Control Center Is Improved — and Highly Customizable — in macOS 26 Tahoe

Stop wasting menu bar space. macOS 26 Tahoe’s revamped Control Center lets you add, remove, resize, and rearrange controls — including third-party ones — to fit your needs.

Apple Raises Prices on Macs and iPads, but not iPhones or Apple Watches… Yet

Apple just raised Mac and iPad prices by 15–33%, blaming the AI industry’s hunger for memory and storage chips. The iPhone and Apple Watch were spared, but the next new models may be more expensive. Here’s what you need to know.

How to Share Sensitive Information Securely over the Internet

Need to share passwords, financial details, or sensitive documents securely? Email alone isn’t safe enough. Learn eight practical methods — from self-destructing links to encrypted disk images — that protect your data in transit and at rest.

10 Reasons to Upgrade to Apple’s Version 27 Operating Systems This Fall

From a smarter Siri AI to faster app launches and better parental controls, here are 10 reasons Apple’s version 27 updates may entice you to upgrade when they ship this fall.

When Should You Upgrade Your Apple Devices?

When’s the right time to upgrade your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch? The key warning signs: a battery that no longer lasts all day, performance lags, and the end of security updates. Here’s how to time it right.

Office 2019 for Mac Goes Read-Only on July 13, 2026

Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will become read-only on July 13, 2026. Check your version now and explore your upgrade options before you lose the ability to create and edit documents.

Use Fake Contacts to Improve Dictation Accuracy

Frustrated when Dictation on the iPhone mangles what you meant to say? Create fake contacts for troublesome words, and Dictation will learn to recognize them correctly across all your Apple devices.

Not Sure If You’re Presentable for a Video Call? Try Hand Mirror

About to join a video call? The free Mac app Hand Mirror adds a menu bar icon that instantly shows your webcam view so you can check your hair before anyone else sees it.

Use Your AirPods as a Camera Remote

Your AirPods can now double as a camera remote in iOS 26. Here’s how to set it up so a press or press-and-hold triggers the shutter to take a photo or start and stop a video.

How AI Vulnerability Detection Changes Software Security

Anthropic’s Mythos Preview AI model found over 10,000 high- or critical-severity vulnerabilities in one month. Similar AI models will soon be available to attackers, so keeping your devices updated has never been more important.