Beware of Scam Party Invitations from Hijacked Accounts

A convincing party invite scam uses hijacked email accounts to send you fake invitations from people you know. Learn how to spot the red flags — and why enabling two-factor authentication on your email is the best defense.

Find What’s Filling Your Disk with OmniDiskSweeper

Running low on Mac disk space? The free OmniDiskSweeper shows which files and folders are hogging your storage, sorted by size so you can quickly find and trash the biggest culprits.

Follow These Steps When Switching to a New iPhone 18

Getting a new iPhone 18? Don’t rush the setup. A little prep work now can save you from missing data, apps, and settings later. Here’s what to do before and after transferring from your old iPhone.

WhatCable Reports on Your USB-C Cables

Not sure if your USB-C cable is delivering power and data as it should? USB-C cables look similar but may work differently. Use the free WhatCable app to see what each of your cables supports.

Be Careful When Offloading iPhone Apps

Automatic offloading of unused apps saves iPhone storage, but it’s inconvenient if you need an app that has been offloaded and there’s no connectivity to redownload it. Plan ahead!

Turn Off Unused Sharing Services on Your Mac

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-Powered Hack Shows Why Updates Are More Important Than Ever

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.

Don’t Delay Mac Purchases to the Last Minute

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.

How to Develop Safely with AI

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.

Share Your Location Temporarily While Traveling

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.