That Tech Guy
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Designated Tech Support friend
Tech Enthusiast
Kind of a nerd
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iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 fix a specific security vulnerability
iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 fix a specific security vulnerability
Apple on Monday released iOS 18.3.1 to the public, two weeks after the release of iOS 18.3. The company says iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 include “important bug fixes and security updates” – and now we know exactly which vulnerability today’s updates…
9to5mac.com
February 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
iOS 18.3.1 and iPadOS 18.3.1 fix a specific security vulnerability
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Enable End-to-End Encryption for Your iCloud Backups
Enable End-to-End Encryption for Your iCloud Backups
Apple's Advanced Data Protection for iCloud feature uses end-to-end encryption to provide the highest level of cloud data security that Apple offers. Here's everything you need to know about enabling it on your devices.
The encrypted security feature…
www.macrumors.com
February 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Enable End-to-End Encryption for Your iCloud Backups
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UK Authorities Demand Back Door Access to iCloud Backups Globally
UK Authorities Demand Back Door Access to iCloud Backups Globally
The British government has demanded that Apple give it blanket access to all user content uploaded to the cloud, reports The Washington Post.
The undisclosed order is said to have been issued last month, and requires that Apple creates a back door…
www.macrumors.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:42 AM
UK Authorities Demand Back Door Access to iCloud Backups Globally
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OpenAI Launches o3-mini, a Cost-Efficient Reasoning Model Rivaling DeepSeek
OpenAI Launches o3-mini, a Cost-Efficient Reasoning Model Rivaling DeepSeek
OpenAI today released o3-mini, a new, more cost efficient model that's available for both ChatGPT and the OpenAI API starting today. OpenAI previewed o3-mini in December, but it is ready at a time when OpenAI is aiming to keep up with Chinese company…
www.macrumors.com
January 31, 2025 at 10:59 PM
OpenAI Launches o3-mini, a Cost-Efficient Reasoning Model Rivaling DeepSeek
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Microsoft’s January security patch is wrecking audio on Windows PCs
Microsoft’s January security patch is wrecking audio on Windows PCs
Avoid the Windows January security patch if you use a USB audio DAC.
www.androidauthority.com
January 29, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Microsoft’s January security patch is wrecking audio on Windows PCs
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iOS 18.3 is now available for everyone: Here’s what’s new
iOS 18.3 is now available for everyone: Here’s what’s new
After one month of beta testing, Apple has now released iOS 18.3 for all iPhone users. The update includes changes to two key Apple Intelligence features, as well as a handful of big fixes and other enhancements.
Head below for a deep dive into…
9to5mac.com
January 27, 2025 at 6:05 PM
iOS 18.3 is now available for everyone: Here’s what’s new
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China’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling
China’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling
China’s DeepSeek – an AI chatbot intended to rival ChatGPT – is currently the number one download in the App Store, after its performance took US companies by surprise.
The Chinese startup appears to be rivalling the performance of OpenAI’s ChatGPT…
9to5mac.com
January 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
China’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling
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Apple’s new Home products will have key upgrade that could make a big difference
Apple’s new Home products will have key upgrade that could make a big difference
Apple is launching three new Home products this year: ‘HomePad,’ a new Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. At least two of these devices will come with a key upgrade that could make a big difference for the smart home’s future.
more…
9to5mac.com
January 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Apple’s new Home products will have key upgrade that could make a big difference
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Unreleased Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Appear in FCC Filing
Unreleased Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Appear in FCC Filing
Sony could be close to launching the successor model to its popular WH-1000XM5 over-ear noise-canceling headphones, if a new FCC filing is anything to go by.
The company's WH-1000XM5 cans, which we compared to Apple's AirPods Max back in May 2022,…
www.macrumors.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Unreleased Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones Appear in FCC Filing
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Apple admits next-gen CarPlay is late, but still in development
Apple admits next-gen CarPlay is late, but still in development
Though Apple rarely misses self-imposed deadlines, it’s done so with the next-generation CarPlay. The company originally teased the update back in 2022. With this new version, CarPlay will integrate seamlessly with the instrument cluster to provide…
tcrn.ch
January 24, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Apple admits next-gen CarPlay is late, but still in development
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UK Announces Digital Wallet for IDs and Driver's Licenses
UK Announces Digital Wallet for IDs and Driver's Licenses
The UK government today announced plans for a digital wallet that will house digital driver's licenses. It is not yet clear if the digital wallet that the UK government has planned will integrate with Apple Wallet, but UK users will be able to access…
www.macrumors.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:41 PM
UK Announces Digital Wallet for IDs and Driver's Licenses
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Netflix announces price increase for all three of its plans
Netflix announces price increase for all three of its plans
Netflix is hiking its prices once again. Starting today, the cheapest Netflix plan will cost $7.99 per month, while the top-of-the-line plan with 4K streaming will cost you a cool $24.99 monthly.
