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1 week ago

What Mac should I buy in 2026? — JimmyTech Not sure which Mac to buy in 2026? I compare every model from the $599 MacBook Neo to the Mac Pro, with honest recommendations and configuration tips.

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo changes the Mac buying conversation. I just updated my full buying guide with all three new Macs, benchmark comparisons, and configuration tips so you don't over- or under-buy. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #Mac

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1 week ago

iPhone Buying Guide (2026): Which Model & Storage to Get — JimmyTech Not sure which iPhone to buy? This guide covers which model to get, how much storage you need, and whether to add AppleCare — in plain English.

I updated my iPhone buying guide with new details on the excellent-value iPhone 17e that launches next week. #JimmyTechTips #AppleBuyingGuide #AppleRecommendations #iPhone #AppleTips

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1 week ago

Apple March 2026: what to buy and skip — JimmyTech Apple announced 7 products this week. Here's what each one costs, what's new, and which ones are worth buying. Personalized advice available via Zoom.

7 new Apple products, 1 guide: iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, iPad Air M4, MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5, and two Studio Displays. I break down what's new, what changed, and who each one is actually for. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #MacTips #iPhoneTips #AppleProducts #MacBuyingGuide #iPhoneUpgrade

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1 week ago

That “allow paste” pop-up on your iPhone isn’t a bug; here’s what to do about it — JimmyTech Learn why your iPhone asks "allow paste" when copying between apps, and how to turn it off for apps you trust. Step-by-step guide to the Paste from Other Apps setting.

Tired of your iPhone asking "Allow Paste?" every time you copy and paste between apps? You're not alone. Here's what that pop-up actually means and how to stop it for the apps you use most. #iPhoneTips #iOS26 #AppleTips #JimmyTechTips #iPhonePrivacy

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1 month ago

iOS 26 gets message backgrounds: how they work and how to turn them off — JimmyTech iOS 26 adds message conversation backgrounds to the Messages app. Learn how to enable them, change them per chat, or turn them off completely.

How to have fun with Message Backgrounds in iOS 26 (or how to disable them without ruining everyone's fun) #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips #iPhone #iOS26

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1 month ago

Disable swipe typing on iPhone to improve tap typing accuracy — JimmyTech Disable swipe typing for better tap accuracy on iPhone with this quick keyboard setting change. Learn how to turn off Slide to Type (QuickPath) in iOS to reduce accidental swipes, cut down on autocorr...

Looking for a way to improve typing accuracy on iPhone? Disable swipe typing if you don't use it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips

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2 months ago

Now is a great time to upgrade your Time Machine drive to an SSD — JimmyTech How old is your backup drive? If you've had it for many years, it's probably time to consider upgrading to a new model, especially if you are still using one of the older, unreliable mechanical hard d...

SSDs are way faster and more reliable than hard drives. If you use a hard drive for your Time Machine backup, you should consider and upgrade. #JimmyTechTips #MacTips #AppleTips #MacTimeMachine #Backup

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2 months ago

Take lots of screenshots? Reduce storage up to TEN times! — JimmyTech iOS 26 quietly added a new option for screenshots on iPhone that I recommend almost everyone turn on, especially if you take a lot of screenshots. Apple now lets you save HDR screenshots using th...

If you take lots of screenshots on your iPhone, iOS 26 has a new feature that can save up to 10x storage! #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips #iOS26 #iOS #iPhone #Screenshots #Storage

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2 months ago

iPhone 17 makes landscape selfies easier — JimmyTech If you have ever tried to take a group selfie or capture a wide background with the front-facing iPhone camera, you probably remember the awkward part: turning the phone sideways and hoping you don't ...

Landscape selfies on iPhone 17 are a breeze: no rotating the phone needed. The square front camera sensor lets you capture wide photos while holding your phone upright. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iPhoneTips #iPhone17 #iPhonePhotography

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3 months ago

iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 have a physical camera button — JimmyTech If you’ve upgraded to an iPhone 16 or 17 (except the iPhone 16e), you’ll notice a new Camera Control button on the right edge of the phone. It's the lower button that is flush with the body of the i...

Did you know that iPhone 16 and 17 have a camera button? Here's how to use your iPhone more like a camera and less like a smartphone. #JimmyTechTips #iPhone #AppleTips #iPhone16 #iPhone17

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3 months ago

Apple Wallet gets US passport support (for TSA, not customs) — JimmyTech Many iPhone users already know that you can store a state-issued driver’s license or ID card in Apple Wallet if you live in a participating state. For many people, this has made airport travel easier ...

