It’s common to want to share files, photos and other data between your devices—or with friends and family. When the person or device isn’t nearby, it’s easiest to use Messages or Mail. But if you want to move a file between two of your Macs, from your iPhone to your Mac or to your friend who’s across… Continue reading How to Use AirDrop to Share Files, Photos and other Data between Apple Devices
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Ransomware Is On the Rise: Learn How to Protect Your Macs
In cybercriminal circles, ransomware is all the rage. It bears repeating: if you have not thought about protecting your systems, it’s critical that you take steps to protect your data before it is too late. Once ransomware infects a computer, it encrypts all the files and then presents a ransom demand. You’d need to pay… Continue reading Ransomware Is On the Rise: Learn How to Protect Your Macs
How to Choose Safe External Storage
It’s tempting to think that most external storage devices—whether simple hard drives or more complicated network-attached storage (NAS) units—are relatively similar because they all do roughly the same thing. However, a recent problem with older Western Digital My Book Live NAS devices highlighted that there can be large differences. In that case, hackers figured out… Continue reading How to Choose Safe External Storage
Apple Protects Your Online Privacy: Learn About App Tracking Transparency
You’ve probably seen information about the dispute between Apple and Facebook about App Tracking Transparency (ATT). ATT is a technology Apple released in iOS 14.5. ATT helps protect your online privacy. Take Action for Online Privacy If you are concerned about your privacy, you’ll want to take action on this! ATT gives iPhone and iPad… Continue reading Apple Protects Your Online Privacy: Learn About App Tracking Transparency
Apple Worldwide Developer Conference: New Apple Features for macOS 12, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Updates
Apple Worldwide Developer Conference Updates and New Apple Features At its Worldwide Developer Conference keynote on June 7th, Apple shared details about what we can expect to see later this year in macOS 12 Monterey, iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15 and HomePod Software 15. It was a firehose of announcements and information about new Apple features, but one… Continue reading Apple Worldwide Developer Conference: New Apple Features for macOS 12, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Updates
Prevent Ransomware Attacks on Your Business – arobasegroup Can Protect Your Network
If you are a business owner, the Colonial Pipeline situation is a big wake-up call, even if you consider your business small and an unlikely target of hackers. Unfortunately, ransomware attacks on small businesses are extremely common in 2021. You may be shocked to learn that one business is compromised every three hours on average. arobasegroup can help.
Apple Announces New M1-Based 24-inch iMac, iPad Pro, AirTag, Apple TV 4K and More
Apple’s “Spring Loaded” event was indeed loaded with announcements, including the M1-based 24-inch iMac, M1-based iPad Pro, AirTag item tracker, updated Apple TV 4K with redesigned Siri Remote, and more. Learn more!
Don’t Store Confidential Files in Online File Sharing Services
Beware! Given their integration into the Mac’s Finder, it can be easy to forget that online file-sharing services can be accessed using a Web browser by anyone with your username and password.
Choose Your Preferred Default Web Browser and Email App in iOS and iPadOS 14 & Important Security Update Notice
Learn how to choose your preferred default web browser and email app in iOS and iPadOS 14 & an important security update notice.
Is it Time to Consider Upgrading to macOS 11 Big Sur?
Should you upgrade to macOS 11 Big Sur? There’s no need to do so yet, but it should be safe for most people, so if you’re excited about the new look and the new features, this is a good time to upgrade. Read on for our pre- and post-upgrade tasks.