How to Use Smart Stack Widgets on the Apple Watch
The new Apple Watch Smart Stack, which displays timely widgets according to context and activities, makes the wearable device...
Author Archives: Kirk McElhearn
USB-C and Thunderbolt: Understanding ports and cables for Macs, iPhones, and iPads
Today's Macs have USB-C ports, some of which support Thunderbolt. Getting the right cable can be confusing.
What’s the best Hard Drive or SSD to back up your Mac?
It's important to back up your Mac regularly, and you can use several types of drives for this purpose....
How to set up your own Mac server (with an old or new Mac)
A great way to repurpose an old Mac is to set it up as a server. It's easy to...
The Top Apple Security and Privacy News of 2024 – Intego Mac Podcast Episode 376
This week's Intego Mac podcast features a look back at the top security and privacy news of 2024.
Which Is More Secure: Face ID, Touch ID, Optic ID, or a Passcode?
There are four biometric methods for authenticating on Apple devices: which is the most secure? You may be surprised....
Securely Redact Text in PDFs with Apple Preview on Mac
Some methods of redacting text can be reversed; there's a foolproof way to do this on Mac with Preview.
How to Securely Erase Data from Your Mac and External Drives
You may need to erase the drive in your Mac, or external drives, when you sell your computer or...
How to Take Screenshots, Screen Recordings on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch – The Complete Guide
Learn how to take screenshots and screen recordings on all your Apple devices: Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple...
Navigate the Menu Bar, Dock, and More, Using Your Mac’s Keyboard
You use the menu bar and Dock on your Mac a lot; you can save a lot of time...