Glenn FleishmanSenior Contributor, Macworld
Glenn Fleishman is the author of dozens of books, including his newly released Take Control of Your Apple ID, a guide to troubleshooting Apple ID problems and managing security and the features. He's a senior contributor to Macworld, where he writes Mac 911.
YubiKey 5Ci review: WebAuthn encrypted Lightning key for iPhone and iPad for secure authentication
Apple’s full-throated browser support is yet to come, but several apps already handle the advanced encrypted second-factor hardware. The device also includes USB-C for desktop use.
How to use Google Maps’ re-routing option on the iPhone
Google offers alternate routes if you know where to look in iOS.
How to get a Safari password to save it in a password manager
Safari is helpful at generating passwords, but that Safari-generated password may not be saved in third-party password managers.
Best antivirus for Mac: Protect yourself from malicious software
We name the top free and paid Mac antivirus products to root out malicious software and prevent infections.
How Time Machine manages its file archive and how it affects what you can restore
Time Machine deletes files in its backup, but the deletion process only removes older versions of files.
How to use 2FA on older Apple devices that won’t let you enter a verification code
Apple has a workaround that supports two-factor authentication where it can’t be entered directly.
How to “click accept on the account page” with apps in the Mac App Store
Sometimes the registered ownership of your Mac’s software gets muddled. Here’s one way to fix it.
How printing options in Photos for macOS work
It’s not quite intuitive, but you will get a regular Print dialog to appear in Photos.
Soulver 3 review: Mac app simplifies readable calculations and conversions
Perform math with aplomb and little head scratching, as you switch furlongs to fortnights and cups to liters.
How to fix a Spotify playlist’s original order after sorting by category
It’s as simple as one, two. Or sometimes, just one.
Don’t use cloud backup services to make copies of your Time Machine volumes. Here’s why
Making multiple archives and backups of your files is a great idea, but copying Time Machine to Backblaze and other services has no advantage.
How to use Keynote to add text overlays in your iMovie projects
Yes, it’s a bit of a workaround, but it’s a great help for certain iMovie projects.
How to buy a used Mac without being locked out
Apple offers protections for owners with more to come—buyers be aware!
How to install the macOS Catalina beta in its own APFS container
You can have your Catalina and still be Mojave fresh.
Is iOS’s Do Not Disturb While Driving driving you around the bend? Change its behavior
Will you use it in a car? On a boat? In a tram? Maybe: scram!
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