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The Best Apple Gifts for 2023

🍎✨ Unwrapping joy for the Apple aficionado in your life! 🎁🌟

Check out our latest article featuring the top Apple gifts for 2023. From sleek gadgets to must-have accessories, we've curated the ultimate guide to make this holiday season extraordinary. 🚀

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Holiday Gifts 2023 | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Apple user in your life? Here are our suggestions for the top Apple gifts for 2023

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Starting with iOS 16, Apple made it possible to extract objects from photos. You can drag objects to other apps, copy them, turn them into stickers, and more.

https://www.themacguys.com/lift-objects-from-photos-on-the-iphone/

Are you switching from an iPhone with Touch ID to one with Face ID? The challenge of learning new things can intimidate some people, but we have a list of what you’ll need to know. (And some of the changes are better!)

Touch ID to Face ID | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ Are you switching from an iPhone with Touch ID to one with Face ID? The challenge of learning new things can intimidate some people, but we have a list of what you’ll need to know. (And some of the changes are better!)

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Nine Tips for Switching from an iPhone with Touch ID to One with Face ID

Some of the new default features in Sonoma have caused confusion. We explain why windows hide when you click the desktop, where printer queue apps went, how to turn off the new reaction gestures, and the privacy awareness icons.

Gotchas in macOS 14 | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ Some of the new default features in Sonoma have caused confusion. We explain why windows hide when you click the desktop, where printer queue apps went, how to turn off the new reaction gestures, and the privacy awareness icons.

The new Check In feature of iOS 17 can provide peace of mind by letting you specify a safety partner who will automatically be notified if you fail to arrive at your destination or complete a timer.

Check in Feature IOS 17 | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ The new Check In feature of iOS 17 can provide peace of mind by letting you specify a safety partner who will automatically be notified if you fail to arrive at your destination or complete a timer.

In Apple’s new operating systems for 2023, you can choose to invoke Siri with just “Siri” or the old “Hey Siri”—or turn the feature off entirely. We explain where to find the feature for each of your Apple devices.

Hey Siri | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ In Apple’s new operating systems for 2023, you can choose to invoke Siri with just “Siri” or the old “Hey Siri”—or turn the feature off entirely. We explain where to find the feature for each of your Apple devices.

Are you often late to online meetings or in-person appointments because you were too focused on your work to notice the time? The In Your Face app ensures you’ll never miss an important meeting again.

Appointment Alerts | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ Are you often late to online meetings or in-person appointments because you were too focused on your work to notice the time? The In Your Face app ensures you’ll never miss an important meeting again.

Control Center brings together controls for a collection of core macOS features, but its menu bar icon is small, making it hard for some to click. Luckily, there’s a hidden shortcut to bring it up quickly from the keyboard.

Control Center Shortcut | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ Control Center brings together controls for a collection of core macOS features, but its menu bar icon is small, making it hard for some to click. Luckily, there’s a hidden shortcut to bring it up quickly from the keyboard.

Apple has unveiled the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips alongside new 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro that use the new chips. The company also refreshed the 24-inch iMac, replacing its M1 with an

M3.

New M3 Chips | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ Apple has unveiled the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips alongside new 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro that use the new chips. The company also refreshed the 24-inch iMac, replacing its M1 with an M3.

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Top 11 Most Common Technology Problems for Small Home Businesses

If you’re suffering from Internet slowdowns and dropouts, remember that networking gear and cables can get flaky with age, so it’s worth checking your modems, routers, and switches when troubleshooting.

Networking Gear | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ If you’re suffering from Internet slowdowns and dropouts, remember that networking gear and cables can get flaky with age, so it’s worth checking your modems, routers, and switches when troubleshooting.

If you change your passcode and can’t remember it (or it was changed for you by a prankster), iOS 17 lets you use your old passcode for 72 hours. It’s a helpful backstop for the results of a memory lapse or mischievous child.

Forgot your Passcode? | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ If you change your passcode and can’t remember it (or it was changed for you by a prankster), iOS 17 lets you use your old passcode for 72 hours. It’s a helpful backstop for the results of a memory lapse or mischievous child.

Need to enter SMS-initiated two-factor authentication codes manually in Web browsers other than Safari? Try this hidden trick for quickly copying and pasting them instead of retyping all those numbers.

Faster Two-Factor Authentication Codes | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ Need to enter SMS-initiated two-factor authentication codes manually in Web browsers other than Safari? Try this hidden trick for quickly copying and pasting them instead of retyping all those numbers.

Phishing isn’t limited to email and texts anymore—“voice phishing” or “vishing” was used recently in a major ransomware attack on MGM Resorts. The rise in such attacks means that requests over the phone will need much more verification.

Voice Phishing Attack | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ Phishing isn’t limited to email and texts anymore—“voice phishing” or “vishing” was used recently in a major ransomware attack on MGM Resorts. The rise in such attacks means that requests over the phone will need much more verification.

The minimalist approach with a wireless keyboard and mouse is good most of the time, but if things go wrong, it can be handy to have a wired USB keyboard and mouse available for troubleshooting.

Keyboard and Mouse | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ The minimalist approach with a wireless keyboard and mouse is good most of the time, but if things go wrong, it can be handy to have a wired USB keyboard and mouse available for troubleshooting.

Is your Mac low on drive space? Learn how to use Apple’s built-in storage management capabilities—perhaps supplemented with a third-party utility—to find and delete gigabytes of unnecessary files.

