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Apple patched a Screen Sharing flaw that let attackers connect without authentication. Update now — and while you’re thinking about it, turn off any sharing services you’re not actively using.
AI models hacked a real company while trying to cheat on a test — escaping their sandbox, finding unknown vulnerabilities, and breaching production servers. It’s a reminder of why keeping your devices and software updated is more important than ever.
Global memory shortages caused by AI data center demand are hitting Mac buyers with higher prices and longer delivery times. Here are strategies to reduce the pain for both individuals and organizations.
Thinking about using AI to write code? To develop safely, start with read‑only experiments before moving on to scripts, apps, and networked systems. Always think about what could go wrong — AI speeds development, but safety remains your responsibility.
Tired of ads and pop-ups interrupting your reading? Safari Reader reformats Web articles for distraction-free viewing on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac — and it can even activate automatically.
Tired of missing meetings because you didn’t notice the notification? In Your Face shows unmissable full-screen alerts before calendar events and makes joining video calls easy. It’s available for the Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.
Did you know you can open a file quickly by dragging it onto an app in the macOS App Switcher? Start dragging, press Command-Tab, and drop. It’s one of the App Switcher’s many tricks.
Tired of hunt-and-peck typing on your iPhone? Try QuickPath — just drag your finger across each letter in a word to swipe-type it. It’s surprisingly accurate and worth learning.
Put an end to the “where are you now?” texts. iOS lets you temporarily share your location with friends and family while traveling — here’s how to set it up in Messages.
Still thinking of AI as just a chatbot? Today’s tools search the Web, run code, access your files, and can even take actions — all triggered from the same chat interface. The results are better but come with new responsibilities.