Google is killing passwords and replacing them with passkeys — what you need to know

http://www.tomsguide.com/news/google-is-killing-passwords-and-replacing-them-with-passkeys-what-you-need-to-know And, if you want a second article, go here: bgr.com/tech/i-just-enabled-gmail-passkeys-and-im-never-going-back-to-passwords/ Google is killing passwords and replacing them with passkeys — what you need to know By Anthony Spadafora, published May 3, 2023 Passkeys are coming to your Google account to kill passwords once and for all (Image credit: Shutterstock) Google has announced that it has … Continue reading Google is killing passwords and replacing them with passkeys — what you need to know

Cybersecurity tips

http://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/20/former-hacker-kevin-mitnick-tips-to-protect-your-personal-info-online.html? These cybersecurity tips from a former hacker can make you 98% less vulnerable: ‘You’re raising the bar’ Published Thu, Oct 20 20221:46 PM EDT Tom Huddleston Jr. Shapecharge | E+ | Getty Images We all want to think that we’re doing enough to keep our personal and financial information safe from hackers when we … Continue reading Cybersecurity tips

An Apple Watch fact for nerds

http://www.theverge.com/23518640/apple-watch-series-8-ultra-gps-iphone This year’s Apple Watches won’t piggyback off your phone’s GPS This is mostly an update for nerdy athletes, but it’s a small sign that Apple has more confidence in the battery life of its watches, too. By VICTORIA SONG / @vicmsong Photography by AMELIA HOLOWATY KRALES Dec 20, 2022, 12:29 PM EST All of the 2022 models will … Continue reading An Apple Watch fact for nerds

Software to put your old photos and negatives online

https://apple.news/AUjAQWbJ5S3WOyvujaBmyTQ Top three apps you can use to convert old photos and negatives into digital images Kim Komando Special to USA TODAY, 8:00am, September 4, 2022 Forget scrolling through your phone’s endless photo gallery to find something. Here’s a pro trick to locate any photo you want in 30 seconds or less. If your photos aren’t … Continue reading Software to put your old photos and negatives online

A weekend with an emotional support A.I. companion

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/03/technology/personaltech/ai-chatbot-pi-emotional-support.html My Weekend With an Emotional Support A.I. Companion Pi, an A.I. tool that debuted this week, is a twist on the new wave of chatbots: It assists people with their wellness and emotions. Credit...Janice Chang By Erin Griffith Erin Griffith, who reports on start-ups and venture capital from San Francisco, spent five days testing Pi. … Continue reading A weekend with an emotional support A.I. companion

Apple iPhones almost half of global refurbished smartphones sales

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/04/24/apples-iphone-continues-to-dominate-refurbished-smartphone-market? Also check out: https://arstechnica.com/?p=1934317 Apple's iPhone continues to dominate refurbished smartphone market Malcolm Owen | Apr 24, 2023 Apple's iPhone made up almost half of refurbished smartphone sales in 2022, claims Counterpoint. Refurbished iPhone sales grew 16% year-on-year in 2022, with Apple also securing almost half of the entire global refurbished smartphone market. Refurbished smartphones are a great way for … Continue reading Apple iPhones almost half of global refurbished smartphones sales

FBI says don’t charge your phone at the airport’s USB charging stations

https://www.androidauthority.com/juice-jacking-3311056/ FBI comes right out and says it: Don't plug your phone in at airports Using a traditional outlet or carrying around a private power bank is by far the better option. By C. Scott Brown, published on April 10, 2023 Juice jacking is on the rise. This hacking method uses publicly available USB outlets to … Continue reading FBI says don’t charge your phone at the airport’s USB charging stations

As usual with Apple products, its Apple Watch customer satisfaction far higher than competitors

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/04/26/apple-watch-soars-above-the-rest-of-the-smartwatch-crowd-with-high-customer-satisfaction? Apple Watch soars above the rest of the smartwatch crowd with high customer satisfaction Andrew Orr | Apr 26, 2023 According to a recent consumer poll, Apple has the highest level of "stickiness" among smartwatch brands, and almost 80% of iPhone owners have one. Today's release of new research by Counterpoint Research emphasizes the success of the Apple Watch. According to … Continue reading As usual with Apple products, its Apple Watch customer satisfaction far higher than competitors

Here’s what to do before and after your iPhone gets stolen

apple.news/AZyKoA2eyQNSvZXA_eqikRA We Hope Your iPhone Never Gets Stolen. But Just in Case… Here’s how to enable security settings, diversify data backups and freeze your credit PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY RACHEL MENDELSON/THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, SHUTTERSTOCK By Nicole NguyenFollow and Joanna SternFollow Since reporting on a rash of iPhone thefts that rob victims of their digital lives, we’ve heard from lots of … Continue reading Here’s what to do before and after your iPhone gets stolen

WhatsApp account can be used now on multiple smartphones

https://appleinsider.com/articles/23/04/26/whatsapp-users-can-now-use-the-same-account-on-multiple-smartphones? WhatsApp users can now use the same account on multiple smartphones Amber Neely | Apr 26, 2023 Starting Wednesday [April 26, 2023], select WhatsApp users can use their WhatsApp account with multiple devices, including more than one phone. WhatsApp users can now link their smartphones as one of four additional devices. This number also includes linked WhatsApp … Continue reading WhatsApp account can be used now on multiple smartphones

Apple issues first public Rapid Security Response update for iPhone, iPad and Mac — download and install it now

http://www.tomsguide.com/news/iphone-and-mac-owners-receive-crucial-security-update-download-it-now?u Apple issues first public Rapid Security Response update for iPhone, iPad and Mac — download now By Jeff Parsons, May 2, 2023 Update your iPhone, iPad and Mac right now (Image credit: Future) Apple has released its first Rapid Security Response (RSR) update to the public after making it one of the key features of iOS … Continue reading Apple issues first public Rapid Security Response update for iPhone, iPad and Mac — download and install it now

Apple’s massive buybacks matter to investors as much as iPhone and Mac sales

macdailynews.com/2023/04/17/apples-massive-buybacks-matter-as-much-to-investors-as-iphone-and-mac-sales/ Apple’s massive buybacks matter as much to investors as iPhone and Mac sales Monday, April 17, 2023 5:02 pm When Apple reports fiscal second quarter results on May 4th, one of the most important numbers investors will be watching has nothing to do with iPhone or Mac sales. It’s the amount Apple is allocating … Continue reading Apple’s massive buybacks matter to investors as much as iPhone and Mac sales