Consultant Alliance

03/19/2026

Many people assume that storing files in iCloud Drive, Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive means those files are backed up. After all, the files exist on remote servers maintained by large companies with professional IT teams and redundant storage. But that doesn’t mean they are backed up.

https://blog.consultantalliance.com/why-cloud-storage-isnt-a-backup/

03/18/2024

The Importance of Staying Updated

We know it seems like your Apple devices are constantly asking you to install an update. Other than for major upgrades, we recommend updating shortly after updates appear so you can take advantage of bug fixes, security updates, and new features.

https://blog.consultantalliance.com/the-importance-of-staying-updated/

03/05/2024

In iOS 17.3, Apple has introduced Stolen Device Protection to discourage iPhone thefts enabled by a revealed passcode. It requires additional biometric authentication, and we recommend that everyone who uses Face ID or Touch ID enable it. https://blog.consultantalliance.com/use-ios-17-3s-stolen-device-protection-to-reduce-harm-from-iphone-passcode-thefts/

01/10/2024

Get ready for a safer 2024 with New Year’s resolutions that will help you secure your devices, avoid scams, block malware, and enjoy the security and ease of use of password managers.

Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024! For many of us, starting a new year means reflecting on fresh habits we’d like to adopt. Although we support any resolutions you may have made to get enough sleep, eat better, exercise more, and reduce social media usage, allow us suggest a few more that will i...

12/13/2023

The Best Apple Gifts for 2023

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Apple user in your life? Here are our suggestions for the top Apple gifts for 2023.

https://blog.consultantalliance.com/the-best-apple-gifts-for-2023/

11/28/2023

The end-of-year holiday shopping season is both an exciting and challenging time for purchasers and recipients alike. During this time, we might be buying tech devices or services for ourselves or others. Do you need the assistance of a tech elf to help you choose, purchase, upgrade, or install new devices? To ensure a successful and smooth holiday gift-giving season, there are a few things to remember. https://blog.consultantalliance.com/tis-the-season-for-tech-purchases/

09/18/2023

Is it time for a new phone?

September is here, and with it, Apple’s latest iPhones and Apple Watches. At its Wonderlust event on September 12, Apple threw back the curtains on the new iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2. These devices all provide incremental improvements that make them attractive ...

08/22/2023

*|FNAME|*, here's your August 22th Tech Tip from Chris @ Consultant Alliance -

We’ve recently heard from people who have been embarrassed when they gave their iPhone to someone to swipe through some innocuous photos of a vacation, only to have the person swipe too far and end up at some NSFW (not safe for work) images. Ouch.

08/08/2023

Here's your August 8th Tech Tip from Chris @ Consultant Alliance

05/23/2023

*|FNAME|*, here's your 05/23 Tech Tip from Chris @ Consultant Alliance -

Juice jacking—malware installation or data theft after you plug a phone into a public charger—is in the news again. While the recommended precautions aren’t onerous, there are no documented instances of juice jacking happening in the wild.