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How to Check Your Apple TV Remote’s Battery Level

08/02/2022 by

Starting from 2015 set-top box Apple TV received an updated Siri Remote touch control that can be charged using a regular Lightning cable. According to the developers, one charge should be enough for a month of the accessory. But how do you know the charge level of a new remote control?

In the interface Apple TV there is no provision for displaying the battery level of the touch remote control, but you can still do this.

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How to Check Your Apple TV Remote’s Battery Level

1. Press the Home button on the Apple TV remote to get to the home screen;

2. Open the application “Settings»;

3. Find the item “Remote controls and other devices» and select it by tapping on the touch screen of the remote control;

4. In the window that appears, tap on the tab “Remote control”, after which a window with an indicator of the charge of your remote control will appear.

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Don’t forget to recharge your Siri Remote from time to time. You can do this by connecting it with a Lightning cable to a computer or a regular charger.

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How to update and check for software updates on Mac (macOS)

23/01/2022 by

Until 2018, all software updates in macOS were placed in the Mac App Store, however, in newer versions of the operating system, elements of system updates are placed in the application System settings.

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Despite the change in how system updates are delivered, the redesigned Mac App Store allows you to download and save a macOS installer that you can move to an external drive or create a downloadable macOS installer on a USB flash drive.

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Option “Software Update” is no longer on the Apple menu.

Main settings panel “Software updates” looks familiar enough. To access it, go to “Settings” from the Apple menu or from the Dock, and then click the “Software Update”.

Option “Update Now” allows you to install all software and updates displayed on the tab “Software Update”. You can configure the automatic installation of updates by checking the box next to “Automatically install Mac software updates”.

To view additional options, click the option “Additionally”.

If there is a software update available, you will have the option to install it now or cancel a scheduled installation at night.

If there is no software update available at the moment, a menu with automatic update options will open, in which you can set the settings as you wish:

“Automatically check for updates” — check for updates will be carried out automatically.
“Download updates if available” – The Mac will automatically (in the background) download updates without prompting.
“Install macOS Updates” – Your Mac will automatically install macOS updates.
“Install software updates from the App Store” – Your Mac will automatically install app updates from the Mac App Store.
“Install system files and security updates” – Your Mac will automatically install system files and security updates.

Updates will be delivered through the updates section of the Mac App Store.

In turn, the Mac App Store received new thematic sections and improved navigation. The updates section in the sidebar of the redesigned Mac App Store now only displays software updates.

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How to check iOS version on iPhone

13/12/2021 by

If you want to use your iPhone to its fullest, you need to know the version of the operating system installed on it. As a rule, it must be taken into account when launching applications, because not all programs work equally well on different versions of iOS. How do you find out the firmware version of your iPhone? Everything is very simple. Below we present two ways to help you with this.

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Where to see the iOS version on iPhone or iPad

To find out the iOS version directly on your smartphone, open “Settings”, Press “Basic” and select the option “About this device”… Scroll down the menu that opens until you see the information you need in the column “Software version”…

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How to check iOS version on iPhone or iPad on computer

You can also find out the current version of iOS on a desktop computer with iTunes installed (on Windows) or in the Finder on a Mac, but to do this, your mobile device must be connected to it using a USB cable.

When iTunes detects the device, click on the button with the image of the iPhone (or iPad), on the left, select the section “Overview” and you will see the firmware version.

On a Mac, simply select the device in question in the Finder sidebar. In the window that appears, go to the tab The main… The software version will be displayed at the very top.

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How to check hacked passwords directly on iPhone (using stolen passwords database)

20/11/2021 by

With the introduction of iOS 14, “Safety Recommendations” iPhone and iPad now automatically check passwords stored in Keychain Access. The system carried out similar work before, but at the same time, apparently simple and popular combinations were questioned. Now, iOS detects among them those that could become known to cybercriminals. This function allows the user to change the weak password in time and thereby protect their data.

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Users often use the same passwords to access various services, or choose simple combinations that are easy to guess. Hacking one account puts all others at risk. The origin of this habit is understandable – when there were no tools for storing passwords, you had to rely only on your own memory.

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How to check your password for security using the stolen password database in iOS?

Forced password verification for security is enabled in the system once. After activating the function, the system, already in passive mode, will analyze passwords without user intervention. He will only need to respond in case of unreliability of the combination used – to replace it with a new, more complex one. And even with this, iOS will help by offering to create a password that will be difficult to quickly guess. Here’s what you need to do for this.

1. Go to Settings → Passwords…

2. Confirm entry to this section using your fingerprint or face scan, go to the section “Safety recommendations“.

3. Activate the switch “Reveal stolen passwords»And just wait for the list of potentially compromised passwords to appear.

4. When you click on the problematic password, you will be presented with detailed information about the suspicion of it.

5. Click on the “Change the password on the website»And go to your account on the website that opens.

6. Change the profile password by noting the Safari browser comments about its strength, or by choosing the strong password suggested by the system. You don’t have to remember it – it will remain in iCloud Keychain and will be automatically entered across all your Apple devices.

7. After confirming the replacement, you need to make sure that your account is no longer listed as unprotected in the “Settings”.

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How does Apple know your password has been compromised?

According to Apple, for such a password check, iOS uses information from specialized resources. They are not officially named, but there are not many of them. One of the most famous of these bases is called Have I Been Pwned. The creators of this resource publish the credentials of already hacked accounts, information about which was found both on open sites and on the darknet. You just need to enter your username or password on the site, and information will immediately appear about their reliability or popularity to strangers. True, apart from the fact of the leak, nothing else can be learned – the credentials are not stored in ready-made and open form. It is likely that Apple gets information about the weakness of your password from this resource.

But do not rush to get upset when you receive disappointing news. The fact that your password is flagged as unreliable by iOS does not mean that your account has been compromised. It is likely that someone else was using this password, and it was his account that was revealed. However, it should be understood that if this data has already ended up in the password database, then the combination will most likely be used by cybercriminals when guessing passwords using tools such as GrayShift or Cellebrite. That is why iOS recommends changing credentials – in matters of security, there can be no unnecessary caution.

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How much free space is left on Apple Watch, how to check

09/09/2021 by ALOK DAS

Current models of Apple Watch smart watches come with 32 GB (Series 6 and SE) and 8 GB (Series 3) of internal flash memory, but in fact, users do not have much space available, since some of the memory is allocated for the operating system, applications, cache and other system files.

By analogy with other “Apple” gadgets, Apple Watch allows you to check the amount of memory, the amount of memory available to the user and how much space on the device is occupied by certain applications. How to do this will be discussed below.

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How to check the amount of free memory on Apple Watch

There are two ways to determine how much memory is available on the Apple Watch: directly on the watch, or in the iPhone app (this requires pairing with the iPhone).

On iPhone:

1… Open the Watch app on the paired iPhone;

2… Click the “My watch“At the bottom of the screen;

3… Go to the section “The main“→”About the device“.

The amount of free space will be indicated opposite the option “Available“, And the total amount of memory (excluding the system partition) is opposite the parameter”Capacity“.

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On Apple Watch

1… Press the Digital Crown to bring up the home screen, then press “Settings“. Alternatively, you can summon Siri by pressing and holding the Digital Crown and command “Open the settings“.

2… In the application “Settings»Click«The main“→”About the device“.

This section will display information about the total amount of memory, the amount of available space, as well as information about how much space is occupied by music, photos, applications. Here you can find out the device name (you can change it if you want), watchOS version, model serial number and other information.

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How to check how much space apps are taking up on Apple Watch

1… Open the Apple Watch app on the connected iPhone;

2… Click the “My watch“At the bottom of the screen;

3… Click “The main“→”Storage“.

Information about the amount of used and free space will be available at the top of the screen, data for each application – on the right.

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How to uninstall an app from Apple Watch

You can uninstall apps from Apple Watch directly on your device or through the Watch app on iPhone.

The process for uninstalling apps on Apple Watch is the same as on iOS – tap and hold the app icon until it wiggles. Then touch the application again and confirm the deletion by pressing the corresponding button.

To uninstall an app through the Watch app on iPhone, tap the “My watch“, Select the required application from the list and select the radio button”Show on Apple Watch“To position”off“.

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Wi-Fi speed: how to check on your computer, iPhone or iPad and how to avoid mistakes

09/08/2021 by ALOK DAS

Almost every Internet user faces Wi-Fi network problems from time to time. Perhaps the connection speed drops for no apparent reason, or it seems that it does not match the tariff you are paying. There are quite a few online services for testing Wi-Fi connection speed. They work in any browser and allow you to get an accurate picture of the speed of your Internet connection.

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How Wi-Fi Speed Tests Work

Most tests measure three things:

Ping speed (parameter of the quality of the Internet connection);
Download speed (download from the Internet);
Download speed (upload a file from the device to the Internet).

Let’s take a look at each of the above elements.

Ping speed

The ping rate provides information about the network latency. Ping – check the speed of sending and returning data packets to the server. The number of sent and received packets is also checked. High latency leads to latency, which many users of online games would certainly like to avoid. Ping more than 150ms is considered too high and can lead to latency, while ping less than 20ms is considered very low latency.

Download speed

Download speed is the most important metric for how quickly data is downloaded to your computer, smartphone, or tablet. Download speed is measured in megabits per second. During testing, various pieces of data are loaded onto the device. As they are loaded, the size and number of connections are adjusted. Thus, the maximum connection speed is achieved. In order to compare the results, you need to know the speed of the service you are using. For example, a bandwidth of 25 Mbps is usually recommended for receiving 4K video, or 5 Mbps for HD video.

