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Kevin Hollington

Kevin Hollington is a seasoned tech journalist based in Los Angeles with a penchant for all things Apple. He started writing about Apple products in 2007 and it’s been a love affair ever since. He has spent over a decade testing and writing about iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other Apple products. In his spare time, he likes nothing more than catching up with the latest news and sports podcasts on the beach.

Kevin Hollington's Articles

A MacBook screen showing Siri AI integrated into Spotlight, answering a question.

How to Upgrade to macOS 27 Without Losing Data

by Kevin Hollington
Time Machine has not backed up macOS itself since Big Sur.
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An iPhone showing Siri finding content specified in the request.

15 Siri AI Tips Worth Knowing

by Kevin Hollington
A colourful Siri icon means you are not running Siri AI at all.
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MacBook Air, the 24-inch iMac, and the 14-inch MacBook Pro.  

How Private Your Files Really Are on a Shared Mac

by Kevin Hollington
Anyone with an administrator account can read every file on the Mac.
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How to Turn On Advanced Data Protection for iCloud

by Kevin Hollington
Once it is on, losing your devices and recovery method loses the data.
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How to Control Mac App Permissions for Camera and Files

by Kevin Hollington
A permission you grant can be switched off later, but never removed from the list.
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Find My app on macOS, iPadOS, iOS, watchOS, AirPods and AirTag,

Why Find My Shows the Wrong Location

by Kevin Hollington
A router carries its recorded position with it when it moves house.
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A collection of Apple products, including Apple Vision Pro, MacBook, iPad, iPhone 17 Pro, and Apple Watch, all displaying various Siri AI interfaces.

The Complete Guide to Every iOS 27 Feature

by Kevin Hollington
Apple releases operating systems in two beats, and this year is the second.
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Use Find My to find your AirPods, Apple Watch, and AirTag  

How to Stop Leaving Your Phone and Bags Behind

by Kevin Hollington
The alert never fires at home, because Apple excludes that location.
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How to Unlock a Mac You Locked With Find My

by Kevin Hollington
Apple says your message appears at startup, but in testing it does not.
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iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the Clear Case.

How to Turn On Stolen Device Protection on iPhone

by Kevin Hollington
Your iPhone knows which places you frequent, and relaxes the rules there.
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