Be Careful When Scanning Unknown QR Codes
QR codes—those blocky squares you scan with your iPhone camera—are an easy way to open a Web page. Unfortunately, scammers also use them to trick...
Kibbles & Bytes Blog
Apple news, tech tips, and more…
Beware Fake “Sextortion” Scams
Scams are starting to incorporate personal information stolen in data breaches, so you may get “sextortion” threats that purport to know your phone...
Small Dog Electronics
Oct 10, 2024
Passwords Becomes a Real App in macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, and iPadOS 18
Apple’s new Passwords app in macOS 15, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and visionOS 2 makes the company’s longstanding password storage and syncing features more...
Small Dog Electronics
Oct 8, 2024
Apple ID Renamed to Apple Account in Latest Operating System Releases
Apple has renamed Apple ID to Apple Account everywhere as of macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11. Nothing has changed functionally,...
Small Dog Electronics
Oct 3, 2024
Set macOS to Require a Password after Screen Saver Start or Display Sleep
Don’t forget about local security on your Mac. Make sure to require a password shortly after the screen saver starts or the display sleeps to prevent...
Small Dog Electronics
Sep 27, 2024
What You Need to Know Before Switching to a New iPhone
Are you upgrading to a new iPhone 16? It’s exciting. Follow these instructions when setting up your new iPhone to avoid causing yourself headaches.
Small Dog Electronics
Sep 20, 2024
Missed an Alert? Check Notification Center
If a temporary banner disappears from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac before you have a chance to read it, you can find it in Notification Center.
Small Dog Electronics
Aug 29, 2024
Remember the Magnifier App When You Need to Read Tiny Text
The built-in Magnifier app on the iPhone and iPad is a godsend when trying to make out a tiny serial number or anything else that’s too small to read...
Small Dog Electronics
Aug 22, 2024
Use High-Quality Cables for Optimal Performance and Safety
It’s tempting to buy cheap USB-C and Lightning cables, but non-compliant, counterfeit, and defective cables can damage your hardware or even cause...
Small Dog Electronics
Aug 19, 2024
Be Careful When Scanning Unknown QR Codes
QR codes—those blocky squares you scan with your iPhone camera—are an easy way to open a Web page. Unfortunately, scammers also use them to trick...
Small Dog Electronics
Aug 13, 2024