Switch default apps on iPhone or iPad for better security and privacy
Both iOS and iPadOS include plenty of default apps. But is it best to use Apple's Mail, Safari, and...
iMessage scams on the rise: Tax refunds and toll payments
Scammers are increasingly exploiting iMessage to send phishing texts; why has Apple not put a stop to this? The most common scams this week involve tax refunds and toll road payments; we explain how to spot and report them.
Google Chrome patches zero-day used to spread “sophisticated malware”
Google Chrome patched a serious vulnerability used to spread espionage malware in real-world attacks. Microsoft Edge, Brave, Vivaldi, and Opera also require updates; patch...
Is 2025 the year of Mac gaming? Top 5 reasons to be a Mac gamer
Mac users have long felt ignored by the gaming industry, but that is changing. You might be surprised to learn that Macs are much...
Should you delete your 23andMe account data? Bankruptcy and privacy concerns
23andMe, the popular DNA ancestry and traits service, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Should you tell the company to delete your data and...
Steam game store exploited to push malware—twice in 2 months
Steam, a popular Mac and PC video game distribution platform, has been exploited to promote Windows malware for the second time in a two-month period. This serves as a good reminder for Mac and iPhone users, too, that app...
