Paid outright for Microsoft Office 2019? Sorry, it will stop working in July. And any other versions of Office for Mac up through 16.82. Find out the specifics and what to do in my blog post. #jimmytechtips #officemac #appletips #mactips #office2019
Microsoft is disabling Office 2019 for Mac on July 13, 2026 — JimmyTech
Microsoft will disable editing in older Office for Mac on July 13, 2026, even for paid copies of Office 2019. Find out if you are affected and what to do.
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May 22, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Paid outright for Microsoft Office 2019? Sorry, it will stop working in July. And any other versions of Office for Mac up through 16.82. Find out the specifics and what to do in my blog post. #jimmytechtips #officemac #appletips #mactips #office2019
Apple released 26.5 for all devices. Update now to take advantage of security fixes, as well as end-to-end encryption for RCS messages to your Android friends. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleUpdates #AppleTips
iOS 26.5 and macOS 26.5: what's new and why to install — JimmyTech
Apple just released iOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, and more. Here's what's new and why the update is worth installing even if the feature list is short.
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May 11, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Apple released 26.5 for all devices. Update now to take advantage of security fixes, as well as end-to-end encryption for RCS messages to your Android friends. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleUpdates #AppleTips
Not all ethernet adapters are the same on a Mac. Some ask your computer's processor to do all the heavy lifting, which can make your Mac run slower. I explain how to check yours and what to look for when buying a new one. #MacTips #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #HomeNetwork #MacPerformance
Best ethernet adapter for Mac: what to look for — JimmyTech
Some ethernet adapters slow your Mac down instead of speeding it up. Learn how to check yours and what to buy instead. Mac help in SF and via Zoom.
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May 2, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Not all ethernet adapters are the same on a Mac. Some ask your computer's processor to do all the heavy lifting, which can make your Mac run slower. I explain how to check yours and what to look for when buying a new one. #MacTips #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #HomeNetwork #MacPerformance
When a website offers to save a passkey, say yes. It takes three seconds and makes that account dramatically harder to compromise. No password to remember, no code to steal. Face ID and passcode handle everything. #Passkeys #AccountSecurity #AppleTips #iPhoneTips #JimmyTechTips
What are passkeys? Why they're safer than passwords — JimmyTech
Passkeys are replacing passwords with something faster and far more secure. Learn how they work, which sites support them, and how to get started.
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April 24, 2026 at 9:25 PM
When a website offers to save a passkey, say yes. It takes three seconds and makes that account dramatically harder to compromise. No password to remember, no code to steal. Face ID and passcode handle everything. #Passkeys #AccountSecurity #AppleTips #iPhoneTips #JimmyTechTips
Apple added a sidebar toggle button to Mail in macOS Tahoe. It's useful for getting more reading space, but it's easy to click by accident and have all your folders disappear. Here's where to find it and how to remove it if you don't want it. #MacMail #macOSTahoe #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #MacTips
Mail sidebar disappeared in macOS Tahoe? Here's the fix — JimmyTech
Did your Mail folders vanish after updating to macOS Tahoe? A new sidebar button is probably the cause. Here's how to fix it in seconds.
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April 21, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Apple added a sidebar toggle button to Mail in macOS Tahoe. It's useful for getting more reading space, but it's easy to click by accident and have all your folders disappear. Here's where to find it and how to remove it if you don't want it. #MacMail #macOSTahoe #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #MacTips
Did you skip iOS 26 because of the new design? There's a critical iPhone security flaw being actively exploited, and Apple just released a patch that doesn't require upgrading. Update today. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iPhoneSecurity #DarkSword #iOSUpdate
DarkSword: update your iPhone or iPad now — JimmyTech
Apple released a rare iOS 18 security patch for the DarkSword exploit. Update to iOS 26.4, 18.7.7, 16.7.15, or 15.8.7 to protect your device.
