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.

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

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.

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

Best WiFi router for your home in 2026: Eero guide — JimmyTech Not sure which WiFi router to get? I compare the Eero 7, Pro 7, and Max 7 with honest recommendations, pricing, and setup tips for every home size.

I updated my WiFi router guide for 2026. Covers the full Eero 7 lineup, how many you need, ISP-specific setup for FiOS/AT&T/Xfinity, and a topology diagram showing the one mistake people often make when adding a switch.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

I updated my iPhone buying guide with new details on the excellent-value iPhone 17e that launches next week. #JimmyTechTips #AppleBuyingGuide #AppleRecommendations #iPhone #AppleTips

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...

Looking for a way to improve typing accuracy on iPhone? Disable swipe typing if you don't use it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #AppleTips

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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

SF and DC transit now lets you pay for each ride with a credit card! — JimmyTech Over the past month, DC and San Francisco Bay Area transit agencies have made some big announcements that make taking transit much easier.

Washington DC and San Francisco Bay Area transit systems are all-in on "Open Payment". You can now ride Metrobus, MUNI, and more by simply tapping a credit/debit card. No fare machines or fare schedules to interpret! Set up Express Transit mode in Apple Wallet to tap iPhone without unlocking.

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...

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 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 ...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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 ...

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 — 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...

macOS 26 Tahoe gets clipboard history! Here is how to enable it and how to use it. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #macTips #macOSTahoe #Macintosh #macOS26

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 ...

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

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...

Dislike the translucency of iOS 26? Apple provides a way to tame it. #JimmyTechTips #iPhonetips #AppleTips #iOS #iOS26 #iPad #iPadOS26 #LiquidGlass

Apple releases security updates for older software — JimmyTech You may have missed this in the excitement about iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe getting released today , but Apple also released many security updates for older software. These are for people who aren’t r...

Not upgrading to iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe yet? Apple has you covered with security updates today for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia and Sonoma. Looks like Ventura is off the update wagon. #JimmyTechTips #macOS #AppleTips #iOS18 #macOSsequoia #macOSSonoma

Apple Shares List of Nearly 200 Changes in iOS 26 After releasing iOS 26 today, Apple has shared a list of nearly 200 changes included in the software update, ranging from new features to minor tweaks. Keep in mind that 200 changes does not mean 200 new features. The list contains even the smallest of changes across the operating system and Apple's built-in apps. Apple also shared equivalent lists for iPadOS 26 and macOS 26. Throughout the week, we will be highlighting many of the new features in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26, and Apple's other software updates, so stay tuned.Related Roundups: iOS 26, iPadOS 26Related Forum: iOS 26 This article, "Apple Shares List of Nearly 200 Changes in iOS 26" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

Apple Shares List of Nearly 200 Changes in iOS 26

Apple releases “26” software: iOS, macOS, iPadOS, tvOS, watchOS, HomePodOS, visionOS — JimmyTech Today, Apple released the big annual software updates across all systems. These are really big updates, and if you haven’t been following this news, you’ll be surprised to learn about two of the bigge...

Apple's annual software updates are here with Liquid Glass, more Apple Intelligence features, and new version numbers. #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #AppleUpdates #iOS26 #macOS26 #iPadOS26 #iPhone #iPad #Mac

Details from today’s press announcement: iPhone 17 — JimmyTech Early September every year, Apple unveils the annual iPhone update in a video press release. Today, Apple showed off the new iPhone 17 lineup along with a few other announcements. Below you’ll find my...

Today Apple announced the iPhone 17 lineup, along with the all-new iPhone Air. Here is a brief rundown of everything you need to know. #JimmyTechTips #iPhone17 #AppleTips #iPhoneAir #AppleWatch #AirPods

How to shrink your Mac screenshots — JimmyTech If you take a lot of screenshots on your Mac, you are likely filling up your computer, email, and your colleague’s email boxes with enormous files. This is because the default screenshot format on Mac...

Getting crushed by the size of Mac screenshots? Here's how to switch from PNG to JPG or even HEIC, saving you 5 to 10 times the storage. #jimmytechtips #mactips #appletips #storage #macOS

Apple releases iOS 18.6.1, watchOS 11.6.1 — JimmyTech Today, Apple released iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1, which restores the blood oxygen sensor function to Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2. If you haven’t been following, Apple was sued last...

Apple has released an update enabling the blood oxygen sensor on Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2! #JimmyTechTips #AppleTips #AppleWatch #AppleUpdates

Apple releases iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, more — JimmyTech Today, Apple released updates across all operating systems. This is likely to be one of the final updates for all of their software because iOS 26 and macOS 26 are due for release in two months. From ...

Apple just dropped iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and more. Likely the last updates before the 26 releases arrive this fall!

Download your free security, bug, and performance updates! #JimmyTechTips #iPhoneTips #iOSupdate #Appleupdate #macOS #iOS #AppleTips