After decades of users asking to be able to merge Apple Accounts, Apple has just published documentation on how to migrate purchases from one of your Apple Accounts to another. Hallelujah!

Apple has updated the MacBook Air with an M4 chip and higher memory ceiling for added performance, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera for better video calls, and enhanced multi-display support for greater productivity. And it’s $100 less.

If world events have you worried about your online privacy and security, you may be interested in minimizing your exposure. We recommend some simple steps that everyone can take and other actions for those who are especially concerned.

We won’t name names, but we’ve seen too many people saving important data in locations that are likely or even guaranteed to disappear. Here’s a list of places to avoid and another of spots that warrant caution.

The new iPhone Mirroring app in macOS 15 Sequoia lets you use your iPhone running iOS 18 in a window on your Mac. It’s a welcome feature that offers the possibility of increased productivity and fewer distractions.

Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16e for $599 and discontinued the iPhone SE and iPhone 14. It’s much more capable than the models it replaces, but the iPhone 16 may be worth $200 more. Read our buying advice here:

If the wildfires in Los Angeles have you considering a fireproof safe to safeguard backups and important documents, make sure to research temperature ratings over time and be mindful of water and impact resistance.

Cloud-based email services like Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 provide excellent uptime and availability. However, an independent email backup solution is essential to protect against accidental deletion, cyber threats, and other data loss concerns.