Locked out of your Apple account? Good luck
A few months back, the Macalope was locked out of iMessage. Yeah! “The nerve” is right! It was annoying, of course, but far from the worst thing that could happen to someone, but it highlighted…
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Router locked? Here’s how to reset access and get back in
Network professionals know this information about their router by heart or have stored it in their browser or password manager. However, if you only rarely use a device or have received it as a gift…
PSA: Your Twitter account might be locked in two weeks
The social media network formerly known as Twitter has announced that it is retiring the Twitter.com domain on November 10. That probably won’t mean much to most people’s day-to-day use, with one big exception: security.…
Apple’s old Home app is going away. Here’s how to avoid being locked out
Well, it’s official: Apple is finally nixing support for its old Home architecture, meaning those relying on the previous version of Apple’s Home framework have some decisions to make. In a revision to a support…
QNAP firmware update leaves NAS owners locked out of their boxes
A recent firmware pushed to QNAP network attached storage (NAS) devices left a number of owners unable to access their storage systems. The company has pulled back the firmware and issued a fixed version, but…
16-inch MacBook Pro (M4 Pro) review: Locked in and loaded
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent performance Thunderbolt 5 is a boon for professionals 12MP CenterStage FaceTime camera Nano-texture glass display option Cons Wi-Fi 7 would’ve been nice to future-proof it a little Our…
Don’t buy locked Apple hardware when shopping for used gear
When purchasing used Apple hardware, make sure that it’s unlocked before you hand over funds. Otherwise, you’ve bought something akin to a fancy brick. A number of people have written Mac 911, and you find…
WWDC last-minute rumors: Dark icons, locked apps, Siri with AI, and more
It’s time for the most impactful keynote Apple will deliver all year: WWDC, when the company unveils the new direction it will take its devices. Today Apple will unveil iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, macOS…
How to check if an iPhone is unlocked or locked to a network
Some iPhones are locked to single cellular networks, especially iPhones bought in the U.S., while others are unlocked, meaning you can use them with any provider. It’s important to know which sort you’ve got (or…