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Many of the new Optimized Storage features in macOS Sierra will be appreciated by those whose drives are nearly full, but a few of the options have potentially worrying repercussions so we recommend reading this article and making sure you understand what can happen with your data before you turn on all the options. Adam Engst takes a deep dive into Optimized Storage to explain both the features and the concerns.

 

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As Apple releases iOS 10 and Sierra, we have three Take Control books available to help you install the updates and explore the new features.

 

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File sharing service Dropbox has informed users that as of 3 October 2016, it will no longer render HTML files stored in Dropbox Public folders or shared in other ways. If you are using Dropbox to publish a simple Web site of static files, you’ll need to find an alternative host soon.

 

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watchOS 3 isn’t a game-changing update, but easy face switching and the new app Dock might make you more likely to interact with your Apple Watch more regularly.

 

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Before Apple dove into hardware announcements at its September 7th event, the company discussed education initiatives, new enhancements to iWork, Apple Music, and more.

 

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Personal messages in Slack are confidential within Slack, but a team owner or admin can reset access via email or by changing the associated email address. Some other hosted services may have a similar weakness, so you should always be aware of your employer’s policies regarding private communications using company hardware or services.

 

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Apple has issued three security updates for OS X and Safari to address vulnerabilities discovered by the watchdog group Citizen Lab and the security research team Lookout.

 

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When Mac trouble strikes, these 15 startup key combinations provide access to all sorts of troubleshooting and repair tools that could save your bacon.

 

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In response to complaints about its new T-Mobile ONE plans, the (un)carrier has made some changes.

 

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Apple has long used Irish loopholes to lower its tax liability, but the European Commission has had enough. However, Tim Cook won’t fork over the funds without a fight, and the Irish government is on Apple’s side.

 

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