Here, it is important to understand that the speed of 1 Mbit / s does not mean that files will be downloaded at a speed of 1 MB (megabyte) / s.

1 megabyte = 8 megabits

In other words, to find out the maximum download speed in megabytes, divide the value in megabits by 8.

For example, at a speed of 25 Mbps, the maximum download speed will be 3.13 Mbps.

Download speed

Upload speed determines how quickly data is uploaded, such as when you copy files to a cloud service. As a rule, the download speed is lower than the download speed, and Internet providers are not so active in focusing on this parameter. The download speed test works similarly to the one described above, but in reverse order – your browser downloads the data with some modifications to ensure the maximum connection speed.

The three tests described above will allow you to get a complete picture of the Wi-Fi connection speed: whether the speed is as promised by the provider, whether it will be sufficient for your purposes and how strong the signal of the router used is.

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Common test mistakes

Do not test just once

If you want to get a clear idea of your actual internet speed, do not stop at just one test run, as speeds can vary. You can run the same test twice under the same conditions and get different results. Do at least three tests on different days and then you can display an average that will show the actual speed of the Internet connection.

Do not test during peak hours

One of the most important factors affecting connection speed is the number of users simultaneously connected to the network. During peak hours, for example, Sunday evening, when the load on the network increases, the Internet speed is likely to be slow and this will be reflected in the test. If you want to evaluate performance during “peak” and “off-peak” periods, test the speed at that time and compare the results. To assess overall speed, testing is best done during off-peak hours.

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Don’t test in the wrong place

The speed test results may be affected by the location where you are testing. The choice of location depends on your purpose.

If you just need to measure the speed of Wi-Fi: test so that you can see the router. In other words, check the speed in the room where the router is located so that physical objects do not block the signal.

If you are trying to find the best location for your router: run tests in each room and then compare the results. This way you can identify the room where the signal is weakest.

If you want to identify blind spots or areas with the weakest Wi-Fi coverage: test at that location and compare the result with a test conducted under ideal conditions. If the problem is confirmed, take steps to expand your Wi-Fi coverage.

During testing, do not download files to other devices

The test measures the Internet speed only on the device on which it is carried out, so try to maximize the bandwidth available for this device. Many users have many services connected to their wireless network, which slows down their internet speed. When running a test, disable them, or at least make sure that no files are being loaded or unloaded.

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Remember to restart your computer

Testing can be done on any device with a browser, from a computer to an Amazon Fire TV Stick, but in any case, be sure to restart your device first.

For a long time, devices that have not rebooted are running residual background processes that can slow down their work and, in particular, affect the Ping rate. Restart your device and do not open any other applications until you have tested it. Watch for applications that start at system startup (for example, a cloud application will connect to the Internet to synchronize data). You can also temporarily disable your antivirus.

Use the right testing tools

There are a large number of online services available on the web to check the speed of the Internet, but which one is better? If your ISP offers a service, start there.

Try to give preference to services using HTML5 over Adobe Flash technology. While any modern browser supports HTML5, Flash is a separate system that can affect speed. Alternatively, you can use the Speedtest.net application, available in both Windows and Mac versions.

Do not test internet speed with VPN enabled

Make sure you don’t have VPNs, proxies, backup apps, or other utilities connected. They often slow down the connection speed, so the test results will be inaccurate.

Why Test Wi-Fi Speed?

Testing Wi-Fi speed is useful for many reasons, and the results will help in the following cases:

You can make sure you are getting exactly the speed you pay for;
Look for a new internet provider;
Set up a new router and check coverage in your home;
Check if the internet speed meets your needs;
Check that the connection speed is sufficient for the normal functioning of Apple TVs or game consoles;
You will be able to determine which hours are “peak” and which are not.

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How to check if the original display was installed on your iPhone in the workshop after replacement

31/07/2021 by ALOK DAS

Starting with iOS 13.1, Apple has added a new feature to its smartphone operating system that alerts iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max owners about installation in progress. repair of a non-original display.

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Apple released a dedicated support document describing this feature. The company explained why repairs should only be requested by Apple-trained technicians using genuine parts. Spare parts for Apple devices are traditionally considered expensive. Inevitably, there is a temptation to use cheap analogs. But in the case of a display, a non-original spare part can lead to problems with brightness, color reproduction and multitouch.

How to check the display installed on your iPhone in a workshop

Fortunately, the smartphone itself can now determine if the display installed in it is genuine. To check this, follow the path Settings → General → About this device… Scroll down and if you replace it with a non-original display, you will see a notification:

“Cannot verify the authenticity of the Apple display on this iPhone.” It is possible to click on a button and find out more about this issue.

But this feature only works on iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Apple’s support document states that after detecting a non-original display within the first 4 days, a notification will appear on the smartphone’s lock screen.

In addition, within 15 days, a warning will appear under the Apple ID section in the application. “Settings”…

After this period, the notification can only be found along the way Settings → General → About this device…

It should be noted that in recent years Apple has been criticized by human rights activists. Critics argue that the company unfairly limits users’ choices in repair options.

Apple announced last month that it will make it easier for independent repair shops to carry out authorized repairs. To do this, the company provides them with approved parts, tools, tutorials, repair and diagnostic manuals.

And to find an authorized repair shop in your area, visit this page on the Apple Support site.

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Locked iPhone: what is it, how to check and can it be unlocked?

11/07/2021 by ALOK DAS

When buying an iPhone “off hand”, in addition to checking its appearance, kit and functionality of the main functions, it is necessary to pay special attention to the issue of linking a smartphone to a mobile operator. The new owner may face a problem: the device sees the network, but when working with a SIM card, problems begin. They may also appear after an iOS update. The reason for this behavior of the smartphone is blocking on one or another mobile operator. In this article, we will tell you in detail what a locked iPhone is and why it is not recommended to purchase such a device?

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What is a locked iPhone?

Locked iPhone (Locked, Sim Lock, Factory Lock, locked, tied to the operator) is an iPhone that can only work with a SIM card of one specific mobile operator.

In many countries, Apple sells its iPhones along with a contract with mobile carrier networks such as AT&T, T-Mobile, etc. In other words, they can only work in the networks of certain operators. This tactic is beneficial to everyone – the manufacturer himself received the buyer, the operator – the client, and the consumer had the opportunity to purchase a top-end device virtually for next to nothing, but at the expense of a long installment plan in the form of a monthly payment for a particular package of services.

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Why is it not recommended to buy a locked iPhone?

1. To activate a locked iPhone, you need a SIM-card of the “native” mobile operator, which is often difficult to find. Here it is necessary to take into account that a locked iPhone without activation cannot be used even for listening to music, watching films or web pages on the Internet – it’s just a brick.

2. In order to make phone calls using a locked iPhone, you need to perform the Unlock procedure, which is paid (see below for unlocking).

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How to protect yourself from buying a locked iPhone?

The sale of contract iPhones is not common in Russia, as, for example, in the USA or Australia. In large retail chains in Russia, such as Svyaznoy, MVideo, etc. sold only SIM-Free (officially unlocked iPhones, not tied to an operator). However, you can easily find yourself buying a locked iPhone in a little-known one-day online store or from an unscrupulous seller on the Avito or Yula website.

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How to check if the iPhone is locked or not (is it tied to a mobile operator)?

In iPhone settings:

Starting with iOS 14, Apple decided to help users and provide information about the blocking in the system itself.

To check the blocking status, follow the path Settings → General → About this device → Operator lock… In this field you can see the information you need.

If it says “SIM without limits”, the device is not tied to any operator and can work with your SIM card.

By inserting a SIM card from a local operator:

An officially unlocked iPhone (Sim Free) will quickly recognize the local operator’s SIM card and allow you to make phone calls. At the same time, a notification will appear on the display of the locked iPhone “Activation Required”and the device itself will go to the lock screen.

Using internet services:

Open the request for Free IMEI Checker iPhone Carrier in Google and select an online verification service from the top results. It should be borne in mind that checking by IMEI for blocking the iPhone on the operator is often a paid service and can be $ 0, 5 – $ 2.

The result of the check will be a similar list of information (see below), which will indicate the blocking status, as well as the name of the operator to which the iPhone is locked (if there is a binding).

Before using the services of the selected online service, find out the IMEI of the iPhone being checked – the number is indicated on the box or in the smartphone settings along the way: “Settings” → “General” → “About this device” → IMEI…

By iPhone Model ID:

In this way, you can check only iPhones that are officially released for the Russian market.

The iPhone model ID is listed on the box or in the smartphone settings along the way: “Settings” → “General” → “About this device” → Model…

Two letters of the Latin alphabet, indicated after the numbers in the model designation, indicate the country for the market of which the device was released. If the letters “RU” are indicated in the iPhone model, then this smartphone is intended for Russia and cannot be locked.

If, for example, “LL” (gadgets for the US market) is indicated in the model designation instead of “RU”, you will need additional verification, since both locked and officially unlocked iPhones are offered to users in the United States.

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How to Unlock (Unlock) iPhone?

At the moment, there are two main ways to unlock iPhone, and each of them, unfortunately, is paid.

