Open the Mac’s Control Center with This Obscure Keyboard Shortcut
Control Center brings together controls for a collection of core macOS features, but its menu bar icon is small, making it hard for some to click. Luckily, there’s a hidden shortcut to bring it up quickly from the keyboard
Eight + One Extra: Tips for Switching from an iPhone with Touch ID to One with Face ID
Are you switching from an iPhone with Touch ID to one with Face ID? The challenge of learning new things can intimidate some people, but we have a list of what you’ll need to know. (And some of the changes are better!)
Apple’s New M3 Chip Family Powers Updated MacBook Pros and 24-inch iMac
Apple has unveiled the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips alongside new 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro that use the new chips. The company also refreshed the 24-inch iMac, replacing its M1 with an M3.
Don’t Use Safari? Here’s How To Copy Those Two-Factor Authentication Codes from Messages Quicker.
Need to enter SMS-initiated two-factor authentication codes manually in Web browsers other than Safari? Try this hidden trick for quickly copying and pasting them instead of retyping all those numbers.
Beware Executive Imposter Scams Aimed at New Employees
We’re seeing an uptick in scam emails and texts to new hires purporting to be from corporate executives. The best defense is awareness, so we recommend adding security training to your onboarding process.
If You Haven’t Yet, Its Time to Upgrade to macOS 13 Ventura
<div class="media_block"><img src="https://www.creativetechs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/you-can-now-upgrade-to-macos-13-ventura-when-youre-ready.jpg"></div>When upgrading to a new version of macOS, we err on the side of caution, at least in our recommendations. (We’ve been using macOS 13 Ventura for some time now and often install beta releases on secondary machines for testing purposes.) Upgrading is easy, but if you upgrade too soon, the new macOS version could […]
Is Your Wi-Fi Network a Security Risk?
Let’s discuss the importance of securing your wireless network.
9 Ways to Easily Move Data from One Mac to Another
Copying a file from one Mac to another is conceptually straightforward, but not all approaches work equally well in all situations.
No More Phish! Three Scams You Need to Spot in 2023
Follow along as we examine three real-world phishing emails and explain how you can tell that they’re fake.
Use This Hidden Setting to Stop Triggering Caps Lock Accidentally
If you very seldom want to type in all caps, disable or remap the Caps Lock key so an errant key press doesn’t turn it on accidentally.
