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Protecting Your Privacy in Safari for OS X El Capitan

Friday August 5, 2016 11:31 am PDT by
Every time you visit a website you are sharing information about yourself with the outside world. This article runs through a number of methods you can use to gain more control over what gets shared, and who it gets shared with, whenever you use Apple's Safari browser to access the web on a Mac. It also covers methods you can use to prevent traces of your browsing history from showing up on...
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Protecting Your Privacy in Safari for iOS

Friday August 5, 2016 11:34 am PDT by
Every time you visit a website on your iPhone or iPad, you are sharing information about yourself with the outside world. This guide runs through a number of methods you can use to gain more control over what gets shared, and who it gets shared with, whenever you use Apple's Safari browser to access the web on an iOS device. It also covers some methods you can use to prevent traces of your...
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When Can AppleCare Replace a MacBook's Battery?

Tuesday May 3, 2016 10:56 am PDT by
MacRumors forum member MBP* posted this question about his 2014 MacBook Pro's battery under Mac Basics and Help:"I have a 2014 13" Retina MacBook Pro which I used extensively on a daily basis. I purchased AppleCare for the sole reason of protection against battery depletion over the coming years. It's hard for me to tell whether my battery has lost capacity, but I'm sure it has against the...
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iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6s Buyer's Guide

Wednesday March 2, 2016 2:40 pm PST by
Apple's smartphones have been released on a "tick-tock" cycle since 2008. The iPhone 6 lineup represented a "tick" year, which involved a complete design overhaul, while the iPhone 6s lineup was part of a "tock" year, which generally focused on camera and processor improvements, new features such as 3D Touch and Live Photos, and incremental refinements like faster Touch ID, LTE, and Wi-Fi....
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Apple Refurbished Products: Should You Buy Them?

Thursday May 25, 2023 10:52 am PDT by
There's sometimes a stigma against purchasing refurbished electronics because many companies don't have rigorous quality control programs for refurbished devices, but that's not the case with Apple. Some companies may sell refurbished items with cosmetic defects and other issues, but Apple's refurbished products available from its online store are "as good as new" products, but with a lower price ...
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Best iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Cases

Friday June 5, 2015 1:40 pm PDT by
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are the two most popular smartphones Apple has ever released thanks to their larger 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screen sizes. Given that nearly nine months have passed since the devices were launched in September, there are now a variety of cases and accessories available for both. As such, we have rounded up some of the best iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cases based on pricing, ...
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iCloud Photos: What You Need to Know

Friday November 17, 2023 1:21 pm PST by
iCloud Photos is Apple's service that allows users to store their photo and video libraries in the cloud, making them accessible on all Apple devices and on the web through the iCloud.com website. ‌iCloud‌ ‌Photos‌ simplifies the photo taking and storing process by allowing users to get to their images no matter which of their devices are in use. Turning on ‌iCloud‌ Photo Library iOS: Open...
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iPad Buyer's Guide: Which Model is Best For You

Friday June 19, 2015 8:32 pm PDT by
So you want to buy an iPad? Great. Would you believe Apple actually offers five different iPad models? Sure, the company only touts two of them -- the iPad Air 2 and the iPad mini 3 -- but Apple continues to carry two older models that could be right for you, depending on your circumstance. In this guide, we'll take a look at the different iPads Apple offers to help you decide which model is best ...