Hardware unlock (unlock)

A special Turbo-Sim adapter is used as a tool for hardware unlocking, into which a SIM card of any operator is inserted. Turbo-Sim is a microchip that contains the unique IMSIs of well-known cellular operators, thanks to which the blocking is bypassed.

Unlocking with Turbo SIM may have some disadvantages, such as: the inability to update the firmware, repeated activation procedure after signal loss, etc.

Turbo-Sim from manufacturers such as Gevey and R-Sim are widespread in Russia. The adapter price ranges from 1300 to 2000 rubles.

Official unlock (unlock)

The ideal option is an official jailbreak provided by the operator or through the online service of a reputable reseller. In this case, the IMEI of the locked iPhone is entered into the list of officially unlocked devices, after which the ban on the use of any SIM-cards is lifted from the smartphone.

The cost of an official “unlock” is from 700 to 15 thousand rubles, depending on the operator.

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How do you know if an operator can officially unlock (unlock) an iPhone?

You can check the operator’s ability to remove the lock from the iPhone for free on this page of the Apple official website. Specify the region for which the iPhone is intended, and then select the carrier to which the smartphone is locked.

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How to check the charge level of your Apple TV remote

26/02/2021 by ALOK DAS

Since 2015 set-top box Apple TV received an updated Siri Remote touchscreen remote that can be charged using a regular Lightning cable. According to the developers, one charge should be enough for a month of operation of the accessory. But how do you know the charge level of your new remote?

In the interface Apple TV there is no display of the battery level of the touch panel, but you can still do it.

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How to check the charge level of your Apple TV remote

1. Press the Home button on your Apple TV remote to go to the home screen;

2. Open the application “Settings“;

3. Find the item “Remote controls and other devices»And select it by tapping on the touch screen of the remote control;

4. In the window that appears, tap on the tab “Remote control”, after which a window will appear with an indicator of the charge of your remote control.

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How to update and check for software updates on Mac (macOS)

17/02/2021 by ALOK DAS

Until 2018, all software updates in macOS were posted in the Mac App Store, however, in newer versions of the operating system, elements of system updates are placed in the application System settings…

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Despite the change in the delivery method for system updates, the redesigned Mac App Store allows you to download and save the macOS installer, which you can move to an external drive or create a downloadable macOS installer on a USB stick.

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Option “Software Update” is no longer on the Apple menu.

Main settings panel “Software updates” looks familiar enough. In order to access it, go to “Settings” from the Apple menu or Dock, then click the “Software Update”…

Option “Update Now” allows you to install all software and updates displayed on the tab “Software Update”… You can configure automatic installation of updates by checking the box next to “Automatically install Mac software updates”…

To view additional features, click the option “Additionally”…

In case there is a software update available, it will be possible to install it now or cancel a scheduled installation at night.

If there is no software update available at the moment, a menu with automatic update options will open, in which you can set the settings as you wish:

“Automatically check for updates” – checking for updates will be carried out automatically.
Download updates if available – The Mac will automatically (in the background) download updates without being prompted.
“Install macOS updates” – Mac will automatically install macOS updates.
“Install software updates from the App Store” – Mac will automatically install app updates from the Mac App Store.
“Install system files and security updates” – Mac will automatically install system files and security updates.

Updates will be delivered through the Updates section of the Mac App Store.

In turn, the Mac App Store has received new thematic sections and improved navigation. The updates section in the sidebar of the redesigned Mac App Store now only displays software updates.

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iPhone new, demo or refurbished (ref, CPO, like new) – how to check by model number

23/11/2020 by ALOK DAS

But really – which iPhone was sold / presented to you? New from the factory or a broken and later rebuilt Apple? In order to find out the answer to this question, no specialized software or equipment is required.

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How to check by model number if iPhone is new or refurbished

All we need is the iPhone model number from the settings. How to find it:

1. Open Settings your smartphone.

2. Select a section The main → About this device…

3. Scroll down to the line Model number (in older versions of iOS – Model).

Note: The iPhone Model ID is also found on a label located on the back of the original box.

And now let’s look at the first letter of our number.

What characters can start the iPhone model number

It can start only with Latin letters M, F, N and P… Also, there is a variant that starts with a digit, for example – 3…

And here’s what each symbol means:

M – new device

F – refurbished at Apple factories (ref, CPO, like new)

Apple officially eliminates the cause of the breakdown, it is sure to change the case, glass on the display. The device comes in a special new white box along with new headphones and a charger (details).

The Russian consumer is familiar with such Apple smartphones under the name “Like New” or “Restored”, or “CPO”, their prices are usually 20-30% lower, and the quality does not suffer at all.

N – iPhone, issued under the Apple warranty to replace a broken gadget

3 (or another number) – Demo version (demo)

For instance, 3D035RU… A smartphone designed to be displayed on stands at Apple retail stores and authorized resellers. The main difference is a special version of iOS (regular user iOS can also be installed). In addition, there is a demo mark on the back of the box. Specifications (technical characteristics) of Demo devices are no different from ordinary ones (in detail).

P – personalized (engraved)

When buying an iPad and iPod Touch (less often iPhone) in the Apple online store, the buyer is invited to use a free service for engraving and packing in a gift box.

Now, if you are going to pick up a new iPhone or just want to know more about the origins of your existing smartphone, you know what to do.

Also, before buying an iPhone, be sure to check out our article on how to check if you are actually buying a new Apple smartphone.

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New in iOS 14: How to check all your hacked passwords right in iOS on iPhone (based on stolen passwords)

20/11/2020 by ALOK DAS

Each new iOS update brings not only new features, but also improvements to existing ones. IOS 14 is no exception, which focuses on security issues. Apple originally planned to implement many new tools, but during testing, some of them had to be postponed at the request of third parties. Nevertheless, a considerable number of useful functions found a place in the release. Most of them work in a passive mode, the user does not even notice it. But one function enables the user to take a direct part in ensuring their own information security.

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We’re talking about a new feature “Safety Recommendations”… As the name suggests, Apple has decided to help users resolve this issue. Passwords stored in Keychain Access are automatically checked on iPhone and iPad. They are analyzed by the operating system for hacking, and the result of the check is reported to the user. The system has carried out similar work before, but at the same time, apparently simple and popular combinations were questioned. Now, iOS detects among them those that could become known to cybercriminals. This function allows the user to change the weak password in time and thereby protect their data.

Users often use the same passwords to access various services or choose simple combinations that are easy to guess. Hacking one account puts all others at risk. The origin of this habit is understandable – when there were no tools for storing passwords, you had to rely only on your own memory.

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How to check your password for security using the stolen password database in iOS?

Forced password verification for security is enabled in the system once. After activating the function, the system will analyze passwords already in passive mode without user intervention. He will only need to respond in case of revealing the unreliability of the combination used – to replace it with a new, more complex one. And even with this, iOS will help by offering to create a password that will be difficult to guess quickly. Here’s what you need to do for this.

1. Go to Settings → Passwords…

2. Confirm entry to this section using your fingerprint or face scan, go to the section “Safety recommendations“.

3. Activate the switch “Reveal stolen passwords»And just wait for the list of potentially compromised passwords to appear.

4. When you click on the problematic password, you will be presented with detailed information about the suspicion of it.

5. Click on the “Change the password on the website»And go to your account on the website that opens.

7. After confirming the replacement, you must make sure that your account is no longer listed as unprotected in the “Settings”.

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How does Apple know your password has been compromised?

According to Apple, for such a password check, iOS uses information from specialized resources. They are not officially named, but there are not many of them. One of the most famous of these bases is called Have I Been Pwned. The creators of this resource publish the credentials of already hacked accounts, information about which was found both on open sites and on the darknet. You just need to enter your username or password on the site, and information will immediately appear about their reliability or popularity to strangers. True, apart from the fact of the leak, nothing else can be learned – credentials are not stored in ready-made and open form. It is likely that Apple gets information about the weakness of your password from this resource.

But do not rush to get upset when you receive disappointing news. The fact that iOS marks your password as insecure does not mean that your account has been compromised. It is likely that someone else was using this password, and it was his account that was revealed. However, it should be understood that if this data has already ended up in the database of passwords used, then the combination will most likely be used by cybercriminals when guessing passwords using tools such as GrayShift or Cellebrite. That is why iOS recommends changing credentials – there can be no unnecessary caution in matters of security.

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How to check memory on Mac (storage and RAM)

21/10/2020 by ALOK DAS

Modern computers are powerful machines that allow you to both use the global information network and create various content: from documents to videos and others.

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RAM and drive memory (storage), what’s the difference?

Random access memory (RAM, RAM) – random access memory – part of the computer memory system that is used by the operating system, programs, as well as input, output and intermediate data processed by the processor.

Internal memory (drive, storage, hard drive, SSD, HDD) – computer memory that is used to store all data on the computer (including those that are not being used at the moment).

For a simpler understanding, let’s compare RAM with a table top. The longer it is, the more papers and other things you can place on it for work right now. And storage (drive, hard drive, SSD, HDD) is like paper boxes under the table, which stores documents that you do not need at the moment, but will sooner or later.

The more RAM a computer has, the more applications (including those requiring RAM: graphic editors, etc.) it can launch and work in them simultaneously.

The more internal memory the computer has, the more data (movies, music, photos, programs, etc.) can be stored on the computer.

