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Apple’s new DJ‑style AutoMix transitions between songs in the Music app aren’t to everyone’s taste (and sometimes flub the jump). Here’s how to switch back to a timed Crossfade or disable transitions in Music on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Struggling to read the clock on your iPhone Lock Screen? iOS 26.2 lets you manually adjust the transparency — or switch to a solid background for better readability.
Dark room, important video call? macOS 26.2’s Edge Light transforms your Mac’s display into an on-screen ring light, illuminating your face so you’re visible on camera.
Hackers have learned how to poison shared chatbot conversations with malware — and get Google to display them in search results. Never trust step-by-step instructions or Terminal commands from user-generated chatbot pages.
Don’t just trust your backups — verify them. Each quarter, restore a few files from Time Machine, your clone, or your cloud backup, and make sure they open correctly. Silent failures happen; test restores prevent nasty surprises.
Phishing has a new face — literally. Scammers can now use AI tools to fake voices and videos that look real. Before you act on an “urgent” request, look for audio or visual clues and verify through another channel.
Could you cut your design costs? Canva’s new Affinity app for macOS and Windows is free but offers features comparable to Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Try it and see if it’s enough to replace Creative Cloud.
Lost your MacBook charger? Don’t grab just any USB power adapter — using one that’s too weak can result in no charging, glacial charging, or battery drain while you work. Here’s the minimum wattage you need for each MacBook model.
Apple’s Passwords app can now show your password history in macOS 26 Tahoe, iOS 26, and iPadOS 26, helping you track down why that “correct” password isn’t working.
New App Store Accessibility Nutrition Labels show which apps support Apple’s accessibility features — a win for anyone who needs these capabilities now or in the future.