The scammer sends a message with a URL, which is undoubtably a malicious link that sends you to a fake website. This is called a phishing attack, and aside from not tapping on that link, there might be something else you can do.
How Apple Is Changing the Way We Set Up Devices with iOS 11 and watchOS 4
Pairing is the new thing with Apple now, as is the funny blue blob of dots used to identify one device from another.
iOS 11: How to Use Notes Stationery Across Devices
You can turn on Notes stationery on your iPhone and iPad, but not your Mac. Additionally, it can only be used if you’re sketching; you can’t enable it when you’re adding text.
Your Mac Remembers Everything You Download. Here's How to Clear Download History.
This isn’t just Safari downloads. Any app that lets you download files will show up here. This can include torrents, cat photos, porn—anything.
iOS 11: How to Scan Documents in Apple Notes
You can scan documents in Apple Notes with an iPhone or iPad. On an iPad with Apple Pencil, you can even sign a document after you scan it.
How to Choose the Best Mesh Wireless System For Your Home
Sorting through the mesh wireless systems available today can be tricky. Read on, and we’ll teach you how to decide which one is best for you.
macOS: How to Prevent Tracking in Safari macOS High Sierra
You can prevent tracking in Safari running macOS High Sierra. It uses machine learning to stop websites from tracking you across the web.
iOS: Make Colors Pop With iPhone Color Filters
Using the blue/yellow filter will boost color saturation, especially—you guessed it—blues and yellows.
How to Upgrade to APFS if Not Done in macOS High Sierra Installer
Here’s how to upgrade your Mac’s boot drive to APFS if you forgot to do that in the macOS High Sierra (Beta) Installer.
macOS: How to See Which Mac Apps are 32-Bit
32-bit Mac apps won’t be removed until 2019, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start early to find them.
How to Downgrade from iOS 11 Beta
This guide will work for the iOS 11 developer beta and public beta.
How to Set Up iCloud Calendar for Alexa
Read on to learn how to link Alexa and your Echo or Echo Dot to iCloud Calendar.
How to Use Instagram Archive to Hide Old Photos
Instagram rolled out a new archival feature to hide any photo you no longer want on your profile—without deleting it.
How to Use New 1Password Travel Mode to Protect Your Data
It’s an easy method to prevent certain passwords from getting intercepted if your iPhone or Mac is held by border agents.
How to Remove Conexant Keylogger Found on HP Laptop Models
Modzero, a security firm in Switzerland, has discovered a Conexant keylogger pre-installed on certain laptop models. It’s an audio driver located in the Windows system folder. This driver automatically loads every time a user logs in. Andrew Orr shares which HP models are affected.
iOS: How to Remove Location Data From Photos on Your iPhone
If you’re a privacy conscious individual like Andrew Orr, you’ve probably wanted to remove location data from your photos before sharing them to social media. It’s possible to do this on macOS, but did you know you can do it on iOS too? Here’s how to remove photo metadata.