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How to find out how much RAM is installed on a Mac

1. Click the Apple logo () in the upper left corner of the screen.

2. Tap item “About This Mac”…

3. The amount of RAM will be indicated in the line Memory in the tab Overview the window that appears.

4. If you want to know how many RAM slots on your Mac are occupied and how much RAM is used, go to the tab Memory…

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How to check RAM consumption on Mac

1. Open the app Finder, Go to the folder “Programs“And then scroll down and open the folder”Utilities“.

2. Run the application “System monitoring“.

3. Go to the section “Memory“Located at the top of the window”System monitoring“.

4. Look at the bottom of the window to see the current memory usage information.

Graph color “Memory load»Will give you an idea of how much memory you are currently using. Green indicates that some amount of memory is available. Red, on the other hand, indicates its exhaustion. MacOS starts using a boot disk to expand memory. In this case, Apple recommends closing unused applications or installing more RAM. Yellow means that memory is still available to the system, but the Mac is already starting to start optimizing its work.

5. Pay attention to the column Memory, in which processes will be placed in order of higher memory consumption.

Complete these processes if necessary. To do this, select the required process and press the button “×” in the upper left corner of the application window “System Monitoring”…

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How to check the available storage (internal memory) of your Mac

Whether you receive a notification that your startup disk is almost full or you just want to know the amount of storage available to you, you may need to get this information.

1. Click the Apple logo () in the upper left corner of the screen.

2. Tap on “About this Mac“.

3. Go to the “Vault“. You should see a cumulative bar chart showing how much of your total storage is occupied by different categories of data. In addition, you can find out how much space is still available on your hard drive.

4. If you want to understand the details of how much space each application or file takes up, click “To govern…»For a detailed report.

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How to check the available storage (internal memory) of your Mac using Disk Utility

1. Open the app Finder, Go to folder “Programs”and then scroll down and open the folder “Utilities”…

2. Run the application “Disk utility“.

3. On the left side of the screen, select the drive you are interested in in capacity and usage.

4. A window will open with a bar graph showing how much of your shared storage is currently in use. Below it will be shown in a little more detail how many megabytes or gigabytes are used and how much is free.

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How to see free storage space (internal memory) of Mac in Finder

1. Open the app Finder…

2. Go to the menu View and select Show status bar…

3. The amount of free storage will be listed at the very bottom of the Finder window.

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How to check if you bought a new iPhone (activated or not)?

08/10/2020 by ALOK DAS

You have been sold an iPhone in a sealed box and the seller assures that it is new. Before you can start using your new Apple smartphone, you need to activate it. The activation procedure involves connecting a smartphone with an inserted SIM card to Apple’s activation servers. To do this, you just need to connect to Wi-Fi or use cellular data.

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And only after the iPhone owner receives confirmation of activation, he will be able to use his device.

Thus, if, when the smartphone is first turned on, the user immediately goes to the home screen, bypassing the welcome, activation and settings screens, then it has already been in use. At the same time, if after the first start-up of the iPhone, the welcome screen appears, this does not mean that the gadget was not used. The fact is that the screen with the word “Hello” in different languages of the world appears every time the iPhone is reset to factory settings or after the iOS restore procedure on the computer. In other words, even unpacking the sealed box and the appearance of the welcome screen when you turn on the purchased iPhone does not guarantee that the smartphone is new.

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Detailed video instruction

In the meantime, there is no need to know about it. ”

How to check if you bought a new iPhone?

The Apple website has a section “Verification of eligibility for service and support “, in which you can quickly and easily check whether the iPhone purchased by the customer has not been used before. All the user needs to know to work with the service is the serial number of the device. For activated gadgets, this number can be found in “Settings“, In chapter “The main“, Menu item”About this device“. In the event that the smartphone meets the user with the start-up welcome screen, his serial code can be found by pressing the “i” button in the lower right corner.

In addition, the serial number of the iPhone can be found on a label located on the back of the original box.

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So, to test your iPhone, follow these steps:

1… Go to the section “Verification of eligibility for service and support “ on the Apple website.

2… Enter in the appropriate field the serial number of the iPhone (how to find the serial number), enter the code shown in the picture and click Proceed…

ATTENTION:

Your iPhone serial number NEVER contains the letter “O” (uses the number “0” (zero).

3… If, when checking an allegedly new iPhone (or an officially restored (ref, refurbished) Apple), the message “Activate your device “then it really confirms that the smartphone had no history and he really is new…

After activation, in the service “The right to service and support “ the estimated expiration date of the Right to Service and Repair will appear (perhaps not immediately, but within 24 hours), which is determined by adding 365 days to the activation day. In other words, to find out the date the first activation, subtract exactly 1 year from the calculated date.

NOTE: The data on the Apple server may not change immediately, it usually happens in the interval from 1 minute to 12 hours.

If the activation date that you performed differs from that indicated in the service “Verification of eligibility for service and support “, then you can safely make a claim to the seller – the smartphone was activated earlier, i.e. unfortunately, you are not the first owner of this iPhone.

Video review:
In the meantime, there is no need to know about it. ”

Let’s take a real life example. In the post-Soviet space, the sale of gray (illegally imported) activated iPhones under the guise of new ones is often used. How does this happen? New locked (tied to a mobile operator) iPhones are sold, for example, in the United States, at a fairly low price. They are bought by “businessmen” for the purpose of subsequent unlocking (decoupling from the operator) for a fee.

However, often in order to unlock such an iPhone, in most cases, its box must be unpacked, software restored and repacked. By and large, this is a new phone (in fact, it was not used), identical to the one purchased from an official reseller, but the date of its first activation will not correspond to the date of activation by the buyer, since it has already been produced earlier. Naturally, the service and support period for such a phone will be less than a year.

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Spatial audio in AirPods: how to turn on and check the sound (+ audio test)

29/09/2020 by ALOK DAS

At its summer WWDC 2020 presentation, Apple put a special emphasis on the new announced features of the AirPods Pro wireless headphones, of which Spatial Audio was the most intriguing. This software development should provide users with the ability to watch videos and listen to music with a realistic immersion effect without special equipment.

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What is Spatial Audio in AirPods Pro?

The developers themselves compare the user experience when listening to audio content in surround sound mode with going to the cinema – surround sound comes from all directions at the same time and changes with every movement of the user’s head relative to the parent device (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, etc.). And this is a really useful feature, giving you new sensations that are easily distinguishable from conventional stereo and even 5.1 surround sound.

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How does Spatial Audio work in AirPods Pro?

To create this effect, Apple uses special software technologies that use the device’s accelerometer and gyroscope to create a kind of sound field, inside which the user’s head and gadget are located. This creates the feeling that instead of two headphones (as in ordinary stereo mode), the listener receives waves from a multitude of virtual sources placed around them, as a result of which even watching a movie on a smartphone can become a powerful alternative to going to the cinema.

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What devices support Spatial Audio?

The feature is only available to owners of top-end AirPods Pro, and support is also expected for AirPods Studio, which may launch in the fall of 2020.

Spatial Audio requires iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 or later. In addition, the AirPods Pro themselves must be updated to the latest firmware. Please note that AirPods Pro firmware updates automatically while charging.

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How do I enable spatial audio in AirPods Pro?

There are two ways to activate the function:

1. Follow the path: “Settings” → “Bluetooth” → “AirPods Pro” and set the switch “Spatial Audio” into position Included…

2. Open Control Center, press and hold the volume slider, and then tap the corresponding icon.

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What formats does Spatial Audio support?

Naturally, not every video on YouTube or a movie downloaded from the CAMRip torrent can be watched in surround sound, this requires content with 1.5 or 1.7 surround sound, as well as Dolby Atmos.

The Spatial Audio feature in AirPods Pro was not in vain that it was separately noted as part of the June WWDC announcement and will certainly not only be massively used by Apple headphone owners, but also encourage content creators to record surround sound in appropriate formats. Thus, spatial audio can be added to the list of reasons to upgrade to a new version of iOS for those who have not yet done so.

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How to make a test (check) “Spatial Audio” by example?

Check out the Spatial Audio effect on AirPods Pro in the video below:

In the meantime, there is no need to worry about it. ”

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How to check the strength of a password and find out how quickly it can be cracked

12/09/2020 by ALOK DAS

According to statistics, every year the activity of hackers is growing more and more. Every day, many users around the world fall prey to cybercriminals and are hacked.

At the same time, this fate can be avoided by simply setting sufficiently complex passwords for your accounts on various resources. However, how do you determine the strength of a password? One of the fastest and most effective verification methods is described in this manual.

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How to check the strength of a password online and find out the time it takes to crack it

1. Follow the link https://password.kaspersky.com/ru/.

This is a link to a special service from the popular anti-virus software developer Kaspersky Lab. This service is able to assess the strength of a password by guessing it using the so-called “brute force” (brute force method). At the same time, the page is absolutely safe to use, since it does not collect or store passwords.

If for some reason you do not want to enter your real password, then change one or more characters in it. This will practically not affect the result of the check.

2. Enter the password you want to check in the box Check your password…

3. Get the test result.

After entering the password, the service indicates the amount of time it takes to crack it on a regular computer. Users who have had this indicator for less than a few years are advised to come up with a stronger password.

It is noteworthy that cracking the password offered by the generator built into Safari on Mac, according to the service, will take over 3200 centuries.

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How to disable forced iPhone slowdown and check battery health

09/09/2020 by ALOK DAS

One of the most important components of any smartphone is the battery. Recently, Apple’s scandalous admission has caused a lot of resonance that the company is really slowing down older devices, and this slowdown is directly related to the battery.