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April 1, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Did you skip iOS 26 because of the new design? There's a critical iPhone security flaw being actively exploited, and Apple just released a patch that doesn't require upgrading. Update today. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iPhoneSecurity #DarkSword #iOSUpdate
Apple released iOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, and more. Stolen Device Protection on by default, AI playlists, keyboard accuracy fix, Mac battery charge limit, Liquid Glass accessibility options, new emoji, Apple TV improvements, more. Here's the full rundown. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iOS26 #macOSTahoe
What's new in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4 — JimmyTech
iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4 are here with Stolen Device Protection on by default, AI playlists, a keyboard accuracy fix, Mac battery charge limits, and new emoji.
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March 24, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Apple released iOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, and more. Stolen Device Protection on by default, AI playlists, keyboard accuracy fix, Mac battery charge limit, Liquid Glass accessibility options, new emoji, Apple TV improvements, more. Here's the full rundown. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iOS26 #macOSTahoe
Did you know there's a hidden menu behind almost everything on your Mac? Most Mac users have never been shown how to access it. Here's how to right-click on a trackpad, Magic Mouse, and keyboard. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #MacTips #MacBasics #RightClick
How to right-click on a Mac: trackpad, mouse, and keyboard — JimmyTech
Learn how to right-click on your Mac using a trackpad, mouse, or keyboard. Open hidden menus on almost anything. One-on-one Mac tutoring in SF and via Zoom.
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March 23, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Did you know there's a hidden menu behind almost everything on your Mac? Most Mac users have never been shown how to access it. Here's how to right-click on a trackpad, Magic Mouse, and keyboard. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #MacTips #MacBasics #RightClick
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo changes the Mac buying conversation. I just updated my full buying guide with all three new Macs, benchmark comparisons, and configuration tips so you don't over- or under-buy. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #Mac
What Mac should I buy in 2026? — JimmyTech
Not sure which Mac to buy in 2026? I compare every model from the $599 MacBook Neo to the Mac Pro, with honest recommendations and configuration tips.
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March 5, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo changes the Mac buying conversation. I just updated my full buying guide with all three new Macs, benchmark comparisons, and configuration tips so you don't over- or under-buy. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #Mac
I updated my iPhone buying guide with new details on the excellent-value iPhone 17e that launches next week. #JimmyTechTips #AppleBuyingGuide #AppleRecommendations #iPhone #AppleTips
iPhone Buying Guide (2026): Which Model & Storage to Get — JimmyTech
Not sure which iPhone to buy? This guide covers which model to get, how much storage you need, and whether to add AppleCare — in plain English.
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March 5, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I updated my iPhone buying guide with new details on the excellent-value iPhone 17e that launches next week. #JimmyTechTips #AppleBuyingGuide #AppleRecommendations #iPhone #AppleTips
7 new Apple products, 1 guide: iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, iPad Air M4, MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5, and two Studio Displays. I break down what's new, what changed, and who each one is actually for. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #MacTips #iPhoneTips #AppleProducts #MacBuyingGuide #iPhoneUpgrade
Apple March 2026: what to buy and skip — JimmyTech
Apple announced 7 products this week. Here's what each one costs, what's new, and which ones are worth buying. Personalized advice available via Zoom.
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March 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
7 new Apple products, 1 guide: iPhone 17e, MacBook Neo, iPad Air M4, MacBook Air M5, MacBook Pro M5, and two Studio Displays. I break down what's new, what changed, and who each one is actually for. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #MacTips #iPhoneTips #AppleProducts #MacBuyingGuide #iPhoneUpgrade
Tired of your iPhone asking "Allow Paste?" every time you copy and paste between apps? You're not alone. Here's what that pop-up actually means and how to stop it for the apps you use most. #iPhoneTips #iOS26 #AppleTips #JimmyTechTips #iPhonePrivacy
That “allow paste” pop-up on your iPhone isn’t a bug; here’s what to do about it — JimmyTech
Learn why your iPhone asks "allow paste" when copying between apps, and how to turn it off for apps you trust. Step-by-step guide to the Paste from Other Apps setting.
