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      Void Tyrant – an adventurous card battlerVoid TyrantAn adventurous card battler

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Two-factor authentication – how to safeguard your device and dataTwo-factor authenticationHow to safeguard your device and data

Tom Rolfe
June 12, 2019
Tips & Tricks
Two-factor authentication helps safeguard your Apple ID against unauthorized access. This is really important as your Apple ID stores...
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Security vulnerabilities – recent hacks hit WhatsApp and InstagramSecurity vulnerabilitiesRecent hacks hit WhatsApp and Instagram

Tom Rolfe
May 23, 2019
News
A pretty serious Instagram security flaw has made the news this week, following on from a similarly worrying vulnerability...
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Email aliases: protect your identity with iCloudEmail aliasesProtect your identity with iCloud

Kenny Hemphill
May 4, 2019
Tips & Tricks
If you regularly sign up for new services, create accounts on websites, or enter competitions, you’ll know that...
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Secure your browsing – 7 tips for staying safe and private onlineSecure your browsing7 tips for staying safe and private online

Craig Grannell
March 14, 2019
Apps, Tips & Tricks, Utilities
From avoiding scams to using VPNs, these tips will keep you safe online – and keep your activity...
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Facebook Privacy: one last blunder to cap off 2018Facebook PrivacyOne last blunder to cap off 2018

Tom Rolfe
December 19, 2018
News
Oh, Facebook. Not again. The New York Times has reportedly uncovered hundreds of pages of internal documents from...
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Account security: top tips for forgotten passwordsAccount securityTop tips for forgotten passwords

Tom Rolfe
December 18, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Keeping track of all your online accounts can be tricky, and with different requirements on every service, most...
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Power up your passwords in iOS 12Password PowerPower up your passwords in iOS 12

Craig Grannell
November 8, 2018
Features, Tips & Tricks
Apple’s latest iOS makes it easier than ever to ensure your passwords are strong and secure Passwords are...
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WhatsApp security PSA: don’t answer any calls until you’ve updatedWhatsApp security PSADon't answer any calls until you've updated

Tom Rolfe
October 11, 2018
News
Do you use WhatsApp? With over a billion registered users worldwide, we'd say there's a pretty decent chance...
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Secure your data: 8 ways to avoid losing files and photosSecure your data8 ways to avoid losing files and photos

Craig Grannell
September 12, 2018
Features, Tips & Tricks
Never lose data and documents, even if your device is stolen or destroyed So your iPhone slipped from...
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USB Restricted Mode: why is Apple blocking police hacking tools?USB Restricted ModeWhy is Apple blocking police hacking tools?

Tom Rolfe
July 11, 2018
News
The latest update for iPhone and iPad quietly introduced a security feature which blocks hacking tools like the...
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Passcodes: set a secure passcode | iOS 12 GuidePasscodesSet a secure passcode

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If a passcode hasn’t been enabled on your device, it’s worth setting one up to avoid unwanted access...
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Face ID: using facial recognition | iOS 12 GuideFace IDUsing facial recognition

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Newer iPhones no longer use fingerprint scanning; instead, they use an advanced facial recognition system called Face ID....
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Lock access: disable access when locked | iOS 12 GuideLock accessDisable access when locked

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The iPhone may seem completely secure when locked, but some items can still be viewed – including Notification...
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Privacy Settings: choose which details to share | iOS 12 GuidePrivacy settingsChoose which details to share

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Some apps can access your location, contacts, calendar events, reminders, and pictures. To check which apps use these,...
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Touch ID: secure fingerprint scanning | iOS 12 GuideTouch IDSecure fingerprint scanning

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
If you have an older iPhone, the Home button has a built-in fingerprint sensor that can be used...
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Erasing data: protect your data with auto-erase | iOS 12 GuideErasing dataProtect your data with auto-erase

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The iPhone offers additional security to keep data safe if your device is stolen. Go to Settings, then...
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Emergency SOS: quickly call emergency services | iOS 12 GuideEmergency SOSQuickly call emergency services

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
iOS has an Emergency SOS feature which calls the emergency services fast, and can alert your loved ones...
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Lost phone? Using “Find My iPhone” | iOS 12 GuideLost phoneUsing "Find My iPhone"

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
When you set up your device to use iCloud, you're given the chance to enable the Find My...
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Parental controls: restrict your kids’ iOS access | iOS 12 GuideParental controlsRestrict your kids' iOS access

Tom Rolfe
July 7, 2018
Tips & Tricks
Restrictions can block certain apps or actions on the iPhone, so you can feel safe when handing it...
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Digital car keys: soon, your iPhone could unlock your carDigital car keysSoon, your iPhone could unlock your car

Tom Rolfe
June 22, 2018
News
Apple leads the charge toward a future of near-empty pockets Thanks to Apple Pay, millions are now comfortable...
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    Andy Price
    June 5, 2019
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    Andy Price
    May 26, 2019
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    May 14, 2019
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    Priime – powerful editing tools and filtersPriimePowerful editing tools and filters

    Andy Price
    May 12, 2019

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    Fantastical 2 – five years on, is it still the best?Fantastical 2Five years on, is it still the best?

    Andy Price
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    Curio – a unique hybrid of news and podcastCurioA unique hybrid of news and podcast

    Andy Price
    April 22, 2019
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    The Elder Scrolls: Blades – epic fantasy series goes freemiumThe Elder Scrolls: BladesEpic fantasy series goes freemium

    Tom Rolfe
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    Craig Grannell
    April 19, 2019
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    Tom Rolfe
    April 8, 2019
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    Andy Price
    April 6, 2019
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    Andy Price
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    March 6, 2019
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    February 22, 2019
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    Andy Price
    February 7, 2019
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