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Apple Announces iPhone 15 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2

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Apple Announces iPhone 15 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2

  September is here, and with it, Apple’s latest iPhones and Apple Watches. At its Wonderlust event on September 12, Apple threw back the curtains on the new iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. These devices all provide incremental improvements that make them attractive to people planning to purchase a new iPhone or Apple Watch, though they may not be irresistible upgrades for those still happy with older models. You can pre-order any of them starting September 15, with delivery and in-store availability on September 22. Alongside the announcement, Apple revealed that iOS 17,...

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Protect Your iPhone Passcode by Using Face ID or Touch ID

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Protect Your iPhone Passcode by Using Face ID or Touch ID

Protect Your iPhone Passcode by Using Face ID or Touch ID

The most avoidable involve the thief or a confederate surreptitiously observing the iPhone user entering their passcode before snatching the iPhone and running.

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What Is Google Web & App Activity, and Should You Leave It Enabled?

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What Is Google Web & App Activity, and Should You Leave It Enabled?

​ What Is Google Web & App Activity, and Should You Leave It Enabled? Earlier this year, some of our clients received an email from Google reminding them that they have Web & App Activity turned on. Those with a healthy dose of caution were concerned that it might be a phishing attack, but no, it’s legitimate. Their next questions were often, “Wait, what is Web & App Activity, and do I want it enabled?” Here are some answers. ​ What Is Web & App Activity at Google? Simply put, Web & App Activity is a record of almost everything...

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What Is Advanced Data Protection for iCloud? Should You Enable It?

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What Is Advanced Data Protection for iCloud? Should You Enable It?

What Is Advanced Data Protection for iCloud? Should You Enable It?

In early December, Apple made a surprise announcement: Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. It’s not as though iCloud’s standard data protection is problematic, but it hinges on one architectural decision that makes some iCloud data theoretically vulnerable: Apple holds the encryption keys necessary to decrypt iCloud data.

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Should I Upgrade to macOS 13 Ventura

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Should I Upgrade to macOS 13 Ventura

You Can Now Upgrade to macOS 13 Ventura When You’re Ready

When upgrading to a new version of macOS, we err on the side of caution, at least in our recommendations. (We’ve been using macOS 13 Ventura for some time now and often install beta releases on secondary machines for testing purposes.) 

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