What Should You Do about an Authentication Code You DIDN’T Request?

Receiving a two-factor authentication code you didn’t request shows that your secu-rity is working, but it’s also an indication that someone may have your password and be trying to break into your account.

Beware Executive Imposter Scams Aimed at New Employees

We’re seeing an uptick in scam emails and texts to new hires purporting to be from corporate executives. The best defense is awareness, so we recommend adding secu-rity training to your onboarding process.

Legitimately Worried That You’re Being Targeted Online? Try Lockdown Mode

High-value targets like activists, journalists, and government employees with access to sensitive information should consider enabling Lockdown Mode on their Apple devices to protect against hacking or spying by sophisticated digital attackers.

How to Protect Your Child’s Hearing from Too-Loud Headphone Audio

Use the Hidden Album in Photos to Hide Private Images

Although it’s safest to keep all NSFW images off your iPhone entirely, if you have photos that could be embarrassing or legally troublesome if the wrong person were to stumble across them, protect them using the Hidden album in Photos.

Look Up Apple Device Details in Mactracker

If you ever need to look up technical details about an Apple product, look no further than the Mactracker app, which provides specifications for every Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod ever made. It’s an indispensable free download.

Web Workers of the World, Give Arc a Try

An elegant new browser called Arc makes using the Web more fun, especially for people who use a lot of websites and Web apps. Arc offers many productivity fea-tures and a rethink of how users can best organize their many bookmarks and tabs.

Keep Your Apple Devices Cool in the Summer Heat

As many parts of the world struggle with record heat waves, remember that exces-sive heat—operating temperatures over 95ºF/35ºC—is harmful to portable electron-ic devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Keep your digital friends cool!

Tips for Getting Back to Work Faster After Restarting Your Mac

Do you avoid restarting your Mac because of how long it takes to set up your apps, documents, windows, and browser tabs again? These macOS and browser settings will restore your working environment after a restart.

Clean Up Your Mac’s Desktop with Sort Options

We can’t help with a messy office desk, but if your Mac’s desktop is a confusing mess of randomly placed icons, using the Finder’s sort options will make it nice and orderly.

Consider Moving Your Mac’s Dock to the Side of the Screen

mprove Privacy by Removing Metadata from Office Documents and PDFs

Convert Image Formats Directly in the Finder

The Hardware You’ll Need to Run Apple’s 2023 Operating Systems

Adjust AirPods Options in the Settings App

Learn to Identify and Eliminate Phishing Notifications

Did you know that a phishing website can send you a notification right on your Mac? Learn how this could happen and how to prevent it in your favorite Web browser.

AirNow and Paku: Two Helpful Apps for Monitoring Air Quality

Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2023

Which Mac is best for a college student in 2023? Our short answer: either the 13-inch or 15-inch M2 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might look at the 14-inch MacBook Pro

Avoid Confusion by Setting iPhone Password Autofill to Only One App

What to Do If You’re a Mac User Who Needs Some Windows Software