A Nashville man with a history of threatening and abusive behavior used his Apple Watch to track his girlfriend’s car, reports say.
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Jeff Butts is a seasoned tech aficionado with deep roots in the Apple ecosystem. Starting his journey in the early 1980s by experimenting with hardware, Jeff has always been driven by a desire to get the most out of technological devices. His expertise has led him to prominent roles in the industry, including a nearly three-year stint as a Reporter at AppAdvice and an impressive seven-year tenure as a Writer/Editor for Byrnes Publishing, LLC. More recently, Jeff lent his technical insights to HotHardware, Inc. as a Tech Editor. With his extensive experience and unwavering commitment to providing valuable content, Jeff continues to be a trusted voice for readers keen on Apple products and innovations.
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Apple Issues New Round of Employee Retention Stock Bonuses
The fresh batch of employee stock bonuses are worth up to $200,000 each at current value, vesting at 25% each year.
This Trick Lets You Put Apps on Multiple Home Screens
Here’s a neat trick. You can actually put icons for your apps on multiple Home Screens, for those apps you want accessible anywhere.
British Police Arrest 7 Suspected Okta Hackers
British police recently arrested seven people, aged 16 to 21, as part of its investigation into the group of Okta hackers known as Lapsus$.
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Among the rumors swirling around Apple’s product plans, we see the possibility of a 15-inch MacBook Air coming in 2023.
Apple Card May Go International After UK Acquisition
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[U] Apple Music, Other Online Services Face Second Day of Outages
For the second day in a row, users are reporting an Apple Music outage as well as issues using other of Apple’s online services.
Optimizing Battery Life On Your 5G iPhone
Depending on your needs, the defaults on your iPhone may not be the best choices. Here’s how to optimize battery life on your 5G iPhone.
Okta Claims ‘No Corrective Actions’ Needed After Security Breach
As details emerge of the recent Okta security breach, customers wonder what the security firm isn’t telling them.
Hidden iOS Gesture to Select Multiple Items by Two-Finger Swiping
A little known iOS gesture makes it much easier to select multiple items. All it takes is a two-finger swipe, as Jeff Butts demonstrates.
Apple Facing Ninth Weekly Fine in The Netherlands
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Customers Can Upgrade Studio Display Stand After Purchase
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A bipartisan Senate bill recently introduced hopes to make Right to Repair federal law, not just a national movement.
Apple Watch Series 3 May Finally Reach Its End-of-Life
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How to Use Universal Control for Mac and iPad
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Apple Uses iPhone SE to Trial New Purchase Process
Starting with the budget-friendly iPhone SE, Apple is testing a new purchase process that leaves the carrier out of the mix.
Charlotte Man Indicted for Selling Stolen iPhones Overseas
On Thursday, a U.S. District Court indicted a man from Charlotte, NC of selling stolen iPhones overseas by the hundreds.
Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad
Previously found only on the 6th-generation iPad mini, smart volume buttons are available for all Apple tablets running iPadOS 15.4 or later.
Industry Experts Disagree Over Future of 27-Inch iMac Pro
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Matter Smart Home Standard Delays Release Until Fall 2022
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Ukraine Telecom Industry Unites to Maintain Communications
As Russia’s invasion continues, the Ukraine telecom industry is fighting their own battle: protecting their phone and internet services.
Lucky Customer Offers Early Look at Mac Studio Days Before Stores
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