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  • Apple Has a New Kind of Security Update

    Apple Has a New Kind of Security Update

    Look, I like software updates, and I’m not alone — some of us enjoy seeing what new features developers have cooked up. But even though they’re less exciting, I’m an even bigger fan of security updates…and Apple is introducing a new type of security update for iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It’s called Rapid Security Responses.


  • There’s Finally An AirDrop for Windows and Android Users

    There’s Finally An AirDrop for Windows and Android Users

    AirDrop has been a source of pride for Apple users for more than a decade now, and a sore point for many who want a simple solution for sharing files between Windows and Android. But after years of struggling with different standards and technologies, Google and Microsoft have finally figured this one out: Google’s Nearby…


  • How to Get iMessage on Windows

    How to Get iMessage on Windows

    iMessage is Apple’s golden goose, ensuring many iOS users never dare stray from the Apple ecosystem, lest we end up a dreaded green text on someone else’s iPhone. Luckily, the times are a-changin’, and it is not longer entirely up to Apple which devices we can use to send and receive iMessages. While Android remains…


  • You Can Add Face ID Lock to iPhone Apps That Don’t Support It

    You Can Add Face ID Lock to iPhone Apps That Don’t Support It

    Face ID is great for locking and unlocking your iPhone, but it’s even better for authenticating apps that contain sensitive data. While many apps now support Face ID log in, there are still plenty that don’t — but there’s a hack that can lock any app behind Face ID, thanks to an interesting quirk of…