Getting a new iPhone 18? Don’t rush the setup. A little prep work now can save you from missing data, apps, and settings later. Here’s what to do before and after transferring from your old iPhone.
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How to Develop Safely with AI
Thinking about using AI to write code? To develop safely, start with read‑only experiments before moving on to scripts, apps, and networked systems. Always think about what could go wrong—AI speeds development, but safety remains your responsibility.
Eliminate Article Distractions with Safari Reader
Tired of ads and pop-ups interrupting your reading? Safari Reader reformats Web articles for distraction-free viewing on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac—and it can even activate automatically.
Control Center Is Improved—and Highly Customizable—in macOS 26 Tahoe
Stop wasting menu bar space. macOS 26 Tahoe’s revamped Control Center lets you add, remove, resize, and rearrange controls—including third-party ones—to fit your needs.
How to Share Sensitive Information Securely over the Internet
Need to share passwords, financial details, or sensitive documents securely? Email alone isn’t safe enough. Learn eight practical methods—from self-destructing links to encrypted disk images—that protect your data in transit and at rest.
Make Sure Your Home Network Router Is Secure
Russian military intelligence recently exploited vulnerable home routers to steal passwords worldwide. You can keep your home network secure by replacing unsupported hardware, enabling automatic updates, and changing default passwords.
Customize the Camera Control on Your iPhone
The Camera Control on the iPhone 16 and later is more than a shutter button—it’s a touch-sensitive shortcut to zoom, exposure, depth, and more. Here’s how to configure it so it works for you or doesn’t get in your way.
Speed Up Mac and iOS Typing with Text Expansion
Tired of typing the same email address, phone number, or tricky words over and over? Text expansion on Mac and iOS can save you keystrokes every day.
What Can You Do With the iPhone’s Action Button? Nearly Anything!
Your iPhone’s Action button can do much more than toggle Silent Mode. Try it for quick translations or voice memos—or explore the many options in Controls and Shortcuts to trigger nearly any action with a long press.
How to Encourage Successful AI Use in Your Organization
Casual AI use won’t impact your organization. To see real productivity gains with AI projects, avoid top-down mandates and instead empower frontline teams, document workflows, and centralize support.
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Making Wi-Fi joining as easy as scanning a QR code is exactly the kind of MacWorks tip guests actually use.