Articles by Glenn Fleishman
How to set per-app Accessibility controls in iOS and iPadOS
Accessibility features can be a boon but may break some apps. You can set exceptions and overrides.
How to see how much space Time Machine backups actually occupy
Apple’s method of linking files in Time Machine archives can result in perplexing totals.
How to attach an action to a Mac folder for automatic workflows
macOS lets you trigger behavior just by the contents of a folder changing.
Hazel review: Folder-based automation that makes life easier on macOS
The app performs rules-based actions on new items in folders, including renaming, reorganizing, moving, importing, uploading, and pushing notifications.
How to transfer an email address and purchases from a shared Apple ID
Apple won’t let you move the email address, but you can forward all incoming messages. Purchased items are a different story.
How to set Private Relay and IP address-tracking settings on a per-network-interface basis
Apple’s new protection features collide with a setting you might overlook, and stop protecting your privacy unintentionally.
Reflector 4 review: A better AirPlay interface for Macs
Turn to Reflector for more than the bare necessities built into macOS Monterey.
How to use iOS 15’s improved mic isolation and mixing modes in FaceTime and beyond
Apple added a way to switch between audio input modes to remove noise or mix the background.
How to fix mail server errors in Apple Mail for macOS
Server errors could be a temporary blip, a configuration error, or something requiring your mail host’s intervention.
How to reduce notifications by controlling time sensitivity in iOS/iPadOS 15
Tired of your lock screen and notifications being crowded with unimportant stuff? Apple offers interlocking options in iOS/iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey.
Your top questions to Mac 911–and some answers
Many people write in with similar problems. Here's a super-FAQ to help solve the most common iOS , iCloud, and Mac issues.
Squash review: Process, adjust, and optimize photos in a snap
Squash affordably streamlines processing, compressing, and watermarking batches of images with the quality of high-end tools.
How to search the text in your photos in iOS and iPadOS without using the Photos app
On devices with Live Text support, you can search for recognized text, but only in via a system-wide search.
What to do when your Mac shows a Wi-Fi message that says your device is paused
A router configuration has blocked your device, albeit politely.
How to control a Mac remotely over a local network
If you have multiple Macs in your home or office on the same local area network, you can observe or control another Mac on that network.
How to use Numbers’ keystrokes for cell editing and autofill
Numbers packs a lot of frequently used features into a handful of keys.
Learn to untangle USB and Thunderbolt
Digging into these multi-purpose standards can help you troubleshoot problems and obtain your best connection rates. (An excerpt from "Take Control of Untangling Connections.")