On Hands-On Mac, Mikah answers questions about Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 WARP app and VPNs, whether there's a program to help remove duplicate music files on a computer, and the best cloud storage option for a viewer!

• Susan writes in, asking how Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 + WARP works vs traditional VPNs and which is more secure.
• D A is looking for an application that can find and remove duplicate music files on their computer and play his music continuously off his computer & a USB drive.
• Tshepo is using their iPad Pro with a MacBook Air using Duet Display but is looking for a way to prevent the MacBook from charging the iPad while connected.
• Jason has multiple cloud storage solutions and wants to trim them down to just one offering. He's also looking for an easy way to transfer the files from one cloud provider to another when consolidating.
• Andrius will soon be getting an iCloud subscription and understands that iCloud only syncs the Desktop and Documents folders. He wants to know if he moves his Music folder into one of those folders, is there a way to keep the playlists he has set up in Apple Music intact?

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Would you use an AI chatbot in your disagreements with your significant other? A discussion on mental health and the complexities with AI technology and social interactions. The FIDO Alliance published new specs to help promote credential portability. And Apple releases the next wave of upcoming Apple Intelligence features in the latest developer betas of iOS, macOS, and iPadOS.

• Emily Forlini of PCMag joins Mikah Sargent this week to discuss a humourous story from the subreddit r/AITAH, in which a user's girlfriend consults ChatGPT to help her in their arguments.
• Mikah shares a tragic case of a 14-year-old who took his own life after periods of interactions with an AI chatbot from Character.AI.
• Nick Steele and David Turner from the FIDO Alliance join the show to discuss the Alliance's new specifications involving passkeys and their portability.
• Dan Moren stops by to discuss the new Apple Intelligence features rolled out to the latest developer betas for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
  latest developer betas for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

Content Warning: One of the following stories discusses the sensitive topic of suicide involving a minor. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - call or text 988 or chat online at chat.988lifeline.org. If you are located outside the United States, please visit findahelpline.com to find a helpline in your country.

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Guests: Nick Steele, David Turner, and Dan Moren

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Learn how to export PDFs like a pro using macOS's Preview app. This episode covers key tips on compressing PDFs, using Quartz filters for unique effects, and locking or password-protecting your documents to secure your content. Whether you're optimizing file sizes or preventing edits, this step-by-step guide will help you take control of your PDFs with ease.

Compress a PDF in Preview on Mac - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/compress-a-pdf-prvw1509/11.0/mac/15.0.1

Add effects to a PDF in Preview on Mac - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/add-effects-to-a-pdf-prvw1510/mac

Lock PDFs and images in Preview on Mac - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/lock-pdfs-and-images-prvw35875/11.0/mac/15.0.1

Password-protect a PDF in Preview on Mac - https://support.apple.com/guide/preview/password-protect-a-pdf-prvw587dd90f/11.0/mac/15.0.1

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