Apple added US Passport support to Apple Wallet in iOS 26.1 (for domestic TSA use). Here is what it means and why you might want to set it up even if you don't intend to use it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleWallet #iPhone #AppleTips

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5 months ago

Upcoming change: dismissing alarms on iPhone — JimmyTech Apple is preparing to release the first major update for iOS 26. iOS 26.1 will probably be released later this month. Among the bug fixes, performance improvements, tweaks to the new Liquid Glass inte...

Apple will soon change how you stop your iPhone alarm. This change (in iOS 26.1, probably this month) should help prevent you from turning off your alarm when you meant to snooze. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #iOS26 #AppleTips #iPhone

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5 months ago

Apple releases iOS 26.0.1, macOS 26.0.1, more — JimmyTech Today, Apple released updates across all system software. These updates include bug fixes and security fixes for the “26” software that was released a couple of weeks ago . I recommend everyone who ...

Today, Apple released minor bug and security fixes for just about all the current and recent software. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iOS26 #macOSTahoe #iOS #AppleUpdates #macOS #iPhone

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5 months ago

macOS 26 Tahoe gets clipboard history — JimmyTech If you are a heavy user of copy/paste, you may be excited to learn that macOS 26 Tahoe, introduced last week , gains clipboard history! Now, every time you copy something, it can be later retrieved e...

macOS 26 Tahoe gets clipboard history! Here is how to enable it and how to use it. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #macTips #macOSTahoe #Macintosh #macOS26

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5 months ago

Features removed in the new “26” updates — JimmyTech Apple loves to talk about shiny new features in its yearly software upgrades, and there are plenty of them in version 26 . But a few older features quietly disappeared. Most people won’t notice, but ...

Along with the dozens of new features in Apple's software updates last week, a handful of features bit the dust: Launchpad, Slideover, Firewire, and some Watch faces. Here's my take and some suggestions. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #macOS26 #Launchpad #iPadOS26 #AppleWatch #iPad #Mac #macOSTahoe

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5 months ago

How to make text easier to read in iOS 26 — JimmyTech If you have upgraded to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, you’ll undoubtedly notice Apple’s new Liquid Glass design. This is the first major update to the iPhone appearance since iOS 7 did away with skeuomorphism...

Dislike the translucency of iOS 26? Apple provides a way to tame it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhonetips #AppleTips #iOS #iOS26 #iPad #iPadOS26 #LiquidGlass

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6 months ago

Apple releases security updates for older software — JimmyTech You may have missed this in the excitement about iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe getting released today , but Apple also released many security updates for older software. These are for people who aren’t r...

Not upgrading to iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe yet? Apple has you covered with security updates today for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia and Sonoma. Looks like Ventura is off the update wagon. #JimmyTechTips #macOS #AppleTips #iOS18 #macOSsequoia #macOSSonoma

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6 months ago

Apple releases “26” software: iOS, macOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, HomePodOS, visionOS — JimmyTech Today, Apple released the big annual software updates across all systems. These are really big updates, and if you haven’t been following this news, you’ll be surprised to learn about two of the bigge...

Apple's annual software updates are here with Liquid Glass, more Apple Intelligence features, and new version numbers. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #AppleUpdates #iOS26 #macOS26 #iPadOS26 #iPhone #iPad #Mac

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6 months ago

Details from today’s press announcement: iPhone 17 — JimmyTech Early September every year, Apple unveils the annual iPhone update in a video press release. Today, Apple showed off the new iPhone 17 lineup along with a few other announcements. Below you’ll find my...

Today Apple announced the iPhone 17 lineup, along with the all-new iPhone Air. Here is a brief rundown of everything you need to know. #JimmyTechTips #iPhone17 #AppleTips #iPhoneAir #AppleWatch #AirPods

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6 months ago

How to shrink your Mac screenshots — JimmyTech If you take a lot of screenshots on your Mac, you are likely filling up your computer, email, and your colleague’s email boxes with enormous files. This is because the default screenshot format on Mac...

Getting crushed by the size of Mac screenshots? Here's how to switch from PNG to JPG or even HEIC, saving you 5 to 10 times the storage. #jimmytechtips #mactips #appletips #storage #macOS

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7 months ago

Apple releases iOS 18.6.1, watchOS 11.6.1 — JimmyTech Today, Apple released iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1, which restores the blood oxygen sensor function to Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2. If you haven’t been following, Apple was sued last...

