macOS file and folder security. Apple provides security features in macOS to give apps access to files on your local storage and removable drives. Here's how to configure them. Years ago, Apple added the ability for macOS to restrict which apps can access your files and folders stored on local volumes attached to your Mac.…
Trade in your iPad mini 6 at Best Buy to buy the iPad mini 7 - Image credit: Apple Best Buy is throwing a massive Apple trade-in event, and its iPad mini deals deliver trade-in values higher than what Apple offers on several models. If you have a last-gen iPad mini 6 and are eager…
The new iPad mini will fast charge at 20W for sure, although mention of a 45W charger in regulatory filings may mean it could charge faster with the right accessories. Regulatory filings often turn up details about Apple products that Apple itself doesn't publicize. In the case of the seventh-gen iPad mini, China has revealed…
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Fast charging Informative display Compact Our Verdict The MagGo 10K Power Bank For Apple Watch offers fast charging, a large power capacity, a practical form factor, and a very informative display. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Price When…
The Lexar Professional Go Portable SSD with Hub could be the external recording solution that content creators have been looking for. When Apple introduced the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, it became possible for consumers and content creators to take advantage of external recording of video to USB-C. Under the right settings, you could…
iCloud Drive lets you have the best of both worlds: deep storage that provides a form of backup and syncs across all your devices. If you enable optimized storage in macOS in System Settings > Account Name > iCloud > iCloud Drive, your Mac automatically removes files in reverse order of the frequency you use them if…
Bluetti Handsfree Backpack with portable power station [Image credit: Bluetti] The Bluetti Handsfree 1 and Handsfree 2 backpacks are built with hikers, photographers, and other digital nomads in mind, featuring a removable app-controlled portable power station for days off-grid. If you're planning a long hike, extended photoshoot, or just time away camping, packing your backpack…
AppleCare management on devices is down A handful of Apple services were experiencing issues, which included an outright outage affecting AppleCare on devices that impact 50% of users. Starting at 6:21 p.m. EST Tuesday, Apple Business Essentials, Apple Business Manager, and Apple School Manager started experiencing issues that may impact users. These services had already…
Apple has added a few new features to the macOS Notes app for adding elements to text. Here's how to use the Notes Attachments Browser. The Notes app in macOS 15 Sequoia adds some new features, and one of those is a new Notes Attachments Browser. Notes has long allowed users to add attachments to…