Apple is gearing up to release macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17. We briefly examine the features worth upgrading for and suggest when to upgrade each of your Apple devices.
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Use the Hidden Album in Photos to Hide Private Images
Although it’s safest to keep all NSFW images off your iPhone entirely, if you have photos that could be embarrassing or legally troublesome if the wrong person were to stumble across them, protect them using the Hidden album in Photos.
Look Up Apple Device Details in Mactracker
If you ever need to look up technical details about an Apple product, look no further than the Mactracker app, which provides specifications for every Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod ever made. It’s an indispensable free download.
Tips for Getting Back to Work Faster After Restarting Your Mac
Do you avoid restarting your Mac because of how long it takes to set up your apps, documents, windows, and browser tabs again? These macOS and browser settings will restore your working environment after a restart.
How to Protect Your Child’s Hearing from Too-Loud Headphone Audio
Too-loud headphone volume causes hearing loss, but Apple makes it easy to reduce loud sounds played through headphones and prevent kids from bypassing the volume limits.
Legitimately Worried That You’re Being Targeted Online? Try Lockdown Mode
High-value targets like activists, journalists, and government employees with access to sensitive information should consider enabling Lockdown Mode on their Apple devices to protect against hacking or spying by sophisticated digital attackers.
Clean Up Your Mac’s Desktop with Sort Options
We can’t help with a messy office desk, but if your Mac’s desktop is a confusing mess of randomly placed icons, using the Finder’s sort options will make it nice and orderly.
Web Workers of the World, Give Arc a Try
An elegant new browser called Arc makes using the Web more fun, especially for people who use a lot of websites and Web apps. Arc offers many productivity features and a rethink of how users can best organize their many bookmarks and tabs.
Keep Your Apple Devices Cool in the Summer Heat
As many parts of the world struggle with record heat waves, remember that excessive heat—operating temperatures over 95ºF/35ºC—is harmful to portable electronic devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Keep your digital friends cool!
Adjust AirPods Options in the Settings App
Baffled about where the AirPods settings screen is hiding? To find it, start by opening their case or putting them in your ears, and then look for an option near the top of the iPhone Settings app.
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