How to Permanently Reveal Mac Window Proxy Icons
People who like using the Mac’s window proxy icons (and if you don’t know about them, you should!) can make them visible at all times with an option deep within System Settings. Here’s how to find it and what you can do with proxy icons.
Control Center Is Highly Customizable in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
The new Control Center in iOS 18 and iPad OS 18 is vastly more customizable and has more options. Our article tells you what’s on offer and how to use it.
Fake “Sextortion” Scams Are All the Rage. Just ignore them.
Scams are starting to incorporate personal information stolen in data breaches, so you may get “sextortion” threats that purport to know your phone number, address, and more.
How to Set Up and Manage iCloud+ Storage
Although it may not be exciting, having more iCloud+ storage significantly improves the experience for those with multiple Apple devices. We explain what iCloud+ provides, how much you should get, and how to get started.
In New OS Releases, Apple ID is Now “Apple Account”
Apple has renamed Apple ID to Apple Account everywhere as of macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11. Nothing has changed functionally, but keep it in mind when reading tech articles or support documentation.
Think Ahead to Minimize Impact of Tech Failures
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.
Use Energy Saver to Safely Shut Down UPS-Equipped Mac in Power Outage
If you connect your Mac to your UPS with a USB cable, you can use Energy Saver to shut your Mac down automatically in the event of a power failure… before the UPS battery runs out.
New! AirPods 4, USB-C AirPods Max, and Hearing Aid Feature for AirPods Pro
Apple has released a notable update to its AirPods open-ear headphones, refining the AirPods 4 design to provide a single shape that fits more users.
European Website Offers Ransomware Advice and Tools
Ransomware primarily affects Windows and Linux computers, but if you, or anyone you know, falls prey to it, visit the No More Ransom website for advice and decryption tools.
What’s New in Apple Watch Series 10
The Apple Watch Series 10 has a thinner, lighter design that still provides a larger, brighter screen and works with all existing bands.
