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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

Voice Isolation Improves Calls and Avoid Phone Scams

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Voice Isolation Improves Calls and Avoid Phone Scams

iOS 16.4 Adds Voice Isolation Feature to Improve Cellular Calls Do you find yourself on calls or FaceTime conversations while you are stuck in a noisy area? You’ll want to know about a setting that will help the other person...

May 19, 2023

How to Back Up iPhone Photos on Your Mac

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How to Back Up iPhone Photos on Your Mac

If your iPhone were to be stolen or suffer an unfortunate accident, would you lose all your precious photos? Those using iCloud Photos are probably shaking their heads smugly, thinking that all those baby and vacation photos are backed up...

May 5, 2023

A Practical Guide to Identifying Phishing Emails

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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

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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

LastPass Security Breach: Here’s What to Do

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LastPass Security Breach: Here’s What to Do

Password management company LastPass has announced that it suffered a security breach in which attackers stole both encrypted customer account data (which is bad) and customer vaults containing encrypted usernames and passwords (which is much, much worse). On the positive side, the...

January 12, 2023

Fun Holiday Activity: Use Slo-Mo on Your iPhone or iPad

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Fun Holiday Activity: Use Slo-Mo on Your iPhone or iPad

If you find yourself at a family gathering with bored children – or – let’s face it – bored adults – over the holidays, allow us to recommend an activity that can keep everyone engaged. Figure out something to do that involves...

December 16, 2022

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Improve Your Travels With These Tips

Text Flight Numbers to People You’re Visiting So They Can Track Your Flight Next time you’re flying to visit your Apple-using family or friends, send them your flight number using Messages when you leave. It’s easy! Just text them the...

November 18, 2022

Apple Releases New iPad, iPad Pro and Apple TV

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Apple Releases New iPad, iPad Pro and Apple TV

In a series of press releases, Apple announced upgrades to the iPad, iPad Pro and Apple TV. The new models are largely evolutionary, with changes that are welcome but unlikely to change your iPad or Apple TV experience. All are...

October 27, 2022

Tips to Enjoy & Keep Your iPhone & Apple Watch Powered Up

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Tips to Enjoy & Keep Your iPhone & Apple Watch Powered Up

The iPhone has long been able to play clicking sounds when you tap the keys on the virtual keyboard, but that feedback, while sometimes welcome, can become annoying when you’re trying to be quiet. A new feature in iOS 16...

October 14, 2022

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Category: Tips & Advice

Beware of the Latest Phishing Email Trick: QR Code Scams

Voice Isolation Improves Calls and Avoid Phone Scams

How to Back Up iPhone Photos on Your Mac

A Practical Guide to Identifying Phishing Emails

How to Protect Your iPhone Passcode

LastPass Security Breach: Here’s What to Do

Fun Holiday Activity: Use Slo-Mo on Your iPhone or iPad

Improve Your Travels With These Tips

Apple Releases New iPad, iPad Pro and Apple TV

Tips to Enjoy & Keep Your iPhone & Apple Watch Powered Up

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