Source: Khamosh Pathak, HowToGeek.com, August 27, 2019 The iPhone’s Do Not Disturb feature is a great way to make sure your handset doesn’t disturb you when you’re sleeping or busy. But if you want a certain contact to still be able to get ahold of you, you can whitelist them. Here’s how. Do Not Disturb automatically… Continue reading How to Let a Contact Bypass iOS’ Do Not Disturb Mode
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What to Do When Your Mac Won’t Shut Down
Source: Tim Brookes, HowToGeek.com, August 27, 2019 Macs are like any other computer. Sometimes they won’t start up, and sometimes they won’t shut down. If your Mac is refusing to shut off, here’s how to shut it down anyway—and, hopefully, permanently fix the problem. Shutting down your Mac is as simple as clicking on the Apple… Continue reading What to Do When Your Mac Won’t Shut Down
How to Create More Space for an iPhone or iPad Update
Source: Khamosh Pathak, HowToGeek.com, August 20, 2019 A major iOS software update normally requires a couple of gigabytes of storage space. If you don’t have room on your iPhone or iPad to install an update, follow these steps to quickly free some up. If your iPhone or iPad is packed with photos and videos, it’s unlikely… Continue reading How to Create More Space for an iPhone or iPad Update
What to Do Before (and After) Your Phone Is Stolen
Source: Andrew Heinzman, HowToGeek.com, August 12, 2019 Millions of phones are stolen every year, and there’s a chance yours could be one of them. But it doesn’t have to be—you can make your phone theftproof! We’ll show you how, and what you should do if your phone is stolen. Remote tracking (called “Find My Device” on… Continue reading What to Do Before (and After) Your Phone Is Stolen
These Legit-Looking iPhone Lightning Cables Will Hijack Your Computer
Source: Joseph Cox, Vice.com, August 10, 2019 It looks like an Apple lightning cable. It works like an Apple lightning cable. But it will give an attacker a way to remotely tap into your computer. I plugged the Apple lightning cable into my iPod and connected it to my Mac, just as I normally would.… Continue reading These Legit-Looking iPhone Lightning Cables Will Hijack Your Computer
What’s the Worst Thing Someone Can Do With Your Unlocked iPhone?
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, August 5, 2019 We use our phones for event tickets, reservations, insurance cards, and even driver’s licenses. But what happens when someone takes your unlocked iPhone out of view for a moment—what’s the risk? What’s the worst thing someone can do? This is also relevant at international borders, where your unlocked phone might… Continue reading What’s the Worst Thing Someone Can Do With Your Unlocked iPhone?
How to Protect Your Smarthome from Attack
Source: Josh Hendrickson, HowToGeek.com, August 4, 2019 Every new device you introduce into your smarthome is another device that can be attacked. You can secure your smarthome with simple steps like locking down your router and taking proper care of the gadgets in your smarthome. Most smarthome devices require access to the internet to work… Continue reading How to Protect Your Smarthome from Attack
How to Check and Tighten All Your iPhone’s Privacy Settings
Source: Tim Brookses, HowToGeek.com, July 9, 2019 Apps on your iPhone have to ask permission before accessing your data, but have you ever agreed to a permission request only to reconsider it later? Take back control of your data by reviewing your privacy settings. This is about more than apps, too. Your iPhone lets you… Continue reading How to Check and Tighten All Your iPhone’s Privacy Settings
How to Report Phishing and Malicious Websites in Google Chrome
Source: Chris Hoffman, HowToGeek.com, June 18, 2019 Google now makes it much easier to report “suspicious websites” in Chrome. Websites you might want to report include phishing websites, sites hosting malware, and similar bad things. Google will use these reports to block websites for everyone. This new official browser extension reports bad websites to Google… Continue reading How to Report Phishing and Malicious Websites in Google Chrome
How to Stop Your Phone’s Charger Cables From Breaking
Source: Tim Brookes, HowToGeek.com, June 11, 2019 Frayed charging cables can be dangerous to use and expensive to replace. Whether you’re using a Lightning cable with an iPhone, a USB-C cable with an Android phone, here’s how to protect them from breakage. The best way to stop your cables from breaking is to take proper… Continue reading How to Stop Your Phone’s Charger Cables From Breaking