Apple Works to Improve Safety in the Wake of AirTag Stalking Reports
Media reports suggest that miscreants are trying to use Apple’s AirTag location trackers to stalk people. Apple has responded with personal safety advice and promised AirTag safety enhancements.
In iOS 15, You Can Now Open an App from the Lock Screen
Most of the time, when you unlock your iPhone or iPad, you want to launch an app. In iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, you no longer have to unlock the device, find the app on a Home screen page, and tap it. Instead, you can open an app directly from the Lock screen.
If Your Internet Connection Is Slow, Research These Three Numbers
Slow or unreliable Internet connection? It could be your ISP—read on to find out how to test your connection and evaluate the results.
iOS 15 Allows Rearranging and Deletion of Home Screen Pages
Back in iOS 14, Apple added the App Library, which collects all the apps on your iPh-one. With everything available in the App Library, iOS 14 was also able to provide the option of hiding Home screen pages, a boon for those of us with too many disor-ganized pages. In iOS 15, Apple has taken the next step.
Looking for a New Email Provider? Try These Services
Is it time for a new email provider? Our article looks at recommended choices and helps you pick one that meets your needs, whether you’re an everyday user or a business.
Where to Check macOS, iOS/iPadOS, and iCloud Storage Status
There’s little more frustrating than running out of space, which always seems to happen at just the wrong time. Luckily, Apple makes it easy to check any time, before it becomes a problem. On the Mac, choose About This Mac from the Apple menu and click Storage. On an iPhone or iPad, navigate to Settings > General > iPhone/iPad Storage. For iCloud, you can look in either System Preferences > Apple ID on the Mac or in Settings > Your Name > iCloud > Manage Storage on an iPhone or iPad. Once you know how much space is consumed by what, you can more easily clear unnecessary data.
The Hidden Controls in the iPhone’s Camera App
Want to use a timer when taking an iPhone photo or manually control the depth of field in Portrait mode? You’ll need to reveal the Camera app’s hidden controls. Read on to find out how to show them—and what they help you do.
You Can Now Upgrade to macOS 12 Monterey When You’re Ready
Should you upgrade to macOS 12 Monterey? There’s no need to do so immediately, but we think it’s now safe for those who want to take advantage of the new features and integration with Apple’s other operating systems.
Should You Use Apple’s New Password Manager in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey?
Should you start using Apple’s built-in password manager? Most Apple users proba-bly have at least some passwords stored there already, and our article explains who can benefit from it right away and how it differs from popular third-party password managers.
