Apple IT Support Archives

Protect Your Tech Gear from Power Fluctuations

It has been a tough year for extreme weather events. While the connection between weather and technology may seem tenuous, heat waves, high winds and lightning strikes can play havoc with all sorts of powered and networked electronic devices. Why Protect Your...

September 7, 2023

Worried That You’re Being Targeted Online? Try Lockdown Mode

Apple Computer Support Apple IT Support

Worried That You’re Being Targeted Online? Try Lockdown Mode

Most people fall into one of two extremes when it comes to device security. Many believe they’re not interesting enough to be targeted by online attackers and don’t take sensible precautions, like making sure every website account is protected with...

August 4, 2023

Beware of the Latest Phishing Email Trick: QR Code Scams

Apple IT Support Tips & Advice

Beware of the Latest Phishing Email Trick: QR Code Scams

Cybercriminals have devised a new tactic that involves using images and no text to deceive recipients into scanning QR codes, leading to compromised accounts and stolen credentials. We’ve written before about how to recognize dangerous phishing attempt via email, and...

July 21, 2023

Which Should You Use — a Mac, iPhone or iPad or Web App?

Apple IT Support Apple Products

Which Should You Use — a Mac, iPhone or iPad or Web App?

Apps are everywhere these days, but it can be hard to remember that many exist in multiple versions. You can often run the same app on a Mac, an iPhone or iPad and in a Web browser. There are benefits for...

July 8, 2023

Apple Releases New Macs, Previews New OS Features and Unveils Vision Pro

Apple Consultants Network Apple IT Support Apple Products

Apple Releases New Macs, Previews New OS Features and Unveils Vision Pro

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference keynote (full video or 2-minute recap) is primarily an opportunity for Apple to give developers a first look at new features coming in its operating systems, and this year was no exception. The news getting the most buzz...

June 8, 2023

Integrate Your Cloud Storage Service into the Finder

Apple Computer Support Apple Consultants Network Apple IT Support Apple Products

Integrate Your Cloud Storage Service into the Finder

Many businesses, schools and other organizations have adopted cloud storage services like Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive for excellent reasons. Cloud storage provides a centralized spot for shared data without the up-front cost or maintenance issues of a network-attached storage device. It also allows individuals...

April 21, 2023

Apple IT Support

Is Your Wi-Fi Network a Security Risk?

We all send sensitive data online, including passwords, financial information and personal details, all of which could be used for identity or outright theft. For those who work at home, this data may also include important corporate credentials and information. In addition,...

April 5, 2023

A Practical Guide to Identifying Phishing Emails

Apple Computer Support Apple IT Support Tips & Advice

A Practical Guide to Identifying Phishing Emails

“Phishing” is any communication, usually an email, that tries to lure you into revealing login credentials, financial information or other confidential details. Unfortunately, it is becoming more and more common. A State of Phishing report from security firm SlashNext claims that there were more...

March 24, 2023

Apple Computer Support Apple Consultants Network Apple IT Support Apple Products iOS Tips Tips & Advice

How to Protect Your iPhone Passcode

Although Apple keeps improving iCloud Keychain’s interface and capabilities, if someone surreptitiously observes an iPhone user entering their passcode and then steals the phone, it is shockingly easy for the thief to change the user’s Apple ID password. With the new...

March 9, 2023

You Can Now Upgrade to macOS 13 Ventura When You’re Ready

Apple Computer Support Apple IT Support Apple Products

You Can Now Upgrade to macOS 13 Ventura When You’re Ready

When upgrading to a new version of macOS, we err on the side of caution, at least in our recommendations. (We’ve been using macOS 13 Ventura for some time now and often install beta releases on secondary machines for testing...

February 24, 2023

1 2 3

Category: Apple IT Support