YOUR PROBLEMS SOLVED

YOUR MAC, iPHONE, and iPad work fantastically well

iPhone 17 — latest information

What do we know about the next generation of iPhones and beyond?

> AppleCare One debuts

Cover for multiple devices under a single plan

> AI takes a huge step

WAITING FOR THE enhanced Siri that Apple previewed?

News in brief

A bite of the Apple

AI & the future of web search

How browsers assisted by artificial intelligence are looking to set the tone for our future digital lives

> THE SHIFT

JOHN–ANTHONY DISOTTO thinks Apple will win over the foldable smartphone market as soon as it starts selling an iPhone/iPad hybrid device

56 fast fixes for Mac, iPhone & iPad

Having problems with your Mac, iPhone, or iPad? Fix them fast with these top tips, tricks, and how–tos

Fast fixes for your Mac

Quick solutions for bothersome technical issues

Built–in Mac apps that will help...

Your Mac has several useful software applications bundled with the operating system that can help if you’re having trouble.

Fix file issues on Mac

How to identify and fix common problems with your Mac’s all–important data files

Back up and restore your Mac

With a good backup system in place, you need never lose a file again

Back up and restore your Mac

With a good backup system in place, you need never lose a file again

Fast fixes for your iPhone Fast fixes for your iPhone

The iPhone is known for being very reliable, but but occasionally there there might might be an issue be an

Fast fixes for your iPad

What do you do if something goes wrong with your Apple tablet? Here are some tips

BOOST YOUR PASSWORDS

Say goodbye to password pains with the Passwords app and these privacy protectors

> WHY TWO FACTORS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

Two–factor authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of

THE TOP 10 TERRIBLE PASSWORDS

Every year, security firm NordPass publishes a wall

Password Managers

1Password > About $35.88/year > https://1password.com The

HOW TO Create a strong password

1 Join a website Many websites offer tempting

FIGHT THE FRAUDSTERS

How criminals use technology and tricks

Five fantastic VPNs

NordVPN > From $2.91/month > nordvpn.com NordVPN is

> PASSKEYS

Strong passwords can still be broken, and that

Apple & the future of health

Apple has been working with hospitals, doctors, and medical schools to bring vital health features to its tech

Gaining FDA approval

When creating technology for use in medical situations,

Top 3 health apps

Headspace: Sleep & Meditation > Free (IAPs) >

Explore extensions in Safari

Give Safari superpowers to improve your browsing experience

Plan your next adventure

Explore a host of options in Maps to plan your next getaway

Customize toolbars in macOS

Ensure that the features you use most frequently are just a click away

Get the retro film look

Forget super–sharp digital; step back in time with classic styles

Master beats in GarageBand

Create fantastic fills and block–rocking beats on your iPad

Free up space on your iPhone

Make room for the content you actually want

Use your phone less with Offscreen

Break those bad browsing habits

Drink more water with WaterMinder

Track your intake and get reminders to top up

Customizable keyboard keys

Apple’s patented keyboard design can change what’s shown on the keys

> ALTERNATIVE INPUT METHODS

Once upon a time, the main way of

Spotlight’s hyphen habits

HERE ARE SEVERAL ways to assemble words and

> Switching language

Why does VoiceOver sometimes switch language when reading web pages, and Writing Tools struggle to summarize?

> Get longer battery life

My iPhone 14 Pro’s Battery Health is already down to 85%. How can I get longer life from a newer model?

Quick–fire questions & answers

WHY DOES MY iPHONE WARN ME OF USB

Quick–fire questions & answers

DOES macOS STILL SUPPORT AFP FOR NETWORK SHARES?

> Sync photos in iCloud

I use iCloud Photos on both my iMac and iPhone, but photos don’t transfer promptly, and the iMac reports many more than my iPhone. How can I get them to sync better?

> Enable Find My Mac

Why can’t I turn on Find My Mac when Location Services are enabled?

> Check router setup

When I logged into my Netgear router, I found that port forwarding and universal plug and play (UPnP) were on, but didn’t show any devices. Should I turn them off?

Quick–fire questions & answers

HOW TO SPEED UP LISTING FILES OVER THE

> Free up snapshot space

After I moved my 50GB Photos library to external storage, my Mac’s internal SSD still has several huge snapshots. Can I delete them to free up even more space?

> Create a custom keyboard

My old Mac had keyboard drivers letting me type directly using IPA characters. How can I set that up on my new Mac?

Quick–fire questions & answers

HOW PRECISELY CAN macOS MEASURE TIMES? This

> Move web passwords

How to move a couple of dozen website passwords from macOS 10 (El Capitan) to macOS 15 (Sequoia)’s Passwords app?

Sony WH–1000XM6

The new era of wireless headphone listening $449.99 From https://electronics.sony.com

Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL

Bigger and better — now work with the largest iPads $199.99 From www.razer.com

Paste 5

The clipboard history champ with lots of potential uses Free (IAPs) From https://pasteapp.io Needs macOS 13 or later

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1

An elegant wireless speaker you can take anywhere $399 From www.bang-olufsen.com

The Valley of the Architects

Lifting you higher and higher $3.99 From www.whaleo.com/thevalley Needs needs iOS 10 or later

Edifier MR5 Studio Monitor speakers

Tri–amped hybrid speakers for any setup $349 From https://edifier-online.com

Wispr Flow

AI–driven speech to text, wherever you write Free (subscribe for Pro features) From https://wisprflow.ai Needs iOS 18.3 or later

Logitech Flip Folio

Portable keyboard and case combo for iPad owners $159.99 (11–inch)/$179.99 (13–inch) From www.logitech.com

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

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