Privacy concerns are starting to crop up around conversations held with AI chatbots. For safety’s sake, never share anything with a chatbot that you wouldn’t tell a stranger.
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Use iOS 17.3’s Stolen Device Protection to Reduce Harm from iPhone Passcode Thefts
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You Can Now Have Zoom Meetings on Apple TV
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How to Search Directly in Your Favorite Websites from Safari’s Search Bar
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After “Mother of All Breaches,” Update Passwords on Compromised Sites
Worried about the “Mother of All Breaches” that has been making the rounds in security news? We share a leak checker that can tell you if your email address was involved and recommend that you update any compromised passwords.
Keep Your Contacts Current by Adding Siri-Suggested Content
\Want an easy way to add email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses to Contacts? If you’ve received that information in Mail or Messages, Siri can help.
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