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.
How to remove your FileVault recovery key from iCloud
You can use Apple iCloud for escrow, but here's how to store the key stored locally if you change your mind.
The problems with older Apple displays and Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pros
While you can connect many models of Apple displays to a laptop via USB-C, you can’t pass power, too, in a reliable manner.
How old can your version of iOS be before upgrading?
Apple appears to have designed its backups with the future in mind.
AirPlay 2, macOS, and the limits of the HomePod
Stereo playback hasn’t yet come to system audio output or other apps because it relies on AirPlay 2.
One workaround for merging two Apple ID accounts
Apple doesn’t let you combine IDs, but if one is new, you could just give it up.
How to securely dispose of old storage media, like hard drives and SSDs
You can digitally wipe out data from a hard drive or SSD, but in some situations, you might need to physically destroy the media.
Look Up allows you to see dictionary definitions and more of selected words. Here’s how to adjust Look Up so it’s not so cluttered.
How to copy a discontinued iOS app to another iOS device
If an app you rely on is no longer in the App Store, there are a few things you can do to possibly get that app on to a new device. But there are no guarantees.
How to control the order of images in a Photos for Mac slideshow
It’s not your fault. The feature is broken, but there are workarounds.
How to connect a TV or audio receiver to a HomePod
Plus, can HomePods manage surround sound? (No.)
How to export photos and maintain the original creation date in Apple Photos
Keep the original creation date of your pictures.
How to add more contextual search services in macOS
Searching with Google via Safari is the default, but you can use Automator to add others.
How to disable My Photo Stream and iCloud Photo Sharing without erasing your photos
You might want to turn these features off, but you surely want to retain everything in them.
How to set iCloud to save emails on your Mac, not in the cloud
For those who don’t want to sync their email, just retrieve it, the location of messages isn’t always clear.
How to stop using cellular data for iCloud Photo Library syncing
There’s a switch for that, but a second switch that needs more examination.