We know it seems like your Apple devices are constantly asking you to install an update. Other than for major upgrades, we recommend updating shortly after updates appear so you can take advantage of bug fixes, security updates, and new features.

Privacy concerns are starting to crop up around conversations held with AI chatbots. For safety’s sake, never share anything with a chatbot that you wouldn’t tell a stranger.

Apple has announced 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models based on the M3 chip. Along with faster performance, they can drive two external displays when the MacBook Air’s lid is closed.

Have you wanted to put Zoom meetings on a large-screen TV? You can now do that with tvOS 17 and the new Zoom app for Apple TV. It takes some getting used to due to the lack of a keyboard and any way to follow links, but it does work.

In iOS 17.3, Apple has introduced Stolen Device Protection to discourage iPhone thefts enabled by a revealed passcode. It requires additional biometric authentication, and we recommend that everyone who uses Face ID or Touch ID enable it.

Do you frequently use the internal search engine on a website? You can now search that site faster using Safari’s Quick Website Search feature, which automatically learns which sites you search.

If you notice strange behavior in your online accounts, you might have been hacked. It’s imperative that you act immediately to verify the breach, change passwords, lock accounts, and alert support personnel. We provide steps here.

Safari in macOS 14 Sonoma introduced Web apps—also known as site-specific browsers—that let you turn a website into what looks and feels like an independent app on your Mac.