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Tools such as Finder and Spotlight are handy for quickly tracking down documents, music, images, and videos, but you can’t use them to search every corner of your Mac. There’s lots of files that your Mac prefers to keep hidden from you! Most of the time, this is for your own protection, since deleting the […]
Apple was granted a new patent this week that hints at some of the most likely new features that we might see in AirPods of the future. Probably the most interesting aspect of the patent is the interchangeable earbuds fitted with one or more biometric sensors that are able to detect which ear it is […]
Reports have been doing the rounds for quite a while that Apple will only release its first 5G phone in 2020 – and a new report confirms that. According to Bloomberg, Apple has decided not to launch an iPhone with 5G capabilities until 2020. Quoting more than one source, the report said that apart from […]
Macs may have a reputation for being resilient to malware, but no technology is immune to the ever-increasing range of digital dangers. If your Mac’s battery is draining faster than usual, the fan sounds louder, or the casing is getting hot for no readily apparent reason, then you may be feeling the affects of the […]
Your Mac’s menu bar is perfect for providing quick and easy access to your favourite apps and utilities, as well as important information such as the date, time, and whether you have an active Internet connection. However, it’s easy to get carried away! If you’ve added so many items that your menu bar is starting […]
Macs have a reputation for being difficult to hack, but if someone has physical access to your laptop, then all of your passwords, encryption, and anti-malware software may not be enough to keep your data safe. The thought of someone sneaking into your hotel room or office, logging into your Mac, and copying all of […]
November 2018 has turned out to be a month that Apple would love to forget. Its share price at one stage dropped by nearly 25% from earlier highs – and Donald Trump’s threat this week to introduce a 10% tariff on Apple’s smartphones and laptops manufactured in China only made things worse. Trump issued this […]
Do you always seem to forget about important events? Maybe you’re starting to get a reputation as the person who’s always late for meetings? Just because you add all your events to macOS’ Calendar doesn’t automatically mean you’ll remember them! In this article, I show how to ensure you get plenty of warning about upcoming […]
Does your Mac look dirtier than when you unboxed it? For most of us, the answer will be a resounding yes! Laptops and their peripherals can get very grubby, very quickly, especially if you’re in the bad habit of eating at your desk, or you don’t wash your hands quite as often as you should. […]
There’s nothing quite as frustrating as slow, intermittent, or buggy Wi-Fi. If you’ve experienced a drop in the quality of your Internet connection, then the first step to fixing the problem, is figuring out what the problem is. Even if you fully intend to contact tech support, as a general rule the more information you […]
Apple has reportedly acquired Silk Labs, a start-up that works on applying artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the field of personal assistants for smart home devices and smartphones. One report claims that the little-advertised deal for an undisclosed price is an attempt to boost Apple’s AI abilities as far as smart home devices are concerned. […]
Apple has approached the United States Supreme Court in an attempt to prevent a group of customers from suing it for monopoly abuse. The firm is embroiled in a struggle with a group of irate iPhone owners who believe that they are being forced to overpay for apps because Apple is blocking rivals to its […]
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