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 fix a 1Password sync problem
A popular password safe sometimes disconnects from its vault.
You can control its three outlets and two USB ports independently, but its app has weak timer features and no scene-control functions.
How to consolidate media from old apps into a single Photos library
If you want to consolidate old iPhoto and Aperture libraries, you need a third-party app to deal with the duplicates.
How to transfer music between two iOS devices
Transferring files between two iOS devices—without using a third computer—is a little tricky
Why you shouldn't rely on iCloud Drive as your only backup
You could wind up with data stored only in iCloud, offering a single point of failure.
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.)