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As explained on Apple’s tech support page, battery performance depends on a number of variables. Over time, it decreases, and at the same time, the performance of the iPhone itself decreases. Below, we’ll show you how to check the battery health (capacity and performance) on your iPhone.

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Why is Apple slowing down iPhone batteries?

As you know, the lithium-ion batteries that all iPhones are equipped with undergo chemical aging, as a result of which their maximum capacity decreases. In addition, the peak battery power (maximum instantaneous performance), which is necessary for the iPhone to function correctly, is also reduced, since all electronic parts of the device must be instantly powered. In turn, the peak power depends on the impedance of the battery, which increases significantly over time.

When a battery with a high impedance is charged, the voltage level can drop significantly. Your iPhone needs to maintain a certain minimum voltage at all times to keep it running smoothly. If the device’s power management system determines that the battery is not supplying the required charge, the system shuts down the iPhone (the device turns off) to protect the electronic components.

In order to prevent frequent shutdown of the device and damage to electronic components, an automatic performance control function was introduced in iOS. It allows you to monitor the device temperature, state of charge, and battery impedance. When critical values of this data are reached, the iPhone’s workloads are automatically balanced, which prevents the device from shutting down.

In some cases, the user may not even notice the iPhone’s performance degradation. However, when serious measures are needed, the user may be faced with:

decreasing the brightness of the screen backlight;
a gradual decrease in frame rate in some applications;
disabling the camera flash in the most extreme cases;
slowing down the launch of programs;
lower frame rate when scrolling;
lowering the speaker volume;
the need to restart the device when launching applications that are updated in the background.

At the same time, the performance management function does not affect:

quality of cellular communication and network bandwidth;
photo and video quality;
GPS signal performance;
geolocation accuracy;
operation of sensors (gyroscope, accelerometer, barometer and others);
operation of the Apple Pay payment system.

It should be noted that similar (but temporary) changes when using the iPhone can be seen on a new device. This can only be felt when the battery level is low and also in low temperatures.

If the battery of the device has become significantly aging from a chemical point of view, such changes may be more lasting. This is because all rechargeable batteries are consumables and have a limited life. Therefore, over time, they need to be replaced. If you are having this problem and want to improve the performance of your device, try replacing the battery.

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Which iPhones have Auto Performance Management?

The automatic performance management feature was introduced starting with iOS 11.3 on iPhone 6 and newer models. In addition, a special section has appeared in the iOS settings that allows you to check the battery status and get acquainted with tips for replacing it. In order to check the battery status, follow the path: “Settings” → “Battery” → “Battery status”…

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On which iPhones you can disable forced slowdown

Among other things, the ability to check the status of the Performance Management feature was implemented on iPhone 6 and later iPhone models. It is this feature that alters the maximum battery performance, thereby slowing down the iPhone. Again, it is necessary to prevent unexpected shutdown of the device. You can turn it off if necessary. After updating to iOS 11.3, the function is deactivated by default and only turns on after the first unexpected shutdown of an iPhone with a battery that is insufficient to provide the required maximum instantaneous power level.

After updating to iOS 11.3 (and higher), you can also take advantage of the performance management system, which is responsible for the correct operation of the battery and the iPhone itself. The system determines the performance of the gadget at different ambient temperatures and the voltage on the hardware parts. The system plays a key role in ensuring the safety and functionality of the device and cannot be disabled.

All possible uses of the performance management function are described below.

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iPhone with maximum battery capacity

So, in order to check the maximum battery capacity (meaning the current capacity in relation to the capacity of the new battery), go to “Settings” → “Battery” → “Battery status”… When you turn on a new device for the first time, the battery performance is 100%.

Over time, the battery chemically ages and needs to be charged more frequently. Typically, after 500 recharges, the battery capacity is 80% (detail).

The one-year warranty issued with the purchase of the device entitles you to service (free) repair of a defective battery. After the expiration of the warranty period, a paid repair is possible.

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iPhone with normal performance

In section “Battery status” you can also find information about peak battery performance. If a message is displayed on the screen “The battery is now maintaining normal peak performance.”, which means that the performance is normal, and the control function has not yet been activated.

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How to understand forced slowdown on iPhone is on and how to turn it off

As mentioned above, if at some point the peak battery power becomes insufficient and your iPhone shuts down unexpectedly, the performance management function is automatically activated… In this case, the following notification will appear on the screen:

“This iPhone turned off unexpectedly because the battery could not provide the peak power required. To help prevent such shutdowns in the future, performance management has been enabled. Switch off…”.

By clicking on “Switch off”, you can deactivate the function. Keep in mind that you won’t be able to turn it back on later – the function is activated by itself after turning off the device. Don’t worry, you can always turn it off again if necessary.

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IPhone battery status unknown

In some cases, iOS is not able to detect battery status. For example, a non-original battery was installed, or for some reason the “operating system” cannot recognize it. Then in the section “Battery status” you will see the following message:

“It was not possible to determine the battery status on this iPhone. An Apple Authorized Service Provider may service the battery. Learn more about battery maintenance… ”.

The notification text can be as follows:

“The authenticity of the Apple battery in your iPhone cannot be verified, so information about the status of this battery is not available …”

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Performance management feature disabled, how to enable again

If you have disabled the performance management feature, a message similar to the following appears:

“This iPhone shut down unexpectedly because the battery could not provide the peak power required. Performance management has been manually disabled. “

As mentioned above, the feature will activate again if your iPhone suddenly turns off again.

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IPhone battery health has deteriorated

Sometimes the condition of the battery degrades significantly, which is a safety risk. You can still use your device, but don’t be surprised if it slows down a lot, and you have to run all the time looking for an outlet to recharge your constantly discharging gadget. If you want to restore your iPhone to its original speed, you have to take care of a new battery.

This is how the message will look in the section “Battery status”if the battery is not all right:

“The battery condition has deteriorated significantly. An Apple Authorized Service Provider may replace the battery to restore full capacity and performance.

Learn more about battery maintenance… ”.

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If you look at this picture, it will disappear. Do not believe it – check it yourself

04/08/2020 by ALOK DAS

Reddit user r / woahdude posted an unusual image on the web. What is it about him? You look at him for a minute or two – and the riot of colors “dissolves” right before your eyes! No, this is not a GIF – this is just how our brain works. Try it and see for yourself.

How to watch?

Just look at the center of the picture without blinking or moving your gaze. Typically, the color image will begin to dissolve in about 15-20 seconds (some earlier, some later). On a smartphone screen, the illusion may not work, while using a tablet or computer monitor greatly increases the chances.

Some users complain that “nothing works” for them – even with a closer look, the paint does not disappear. In this case, Martinez-Conde advises to cover one eye: this way you will have to “calm” only one “eye”, not two. Reddit users are also advised to put a dot in the center of the picture – so that our wandering gaze has something to catch on. Well, if this does not help, change the contrast of your monitor and look at the image for 45 seconds.

“Disappearing Colors” is perhaps one of the oldest optical illusions among those known to the modern world Internet. Back in 1804, a philosopher named Ignaz Paul Vital Troxler described a phenomenon in which an image literally disappears before our eyes, if you look at it for long enough.

University of Queensland professor Derek Arnold explains what this is about: the human brain simply turns off attention over time when visual scenes remain unchanged for a long time. And this is absolutely normal! To avoid this effect, you need to give the picture some movement, or, at worst, just make a movement with your eyes.

Professor Suzanne Martinez-Conde of SUNY Downstate Medical Center is the author of a book on similar phenomena (Champions of Illusion, Champions of Illusions). She compares disappearing paint to … wearing socks! When you put them on in the morning, you notice their contact with your body, but during the day you simply stop paying attention to it. The same thing happens with the Reddit picture.

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And why does the picture come to life again with all the colors of the rainbow when we are surprised to notice its disappearance? Ms Martinez-Conde explains: the whole point is again in our eyes. They notice that something has changed and make a movement to “check” what has changed. “A very natural reaction,” the woman scientist notes.

Is it worth wasting time on this and similar illusions? Martinez-Conde answers unequivocally “yes” – after all, it is generally useful for a person to doubt what he sees.

“There is nothing in the fact that sometimes even a little to question the reality of the existence of oneself.”

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Check if you are saving contacts to iPhone correctly and syncing with iCloud

24/07/2020 by ALOK DAS

This guide will help new iPhone users understand how to work with contacts. The FAQ touches on the creation and synchronization of address book data with iCloud, and there are definitely important nuances. This material will be especially useful for Gmail users.

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All work with contacts is carried out through the applications “Contacts“And”Telephone“. In fact “Contacts“As a standalone application are useless. In the application “Telephone“There is already this tab, which completely duplicates”Contacts“. So you can safely hide them on the far screen of the springboard (home screen) or hide them altogether if the iPhone is running iOS 10 or later.

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How to Create a New Contact on iPhone – 3 Ways

Method 1. Run the application “Telephone“And go to the”Keys“. After dialing the number, click on the link phrase “Add number”.

Method 2. In the tab “Contacts»Click on the plus sign in the upper right corner.

Method 3. In the tab “Recent»Select the number you are interested in and click on the button “I”located on the right. Then tap on the item “Create new contact”.

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How to sync contacts on iPhone with iCloud correctly

To get started, you must have an iCloud account activated (you were logged in with an Apple ID), and by going to Settings → iCloud make sure that the switch is opposite the item “Contacts” included.

