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When Apple dropped iOS 18.6 this week, it didn't ship a bunch of new features and changes. Indeed, when you update your iPhone, it'll appear exactly as it did running iOS 18.5. Under the hood, however, the update introduced more than 20 patches for security vulnerabilities across iOS, making it an important security update for all compatible devices.When Apple released its security notes for the update, it did not indicate whether any of the flaws were zero-days—in other words, whether any of the flaws had been exploited or publicly disclosed before a patch was readily available. That puts the user at an advantage, since it suggests bad actors haven't figured out how to take advantage of any of the now-fixed flaws. However, as it turns out, one of these flaws was actively exploited—just no...

Moving into a new home can be scary. No matter the reason for leaving your current spot—whether it’s rising rent, quality of life issues, or something more positive like a new job opportunity—your old home was comfortable and familiar. You knew what the problems were and what to expect each day. A new house is a blank slate.And so is the neighborhood you’re moving into. It might be a charming, friendly stretch that welcomes you like a friend, or it might be a tense, unhappy block that raises your stress levels. Research and surveillance are always good ideas when considering a move to a new neighborhood, but there’s one more step you should always take before signing a lease or buying a place: Ask your potential new neighbors a few crucial questions. The folks who already live in that neig...