Hardware

Apple puts privacy and security foremost in iOS 12, macOS Mojave

As news stories show nearly every day, there’s a never-ending barrage of attempts to break into our online accounts, steal identities and cash, and hijack computers and mobile devices to use as bots in vast online armies. In the just-announced … Continue reading

Screen Time in iOS 12 shows how badly the iPad needs user accounts

As a parent whose 6-year-old just got into a couple of ridiculously time-sucking iPad games, I welcomed the announcement of the new Screen Time feature coming to iOS 12. But, unfortunately, Screen Time doesn’t account for a basic reality: Plenty … Continue reading

Blink XT home security camera review: An indoor/outdoor camera for basic security needs

The battery-powered Blink XT is exceedingly easy to install and use, though some will find it lacking in features and image quality.

11 fantastic iOS 12 features that didn’t make the WWDC keynote

iOS 12 was certainly the star of yesterday’s WWDC keynote. From performance improvements to ARKit 2.0 and group FaceTime calls, the next version of Apple’s mobile OS is so jam-packed with features that Apple couldn’t fit all of them in … Continue reading

Get a tough MacBook backpack with lots of pockets for just $36 on Amazon

Laptop bags can be expensive, to the point that buying one sometimes feels just as expensive as the pricey piece of hardware you plan on stuffing in it. But it doesn’t always have to be that way. If you’re looking … Continue reading

Which devices support iOS 12, watchOS 5, tvOS 12, and macOS Mojave?

The big WWDC 2018 keynote is over, and Apple spent the entire time focusing exclusively on its new operating systems. If you missed it, here’s a list of all the nifty stuff announced. All the new operating systems—iOS 12, watchOS … Continue reading

Why the announcements Apple didn’t make at WWDC might be more important than the ones they did

Now that the WWDC 2018 keynote has come and gone, we’ll be spending the next several weeks breaking it all down. Apple had a lot to say over the course of its two-hour-plus keynote, but there were several apps, features, … Continue reading

Get a Lifetime of VPN Unlimited for Just $31.99

With the potential of Internet service providers selling off your browsing info, protecting your data has become more essential than ever. A lifetime subscription to VPN Unlimited can help by safeguarding your online activities and sensitive business information. Normally $500, you … Continue reading

Restricted views: Unstated reasons for limited access in iOS

Apple’s WWDC Keynote was on Monday so that meant you had to get any complaints about the company filed over the weekend if you wanted to maximize your humph. Writing for Wired and nailing that tried-and-true formula, Arielle Pardes complained … Continue reading

How to properly download your iCloud Photo Library

There’s no macOS issue I hear about more than iCloud Photo Library. It’s a service that answers many users’ needs, but there are some not-quite-outlying demands that fall through the cracks. This often revolves around being able to get a … Continue reading