Starting with iOS 10.3, the iCloud menu is located under Apple ID at the very top of the main Settings app screen.

You can check the synchronization of contacts with iCloud through the web version of the service. To do this, go to the iCloud.com website from your computer, log in to your account and make sure that in the section “Contacts“All the recordings from the iPhone appeared.

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Disable syncing contacts on iPhone with Gmail

There is also an alternative synchronization option – Gmail. But if you have enough of the fact that the iPhone automatically uploads all data on contacts to iCloud, then you should not activate synchronization with your Gmail account, so that there is no confusion.

To turn off syncing contacts on iPhone with Gmail:

On iOS 14 and newer

1. Open the app Settings and go to section Mail → Accounts.

2. Select your Gmail account and turn off contact sync.

On iOS 8 – iOS 13

1. Open the app Settings and go to section Accounts and passwords.

2. Select your Gmail account and turn off contact sync.

If you nevertheless decide to use synchronization of contacts with Gmail as the main one (to save new contacts), then do not forget to go to Settings → Contacts → Uch. default entries.

And set the priority checkbox next to Gmail.

In the meantime, there is no need to know about it. ”

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How to check the speed of SSD, HDD, or USB stick on Mac (macOS)

09/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

Checking the read and write speeds of a hard drive, a USB flash drive, or an external drive (SSD, HDD) can be very useful. For example, the speed of the system hard drive directly reflects the failure of your computer.

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And the speed of the “flash drive” or other external drive may indicate the possibility of launching the OS, program or media file directly from it. For all such measurements, the free Blackmagic Disk Speed Test utility for macOS is ideal.

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How to check the speed of SSD, HDD, or USB stick on Mac (macOS)

1. Download the Blackmagic Disk Speed Test application from the Mac App Store (link at the end of the article).

2. Launch the application. The main window of the program is a “dashboard with two speedometers.” The left one is responsible for writing speed, the right one is for reading speed. Below is a list of file types (video of various formats) used for performance tests.

3. Click on the settings icon located in the middle to select the hard drive, USB flash drive or other drive whose read and write speed you want to test.

4. Press the center key labeled Start to start testing.

After testing, the results will be presented in the lower right corner of the screen. In fact, without a table with the results, the capabilities of your drive will be clear. It is enough to take a look at the “speedometers” during the test.

Download Blackmagic Disk Speed Test from the Mac App Store

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Apple official warranty in Russia: what conditions and how to check

06/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

Every user of Apple-made devices knows that they are entitled to a free warranty service for one year after purchase. However, taking into account the cost of the products of the apple company, it will not be superfluous to study in more detail your rights regarding the return, exchange and repair of goods. It turns out that the Russian user has the right to a free second year of Apple’s official warranty, but with some nuances.

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In Russia, Apple may have three different not mutually exclusive warranty on a single device. The first is guaranteed by the law of the Russian Federation on consumer rights, the second (Apple limited warranty) is voluntarily assigned to the company and the third (AppleCare Protection Plan) can be additionally acquired by users. Now we dwell on each of the obligations.

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The Law of the Russian Federation “On Protection of Consumer Rights”

The manufacturer or seller of any product / service is free to independently appoint or not to set deadlines for free warranty service, however this does not mean that the goods / service purchased from him cannot be exchanged or returned. Regarding Apple products under the law “On the Protection of Consumer Rights”, the buyer has the right to request a refund, exchange, price reduction or free repair of the device within two years from the moment of delivery of the goods to the final consumer.

That is, even after the expiration of the one-year warranty period provided by Apple itself, the consumer has the full right to present legitimate claims to the manufacturer (that is, Apple), the importer or distributor.

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Apple One Year Limited Warranty

In addition to the validity period of 1 year, this commitment from Apple differs from the previous one in that the company is more loyal to the applicant. Within 90 days from the date of sale, he is provided with free telephone support (Moscow number 8-800-555-67-34, no charge when calling from a landline phone).

In this case, contrary to popular belief, you can apply for the replacement or repair of a device purchased in another country. True, in some cases, Apple may refuse to service certain categories of devices (iPad with SIM and iPhone support), but at the same time provide information on how to deliver the problem device to the appropriate service center.

From the foregoing, it becomes clear that the warranty on iPhone and iPad purchased in Russia (only official certified devices (PCT)) is valid for two years without any additional payments (sometimes an additional paid guarantee is imposed). If a manufacturing defect is detected during the second year of use, the owner of the device can contact the seller (this can be either an official reseller or Apple), presenting a check.

In addition, it is worth considering that the second year warranty does not begin on the day it is activated, but on the date of purchase of the device.

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AppleCare Protection Plan

The broadest warranty that Apple assumes for an additional fee by the user. In this case, the company undertakes to replace or repair the devices, as well as accessories and components purchased together or simultaneously with the main device during the period provided for by the bilateral agreement.

AppleCare Protection Plan applies only to Mac computers.

At the same time, the user is provided with comprehensive technical support by phone and e-mail, including instructions on the use of devices and related software, and the service of express replacement of some modules is also available (for example, if the laptop battery capacity drops by more than 20%, Apple will immediately send a new one in return) .

By the way, this service is not cheap. For example, the AppleCare Protection Plan for iMac costs 13,490 rubles, and for a MacBook, MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro will cost the user as much as 19,990 rubles.

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How to check the warranty on iPhone, iPad and Mac by serial number

There is a special online service on the official Apple website that allows you to determine the warranty status of Apple devices. We talked about this in more detail in this material.

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Test ping of any site or computer: how to check on Windows and Mac?

03/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

If you communicate with IT experts or inveterate gamers, you probably heard the word “ping”. Computers and websites “ping” in order to check the connection speed, find out the network status of another PC or site, or fix problems with Internet access. But how do you know the “ping” yourself? Now we will tell.

What is Ping?

Ping is a program for checking the integrity and quality of Internet connections in TCP / IP networks. In everyday life, the request itself was also called “ping.”

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What program is needed to test Ping?

Checking ping is only at first glance a difficult event. In fact, in order to find out this parameter, you don’t need to be a cunning hacker or an experienced programmer at all.

On all popular operating systems – Windows, Mac, and Linux – the ping measurement is run through the command line. On Windows, it is called that; on Mac and Linux, the Terminal application is used.

The easiest way to open a command line or Terminal is to use the built-in search in the OS.

Once the command line or Terminal is started, enter the command to start the ping measurement:

ping [адрес веб-сайта]
or
ping [конкретный IP-адрес]

example: ping yablyk.com

On Windows, the default ping is only taken once. To do it constantly, enter a command like ping -t [адрес веб-сайта или конкретный IP-адрес]. On Mac and Linux, the query repeats automatically; you don’t need to do anything.

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What do ping request results mean?

Four variables deserve attention:

Time: how much it took to send and receive ping. Up to 20 milliseconds is a very good indicator, more than 150 is a bad result, there will be noticeable delays in online games;
TTL: the number of networks through which ping passed;
Packages: the number of packets sent and sent must be identical;
Round-Trip Time: minimum, maximum and average time spent on ping. Too much difference between the three numbers indicates that the network is unstable.

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5 useful tips for measuring ping correctly

1. Repeat the test several times. It often happens that the speed of your Internet connection jumps up and down. Therefore, an “honest” result is given only by many multiple checks.

2. Do not measure exclusively during peak hours. When the window is Sunday evening or a rainy day, everyone is sitting at home and loading the network to the maximum. Yes, so you will find out what your provider is capable of in “combat” conditions. But there is still 24 hours in the day, and you use the Internet not only in the evening rush hour.

3. If you connect via Wi-Fi, create the most objective conditions for the test – take measurements in the same room and without physical obstacles between the laptop and the modem.

4. Before checking, restart your computer. If your laptop has not rebooted for a long time, background processes may distort the ping score.

5. Do not use VPN during tests (for the same reason).

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How to check the battery power of AirPods on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Mac

01/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

The AirPods are so comfortable that it’s easy to walk with them in your ears for several hours and not notice how they begin to discharge. Sometimes you need to check the percentage of battery power in the headset, so as not to be in a situation where an important call may unexpectedly fail due to disconnection of the device. Here’s how to check the battery power of your AirPods on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac.

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Open AirPods Case Near iPhone or iPad

The easiest way to check the battery life of your AirPods or AirPods Pro is to open the device’s case next to an unlocked iPhone or iPad. On the device, you will see the AirPods pop-up connection panel. In addition to automatically connecting a smartphone or tablet to the headset, information will also be given on the battery level both in the headset and in the charging case.

If you need to know the battery life of an individual earphone from a pair of AirPods, then remove it and leave the other in a case.

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Ask Siri on iPhone or iPad

But what if you are walking or jogging and don’t want to get your iPhone and open the AirPods case next to it? In fact, you can just ask Siri how much battery power is left in your AirPods. You can contact the voice assistant with AirPods, iPhone or iPad. Press and hold the side button (Power button) on the iPhone or iPad or double-click / double-click AirPods to call Siri.

Now say something like: “How much battery is left in the headphones?” or even something short like “AirPods Battery”.

Siri will calculate the battery life of AirPods or AirPods Pro and report the result.

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Add Battery Widget to iPhone or iPad

If you constantly use the widget panel on your iPhone or iPad, a widget will come in handy. “Batteries”to monitor the battery life of all devices connected to your Apple smartphone or tablet. On this panel, you will see your Apple Watch, AirPods, Bluetooth headphones, and even the battery life of an external mouse.