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March 3, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Tired of your iPhone asking "Allow Paste?" every time you copy and paste between apps? You're not alone. Here's what that pop-up actually means and how to stop it for the apps you use most. #iPhoneTips #iOS26 #AppleTips #JimmyTechTips #iPhonePrivacy
How to have fun with Message Backgrounds in iOS 26 (or how to disable them without ruining everyone's fun) #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips #iPhone #iOS26
iOS 26 gets message backgrounds: how they work and how to turn them off — JimmyTech
iOS 26 adds message conversation backgrounds to the Messages app. Learn how to enable them, change them per chat, or turn them off completely.
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January 17, 2026 at 7:44 PM
How to have fun with Message Backgrounds in iOS 26 (or how to disable them without ruining everyone's fun) #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips #iPhone #iOS26
Looking for a way to improve typing accuracy on iPhone? Disable swipe typing if you don't use it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips
Disable swipe typing on iPhone to improve tap typing accuracy — JimmyTech
Disable swipe typing for better tap accuracy on iPhone with this quick keyboard setting change. Learn how to turn off Slide to Type (QuickPath) in iOS to reduce accidental swipes, cut down on autocorr...
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January 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Looking for a way to improve typing accuracy on iPhone? Disable swipe typing if you don't use it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips
SSDs are way faster and more reliable than hard drives. If you use a hard drive for your Time Machine backup, you should consider and upgrade. #JimmyTechTips #MacTips #AppleTips #MacTimeMachine #Backup
Now is a great time to upgrade your Time Machine drive to an SSD — JimmyTech
How old is your backup drive? If you've had it for many years, it's probably time to consider upgrading to a new model, especially if you are still using one of the older, unreliable mechanical hard d...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM
SSDs are way faster and more reliable than hard drives. If you use a hard drive for your Time Machine backup, you should consider and upgrade. #JimmyTechTips #MacTips #AppleTips #MacTimeMachine #Backup
If you take lots of screenshots on your iPhone, iOS 26 has a new feature that can save up to 10x storage! #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips #iOS26 #iOS #iPhone #Screenshots #Storage
Take lots of screenshots? Reduce storage up to TEN times! — JimmyTech
iOS 26 quietly added a new option for screenshots on iPhone that I recommend almost everyone turn on, especially if you take a lot of screenshots. Apple now lets you save HDR screenshots using th...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:54 PM
If you take lots of screenshots on your iPhone, iOS 26 has a new feature that can save up to 10x storage! #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips #iOS26 #iOS #iPhone #Screenshots #Storage
Landscape selfies on iPhone 17 are a breeze: no rotating the phone needed. The square front camera sensor lets you capture wide photos while holding your phone upright. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iPhoneTips #iPhone17 #iPhonePhotography
iPhone 17 makes landscape selfies easier — JimmyTech
If you have ever tried to take a group selfie or capture a wide background with the front-facing iPhone camera, you probably remember the awkward part: turning the phone sideways and hoping you don't ...
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December 23, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Landscape selfies on iPhone 17 are a breeze: no rotating the phone needed. The square front camera sensor lets you capture wide photos while holding your phone upright. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iPhoneTips #iPhone17 #iPhonePhotography
Did you know that iPhone 16 and 17 have a camera button? Here's how to use your iPhone more like a camera and less like a smartphone. #JimmyTechTips #iPhone #AppleTips #iPhone16 #iPhone17
iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 have a physical camera button — JimmyTech
If you’ve upgraded to an iPhone 16 or 17 (except the iPhone 16e), you’ll notice a new Camera Control button on the right edge of the phone. It's the lower button that is flush with the body of the i...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Did you know that iPhone 16 and 17 have a camera button? Here's how to use your iPhone more like a camera and less like a smartphone. #JimmyTechTips #iPhone #AppleTips #iPhone16 #iPhone17
Apple added US Passport support to Apple Wallet in iOS 26.1 (for domestic TSA use). Here is what it means and why you might want to set it up even if you don't intend to use it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleWallet #iPhone #AppleTips
Apple Wallet gets US passport support (for TSA, not customs) — JimmyTech
Many iPhone users already know that you can store a state-issued driver’s license or ID card in Apple Wallet if you live in a participating state. For many people, this has made airport travel easier ...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Apple added US Passport support to Apple Wallet in iOS 26.1 (for domestic TSA use). Here is what it means and why you might want to set it up even if you don't intend to use it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleWallet #iPhone #AppleTips
Apple announced a new Apple Vision Pro, iPad Pro, and entry-level MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip. Preorders today, delivery begins next week. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #MacBookPro #iPadPro #AppleVisionPro #M5
New M5 products: MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Apple Vision Pro — JimmyTech
Today, Apple unveiled the new M5 chip and the first slate of products to receive it. All of these are available to preorder now with deliveries beginning on October 22. As with each generation, the M...
