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How to Control Facebook Tracking You on Other Apps
By Rachel Needell
The way that the internet is connected can be a bit scary at times. Sites like Facebook have relationships with other apps and websites that allow those apps to share your data with Facebook. This is how Facebook collects data about you when you click on an ad or enter in something in a Google search. If you want to learn how to control what is shared with Facebook or to disable the information sharing altogether, we'll walk you through the steps!
How to Connect Mouse to Mac
By Olena Kagui
Learning how to connect a wireless mouse to a Mac is easy! You can usually do it by turning on your Mac’s Bluetooth and finding your wireless mouse under Bluetooth devices. Some third-party mouses require you to plug in a USB or USB-C mouse dongle in order to connect a Mac mouse.
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How to Get Custom Text Tones for iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Have you ever been sure you just received a text, only to find that it was the person next to you? Having the same ringtone and text tone as your friends can get frustrating. A great way to distinguish your iPhone is to change your text message ringtone. We will teach you how to do that and set different text tones for your favorite contacts.
Set Up Your Apple Legacy Contacts
By Ashleigh Page
Losing a loved one is difficult. Having their digital memories, such as photos, allows us to cherish the times we spent together. With the Digital Legacy program on iOS, Apple allows you to securely and easily pass on your digital data after death. Read on to learn more about this feature.
The watchOS 8 update brings more independence to the Apple Watch. One exciting new feature is the ability to find your AirTags using just your watch. The update separates the Find My app into three specialized apps: Find Devices, Find Items, and Find People. I will walk you through the step-by-step process.
How to Delete a Photos App Album Folder on Mac
By Leanne Hays
If you don’t need one or more of your folders in the Photos app, you can delete them on your Mac. This will remove the folder and the albums inside it, but keep all the pictures and videos inside those albums in your Photo Library. Here's how.
How to Use Safari Extensions on iPhone & iPad
By Ashleigh Page
Until now, Safari extensions weren't available on iPhone or iPad, limiting the ability to use these handy third-party tools in our daily browsing. But with iOS 15, we will now be able to enjoy Safari browser extensions on these devices. Here is how to add Safari addons:
How to Group Albums in Folders on a Mac
By Leanne Hays
If you've created lots of photo albums on your Mac, it may be time to organize your photos by putting your albums in folders. Here's how to create and name folders, and add photo albums to them.
How to Rename an Album in the Photos App on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Sometimes I’ll expand a photo album or split it if it’s gotten too large. Then, I need to rename the album name to accurately describes the pictures it contains. If you’ve been wondering, "How do I rename an album in Photos," here’s how.
How to Change a Thumbnail in the People Album on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Apple's Photos app shows a key photo or thumbnail for each person included in the People album on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to change that thumbnail in a few easy steps.
Keep Your Web Browsing Activity Private
By August Garry
Apple's Private Relay for iPhone is a paid feature for iCloud Plus users aimed at giving users the power to protect their own data. But what does iCloud Private Relay do? Is Private Relay a VPN? How does it work? How can you use it? In this article, we'll cover all your burning questions about this service.
How to Find Someone in the People Album on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
Want to save time when searching for pictures of a specific person? Here are two of the best ways to find photos of a person in the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad in just a few easy steps.
What Is Live Text? How to Use Apple's Text Identifying Feature
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
What is Live Text? Live Text is Apple's handy new feature that identifies text in an image and lets you copy, paste, search for, and even translate it just as you would with the text you'd find on a website, in a message, etc. This means, you can take a picture of a written phone number and enter it into your contacts, copy a written shopping list into Notes, translate text in a picture you took, and more via Live Text. Let's learn how to use it.
Privacy and Apple’s New Child Safety Features: Can They Coexist?
By Susan Misuraca
In the 165th episode, David and Donna take a look at Apple’s plan to prevent child sexual abuse and discuss how the new features alter the company’s stance on privacy. They also share their best tips and tricks for making online payments using Apple Pay, the Wallet app, and Safari AutoFill.
First iPhone? Learn How to Set Up New iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Getting your first iPhone is super exciting, but it can be a little intimidating. I'll walk you through the steps to getting your new phone up and running—the first steps including learning how to activate a new iPhone and set up a carrier or provider. I will also explain the other essential steps necessary to get you started!
5 Best Gratitude Apps to Help You Practice Daily Mindfulness
By Anjerika Wilmer
I don't know who needs to hear this, but it’s OK to slow down. Whether you have a case of the winter blues or need a reminder that everything is going to be all right, a digital gratitude journal may be for you. Take some time out of your schedule to appreciate the little things in life: a friendly stranger saying hello or someone paying it forward at your favorite coffee shop. Getting in the routine of writing your own affirmations can prove to be game-changing for your mental health.
How to Use Live Text on iPhone in Photos & Camera
By August Garry
Live Text is an iPhone feature that lets you copy, paste, and share text straight from your Camera or Photos app. Your iPhone will recognize text in a handwritten note, a business card, a nutrition label, a street sign, and so many other places. We'll teach you how to use Live Text on iPhone in Photos and Camera.
5 Essential iPhone Security Features You Should Enable Right Now
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple is constantly adding new iPhone privacy and security features and upgrading existing one. In this article, we'll go over five of the best iPhone security features that you should know about.
