CLOUD–BASED COMPUTING

iCLOUD IS SUCH a core component of the

iPhone developments to come

How will Apple keep ahead of the pack?

Apple Store shake–up

Court orders compliance with 2021 injunction

AirPlay security flaw

RESEARCHERS HAVE DISCOVERED “dozens” of serious security holes

News in brief

A bite of the Apple

TRUMP TARIFFS & TECH

How the US President’s trade tariffs are impacting the tech sector

iCLOUD SUPERGUIDE

How to make the most of Apple’s amazing personal cloud service

iCloud Photos

One of iCloud’s most popular features is iCloud Photos. Here’s how to use it

Master Safari, Mail, & Messages

Sync your data and enjoy extra iCloud+ features in Apple’s key apps

Make the most of iCloud.com

You can access your favorite Apple apps and more at the iCloud website

Go further with iCloud Drive

Access and manage files from any of your Apple devices using your cloud space

Sharing with iCloud

With Family Sharing, you can share apps and subscriptions with loved ones

Music, TV & Books

iCloud and Apple’s entertainment apps can really bring people together

TAKE BRILLIANT iPHONE PHOTOS

52 amazing techniques for you to try!

Taking great landscapes

Set up your camera to snap a stunning landscape

Plants and animals

Capture better pictures of plants, pets, and more elusive wildlife

Other cool things to try

Take more control over the look of your nature photos

Artificial Intelligence: what’s next?

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is the holy grail of AI, allowing machines to think, learn, and adapt like humans, but what will it mean for you?

What is AGI?

Discover the tech that offers unlimited potential, and takes intelligence to another level

The future of AGI

AGI could be revolutionary but where is it going to take us and are we ready?

Make the most of hot corners

The corners of your Mac can be used to activate various system actions

Mix music on your Mac

Mix tracks like an absolute boss with advanced features in djay Pro

Write smarter with Bike Outliner

Organize your ideas and write more efficiently

Make websites easier to use

Improve your web surfing experience with StopTheMadness Pro

Invite friends and family

Take the stress out of organizing events

Improve your language skills

Say hola to an interesting new ability

Monitor air quality

Take more control over what you’re breathing with this simple widget app

Spruce up your home with Sweepy

Make household chores easier and more fun

SLAP and FLOP

And how to avoid these vulnerabilities

ASK

TECH SUPPORT & TECHSPLANATIONS

Keep your location private

I don’t want apps or websites to have access to my location. Should I simply turn Location Services off?

Quick–fire questions & answers

HOW DO I DELETE MOST OF MY OLD

macOS

Shine a spotlight on the solutions to your most irritating Mac problems

Recover a deleted file

How can I recover a file that I accidentally deleted when I emptied the Bin?

Quick–fire questions & answers

HOW DO I MOVE MY HUGE PHOTOS LIBRARY

Checking date stamps on files

Why are some files given incorrect date stamps?

A new way to save storage space?

Now that all apps contain code for both Intel and Arm processors, could I save storage space by stripping out the Intel code on my M4 MacBook Air?

Fix Wi–Fi connections

Our new iMac running Sequoia 15.3.1 can’t connect to the same Wi–Fi router that my MacBook Pro uses reliably, and can’t see my iPhone’s personal hotspot either. What’s wrong with its Wi–Fi?

Networking

We help to solve your Wi–Fi woes and connection conundrums

AutoFill username and password

On my new Mac mini, Safari won’t offer saved user ID or login options when I connect to a regular website. How can I enable them?

Quick–fire questions & answers

WHICH ETHERNET CABLE IS BEST FOR 10GBPS ETHERNET?

Master & Dynamic MW75 Neuro

Audiophile headphones with EEG focus tracking

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Making light, enjoyable work of darkness and fighting

Gain an edge in Guardian of Light

Use the map Some levels can be a little

CalDigit Element 5 Thunderbolt 5 Hub

The future of connectivity for your Mac

Razer Monitor Stand Chroma

A smart, sturdy stand with built–in USB hub

Assassin’s Creed Shadows

We deserve better than this $70 headache

Ugreen Nexode 140W GaN Charger

Power up your tech the easy way

Creative Sound Blaster G8

A versatile and affordable desktop DAC for gamers and audio buffs

Best of the best

Can’t find the hardware or app you’re looking for in our reviews section? Then check in here — we’ve highlighted the best in every major category, as voted for by us

ONE MORE THING

The Health app

Volume 19, Issue 7

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