Apple’s WWDC — and their scheduled preview of iOS 14 and other OS iterations — is just a few weeks away. But if you want to know some of the juicier things their next-gen operating systems have in store for you right now, then read on.
Nifty app tweaks
Apple is developing new features for some of its prominent apps, and these tweaks may just make the cut come September.
What’s next for iOS this 2020
Helpful Mac keyboard shortcuts you should be using
Pointing and clicking with a mouse is great. There are times, however, where using the mouse to perform simple tasks interrupts productivity and slows you down. Try these helpful Mac keyboard shortcuts to help you work more efficiently.
Minimizing (or “Docking”) the front app window: Command + M
Use this combination when you have several apps, browsers, or Finder windows open and want to minimize the active one.
Should you replace your Mac?
How to defend against Mac ransomware
Locking your Mac when you’re away from your desk
When it comes to computers, it’s better to be safe than to risk losing or exposing your data. One of the simplest and most reliable ways to protect your Mac and all the information it contains is to lock it with a solid password.
It’s not enough to log off your Mac
Some people “lock” their Mac computer by logging off or shutting down the device.
Security tips for Macs and other Apple devices
All about macOS Catalina
Make iPhone text messages more private
Back up your files with Apple Time Machine
Why you shouldn’t jailbreak your iPad
A lot of iPad users resort to jailbreaking to gain greater control over iOS. With a jailbroken iPad, you can download apps unavailable in the App Store and get additional functionality from apps installed on your device. However, this virtually unrestricted access to apps and features has its cons, not least of which are security issues.