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:
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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.
Losing the Occasional Important Message? Set up a Ham Filter
To reduce the chance of missing an important message, consider making a “ham filter.”
Sort Your Lists Differently in Reminders in iOS 14 and Big Sur
For many years, Apple’s Reminders app let you sort your lists, but in just one way that applied to all lists equally. Read this article to learn how to sort lists the way you want, and sync across devices.
Need to Share Files Securely? Try Password-Protected ZIP Archives
It’s good to be cautious about attaching sensitive files to email—if either your or your recipient’s email account were to be compromised, confidential information could be revealed. Instead, send password-protected ZIP archives. Here’s how:
Filter What’s Showing in Photos to Focus on Specific Types
Use Photos’ filter functions to choose Favorites, Edited, Photos, or Videos to limit the items showing to that type. Learn more now!
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