more…
9to5mac.com
January 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Netflix announces price increase for all three of its plans
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TikTok is coming back online in the United States
TikTok is coming back online in the United States
After being offline in the United States for 14 hours, TikTok now says it is in the process of restoring service. In a statement posted to social media, the company said:
In agreement with our service providers, TikTok is in the process of restoring…
9to5mac.com
January 19, 2025 at 5:41 PM
TikTok is coming back online in the United States
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Illinois launching Apple Wallet IDs support this year
Illinois launching Apple Wallet IDs support this year
Another state has committed to supporting digital IDs in Apple Wallet by the end of the year. Illinois says it will launch “the best mobile ID program in the nation” by the end of 2025…
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9to5mac.com
January 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Illinois launching Apple Wallet IDs support this year
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iPhone SE 4 and new iPads expected to be launched ‘by April’
iPhone SE 4 and new iPads expected to be launched ‘by April’
Different sources have already reported on the possible launch of new iPads and iPhone SE 4 in the first half of 2025. While Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously said that these products will be launched in the spring, he has now specified that Apple…
9to5mac.com
January 7, 2025 at 11:29 PM
iPhone SE 4 and new iPads expected to be launched ‘by April’
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iOS 18.2.1 now available for iPhone users
iOS 18.2.1 now available for iPhone users
Apple has released iOS 18.2.1 for iPhone users today. The update comes just under a month after iOS 18.2 was released with new Apple Intelligence features, the redesigned Mail app, and more.
more…
9to5mac.com
January 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
iOS 18.2.1 now available for iPhone users
Robot Vacuums are getting an arm!
At #CES2025, Roborock announced the Saros Z70. The Roomba competitor showcases what the company believes will be the next big step in robovac evolution: an arm.
Read more on the Saros Z70 here: tcrn.ch/3DV3f8o
Read more on the Saros Z70 here: tcrn.ch/3DV3f8o
January 6, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Robot Vacuums are getting an arm!
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Apple TV+ free weekend is here, and these 13 shows are binge-worthy
Apple TV+ free weekend is here, and these 13 shows are binge-worthy
Apple TV+ is kicking off a free ‘preview’ weekend. From Friday evening, January 3 through Sunday, January 5, the entire catalog of streaming shows and movies is available free. Friday’s start time depends on region, but in the UK the free weekend started…
9to5mac.com
January 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Apple TV+ free weekend is here, and these 13 shows are binge-worthy
That sucks! They need to fix the cheating detection software and give their access back asap! #MarvelRivals appleinsider.com/articles/25/...
'Marvel Rivals' players face 100-year ban for macOS gameplay
Gamers are finding themselves banned from "Marvel Rivals" for 100 years, after finding ways to play the Windows version of the game on macOS.
appleinsider.com
January 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
That sucks! They need to fix the cheating detection software and give their access back asap! #MarvelRivals appleinsider.com/articles/25/...
Honey isn’t helping you as much as you think. So shady! Uninstall #honey #extension
Honey extension loses 3 million Chrome users after being exposed for shady tactics
Honey extension loses 3 million Chrome users after being exposed for shady tactics
PayPal’s Honey has been a massively popular Chrome extension for years, promising to find coupon codes and save consumers money, all without costing a dime. However, a recent video exposed shady tactics by Honey, and has led to over 3 million Chrome users…
9to5google.com
January 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Honey isn’t helping you as much as you think. So shady! Uninstall #honey #extension
Exactly right. Without net neutrality there’s reduced competition and consumers are worse off in every way. #fcc #netneutrality
Net neutrality protections again lost as federal court overrules the FCC
Net neutrality protections again lost as federal court overrules the FCC
The right to net neutrality has again been lost after a federal court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did not have the power to ban a two-tier internet. The FCC had acted in response to calls from Apple and more than 40 other tech…
9to5mac.com
January 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Exactly right. Without net neutrality there’s reduced competition and consumers are worse off in every way. #fcc #netneutrality
January 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Useful info! I love being able to use VPNs on my Apple TV. You can use them to watch what streaming services have in other countries! #Apple #AppleTV #tvOS appleinsider.com/articles/24/...
How to use a VPN on Apple TV
Apple TV set-top boxes can connect to a VPN so users can access geo-locked content without needing a passport. Here's how to get set up using Surfshark.
appleinsider.com
January 2, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Useful info! I love being able to use VPNs on my Apple TV. You can use them to watch what streaming services have in other countries! #Apple #AppleTV #tvOS appleinsider.com/articles/24/...
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The U.S. Treasury told lawmakers in a letter Monday that it was hit by a cyberattack earlier in December, which the department has attributed to Chinese government hackers
US Treasury says China stole documents in 'major' cyberattack | TechCrunch
Treasury officials attributed the December theft of unclassified documents to China.
tcrn.ch
December 30, 2024 at 9:38 PM
The U.S. Treasury told lawmakers in a letter Monday that it was hit by a cyberattack earlier in December, which the department has attributed to Chinese government hackers