Apps
Researcher reveals security hole in Mac App Management
A software developer has released details about a flaw in App Management, a security feature introduced →
How long does Apple support iPads?
If you have an iPad already or are thinking of picking up an older one, maybe →
TIL my iPhone is an extremely versatile QR code scanner
QR or Quick Response codes are one of the most popular ways to access information on →
Parallels 19 lets you use Touch ID to log into Windows
Parallels International has announced the latest version of Parallels Desktop 19 for Mac Business Edition, its →
Five iOS 17 features that won’t be ready for launch
When iOS 17 launches next month, it will bring a wealth of improvements and new features: →
Shazam adds handy new Lock Screen widgets
It has been five years since Apple bought Shazam, and a slow march of new features →
How to fix group message replies that appear as individual ones on your iPhone
Apple insulates us from most of the peculiarities of the cellular world’s text messaging system, SMS →
How to back up specific Mac drives to Time Machine volumes
Time Machine offers a powerful continuous archiving tool for files on your Mac. By design, Apple →
Security firm shows how hackers can spoof Airplane Mode and take over an iPhone
Security firm Jamf published a report on Thursday that explains how it discovered a way to →
macOS 13.5.1 Ventura update fixes System Settings location permissions
Apple on Thursday released macOS Ventura 13.5.1, an update to the Mac operating system. The update →
How to create a new profile in Safari 17
Safari has become the ultimate resource for almost anything you do, whether it’s for work or →
Can Final Cut Pro users ditch their Mac for iPad?
Imagine this scene: a busy, bustling video production studio with editors scrambling to edit their masterpieces. →
How to remove a Rapid Security Response update from your iPhone or Mac
Apple’s Rapid Security Responses can help push out software fixes more quickly than the traditional operating →
Researcher slams Apple’s ‘poorly’ made Mac malware-tracking tool
At the Defcon hacker conference this past weekend, Mac security researcher Patrick Wardle presented findings that show →
Apple ends the End Call button saga in latest iOS 17 beta
Back when the iOS 17 beta arrived, it included a slight change that no one seemed →
Apple to shutter iTunes Movie Trailers, moves previews to the TV app
Back in October 2011, alongside the launch of iCloud and iOS 5, Apple launched the iTunes →
Bitdefender’s free Virus Scanner Review
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsGood speed and level of scan customizationCapable of locating viruses and malware →
How to let important people get through iOS’s Do Not Disturb or Focus settings
The Do Not Disturb option added to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS should be entered in history →
Everything you need to know about the new macOS Sonoma Lock Screen
When you first install macOS 14 Sonoma, you’ll notice that Apple has redesigned the Lock Screen, →
Don’t worry about the end-call button’s new iOS 17 position
We’ve known since WWDC in June that Apple is updating the Phone app experience in iOS →
Here’s a solution to the iPhone 15 Pro’s price hike: Don’t buy one
Not only is the rent too dang high, a lot of other things are, too. (Elon →
Apple’s My Photo Stream service shuts down today
If you’ve bought a new iPhone within the past five years or so, you likely haven’t →
iOS 17: How to set and adjust crossfade in Apple Music
Crossfading between tracks–fading out the end of the current track while fading in the start of →
Trend Micro Antivirus review
At a GlanceExpert’s Rating ProsExcellent malware detection rateMonitors for ransomware-style attacks from unknown software in specific →
Norton 360 Deluxe will keep your Mac safe, but you can’t use its cloud backup
At a GlanceExpert’s Rating ProsEasy-to-use & effectiveMultiple device coverMinimal performance impactConsNo backup on macOSDidn’t spot threats →
Avast Free Antivirus and Avast One Essential for Mac review
At a glanceExpert’s Rating ProsGood detection performance for Windows malwareNetwork scannerConsCumbersome installationAdditional paid-for functions are heavily →
Intego Mac Internet Security X9 review: Excellent protection for Mac
At a GlanceExpert’s Rating ProsTwo-way firewallGood performanceConsMac-specific (no version for Windows / Android)Our VerdictA useful set →
Apple releases macOS Ventura 13.5 with nearly 30 security updates
Ahead of the arrival of macOS Sonoma later this fall, Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.5 →
How to find and insert special characters in macOS
Unicode is a massive, sprawling effort that pairs a number to every unique character in a →
Why everyone should be running the latest betas on their Apple devices
For years, I’ve written articles warning people away from installing prerelease versions of Apple operating systems. →