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October 15, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Apple announced a new Apple Vision Pro, iPad Pro, and entry-level MacBook Pro with the new M5 chip. Preorders today, delivery begins next week. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #MacBookPro #iPadPro #AppleVisionPro #M5
Apple will soon change how you stop your iPhone alarm. This change (in iOS 26.1, probably this month) should help prevent you from turning off your alarm when you meant to snooze. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #iOS26 #AppleTips #iPhone
Upcoming change: dismissing alarms on iPhone — JimmyTech
Apple is preparing to release the first major update for iOS 26. iOS 26.1 will probably be released later this month. Among the bug fixes, performance improvements, tweaks to the new Liquid Glass inte...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Apple will soon change how you stop your iPhone alarm. This change (in iOS 26.1, probably this month) should help prevent you from turning off your alarm when you meant to snooze. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #iOS26 #AppleTips #iPhone
Today, Apple released minor bug and security fixes for just about all the current and recent software. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iOS26 #macOSTahoe #iOS #AppleUpdates #macOS #iPhone
Apple releases iOS 26.0.1, macOS 26.0.1, more — JimmyTech
Today, Apple released updates across all system software. These updates include bug fixes and security fixes for the “26” software that was released a couple of weeks ago . I recommend everyone who ...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Today, Apple released minor bug and security fixes for just about all the current and recent software. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #iOS26 #macOSTahoe #iOS #AppleUpdates #macOS #iPhone
macOS 26 Tahoe gets clipboard history! Here is how to enable it and how to use it. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #macTips #macOSTahoe #Macintosh #macOS26
macOS 26 Tahoe gets clipboard history — JimmyTech
If you are a heavy user of copy/paste, you may be excited to learn that macOS 26 Tahoe, introduced last week , gains clipboard history! Now, every time you copy something, it can be later retrieved e...
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September 23, 2025 at 4:17 PM
macOS 26 Tahoe gets clipboard history! Here is how to enable it and how to use it. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #macTips #macOSTahoe #Macintosh #macOS26
Along with the dozens of new features in Apple's software updates last week, a handful of features bit the dust: Launchpad, Slideover, Firewire, and some Watch faces. Here's my take and some suggestions. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #macOS26 #Launchpad #iPadOS26 #AppleWatch #iPad #Mac #macOSTahoe
Features removed in the new “26” updates — JimmyTech
Apple loves to talk about shiny new features in its yearly software upgrades, and there are plenty of them in version 26 . But a few older features quietly disappeared. Most people won’t notice, but ...
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September 22, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Along with the dozens of new features in Apple's software updates last week, a handful of features bit the dust: Launchpad, Slideover, Firewire, and some Watch faces. Here's my take and some suggestions. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #macOS26 #Launchpad #iPadOS26 #AppleWatch #iPad #Mac #macOSTahoe
Dislike the translucency of iOS 26? Apple provides a way to tame it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhonetips #AppleTips #iOS #iOS26 #iPad #iPadOS26 #LiquidGlass
How to make text easier to read in iOS 26 — JimmyTech
If you have upgraded to iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, you’ll undoubtedly notice Apple’s new Liquid Glass design. This is the first major update to the iPhone appearance since iOS 7 did away with skeuomorphism...
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September 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Dislike the translucency of iOS 26? Apple provides a way to tame it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhonetips #AppleTips #iOS #iOS26 #iPad #iPadOS26 #LiquidGlass