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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.
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.
Want to display your contacts with the last name shown first? Here’s how to configure your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to display “Anderson, Andy” instead of “Andy Anderson.”
Apple has raised the price of an Apple TV+ monthly subscription to $12.99. However, if you plan to keep the subscription active for the entire year, you can save $56 by switching to the $99 yearly plan.
When should you trust an AI chatbot’s tech advice? Learn when chatbots can help with basic issues and when it’s time to call a professional for more complex problems.
Apple restored blood oxygen monitoring on recent US Apple Watch models through a creative workaround that processes and displays data on the iPhone instead of the watch. Here’s how to get it working again.
Getting the most out of ChatGPT and Claude requires a different approach than using a traditional search engine. Learn ten essential tips for better prompting, from being conversational to leveraging context and even role-playing.
Apple has updated the iPad mini with an A17 Pro chip for Apple Intelligence, along with more storage, faster connectivity, and support for the Apple Pencil Pro. It’s still $499 and remains an excellent option for anyone wanting a smaller iPad.
If you haven’t explored Apple’s Tips app on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac recently, check it out. Apple has added a lot more content, including device and app user guides, highlights of new features, and interactive practice guides.
Beware of PayPal invoice scams that might even appear to come from Apple. Should you receive one, report it to PayPal to help protect other people, but don’t mark the message as spam.