Apple has released an update enabling the blood oxygen sensor on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2! #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #AppleWatch #AppleUpdates

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7 months ago

Apple releases iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, more — JimmyTech Today, Apple released updates across all operating systems. This is likely to be one of the final updates for all of their software because iOS 26 and macOS 26 are due for release in two months. From ...

Apple just dropped iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and more. Likely the last updates before the 26 releases arrive this fall!

Download your free security, bug, and performance updates! #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #iOSupdate #Appleupdate #macOS #iOS #AppleTips

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7 months ago

iPhone 15/16 adds an arrow and distance to Find Friends — JimmyTech If you’ve ever been in a crowded museum, farmer’s market, or shopping mall and realized your travel buddy has vanished, you know the mix of frustration and mild panic that follows. Luckily, Apple has ...

iPhone 15 and 16 gives Find Friends a huge upgrade: now your iPhone can point you directly to your friends. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #iPhone #AppleTips #FindMy

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7 months ago

Why you shouldn’t buy an iPhone right now — JimmyTech If you follow Apple news, you probably know that every September brings new iPhones. That’s just around the corner! So if you’re feeling the itch to upgrade, now might be the perfect time to wait. Her...

iPhone 17 is just two months away. If you're looking to buy a new iPhone, now is the time to wait if you can! #JimmyTechTips #iPhone17 #iPhone #AppleTips

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9 months ago

How to change the default app for a file on your Mac — JimmyTech Have you ever double-clicked a file on your Mac only to have it open in an app you don't like or never use? Maybe PDFs keep opening in Safari when you'd rather use Preview or Adobe Acrobat. Or perhaps...

Tired of PDFs opening in Safari or Word files launching in the wrong app? Learn how to take control and change your Mac's default apps in just a few clicks. #JimmyTechTips #MacTips #AppleTips #macOS

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9 months ago

How to hide apps in iOS 18 — JimmyTech If you’ve ever wished for a way to keep certain apps private—whether for sensitive content, work purposes, or just a bit of digital tidiness—iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 finally give you real options. But the...

iOS 18 finally gives you a way to hide or lock apps. Here is what it means, how to do it, and what to watch out for. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #iOSTips #AppleTips #iphoneprivacy

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10 months ago

Getting started with ChatGPT If you've ever wished you had a friendly expert sitting beside you, ready to help you write, brainstorm, answer questions, or explain confusing topics, that's essentially what ChatGPT is. It's like having a super-smart assistant who never sleeps and doesn't mind being asked the same question a dozen different ways. What is AI? It seems like everyone is talking about AI lately as if it's a brand-new thing.

Want to get started with ChatGPT? Learn how everyday people use it for everything from writing thank-you notes to fixing a dripping faucet. #JimmyTechTips #ChatGPT

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10 months ago

Apple releases iOS 18.4.1, macOS 15.4.1, more Today, Apple released several small but important bug-fix updates for most of their OSes. In addition to security and general bug fixes, these updates include some fixes for some problems some people have been having with CarPlay. I recommend that everyone install these at their earliest convenience, as they contain fixes for actively exploited vulnerabilities. Today's releases include: iOS 18.4.1…

Apple released important bug fixes for almost all of their system software today. This addresses an active exploit so I recommend updating ASAP. #JimmyTechTips #iPhone #AppleUpdates

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11 months ago

Find and Share Wi-Fi Network Passwords A neat feature built into iOS, iPadOS, and macOS is that your devices will offer to share the Wi-Fi password if others near you try to connect to a network your devices know. However, for this feature to work, they must be in your Contacts, have an Apple device, and at times, it doesn’t activate as quickly or reliably as you’d like.

While Apple’s automatic sharing of Wi-Fi passwords feels like magic, it doesn’t always work. For a more reliable manual approach, use the QR code in the new Passwords app. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips

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11 months ago

With iOS 18.2 and Later, You Can Share the Location of Lost Items in Find My In iOS 18.2, Apple enhanced the Find My app, enabling you to create a temporary link that shares the location of a lost AirTag or other Find My-tracked item. You don’t need to know the person’s email address or share any other information, and the link automatically expires after a week. It’s a great way to enlist others in the search for a lost item, but the big win is sharing with an airline to help them track the location of misdirected luggage.

The new Share Item Location feature in Find My enables you to share the location of a lost AirTag or another item tracked by Find My with anyone, including airlines. #JimmyTechTips #FindMy #AppleTips