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How to set up an Apple ID without a payment method
Want an Apple ID but plan to never pay for a single thing from Apple through that ID? Here's how to set it up.
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Screen Time: How to log out of an Apple ID account when Sign Out is unavailable
Screen Time prevents log out to avoid a kid bypassing limitations.
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How to use macOS's Character Viewer to type emoji and other symbols
Characters hard to access from the keyboard can easily be retrieved from the Favorites section of the Character Viewer.
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How to find and insert special characters in macOS
Apple supports the full range of Unicode, but it can be hard to find the symbol you need.
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How to disable and replace the iPhone Camera app to avoid accidental triggers
If youu2019ve seen too many pictures of lint, thereu2019s an option that adds friction.
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How to remove a Google Maps subscription
The subscription may overwhelm everything else on your map until you find the way to remove it.
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How to fix a Microsoft Outlook login that won't work due to local port conflicts on your Mac
A not-very-obvious local web server may prevent proper Outlook authentication.
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Family Sharing's family calendar owner can't change, so here's a workaround
You can create a new calendar you share with your family.
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Watch out for unexpected NFC Tag alerts on your iPhone
You might see one of several kinds of messages related to wireless tags near your iPhone.
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Apple Pay not working on a Touch ID Mac? Here are the security settings to check
Apple imposes a high bar in macOS security settings for keeping Apple Pay active.
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Why iCloud Keychain asks for an old device's password–and why you don't need to worry
iCloud Keychain relies on a special method of ensuring youu2019re who you claim to be that can be bewildering when formerly owned hardware pops up.
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How to remove or change the phone number linked to your Apple ID
You might have a number that should no longer be associated with two-factor authentication on your account. Here's how to remove it.
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How to stop your Mac from sleeping when you didn't think it would
Ventura scattered settings that may lead your Mac to sleep when you thought it would be awake.
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How to find a parked car's location on iPhone
The iPhone can automatically drop a pin in Apple Maps when parking your car. But there are a few settings you need to adjust to make this work.
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How to find your MAC (not Mac) address for configuring router settings
A MAC address uniquely identifies your network adapter on a local area network.
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How to copy your Photos library from one Mac to another
Whether you want to combine two Photos libraries or have two Photo libraries on your Mac, there are various ways to copy a Photo library onto your Mac.
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How to share a mouse and keyboard between multiple Macs and iPads
You can use Universal Control, an external KVM, or virtual KVM software.
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How to set up an Apple ID with a trusted phone number already in use
Some readers find Apple wonu2019t let them reuse a number across Apple ID accounts. Google Voice can help.
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How to change the AirPlay password on Apple TV and other devices
Apple lets you protect access to AirPlay destinations in case youu2019re in an area with other people who might accidentally select your hardware.
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How to prep a HomePod for sale
Itu2019s not critical, but itu2019s always a good idea to break all connections with you.
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How to find your FileVault recovery key in macOS
If lost, you're sunk, but you may have opted to store it in iCloud.
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How to connect two Macs without a network
Apple offers four ways to connect two Macs, none of which are obvious.
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How to use a Mac laptop or iMac with a broken display
A few options can work, depending on the damage and your model.
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How to stop Safari's smooth scrolling using the arrow keys
Apple added u201csmooth scrollingu201d to Safari 16.4 for macOS. With some low-level changes, you can disable it.
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How to fix an 'Apple ID has not yet been used with the App Store' error
You might receive a prompt that appears to bar your way with a new Apple ID, but thereu2019s a trick or two.
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How to change your kid’s adult Apple ID account to a child account
If you inflated their age, you can deflate it, too.
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How to pay with a credit or debit card from your Mac (and when you can't)
Apple provides complementary methods of using virtual plastic on a Mac.
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How to determine if an app can be used by members of an iCloud Family Sharing group
Apple allows developers to let Family Sharing members share apps and in-app subscriptions but doesnu2019t require it.
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How to provide a new profile photo and name to others in iMessage
Apple offers choices in how you share a profile photo and your full name with people over iMessage.
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How to fix wrong addresses in Apple Maps
How to add, edit, and change locations listings in Apple Maps.
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How to unlock a deceased person's remaining devices without Legacy Access
Appleu2019s Digital Legacy system requires preparation. But thereu2019s a last-resort device unlock option with the right paperwork.
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How to disable Autoplay in Apple Music
The feature requires a visit to the Playing Next list in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.n
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MacBook trackpad not dragging? Try adjusting its sensitivity
Particularly if youu2019re upgrading from an older Mac, the issue youu2019re having might require simple changes in the macOS trackpad settings.
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How to unlock your Mac with its Recovery Key and FileVault active
If something goes wrong with your Mac accounts, you may still be able to gain access with the Recovery Key.
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Can a child disable Find My tracking on a device you gave them?
Parents who want to know their offspringu2019s whereabouts should keep hold of the Apple ID password.
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How to disable Find My before making major macOS account changes
Apple and iCloud should handle Activation Lock and Find My correctly, but an ounce of prevention is worth a gigabyte of care.
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How to know whether you're streaming or directly controlling a HomePod
Appleu2019s media players, accessible via the Control Center, let you see and choose how youu2019re sending audio.
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Should you replace your MacBook battery or pay Apple to do it?
Itu2019s a tradeoff on comfort and model year–the newer, the harder it is to replace.
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How to prepare an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud in case of death
Someone’s passing could leave their data and devices locked up forever. But there are some preparations and techniques you could try.
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Can a 100-watt USB-C charger be safely used with any Mac?
Don't get concerned about the mismatch in wattages across devices. Safeguards prevent overcharging.
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How to use Migration Assistant with a Thunderbolt connection
Migration can speed up by several factors if the transfer software recognizes an active Thunderbolt connection.
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How to stop Mouse Keys from unexpectedly enabling in macOS Ventura
While some people like or need the Mouse Keys accessibility feature, others never want it to trigger.
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How to protect your Mac against attack and disaster
Our data is vulnerable to hardware failure and lapses in trust. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself.
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How to toggle highlighted Live Text searches in Photos
Searching by text recognized in images in Photos is a boon, but what if the highlighting interferes with viewing the image?
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How to reset a Screen Time password to prevent lockout
If you aren't sure you entered your Apple ID and password when setting up Screen Time on your own device, reset it this moment.
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Can't open HTML pages in Safari? Add Safari to Full Disk Access
This problem can occur after a macOS update.
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What kinds of passwords, tokens, and keys can Apple manage for you?
Apple keeps layering support for holding more of your secrets securely. Let's look through them all.
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How to set the power scheduler that disappeared in macOS Ventura
While thereu2019s no longer an interface for automatically powering up or off your Mac, the Terminal provides an answer.
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How to make sure Time Machine backs up external drives
A reader wants to shift his Photos and iTunes libraries to an external drive and ensure they're backed up by Time Machine.
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