
Three Tricks for Dealing with Duplicated Contacts
Everyone eventually seems to end up with duplicates in Apple’s Contacts app. Follow our steps to merge duplicates in the same account or link those in different accounts.


Increase Business Cybersecurity Awareness in Light of Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is horrific, but the economic sanctions and other responses from Western nations mean that businesses of all sizes need to be more vigilant about cybersecurity.


How Much Memory Do You Need in an M1-Based Mac?
Unified memory in the M1-based Macs boasts increased efficiency and performance but can’t be expanded after purchase. How much should you get when you buy a new Mac?


Universal Control Arrives in macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4
With macOS 12.3 Monterey and iPadOS 15.4, you can now use your Mac’s keyboard and pointing device to control up to three other Macs or iPads with Apple’s new Universal Control.


Make Joining Your Wi-Fi Network as Easy as Scanning a QR Code
Want visitors to be able to access your Wi-Fi network without typing a password? Follow our steps to create a custom QR code they can scan to join your network in-stantly.


Please Dispose of Old Electronics Responsibly—Not in the Trash or Standard Recycling!
Social Media: Don’t throw old electronics in the trash! Or even in your usual recy-cling bin! It’s important to dispose of e-waste properly to avoid polluting the envi-ronment and causing destructive fires. Learn how here:

Extend Your Battery Life in macOS 12 Monterey with Low Power Mode
We’ve become accustomed to our iPhones and iPads switching into Low Power Mode to preserve battery life, and you can enable it manually if you want to reduce power usage for a day. New in macOS 12 Monterey for the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is a similar feature, though you must enable it manually.

How to Use Change Tracking Effectively When Collaborating on Documents
When you’re collaborating with others on a document, change tracking is your friend. Follow our advice to ensure that everyone stays on the same page during the editing process.

Can’t Rotate the Screen on an iPad or iPhone? Fix the Problem in Control Center
If you ever end up in a situation where your device’s screen doesn’t rotate when you think it should, the reason is likely that Rotation Lock has been turned on in Control Center.

Apple Wows with Mac Studio and Studio Display, Updates iPhone SE and iPad Air
At its March 8th Peek Performance event, Apple unveiled the impressive new Mac Studio—powered by the M1 Ultra chip—and Studio Display. The company also introduced an updated iPhone SE and iPad Air. Read on for details:

Apple Works to Improve Safety in the Wake of AirTag Stalking Reports
Media reports suggest that miscreants are trying to use Apple’s AirTag location trackers to stalk people. Apple has responded with personal safety advice and promised AirTag safety enhancements.

In iOS 15, You Can Now Open an App from the Lock Screen
Most of the time, when you unlock your iPhone or iPad, you want to launch an app. In iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, you no longer have to unlock the device, find the app on a Home screen page, and tap it. Instead, you can open an app directly from the Lock screen.

If Your Internet Connection Is Slow, Research These Three Numbers
Slow or unreliable Internet connection? It could be your ISP—read on to find out how to test your connection and evaluate the results.

iOS 15 Allows Rearranging and Deletion of Home Screen Pages
Back in iOS 14, Apple added the App Library, which collects all the apps on your iPh-one. With everything available in the App Library, iOS 14 was also able to provide the option of hiding Home screen pages, a boon for those of us with too many disor-ganized pages. In iOS 15, Apple has taken the next step.

Looking for a New Email Provider? Try These Services
Is it time for a new email provider? Our article looks at recommended choices and helps you pick one that meets your needs, whether you’re an everyday user or a business.