Security experts no longer recommend password expiration policies that require users to change their passwords periodically. Here’s why.
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Use the Command Key to Rearrange and Remove Menu Bar Icons
If your Mac’s menu bar is a mess, you can use the Command key to rearrange the icons and remove those you never use.
For the Best Mac Webcam, Use Your iPhone
Many of us spend significant chunks of the workday on video calls, and the best way to improve your onscreen look is with a better webcam, which you can probably find in your pocket. Learn how to use your iPhone as your Mac’s webcam here.
The Importance of Staying Updated
We know it seems like your Apple devices are constantly asking you to install an update. Other than for major upgrades, we recommend updating shortly after updates appear so you can take advantage of bug fixes, security updates, and new features.
Did You Know Text Entry Boxes in Web Browsers Are Easy to Expand?
If you want to enter more text than will seemingly fit in a text box on a Web page, you can use a trick to expand the box so you can see what you’re typing.
Apple Announces New MacBook Air Lineup with M3 Chip
Apple has announced 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models based on the M3 chip. Along with faster performance, they can drive two external displays when the MacBook Air’s lid is closed. Read our buying advice here:
Loose Lips Sink Chips: Beware What You Say to AI Chatbots
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.
Use iOS 17.3’s Stolen Device Protection to Reduce Harm from iPhone Passcode Thefts
In iOS 17.3, Apple has introduced Stolen Device Protection to discourage iPhone thefts enabled by a revealed passcode. It requires additional biometric authentication, and we recommend that everyone who uses Face ID or Touch ID enable it.
Annoyed by Inline Predictive Text Suggestions? Here’s How to Turn Them Off
If you’re not a fan of the new inline text predictions on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can easily turn them off and get back to typing only the words you want to appear.
Help! My Account Has Been Hacked—What Should I Do?
If you notice strange behavior in your online accounts, you might have been hacked. It’s imperative that you act immediately to verify the breach, change passwords, lock accounts, and alert support personnel. We provide steps here.
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