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 Clear Tech Talk

The world of technology moves fast, and it can be hard to keep up. Our blog is here to be your friendly, down-to-earth guide—no jargon required!

We cut through the confusion to bring you honest advice and clear explanations on the tech that matters most, including tips on data privacy, new product announcements, simple how-to guides, and our take on the latest news from Apple and beyond.

Whether you’re curious about new features or just need to know when to trust an AI answer, we’re here to help you navigate it all with confidence. Happy reading!

  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
April 1, 2021

Not a Fan of Big Sur’s Translucent Menu Bar? Here’s How to Disable It

In macOS 11 Big Sur, Apple went back to a design direction...

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  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
March 7, 2021

Manage Your Apple Purchases and Subscriptions on the Mac and iPhone

Last quarter, Apple’s Services segment generated a whopping $15.8 billion in revenue,...

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  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
March 5, 2021

It’s Time to Consider Upgrading to macOS 11 Big Sur

We’re cautious when it comes to recommending upgrades to new versions of...

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  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
March 3, 2021

Choose Your Preferred Default Web Browser and Email App in iOS and iPadOS 14

Since the earliest days of the iPhone, Apple’s Safari and Mail have...

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  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
March 1, 2021

Having Trouble Finding Files on Your Mac? Here’s How to Reset Spotlight

For the most part, Spotlight works well. Press Command-Space or use the...

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  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
February 25, 2021

Keep Your Mac Quiet at Night and During Presentations with Do Not Disturb

We’re all accustomed to the Do Not Disturb feature on our iPhones...

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  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
February 24, 2021

Getting Started with 1Password

We’ve long recommended that everyone use a password manager like 1Password instead...

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  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
February 22, 2021

Reclaim Local Storage Space by Removing iCloud Drive Downloads

With iCloud Drive, Apple provides an Optimize Mac Storage checkbox that, when...

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  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
February 5, 2021

Keep iPhone 12 and MagSafe Accessories Away from Pacemakers

Remember when we had to keep magnets away from floppy disks to...

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  • Kelsey Jezbera
  • Posted by Kelsey Jezbera
February 2, 2021

What Are Those Orange and Green Dots in Your iPhone’s Status Bar?

In iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Apple added two new status indicators...

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