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Why TidBITS Will No Longer Post to X/Twitter or Facebook - TidBITS
In keeping with our desire to model the behavior we want to see in the world, we have stopped posting TidBITS to X/Twitter and Facebook in protest against the harm they cause to civil society. Many other channels remain available, including Bluesky and Mastodon.
Text Fragments Enable Deep Linking on Web Pages - TidBITS
After decades of only being able to link to the top of Web pages or specially prepared named anchors, modern browsers now support text fragment links that can scroll to and highlight any text on any page. This long-awaited feature brings us closer to Ted Nelson’s original vision for hypertext and makes sharing specific information dramatically more efficient.
Apple’s x.4.1 OS Updates Patch Exploited Security Vulnerabilities - TidBITS
Apple has released updates for its primary operating systems to address two actively exploited security vulnerabilities. iOS users also gain fixes for wireless CarPlay, while macOS enterprise users see improved update reliability.
Restoring MagSafe to the iPhone 16e (Up to a Point) - TidBITS
The iPhone 16e, Apple’s new budget phone, supports Qi wireless charging but lacks MagSafe. Some have lamented this omission since MagSafe is standard on all other models and is a great convenience. Can you restore MagSafe to an iPhone 16e? To an extent, yes. Julio Ojeda-Zapata investigates the options.
Apple Releases iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and Other x.4 OS Updates - TidBITS
Apple’s latest operating system updates bring Apple Intelligence to more languages and regions, improve Photos organization, expand Mail categorization to the Mac and iPad, and address what must be a record number of security vulnerabilities.
New Tab Feature in Google Docs Improves Document Organization - TidBITS
Last year, Google Docs gained document tabs that let you break long documents into more manageable sections, making it easier to organize and navigate complex content. Adam Engst explains how to use these tabs, document types where they are especially useful, and some usage quirks.
Like Apple, Garmin Launches Large-Scale Health and Happiness Study - TidBITS
In partnership with researchers from Harvard University and the University of Oxford, Garmin is launching an ambitious academic study to investigate happiness through wearable tech and smartphone-based surveys. Unlike Apple’s health research, this study is entirely grant-funded and offers participant rewards.