To add a widget “Batteries”, Swipe left on the iPhone or iPad home screen to open the widget screen “Today”. Now swipe down the bottom of the screen and press the button “Change”.

Now press the button with the sign Plus (+) next to the widget “Batteries”to add it to your list.

You can use the three-bar icons to rearrange the widgets and move them to the desired location. “Batteries”. When you’re done, click on the button Done.

Widget “Batteries” will now show battery life of connected AirPods or AirPods Pro.

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Use Control Center on Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch can show you the battery life of connected AirPods from “Control Center”.

To access the menu, swipe up from the bottom of the dial. It will open “Control point”. There, click on the percent battery icon.

Here, below the Apple Watch’s battery life, you’ll see the battery life of your AirPods.

But this method works if you connected AirPods directly to the Apple Watch or if they are connected to the iPhone that is connected to the Apple Watch.

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Use the Bluetooth shortcut in the menu bar on a Mac

Mac users only need to go to the menu bar to see the battery life of their AirPods. After connecting AirPods, click Bluetooth in the menu bar.

After that, hover over AirPods in the drop-down menu. Here you can see the percentage of battery charge of your AirPods and their case.

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Weather UV index, what it is and how to check it on iPhone, Apple Watch or iPad

26/05/2020 by ALOK DAS

Enjoying warm sunny days, do not forget to monitor the UV index. This indicator of solar energy indicates the level of ultraviolet research. It is already widely known that it is necessary to protect yourself from the sun not only because of possible burns, but also for the health of the body as a whole.

Modern technologies make it possible to check the radiation power of the Sun at any time using the iPhone or Apple Watch and the standard weather application installed in them. The UV index directly determines how long you can stay in the sun without harm to the body.

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How to Check UV Index on iPhone

1. Open the application “Weather”.

2. Go to the weather forecast for the selected location.

3. Scroll down.

4. Look at the value in the UV index section.

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How to view the UV value on Apple Watch

To get information about this indicator it is not necessary to take out your smartphone. Apple Watch, also in app, will show UV index “Weather”. Open the location of interest in this program, scroll down and look at the value of the indicator.

In addition, it is possible to display the value of the UV index on the dial. But this function is only possible on the dial. Infograph.

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Clarification of UV Index Values

So, you got the index value, it remains to understand what it means. The number you saw in the Weather app for ultraviolet light indicates how quickly you can burn out in the sun or how long it’s safe to stay in it. We give a classical interpretation of values. Please note that we are talking about skin unprotected by special means, while the body of each person also individually responds to radiation.

0: the energy of the sun is practically absent, the skin does not blush, burns can not happen.

1-2: almost no solar energy, the skin turns red within 50-100 minutes the probability of a burn is zero.

3-4: weak solar energy, the skin turns red after 25-35 minutes, a small chance of sunburn.

5-6: moderate solar energy, 15-25 minutes are allowed for a light tan of the skin, then it turns red

7-8: strong solar energy, sunbathing is permissible for 10-15 minutes, after which the sunburn occurs quickly.

9-10: increased solar energy, the skin turns red within 10 minutes, a very high probability of burns.

It is important to know that air temperature has no direct effect on solar energy. On a cool but sunny day, the power of the sun can be even stronger than on a warm day.

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How to Check UV Index on iPad

Unfortunately, the iPad does not have Apple’s proprietary weather application, but you can still check its forecast by simply asking Siri. This can be done using a command, for example: “What is the weather like today in the” name of the city? “”.

On Siri’s weather card, click on the box that says “The Weather Channel” in the lower right corner to go to weather.com.

On the website that opens, the UV index for the selected city will be indicated.

In addition, you can also view the weather and UV index on the iPad, in a third-party weather application, for example, from Yahoo.

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How to Check and Fix Hard Disk Errors (HDD, SDD) on Mac

24/04/2020 by ALOK DAS

Does your Mac not turn on? No panic! Do not rush to drop everything and carry your favorite computer to the nearest service. It is possible that for the “resuscitation” is enough and built-in macOS, which anyone can use.

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Downloading Safe Mode on Mac

When Safe Mode is activated, macOS will scan the hard drive and fix any errors it finds.

A “safe” boot only launches vital components (that is, only what is needed to start the computer). As a result, third-party extensions, login elements (logins, passwords) will not be launched, and the cache in certain sections will also be cleared.

To start your Mac in Safe Mode, turn it off, then turn it on and simultaneously hold down the ⇧Shift key on your keyboard. If your Mac freezes when you turn it on, turn it off first (to do this, hold the physical power button on the case or keyboard for 10 seconds).

If the Mac boots the system, reboot it and turn it on as usual. If the computer freezes again, transfer it to Verbose Mode – to do this, turn off the Mac, turn it on, and after starting the signal, simultaneously press and hold ⌘Cmd + V. So you can find out which system component is causing the problem. When the source is identified, you can reboot into Safe Mode (with the ⇧Shift key pressed) and remove the problematic extension, after which you can try the usual reboot.

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2. Recovery Mode and First Aid on Mac

If safe mode does not solve your problem, go to the next option called Recovery Mode. It “lives” in a separate part of the boot disk and allows you to restore the system, gain access to the Terminal and the ability to reinstall the operating system of your Mac – macOS.

To enter Recovery Mode:

1. Turn off the computer;

2. Turn it on;

3. Immediately after the start signal, press and hold the key combination ⌘Cmd + R.

If you can’t switch to Recovery Mode (this can happen with problems with the disk), you can start the recovery mode via the Internet. The keyboard shortcut will already be slightly different – ⌘Cmd + ⌥Option (Alt) + R. This method requires an Internet connection and will take much longer. macOS will download a few gigabytes of system image from the web.

If the boot to Recovery Mode was successful, you will see several options. Run Disk utility and find the boot disk that is the source of the problem – most likely it is called the Macintosh HD. Select it in the window on the left, and then click First Aid → Run.

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Fsck check

File system consistency check (fsck, “checking the integrity of the file system”) is a good old Unix tool for checking and resolving disk problems.

Depending on the size of the hard drive, its type, and the severity of the problem, fsck verification can take quite a while. Just be patient.

To start fsck, you need to switch to Single User Mode. It allows you to make changes to shared user resources on the computer. Single user mode does not start macOS; it just gives Unix command line access.

To switch to Single User Mode:

1. Turn off your Mac;

2. Turn it on;

3. Immediately after the start signal, press and hold the key combination ⌘Cmd + S.

Soon you will see the command line. Type in it fsck -fy to start the fsck procedure.

Note: if your drive is encrypted, select the appropriate user account and enter the password to decrypt. If you have set a password for Mac firmware, you cannot run Single User Mode.

It is important to wait until the fsck check is complete – if the process is interrupted, data may be lost. After checking, you will see one of the following messages:

** The volume Macintosh HD could not be repaired. *****The volume was modified *****

The system reports that the hard drive could not be restored. It’s okay – just run fsck again. The command is the same: fsck -fy

** The volume Macintosh HD was repaired successfully. *****The volume was modified *****

Already much better … but it’s too early to relax. Again, run the check again.

** The volume Macintosh HD appears to be OK.

But this is what we need. fsck checked the entire disk and found nothing to fix.

Now from Single user mode can go out. The command to exit: exit.

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Apple diagnostics

If the methods described above did not help you, then the problem is almost certainly very serious. And that means it’s time to take advantage of Apple Diagnostics!

This is a special test for Mac computers from the manufacturer. Based on its results, you will receive an error code and you will be able to understand what exactly is wrong with your Mac.

To run the Apple Diagnostics test:

1. Turn off your Mac;

2. Disconnect all connected devices from it, with the exception of the keyboard, mouse, monitor, Ethernet cable (if any) and power cable. In other words, disconnect flash drives, external hard drives, printers, scanners, etc.

3. Turn on your Mac;

4. Immediately after the start signal, press and hold on the keyboard D.

5. Choose your language

As mentioned above, after passing the test you will receive an error code at your disposal. Decoding codes:

ADP001: No errors were found.
NDD001: Problem with USB devices. Make sure that all unnecessary USB technology is disabled;
NNN001: Serial number not found. Do you use a hackintosh? You have already left! (joke);
PFR001: Software Problem;
PPM001-015: Problem with computer memory;
PPR001: Problem with the processor;
PPT001: Battery not found;
VFD006: Problem with the video card;
VFF001: Problem with sound card.

As you can see, the problems are divided into two categories – those that the ordinary user (for example, USB-related errors) and those with which you should immediately go to the service (for example, problems with video and audio cards, the processor, memory, etc.).

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Recover files from a damaged disk

Damage to the hard disk also means, among other things, the possible loss of data (or part of it). To avoid this, try creating an image of a “broken” disk. This will require an external hard drive of at least the same size.

1. Connect it to your Mac, restart your computer,

2. Log in Recovery Mode (⌘Cmd + R),

3. Run Disk utility,

4. In the menu bar at the top, select File → New look → Macintosh HD Image and start the process. It will take some time to create the image, but in the end you will receive a copy of the old disk in DMG format and you can mount it already in the new system.

