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My iPad is capable of being updated but doesn’t have enough free storage. What can I do?

Only iPads capable of running iPadOS 26, 18 or 17 are receiving regular updates. However this is only possible if the model is supported and there is enough free storage space on the iPad This means that your iPad could be susceptible to being hacked or compromised if not running iPadOS 17 or higher How […]

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Is my iPad still getting security updates?

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Only iPads capable of running iPadOS 26, 18 or 17 are receiving regular updates. Other models should be replaced ASAP as they are a security risk. This means that your iPad could be susceptible to being hacked or compromised if not running iPadOS 17 or higher How do I tell what model iPad I have?

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Is my Apple Mac still getting security updates?

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Is my iMac, Mac Mini or Macbook currently supported and receiving security updates? As of February 2026, Apple generally supports only the three most recent macOS versions (currently Tahoe 26, Sequoia 15 and Sonoma 14) with full security updates. So if your Mac can be updated to any of the above 3 MacOS versions, it

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When not to buy a used Apple Mac

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Buying a 2nd hand Mac for a few hundred dollars sounds like a bargain! But BEWARE of which model you buy as it could turn out to be a lemon. We show you which models to avoid. In General Avoid: Fusion drives were a combined small SSD with a 1TB or 2TB conventional HDD. The

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iCloud password not working on Outlook for Mac?

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iCloud password not working on Outlook for Mac? Has Outlook stopped accessing your @iCloud.com or @me.com emails? Is Outlook for Mac complaining about your password and showing the disconnect symbol? In a recent upgrade, Apple decided to increase the security of your iCloud.com (also me.com) email accounts, not when using Apple mail but when using

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iPad user? Do this NOW or risk losing all your data

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If you damage your iPad or it’s battery fails, you risk losing all the data (Songs, Videos, Documents) off it unless you have a backup. Things can go wrong anytime with devices. iPad accidentally falls from a height or you put a heavy bag over it by mistake! And next you see the iPad screen

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iPhone screen repair cost Australia

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How much is it to repair a cracked iPhone screen in Australia? Repairing or replacing an Apple iPhone screen in Australia, should be carried out by Apple or an Apple authorised repairer but can also be carried out by non-authorised repairers. However repairs by non-authorised repaiers will invalidate your warranty. Apple provide a handy repair-estimate

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Is my iPhone still getting security updates?

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Since Feb 2026 only iPhone models XR, 11 and later have been receiving security updates. This means that your iPhone could be susceptible to being hacked or compromised. See the current supported list here How do I tell what model iPhone I have? Open “Settings” and goto General > About, and look for “Model Name“

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Do I have to buy a new Mac every 7 years?

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Yes, if you wish to run the very latest MacOS software. However, you will still receive updates on your current MacOS, until the MacOS on the device cannot run macOS Monterey 12.7.2 or higher Machines able to run macOS Monterey 12.7.2 will still receive regular security updates and include the following devices: What if my

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iCloud not syncing Photos?

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When iCloud is setup correctly and there is sufficient iCloud storage, the number of photos in iCloud, iPhone, iPad, Mac and iCloud for Windows should be identical. This article show you how to setup and reasons it may not be working correctly The most common reasons you maybe having issues are as follows How to

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iPhone users, do this now

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Icloud backup off for Microsoft Authenticator

If you use Microsoft Authenticator for 2FA/MFA codes when accessing work or secure accounts, make sure you do this BEFORE you lose, damage or transfer to a new phone iPhone users are used to the fact that as long as you have an iCloud backup of your phone, recovering your data to a new or

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Is it worth keeping an old iPhone as spare?

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Like many Apple iPhone users many of us keep our old 2 or 3 year old iPhone as a “backup” in case of emergencies. Is this wise or is it better to “trade-in” an old iPhones when we purchase a new one? If you keep an old iPhone as a backup or emergency phone, it

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Apple Vintage and Obsolete Products

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Ever heard that your iPhone is “Vintage” or that your iPad is “Obsolete” and wondered what that meant? Apple uses this terminology when referring to some of its products or specific models. See here. Apple Vintage Products Are apple products are considered vintage when Apple stopped selling them for more than 5 and less than

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