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The Biggest Features Coming to iPhones With iOS 18
That’s a wrap on Apple’s big “It’s Glowtime” event. Of course, the headlines will talk about the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, the Apple Watch Series 10, and upgrades to AirPods. But don’t let iOS news slide under the radar: Apple finally confirmed when iOS 18 will drop, which means we have an…
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You Can Hide Your Mac’s Yellow Dot Without Sacrificing Security
The yellow dot (or maybe orange, depending on how you see it) is one of the best privacy and security features on your Mac. It’s a simple indicator that lets you know that an app is using your Mac’s microphone. When it’s live, you’ll see the yellow dot in the menu bar, right next to…
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How to Switch From Chrome to Firefox (and Why You Should)
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/poznan-pol-jan-6-2021-laptop-1925678474 Google makes phones and watches, but its main business is selling ads. As of late, that side of the company has been in the news for the wrong reasons. From scammers hijacking sponsored links to Google itself sending targeted ads to minors, the effects of prioritizing ad revenue over user experience is easy to…
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Windows 11 Is Making It Easier to Switch Power Modes
When you’re using a Windows laptop, setting up and managing your power modes is an essential tool to maintaining battery life. Up until now, you had to dig deep within Control Panel to take care of these tasks, which was a bit of a chore. In a recently released Windows 11 Insider preview on the…