When you have a lot of browser tabs open, it can be surprisingly hard to figure out which one is making noise, especially after reopening your browser and everything starts playing again. The good news is that all major browsers give you a way to track this down. Tabs that are playing audio will show
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Tips + Tricks
In iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26, Apple added a helpful way to filter out messages from unknown senders and potential spam. To turn it on, open Messages, tap the Filter button in the top right, choose Manage Filtering, and enable Screen Unknown Senders and Filter Spam. Once that’s set up, messages from unknown numbers won’t
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Tips + Tricks
Sadly, not every website or app supports Apple Pay, so we’re often stuck typing in credit card details by hand. In iOS 26, Apple is making that a bit easier with AutoFill in the Wallet app. Cards you’ve already set up with Apple Pay are available automatically, but you can also add new ones by
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Productivity, Tips + Tricks
Apple has refreshed the Studio Display with a few meaningful upgrades, including an improved 12-megapixel Center Stage camera with Desk View, Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, and better bass from the built-in speakers, all while keeping the starting price at $1,599. Apple also introduced the Studio Display XDR at $3,299, bringing high-end HDR capabilities to a more
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Hardware, Product News
We’ve warned before about scams that trick users into pasting malicious commands into Terminal. Attackers create fake CAPTCHA pages—often resembling Cloudflare’s “are you a human” tests—that instruct visitors to open Terminal, paste a command, and press Return. Because the user executes the command themselves, macOS’s security protections are bypassed. Malwarebytes recently documented a macOS infostealer
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Security
Sometimes you just don’t want your phone to ring, chirp, or even vibrate. Maybe you’re asleep, in a meeting, having dinner, or just enjoying some quiet time. Apple’s Focus feature on iPhone, iPad, and Mac can help with that, but it’s a bit more complex than the old Do Not Disturb it replaced in 2021.
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Productivity, Software + Tools
Apple has unveiled the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop. With pricing starting at $599, a whopping $500 less than the MacBook Air, the MacBook Neo is positioned as an affordable computing option, particularly for families buying devices for K–12 students. Despite its low price, the MacBook Neo is a Mac, so it works like
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Hardware
