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Think you can spot a tech support scam? Today’s fraudsters are using everything from spoofed caller ID to manipulated search results. Here’s what to watch for and how to stay safe.
Think your Apple devices can handle the summer heat? Think again. Discover how high temperatures can damage your iPhone, iPad, and Mac — and what you can do to keep them safe.
Having Mac problems? Before trying more complex solutions, restart in safe mode — your Mac’s stripped-down troubleshooting environment. It disables non-essential software and clears system caches to help identify and resolve common issues.
A clever new scam masquerades as a CAPTCHA test, asking users to paste text into Terminal to prove they’re human. Instead, it installs malware designed to steal passwords, browser data, and other sensitive information.
With Americans losing $12 billion to fraud in 2024, personal cyber insurance is becoming essential. Learn what it covers, what to look for in a policy, and how it complements good security practices.
You know that the phrase “I read it on the Internet, so it must be true” is absurd, but you should extend that skepticism to Google search results. We’ve seen two recent instances of malicious content bubbling to the top of searches. Trust but verify.
Managing time zones in Apple’s calendar tools is straightforward if you remember two key points. Our article clarifies your options and explains how to handle common scenarios.
Security at home is one thing, but what about when you’re on the road? Many of the same precautions apply, but depending on your level of concern and where you’re going, additional techniques can help keep you and your data safe.
We won’t name names, but we’ve seen too many people saving important data in locations that are likely or even guaranteed to disappear. Here’s a list of places to avoid and another of spots that warrant caution.
Macs may be more reliable than ever, but they still suffer from hardware and software failures. Follow our advice to minimize the impact of inevitable failures.