Michael deAgonia
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Providence, RI, United States
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Microsoft Windows 10 vs. Apple macOS: 18 security features compared
Here's how the world's two most popular desktop OSes keep systems and data safe from malware, unauthorized access, hardware exploits and more. → Read More
How to securely erase an iPhone in just 3 steps
Apple makes it relatively easy to wipe data from an iPhone, but there are several steps to consider before you erase everything. Here’s what to do. → Read More
Review: The iPhone X is the best phone for business, period.
Apple's new iPhone X sets the scene for the next decade of iPhone development with a host of futuristic technologies. While expensive, it is the best smartphone available today. → Read More
What is Face ID? Apple’s new authentication tech explained
One of the hallmark features of Apple’s cutting-edge iPhone X smartphone – Face ID – replaces Touch ID for unlocking the device and for mobile payment authentication. Here's what it does. → Read More
How to restore an iPhone and use recovery mode
To restore a balky iPhone, you’ll need iTunes on a computer, a backup of your device’s data and apps and – if you want get really granular – a downloaded .ipsw file. Here’s how to proceed. → Read More
iOS explained: How each version of Apple's mobile OS evolved
With iOS 11 due out later this month, here’s a look at how Apple gave birth to its mobile OS and continued to improve it over the next 10 years. → Read More
iCloud security: How (and why) to enable two-factor authentication
Apple’s iCloud is used for everything from storage to syncing to verifying purchases from the App Store and iTunes. That’s why you should keep it as secure as possible. Here’s how. → Read More
How Apple iCloud works (and what to do when it doesn’t)
Apple’s cloud-based storage, backup and syncing service is the glue that connects iOS and macOS and makes everything work seamlessly. For those times when problems arise, we have the answers on how to fix things. → Read More
How to use the Files app in iOS 11
One of the biggest changes in Apple’s new mobile OS involves how documents are handled; for the first time, iOS 11 gets a Finder-like system. → Read More
How to use the Files app in iOS 11
One of the biggest changes in Apple’s new mobile OS involves how documents are handled; for the first time, iOS 11 gets a Finder-like system. → Read More
It’s not game over for Apple TV
The Apple TV is an interesting product in the company's line-up, a potential trojan horse into millions of homes. But it's falling behind the times. → Read More
Deep dive: The Apple Watch Series 2 delivers on last year’s promise
This year’s Apple Watch Series 2 surpasses the previous model by addressing many first-generation flaws. → Read More
Deep-dive review: The iPhone 7 Plus is the best iPhone yet
Apple has to out-execute itself (and its rivals) every year to coerce millions of users to upgrade and get Android users to switch. The latest iPhone offers enough advances to make the upgrade worth it. → Read More
Quick take: The iPhone 7 Plus in Jet Black really shines
While the iPhone 7 is essentially all new under the hood, aesthetically, the new kid on the block is the Jet Black model. → Read More
Review: iOS 10 adds speed and smarts
iOS 10, the latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system, brings a variety of upgrades to Siri, 3D Touch, the Lock Screen, Maps and other features. → Read More
Reading the Apple tea leaves for what's coming this fall
August represents the summer doldrums between the Worldwide Developer's Conference and September -- when new hardware and OSes arrive. Time to look at what Apple's up to. → Read More
Review: DJI’s Phantom 4 drone makes high-flying tech easier (video)
DJI’s new Phantom 4 drone makes high-flying tech easier with a variety of new features that will attract both experts and beginners. → Read More
5 things to consider before you buy a new MacBook
Apple's newly updated MacBook line packs a lot punch in an ultra-thin case. But it may not be for every road warrior. → Read More
My year with the Apple Watch: Good-looking tech, still flawed
Columnist Michael deAgonia wears his Apple Watch every day. It reminds him of meetings, cuts down on digital clutter, delivers notifications to his wrist -- and drives him crazy when he's working out. → Read More
Hands on: The iPhone SE
Apple's new iPhone SE offers the latest smartphone technologies in a smaller, 4-in. size that will appeal to users who don't big phones. → Read More