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Tidy Up Messages by Auto-Deleting Verification Codes

Delete verification codes from Messages and Mail after use by reducing clutter in iOS and Mac.

iOS 18.7.3 & iPadOS 18.7.3 Security Updates Released

Just a security update and no new additional features.

Google’s New Gmail Update—2 Billion Users Must Now Decide

There’s nothing to worry about, Google tells Gmail’s 2 billion users, everything is fine. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. There is a serious issue that you need to worry about. All the misleading headlines and quickfire denials have not made that go away.

Google’s AI is now snooping on your emails without your permission – here’s how to opt out

Google accesses your private messages and attachments to train its AI models without your knowledge or permission. Opt out takes just moments.

iOS 18.7.3 & iPadOS 18.7.3 Security Updates Released

Dec 15, 2025 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, Security

Apple has released iOS 18.7.3 and iPadOS 18.7.3 for iPhone and iPad, respectively, for users who are continuing to run...

Google’s New Gmail Update—2 Billion Users Must Now Decide

Dec 4, 2025 | > Recent, AI, Security

Gmail users must be aware of the implications of using cloud-based services like Google’s Gemini, which analyzes...

Google’s AI is now snooping on your emails without your permission – here’s how to opt out

Nov 21, 2025 | > Recent, AI, Security

Are you OK with Google snooping on your private emails to help train its AI without your permission? Nope, didn't...

Your iPhone and Mac now automatically install security patches

Nov 8, 2025 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

When Apple needs to install a security patch onto an iPhone, iPad or Mac, it now does so without requiring the user to...

Check Your Mac Security Update Status with SilentKnight

Oct 25, 2025 | > Recent, macOS, Security

Basically every Mac user is familiar with the process of updating MacOS system software to install updates for their...

macOS Gatekeeper & XProtect review: How well does Apple’s free antivirus defend a Mac from malware

Oct 20, 2025 | > Recent, macOS, Security

With the rise of third-party antiviral and anti-malware applications for the Mac, the question of how macOS defends...

How to change your Apple Account password

Oct 5, 2025 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

Your Apple Account is the key to everything you do on your iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. It...

Apple goes on nasty bug hunt with fresh iOS and macOS updates

Oct 3, 2025 | > Recent, Apple Corp., iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security, tvOS, watchOS

iOS 26.0.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.0.1 launched on Monday, bringing a range of bug fixes to the major operating system...

Check out Crawford’s Corner!

Sep 28, 2025 | > Recent, iCloud, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security, TVAUG, watchOS

Most of you know Tony Crawford as one of our regular and most popular presenters. However, did you also know Tony ran...

Apple Updates Older Operating Systems with OS 26 Security Fixes

Sep 17, 2025 | > Recent, iPad/iPhone, macOS, Security

Apple rolled out a series of updates to older versions of its operating systems and Safari to integrate the applicable...

Do Macs need antivirus software, or are Apple’s protections enough?

Aug 27, 2025 | > Recent, macOS, Security

Macs do get viruses and malware, but Apple includes its own virus protections in macOS that should keep you safe. We...

Avoid Using Public USB Charging Ports – Here’s Why

Aug 23, 2025 | > Recent, Security

If you have found yourself in an airport or train station over the last couple of years, chances are that you've come...

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