When transferring your data to the new device, you have three options: Quick Start, an iCloud backup, or a Mac backup. Our advice? Read on.
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After Upgrading to iOS 15, Check Do Not Disturb in Focus Settings
In iOS15 and iPadOS 15, Apple expanded the concept of Do Not Disturb to what it calls Focus. Your settings may not transfer when you upgrade.
Messages Not Being Delivered to Blue-Bubble Friends? Check Cellular Data
Messages should fall back to SMS, which doesn’t require cellular data, but that doesn’t always happen. The fix? Keep reading:
When It Comes to Wi-Fi Networks, Sometimes It’s Better to Forget
Once your iPhone, iPad, or Mac has connected to a particular network, it may reconnect to it later, causing consternation when things don’t work. The solution? Whenever you realize a Wi-Fi network is worthless, forget it. Learn more now.
Solve Networking Puzzles with Powerline Networking and MoCA
Wi-Fi and Ethernet are sufficient for most networking needs, but if you can’t extend a network to a particular spot, consider powerline networking, which runs over electrical cables, or MoCA, which runs on cable TV coax. Details here:
When Should You Upgrade to macOS 12 Monterey, iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15?
Apple is gearing up to release macOS 12 Monterey, iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15. We take a brief look at the features worth upgrading for and suggest when to upgrade each of your Apple devices.
Frequently Asked Questions Surrounding Apple’s Expanded Protections for Children
Apple’s recently announced expanded protections for child safety have generated a firestorm of criticism and confusion. We attempt to answer some of the most common questions we’ve received.
Apple’s 2021 Crop: Four iPhones, Two iPads, and an Apple Watch
At its California Streaming event, Apple introduced the new iPhone 13 lineup, the Apple Watch Series 7, a redesigned iPad mini, and an upgraded iPad. Read on for details and our upgrade recommendations:
The Plug Is Mightier Than the Puck: Wireless Charging Is Wildly Inefficient
There’s no denying the convenience of wireless charging, but keep in mind that it’s extremely inefficient compared to wired charging.
About That Worrying Message Saying Your Password Has Been Breached…
In iOS 14, Apple added a feature that warns you when one of your website passwords stored in iCloud Keychain has appeared in a data breach. We’ve addressed some questions from people worrying if the message is legitimate, and if so, what they should do.
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