone and iPad, to send a photo to a Messages chat, tap the ⊕ button and then tap Photos in the list that appears to reveal the photo picker. That’s not difficult, but it requires an extra …
on Mar 3
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Annoyed by Inline Predictive Text Suggestions? Here’s How to Turn Them Off
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In a slight nod to the hype surrounding generative AI, Apple added inline text prediction capabilities to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. They can be helpful, particularly on the iPhone and iPad, where …
on Feb 13
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Turn on Stolen Device Protection right away!
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If you haven’t heard, there have been some really terrifying iPhone thefts recently where a thief will watch you enter your iPhone passcode in public then snatch your iPhone and run. Knowing …
on Jan 24
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Apple releases iOS 17.3, macOS 14.3, more
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Today Apple released big updates across all of their devices. These updates of course introduce a lot of refinements, minor enhancements, and security fixes. But there is one huge new security feat…
on Jan 24
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macOS Ventura & Sonoma: Time Machine Now Offers Daily and Weekly Frequencies
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Since its inception, Time Machine has backed up on an hourly schedule. It then keeps hourly backups for the previous 24 hours, daily backups for the last month, and weekly backups back to the start…
on Jan 4
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Auto-update is enabled. Why aren’t my devices updating?
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A question I am getting more often than ever, now that updates are more important than ever: “Why isn’t my iPhone or Mac updating automatically even though I have Auto-Update turned on?…
on Dec 23
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Explore the video screensavers and wallpaper in macOS Sonoma
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When macOS Sonoma was released a few months ago, one of the highlighted features was new videos for screensavers and wallpaper, similar to the drone videos you might recognize from Apple TV. After …
on Dec 23
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Apple releases iOS 17.2.1, macOS 14.2.1, iOS 16.7.4
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Today Apple released minor updates for iPhone and Mac. These updates include bug and security fixes, so I recommend everyone install at their earliest convenience, especially if you’ve alread…
on Dec 19
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Use iPhone 15 Pro to capture video in 3D
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Beginning with iOS 17.2 last week, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max can now capture “spatial video” for 3D playback on the upcoming Apple Vision Pro (and presumably other 3D devices). if you have an iPhon…
on Dec 15
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Loose power plug on an airplane? A Europlug adapter might help
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All too often I’ve had trouble where the mere weight of my iPhone or MacBook power adapter is enough to pull it from its own airplane power socket. Why are they so loose? If the plug at your …
on Dec 15
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Apple releases iOS 17.2, macOS 14.2, more!
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Today Apple released updates across all of their system software. This includes: macOS Sonoma 14.2 iOS 17.2 iPadOS 17.2 watchOS 10.2 tvOS 17.2 HomePod OS 17.2 macOS Ventura 13.6.3 macOS Monterey 12…
on Dec 11
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Use This Hidden Setting to Stop Triggering Caps Lock Accidentally
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This tip isn’t for most people, but read on if you struggle with accidentally touching the Caps Lock key while typing and having your text suddenly TURN INTO CAPITAL LETTERS, or accidentally …
on Dec 3
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Apple releases iOS 17.1.2, iPadOS 17.1.2, macOS Sonoma 14.1.2, more!
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Today Apple released several updates for their OSes and some of their multimedia editing software. The OS updates include some important security patches, so I recommend updating as soon as you are…
on Dec 1