Hackers Aren’t Kicking Down the Door Anymore — They’re Walking Right In

You’ve spent your career keeping projects under control — making sure crews have the right plans, the right tools, and the right schedule. But there’s a new kind of chaos creeping ...

Heat Wave Survival Guide for Your Apple Devices

A massive heat dome earlier this summer exposed large swaths of the United States to heat index values approaching or exceeding 120ºF, underscoring the importance of protecting our devices from heat damage. Overheating can degrade performance, interrupt charging, disable features, ...

Don’t Let Tech Support Scams Bring Your Job to a Halt

I’ve been around long enough to see job sites lose entire days — even weeks — over problems that started with a simple phone call or email. These days, the scam artists aren’t just after grandma’s credit card; they’re targeting ...

Advice for Good Office Ergonomics

Let’s look at how to keep your body comfortable and healthy when you interact physically with your Mac. In a word: ergonomics. You’ll find it easier to focus and be productive if nothing hurts. Plus, you want to avoid long-term ...

Press Control-Return in Sequoia to Open Contextual Menus

Those who prefer keeping their hands on the keyboard may appreciate Apple’s addition of a new shortcut in macOS 15 Sequoia. Instead of Control-clicking to open a contextual menu with commands to apply to the current selection, you can press ...

Apple Introduces AppleCare One for Multi-Device Coverage

Apple has launched AppleCare One, a new device protection plan that consolidates coverage for multiple Apple devices into a single monthly subscription. For $19.99 per month, US customers can protect up to three devices, with any additional devices costing $5.99 ...

Recovering from Failed Update with a Nearby iPhone or iPad

We hope you never need a new recovery option that Apple has added to the iPhone 16 and current iPad mini (with an A17 Pro chip). If a device gets stuck during an iOS or iPadOS update, you may see ...

Quantum Computing: The Next Big Cybersecurity Risk

Quantum computing is knocking on the door of industries like finance, defense, and even retail. And for business owners like you, it could soon become a very real cybersecurity threat. What Is ...

Dropbox Passwords Ending: Switch to 1Password Now

If you use Dropbox Passwords, it’s time to switch to a new password manager. Dropbox has announced it will discontinue the service on October 28, 2025, with key features being disabled in phases starting August 28. After the final shutdown ...

What Is Safe Mode, and When Should You Use It?

Although Macs are highly reliable, unusual problems can still rear their ugly heads. Often, these issues are caused by software you’ve installed or accessories you’ve connected. If you’re experiencing Mac misbehavior that isn’t easily fixed by restarting, updating software, or ...