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How to use your MacBook’s built-in backup tool instead of paying for cloud storage

If you’re searching for a backup option and don’t need to access your files from the cloud, you won’t need to look beyond what Apple’s macOS has to offer.

Common problems with Apple Wallet and how to fix them

Apple Wallet and Apple Pay are great, but only if they’re working properly. There are some basic troubleshooting steps when payments won’t go through.

The Slate Truck is great, but this one problem may stop a lot of folks from buying it

Slate’s build-a-truck model aims to keep costs low by only including features you’ll use. But it won’t be popular outside the U.S.

How To Send High-Quality Images And Videos From Android To iPhone

It can be tough to preserve the quality of your images when sending them from Android to iPhone, but these tried-and-true methods keep them crystal clear.

OpenAI says it reached its goal of creating an automated research intern

The company hopes to have an even better “automated AI researcher” by March 2028.

Dual-band vs. tri-band routers: What’s the difference between them?

Tri-band routers have, unsurprisingly, one more band than dual-band routers have. But what does this mean in practice?

How to set up ChatGPT’s parental controls to protect your teen

The idea of your child using ChatGPT can be daunting, but OpenAI’s new teen-focused tools provide granular controls over what they can and can’t access.

How to find your iPhone even when it’s off

If you lose your iPhone, it’s findable even after someone turns it off or the battery drains, as long as you don’t delay.

The pros and cons of using an iPad as a laptop

An iPad has several advantages over a laptop, including its touch screen and portability. But depending on what you want to do, it might not be enough.

What is vibe coding and why does it get so much hate?

Vibe coding has gotten a bad reputation as lazy, AI-driven coding, but that’s not where it came from.