Simple Tech Tips: Weekly Computer News 11/20/2021

Hi! Here’s your weekly technology news roundup from Simple Tech Tips For Home Computer Users.

In this week’s member-exclusive How-To Tuesday guide, we’re talking about how to fix crashing apps on your Windows or Mac computer. Trying to figure out why an app keeps crashing can be frustrating. Some apps are kind enough to give you an error message, while others simply stop working with no notice. In this guide, you’ll find my top troubleshooting tips to help you fix crashing apps.

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The recently released study on the most common passwords of 2021 is a good reminder to check your password strength. Here’s my 2021 guide to passwords, including tips on how to use password managers to make creating and autofilling a breeze.

Can you guess 2021’s most common passwords? Yes, believe it or not, the top two are still “123456” and “password”. Common passwords can be cracked in under a second. Instead, use a password manager to help you create and autofill strong passwords.

iPhone 12 and 13 users will find a fix for dropped calls in the latest iOS update from Apple.