You almost never think of your Wi-Fi password after setting up your devices. A friend comes over, asks you for the network password and you stumble to remember — what was it again? Is it this number on the back of my router? Even if you don’t have the password saved anywhere and you haven’t memorized …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Airfares in July were more affordable than they were in June, but they’re still sky high compared to July 2021, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Because of that, you might not be traveling to see friends or family any time …
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The brand-new Studio Display monitor from Apple was released back in March. The Studio Display, which was unveiled alongside the Mac Studio desktop at Apple’s “Peek Performance” event, features a 27-inch 5K Retina screen, an A13 chip, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with Center Stage and a high-fidelity, six-speaker sound system. It’s Apple’s most affordable external display in its current lineup, …
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Did you recently upgrade to a new M2 MacBook Pro? Maybe you’re the owner of an earlier M1 MacBook Air or Pro, or you have an older version of the MacBook. No matter the case, know that no laptop comes straight out of the box optimized for maximum performance — even one with an Apple logo. While it’s certainly exciting to unwrap …
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If you’re using MacOS, you’re probably used to a superior class of device security. But a strong and well-tested virtual private network can also enhance Mac users’ internet privacy. Even with Apple’s robust security reputation, internet service providers can still track your browsing habits on both MacOS and iOS, and other sites can still collect your IP address. MacOS can’t stop …
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Thanks to a macOS Monterey 12.5.1 security update earlier this week, Apple’s Mail Privacy Protection feature has some new enhancements aimed at safeguarding your email. Originally released in September 2021, Apple’s email protection option is also available to iPhone users with iOS 15. And now you can check out its new anti-tracking controls and eavesdropping alerts. “Mail Privacy Protection helps …
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If you’re looking to transfer your old emails to a new email address, or if you’ve ever needed to send someone a mile-long email thread — MBOX files can be an easy, flexible solution. MBOX files can be opened on MacOS, iPhone, Windows and Android. What exactly are MBOX files? MBOX files are a container for multiple, compressed email files. The …
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Whether you’re new to the Mac world or have been an avid user for years, there are lots of little tricks and shortcuts many people don’t know about that can make your experience with these devices more productive. And what better time to learn a few new things about your Mac with the latest version of MacOS, Ventura, approaching? It …
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If you own any kind of modern Mac, there are three basic ways to take a screenshot with keyboard shortcuts — and if you have a MacBook Pro with a Touch Bar there’s even a fourth method. Apple’s MacOS software also gives you a fair number of options to easily save, delete and open the screenshot for markup. These tips …
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“What a strange-looking MacBook.” That was my first thought when I first saw the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the new M2 chip at Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino during WWDC 2022. There wasn’t anything particularly strange about it — it looked like the last several models of 13-inch Apple laptops, both Pro and Air. But in the Apple Silicon era, I’ve …
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