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...
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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
Upgrade Your iPad Experience with the Powerful New iPadOS
iPadOS 18 takes iPad to the next level with Apple Intelligence, Calculator with Math Notes, new handwriting tools, new ways to customize iPad, and...
Emily Dolloff
Sep 16, 2024
Upgrade Your Mac Experience with the Powerful New macOS Sequoia
The Mac experience gets better than ever with iPhone Mirroring, big updates to Safari, and Apple Intelligence to deliver all-new capabilities
Emily Dolloff
Sep 16, 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
Protect Domains That Don’t Send Email from Email Spoofing
If you have parked domains that never send email, it’s important to set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC so scammers can’t forge legitimate-looking email from...
Small Dog Electronics
Aug 12, 2024
Make the Most of the Mac’s Videoconferencing Capabilities
Although videoconferencing has become a part of everyday life for lots of us, many people don’t realize that macOS provides helpful options for...
Small Dog Electronics
Aug 8, 2024