If, for some reason, creating an image fails, you can copy the files manually. To do this, return to recovery mode (⌘Cmd + R) and run the Terminal application. To start copying your files to external media, use the command cp -r. Example:

cp -r /Volumes/Macintosh HD/Users/[username]/Documents/Volumes/Backup/

Do not forget to change [username] to your username in the system.

Let’s parse the command: cp – this is a copy command, –r means that this command is executed recursively, i.e. first, the directories inside the directory you specify are copied, and then the directories that are part of them, and so on.

The first way is to indicate the location of the files you want to copy. The second path indicates the location of the external drive, it will always be in / Volumes /, whatever name you give it.

The only difficulty with this method is that you have to remember exactly where your files were and prescribe the path accordingly. You can also only hope that the files are not on the damaged part of the disk.

When the data copy is complete, you can, with a clear conscience, have the Mac repaired or reinstalled macOS.

… It is at such moments that people begin to understand the importance of backing up data. And really – with the configured copying of Time Machine, the problems with data loss are not terrible. Set up data copying right now – and save yourself a lot of time, nerves and money in the future!

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Mac viruses: how to check and whether to do it on macOS?

23/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

Many Mac users are proud to claim that they have chosen this platform due to the absence of viruses on it. Is this really so? Windows users can only envy the lack of the need to install antivirus software.

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In fact, on the Internet, opinions on this issue are mixed. Some advanced users claim that it is necessary to protect all devices with Internet access in general from malware: not only computers, but also smartphones. Others look at life easier, claiming that the Mac platform itself is already well protected and does not need additional support in the form of antiviruses. Is it really?

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Are there any viruses for Mac?

Let’s get right to the main point – viruses for the Mac, of course, exist, and the protection of the macOS operating system is not so reliable. There are simply not so many malicious programs for Mac as for Windows, and it’s much more difficult to infect an apple computer. In addition, the developers of the operating system are working quickly to eliminate system vulnerabilities, and applications from the Mac App Store are carefully checked before release.

As a result, for a more or less experienced macOS user, the likelihood of system infection is minimal. You can’t infect the system with a virus by simply working in a browser or by opening an email with a dangerous attachment. The user will have to manually give the virus the right to work with system files or to his personal information. In this case, you will have to go through several dialog boxes and enter the administrator password. It is hard to believe that this can be done by chance without understanding what is happening.

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How viruses get on Mac

Viruses aimed at attacking macOS are created in such a way as to persuade the user to personally install unwanted software and also give him access to system files. For such purposes, spam, advertising on banners to redirect the user to fake sites, as well as pages with a fake anti-virus scanner, informing you that your Mac is infected, are most often used. The purpose of this step is to make a person believe that his computer is infected with a virus. The victim is offered to effectively solve his problem by installing a certain “antivirus”. In fact, it is he who is the “fight” virus. A trusting user installs the downloaded program and gives it all the necessary permissions. It seems logical that antivirus needs full rights to work efficiently. As a result, attackers gain full access to the system and user data.

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What viruses do for Mac

Mostly known viruses for Mac are designed to obtain personal information from the user. Malicious software steals information from the address book and its contacts, can find out stored passwords or bank card information.

There are utilities in nature that use system resources. As a result, the computer begins to spend its computing power to generate cryptocurrency or becomes a participant in a DDoS attack on some website.

At the same time, it will be difficult to find viruses that can completely disrupt the operation of macOS or paralyze a computer with all its data. There are some parts of the code that can do this, but there is no actual implementation that is dangerous to infect many Macs.

Dangerous viruses located inside spam, leading to the appearance on the screen of banners with advertising or threats to go to various sites, or organizing mailing to other users, work only on Windows. On macOS, implementing such a scenario will be very difficult.

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How macOS virus protection is implemented

Starting with Mac OS X Leopard, the Apple operating system has a built-in security mechanism called Gatekeeper. When you first start any new application on the Mac, the developer’s certificate is checked, and the program itself is checked against a list of known viruses. In addition, the operating system carries out a number of additional protective procedures.

This mechanism of operation allows you to block the most popular types of viruses and prevents programs with obvious security holes from starting up. But in the case of a verified developer’s certificate getting to the author of the virus, Gatekeeper will no longer be able to secure the system. Problems will arise if malicious software is inside an update of an application that has already passed a system check. The protection available on the Mac makes the chances of infecting your computer minimal, but one hundred percent protection is not guaranteed.

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Best antivirus software for Mac, or how to check macOS for viruses

To check your Mac for viruses, you can use the free versions of the most famous antivirus products (a review of free antiviruses for Mac). And suspicious data or files can be additionally checked online.

It’s worthwhile to understand that no sites or Internet resources can check the computer itself for viruses. Most often, under such a “sign” are hackers who offer the user to install a virus on their computer with their own hands.

And you must download and install antivirus programs exclusively from the official websites of specialized software developers. Here is a list of some of the most famous antivirus programs for Mac:

If you do not want to install unnecessary active programs on your Mac, then you can check suspicious files and archives downloaded from the Internet for use. Online file verification helps implement the well-known resource Virustotal. It contains almost the largest virus database for checking files and dangerous links. Dr.Web anti-virus has its own web version, and Kaspersky Lab suggests using a developed scanner for these purposes.

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Do I need to protect myself against viruses on a Mac?

Oddly enough, even antiviruses can be harmful. These programs lull the user’s vigilance and make them self-confident, allowing them to ignore the real problem. Antiviruses are more often justified when working with Windows than when working with macOS.

The creators of this operating system did everything possible to protect the computer from the effects of dangerous programs and reduce risks. The user only needs to follow simple safety rules in order to save his information:

1. Install macOS updates regularly. Most often, updates are designed to close security gaps in the system, which attackers seek to exploit.

2. To install games and programs, use only the Mac App Store or developer sites. The source can also be online services for digital distribution of programs, such as Steam.

3. Stop visiting suspicious sites or resources on the Internet.

4. Attachments in e-mails or in messages of messengers received from unfamiliar senders should not be opened.

5. If you really need to work with a file received via the Internet, then check it using online scanners.

These understandable recommendations can significantly improve computer security.

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Speed test, or how to check Internet speed on iPhone, iPad and any computer: 5 best services

28/12/2019 by ALOK DAS

It’s not a secret for anyone that Internet providers, as a rule, promise their customers the Internet at tremendous speeds, but have you ever wondered what speed you are actually paying for? You can check the real speed of downloading and downloading data via the Internet using free online services, a list of which we have presented below.

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In addition to the speed of your Internet, they will also help you identify possible network problems, such as packet loss, delays, and physical hardware problems.

If you don’t want to bother, just type in your favorite search engine (for example, Google) “check the speed of the Internet” and click on the very first search result. Not that these tools provide a lot of information, but they work quickly and easily.

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Perhaps the most popular service for measuring Internet connection speed among Russian users.

Ookla’s bandwidth diagnostic software is used by a number of services presented in this article. However, Ookla also has its own Speedtest.net service, which provides complete information about your Internet connection.

The technologies used by Speedtest.net are very sophisticated, but they work very quickly. The service selects the nearest server from 1000 available, conducts full testing and provides data on the download and download speed, delay time and packet loss.

After testing, you can fill out a questionnaire, letting you know what speed your provider promises, how much you pay for it and what you actually get. This data helps Ookla put together an impressive database of internet speeds for various users.

In addition, there is an application for iPhone and iPad (link).

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You can check the speed of the Internet using the Yandex.Internetometer service. To do this, just press the button Measure and wait a while to collect data. The service will provide information on the speed of the incoming, outgoing connections, as well as data about the user, such as: IP address, name and version of the browser, device screen resolution settings and region.

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Speedof.me is a service for checking the speed of the Internet, created on the basis of HTML5. The service reproduces the actual conditions for downloading and downloading from the browser by requesting large files and determining the speed of their download. You can see the speed presented in the form of a curve in real time and compare it with previously obtained results.

During the test, the service does not select a location, but determines the fastest and most reliable server out of 90 available. In order to reproduce the real working conditions with the browser, all files are downloaded and downloaded not simultaneously, but sequentially.

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Bandwidth Place is another service created based on HTML5. It is very lightweight, so it can be used on various devices. The site itself has been operating since 2002, but support for the new version of HTML appeared in 2013, making the service compatible with mobile devices.

Bandwidth Place selects a server for testing by the smallest available ping, or using location and servers to see how distance affects speed and latency. In addition to information about the speed of the Internet, the site also provides news on broadband services and suggestions for more extensive connectivity options.

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Google has a service for checking the speed of the Internet, developed by the organization Measurement Lab (M-Lab). Running it is very simple, just click on the appropriate button. A small window will open where you can see the speed of downloading and uploading.

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Fast.com is a simple site owned by Netflix, and the word “simple” means that it’s never been easier. The service automatically runs a speed test and shows the real speed of your Internet.

The company launched the service primarily for users who want to check whether their Internet can provide viewing of its proposed content, especially in 4K format, requiring high speed. Nevertheless, anyone can use it at any time. If you are not interested in data on delay and packet loss, feel free to choose Fast.com.

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Speed Tests from Internet Providers

Those who want to get the most accurate and, so to speak, personalized speed test, can turn to the appropriate services from the Internet providers whose services they use. Many providers offer their customers services to check the speed of the Internet, and often they are available even to those who use the services of other providers.

In fact, there are a lot of similar services from telecom operators on the Internet. Just go to your ISP’s website and see what it offers. Alternatively, type in your Google search the name of your Internet service provider and the phrase “speed check”.

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