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How to Develop Safely with AI

Generative AI is transforming software development. Large language models are good at human languages, but they’re even better at programming languages, which have much smaller vocabularies and fewer ways to […]

AI-Powered Hack Shows Why Updates Are More Important Than Ever

Last month brought news of an unprecedented event in the evolution of AI. Several OpenAI models hacked a real company, not for malicious reasons, but because they decided that finding […]

Turn Off Unused Sharing Services on Your Mac

Apple just released macOS 26.6.1 Tahoe, macOS 15.7.9 Sequoia, and macOS 14.8.9 Sonoma solely to patch a vulnerability in Screen Sharing that could allow unauthenticated connections from attackers on the […]

Prepare for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS OS 27 by Updating to 26.6

Apple released macOS 26.6 Tahoe, iOS 26.6, and iPadOS 26.6 with a huge number of fixes for security vulnerabilities. However, the release notes for each also include an unusual comment […]

Apple’s Focus Is Powerful but Unpredictable

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Sometimes you just don’t want your phone to ring, chirp, or even vibrate. Maybe you’re asleep, in an important meeting, having dinner with family, meditating, playing a game, or simply […]

Why Cloud Storage Isn’t a Backup

A person in a suit uses a laptop with digital graphics of cloud computing, folders, servers, and error warning symbols superimposed, illustrating data errors and highlighting why cloud storage isn’t a backup for critical files or secure data transfer.

Many people assume that storing files in iCloud Drive, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive means those files are backed up. After all, the files exist on remote servers maintained […]

Keep Your IT Budget Working During a Slowdown

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When business slows down, it’s tempting to reduce IT spending. But that approach often backfires, creating bigger problems—and larger bills—down the road. Beyond the productive work you accomplish on your […]

Be Very Careful with AI Agents!

A robotic figure touches a glowing digital lock icon on a virtual screen, surrounded by cybersecurity symbols and data—reminding us: Be Very Careful with AI Agents! This scene highlights artificial intelligence and digital security.

AI agents—software that can take actions on your behalf using artificial intelligence—are having a moment. The appeal is obvious: imagine a robot butler that triages your inbox, manages your calendar, […]

When Google Points to a Chatbot Conversation, Be Skeptical

A hand holds a magnifying glass over a glowing red warning triangle with an exclamation mark, surrounded by blue check marks on a dark digital background—reminding you: when Google points to a chatbot conversation, be skeptical.

Here’s something new to watch out for: poisoned chatbot conversations surfaced in Google searches. The sharing features in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and other chatbots allow users to publish their […]

What To Do If You Have Been Breached! A Complete Response Guide for Mac Users | MacWorks 360

What To Do If You Have Been Breached! A Complete Response Guide for Mac Users When your Mac, iPhone, or iPad shows signs of a security breach, every minute counts. […]

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