Mac Low on Disk Space | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ Is your Mac low on drive space? Learn how to use Apple’s built-in storage management capabilities—perhaps supplemented with a third-party utility—to find and delete gigabytes of unnecessary files.

If you’re as annoyed as we are by constant cookie consent popups on seemingly every website these days, check out our recommendations for browser extensions that can banish them for good.

Dismissing Cookies | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ If you’re as annoyed as we are by constant cookie consent popups on seemingly every website these days, check out our recommendations for browser extensions that can banish them for good.

If you have a PDF with confidential information that you want to share, you can set a password to restrict opening, printing, or editing. We have instructions for Preview and Adobe Acrobat, plus advice on ensuring your document stays secure! 😀

Password Protect PDF | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ If you have a PDF with confidential information that you want to share, you can set a password to restrict opening, printing, or editing. We have instructions for Preview and Adobe Acrobat, plus advice on ensuring your document stays secure.

We’re seeing an uptick in scam emails and texts to new hires purporting to be from corporate executives. The best defense is awareness, so we recommend adding security training to your onboarding process.

https://www.themacguys.com/beware-executive-imposter-scams-aimed-at-new-employees/

Do strange things sometimes happen on your Mac when you inadvertently press certain key combinations? Take a trip through the macOS keyboard shortcuts and turn off those you’ll never use intentionally.

https://www.themacguys.com/mac-keyboard-shortcuts-performing-unexpected-actions-check-these-settings/

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Apple Announces iPhone 15 Lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2

How can you protect your tech gear from unexpected power fluctuations? A UPS is best in some scenarios, but a not-too-old surge protector is often sufficient. You can also let your Apple chargers do their job without worrying about what they are plugged into.

Protect your Tech | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ How can you protect your tech gear from unexpected power fluctuations? A UPS is best in some scenarios, but a not-too-old surge protector is often sufficient. You can also let your Apple chargers do their job without worrying about what they are plugged into.

It’s exciting to get a new iPhone, but take a few minutes to read our advice on what you need to do before—and after—transferring your data from your old iPhone.

https://www.themacguys.com/things-you-need-to-know-before-moving-to-a-new-iphone/

Apple just released the new iPhone and Apple Watch!

It's interesting to see the changes every year.

Read the article: https://www.themacguys.com/apple-announces-iphone-15-lineup-apple-watch-series-9-and-apple-watch-ultra-2/

Receiving a two-factor authentication code you didn’t request shows that your security is working, but it’s also an indication that someone may have your password and be trying to break into your account 😱

https://www.themacguys.com/what-should-you-do-about-an-authentication-code-you-didnt-request/

Have you ever needed to remove some content from a screenshot or other illustration? There’s no need for a fancy graphics app—you can do it quickly in Preview with this little-known trick.

https://www.themacguys.com/erase-image-content-in-preview-with-copied-color-blocks/

Apple is gearing up to release macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and tvOS 17. We briefly examine the features worth upgrading for and suggest when to upgrade each of your Apple devices.

https://www.themacguys.com/when-should-you-upgrade-to-macos-14-sonoma-ios-17-ipados-17-watchos-10-and-tvos-17/

If you have trouble finding things in macOS Ventura’s System Settings app, you’re not alone. We have advice to help you navigate alphabetically or jump directly to a deeply nested setting.

The 'View Menu' | Minneapolis Mac IT Support | The MacGuys+ If you have trouble finding things in macOS Ventura’s System Settings app, you’re not alone. We have advice to help you navigate alphabetically or jump directly to a deeply nested setting.

As many parts of the world struggle with record heat waves, remember that excessive heat—operating temperatures over 95ºF/35ºC—is harmful to portable electronic devices like the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Keep your digital friends cool!

https://themacguys.axionthemes.com/keep-your-apple-devices-cool-in-the-summer-heat/

We can’t help with a messy office desk, but if your Mac’s desktop is a confusing mess of randomly placed icons, using the Finder’s sort options will make it nice and orderly.

https://themacguys.axionthemes.com/?p=26477&preview=true

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Worried That You’re Being Targeted Online? Try Lockdown Mode

The Minneapolis skyline always a nice site to see.

Too-loud headphone volume causes hearing loss, but Apple makes it easy to reduce loud sounds played through headphones and prevent kids from bypassing the volume limits.

https://themacguys.axionthemes.com/?p=26485&preview=true

If you ever need to look up technical details about an Apple product, look no further than the Mactracker app, which provides specifications for every Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod ever made. It’s an indispensable free download.

https://themacguys.axionthemes.com/look-up-apple-device-details-in-mactracker/

Having a second monitor is nice.

You can get a MacBook and a monitor and have the convenience and portability of a MacBook and the screen and keyboard of a desktop when needed.

I don’t know about you but my eyes appreciate the bigger screens.

Although it’s safest to keep all NSFW images off your iPhone entirely, if you have photos that could be embarrassing or legally troublesome if the wrong person were to stumble across them, protect them using the Hidden album in Photos.

https://themacguys.axionthemes.com/?p=26501&preview=true

Do you avoid restarting your Mac because of how long it takes to set up your apps, documents, windows, and browser tabs again? These macOS and browser settings will restore your working environment after a restart.

https://themacguys.axionthemes.com/tips-for-getting-back-to-work-faster-after-restarting-your-mac/