How to protect yourself from QR code scams
MacTalkJanuary 2024 How to protect yourself from QR code scams William Gallagher | Dec 27, 2023 Scanning a QR code with an iPhone If you scan a bogus QR code and go to the linked site, you can be fooled into giving up passwords and sensitive date. Here's how to spot...
iMac 24-inch M3 review: A clear sign that Intel Mac support is ending soon
MacTalkJanuary 2024 iMac 24-inch M3 review: A clear sign that Intel Mac support is ending soon Mike Wuerthele | Nov 08, 2023 iMac 24-inch M3 review: The new M3 iMac iMac 24-inch M3 4.0 / 5 Best Prices Apple's 2023 update to the 24-inch iMac gives a nice performance...
How to use macOS Erase Assistant to reset your Mac
MacTalkJanuary 2024 How to use macOS Erase Assistant to reset your Mac Chip Loder | Dec 24, 2023 The Erase Assistant in macOS allows you to restore your Mac to its original state. Here's how to use it and get back to a fresh desktop. If you want to reset your Mac to...
How to Recover from Contacts Freezing when Printing Lists in Sonoma
MacTalkJanuary 2024ADAM ENGST 6 December 20236 comments How to Recover from Contacts Freezing when Printing Lists in Sonoma Many people don’t realize that Apple’s Contacts app on the Mac can print, but it’s not terrible at making mailing labels, envelopes, and lists....
How I Use the iPhone to Listen to Music While Biking
MacTalkJanuary 2024 ADAM ENGST 3 December 202339 comments How I Use the iPhone to Listen to Music While Biking I’ve been biking instead of running for the last few months while rehabbing from inexplicable knee pain. I don’t prefer to spend my workout time on a bike,...
Apple to Introduce Stolen Device Protection in the Upcoming iOS 17.3
MacTalkJanuary 2024 ADAM ENGST 14 December 202335 comments Apple to Introduce Stolen Device Protection in the Upcoming iOS 17.3 Remember the stellar reporting by the Wall Street Journal’s Joanna Stern and Nicole Nguyen about how thieves could shoulder-surf someone...
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MacTalkDecember 2023December’s new or returning members. New - Diane Taylor Returning - Warren Lee Diane McBratney and Carol Sidwell rejoined as a Family membership.Contents Click for special offers to Mac Users Groups members.Website...
Update a New iPhone 15 to iOS 17.0.2 Before Transferring from Your Old iPhone
MacTalkOctober 2023 ADAM ENGST 22 September 202319 comments Update a New iPhone 15 to iOS 17.0.2 Before Transferring from Your Old iPhone Along with releasing iOS 17.0.1 yesterday (see “OS Security Updates Address Three More Exploited Vulnerabilities,” 21 September...
Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock: A true 16-port powerhouse
MacTalkOctober 2023 Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock: A true 16-port powerhouse Thomas Sibilly | Sep 09, 2023 Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock 3.5 / 5 Buy from Amazon The Satechi Multimedia Pro Dock is a Thunderbolt 4 dock that brings out the most in...
Mozilla Says Modern Cars Are Data Collection Nightmares on Wheels
MacTalkOctober 2023 ADAM ENGST 7 September 202320 comments Mozilla Says Modern Cars Are Data Collection Nightmares on Wheels Mozilla’s *Privacy Not Included team has evaluated the privacy stances of 25 carmakers, introducing its extensive report with: Car makers have...