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Glenn Fleishman
Glenn Fleishman’s most recent books include Take Control of iOS & iPadOS Privacy and Security, Second Edition (covering iOS 15/iPadOS 15), Take Control of Your M-Series Mac, and Take Control of Securing Your Mac. In his spare time, he makes Tiny Type Museums. He’s a senior contributor to Macworld, where he writes Mac 911.
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Default Folder X review: Indispensable utility provides Mac’s missing folder navigation tools
No Mac utility will save you more time and frustration in overcoming major macOS navigation omissions.
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How to pick adapters or docks extend your Mac to other displays
Many of us want one, two, or more external monitors connected to our Macs. Here’s what you need to know for modern models.
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CoconutBattery review: Be informed on the health of your Mac, iPhone, and iPad batteries
Mac utility provides battery information that may let you anticipate a fading battery while still under warranty.
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How to back up iPhone photos and video with iCloud Photos turned off
Once you disable iCloud Photos on your device, it's up to you to create backups.
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ZMI PowerPack No. 20 review: Compact external battery can charge a MacBook
You can rapidly recharge this battery pack and use it to charge up to three laptops at once, a shocking amount of power in a compact form.
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How to use iCloud Data Recovery Service
If you’re locked out of your account for some reason and can’t regain access, these contacts can receive a validation code and provide it to you, and you can unlock certain synced data.
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Bartender 4 review: It’s like adding a second macOS menu bar
Reduce the clutter on your menu bar—no virtual screwdriver required—with Bartender, which lets you organize and hide menu icons.
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How to keep your MacBook battery fit in macOS Big Sur and Monterey
Things have changed: macOS handles battery wear, so you mostly don’t have to.
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Trying to set a legacy contact for iCloud? You can’t do it quite yet
Legacy Contacts isn’t yet available. With the iOS and iPad OS 15.1 versions coming in the near future with additional feature updates and the near-term release of macOS 12 Monterey, the option should crop up soon.
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Where did Safari 15 put iCloud Tabs? On the Start Page
Tabs shared among your devices in Safari have found a new home.
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How to fix group message replies that appear as individual ones on your iPhone
If you’re not all using an Apple device, you might find your group messages break down into individual replies.
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iStat Menus review: A dashboard smorgasbord for the macOS menu bar
Monitor your Mac’s health, performance, network transfers, and even the weather with click and drop with iStat Menus.
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How to let important people get through iOS 15’s Do Not Disturb or Focus settings
You can set a contact as an Emergency Bypass. Here's how.
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How to use your Mac to snap pictures or scan documents with your iPhone or iPad
Apple hides this feature in plain sight, letting you have a scanner for your Mac without a USB cable or other software.
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Apple Maps lists your location incorrectly? Here’s how to report it
How to add, edit, and change locations listings in Apple Maps.
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Mactracker review: One stop for all your Apple tech spec needs
An oldie and a still goodie, Ian Page’s free MacTracker app delivers the details for every Apple thing you own.
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How to cut your ex out of your iCloud account
If you once shared an iCloud account across devices, an ex-partner might still have access.
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