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The Macworld iOS 15 superguide: Tips, how-tos, bug fixes, and more
Bookmark this page to quickly find all of our tips, guides, and how-tos for all the new features in iOS 15.
Feature
macOS Monterey 12.2 release candidate now available
If there’s something you’re trying to find out about macOS Monterey, check this page and we’ll lead you in the right direction.
What happens to your pics if you had iCloud Photos off, but turn it back on?
You can think of iCloud Photos as a merged superset of all photos on all your linked devices and at iCloud.com.
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Safari 15 bug leaks your iPhone and Mac browsing activity as you work
FingerprintJS has uncovered a Safari vulnerability that could expose your Internet activity and personal data to an open website.
So the Mac isn't doomed to fail anymore? Who'd a thunk it?
Thanks to Apple silicon, the Mac could have a pretty good year.
How Unicode is supported in macOS
The Unicode standard is a numbering system; fonts require individual drawings to represent characters.
News
The iPhone 13's noise cancellation is gone and not coming back
Apple confirms the removal of the Phone Noise Cancellation accessibility feature on its newest phones.
How to fix a missing Wi-Fi entry in macOS
The Wi-Fi network item may go astray even when the hardware continues to function.
How-To
The ultimate Mac DIY repair guide: Get powered on and starting up
When your Mac won’t power up or boot up, there could be a number of reasons why. We’ll take you through the steps to troubleshoot this problem so you can get up and running as soon as possible.
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Apple halts iOS 14 security updates as iOS 15 adoption lags
Apple has abruptly pulled the October iOS 14 security update in a sign that it intends to push more people to iOS 15.
Kaleidoscope review: Spotting the little things you can't see
A professionally priced utility for finding differences between plain text, rich text, and images.
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Apple event calendar: Looking ahead to 2022
When is the next Apple event? We'll tell you what we know about Apple's event schedule.
How to use the new PDF features in macOS Monterey's Preview app
The latest macOS lets you access PDF controls that previously required Adobe Acrobat or a third-party PDF editor.
News
iCloud+ Private Relay FAQ: Everything you need to know
The new iOS privacy component is in beta, but you can still try it out.
News
iOS 15.2.1 is released with critical HomeKit security fix
This minor release also fixes small issues with Messages and CarPlay.
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macOS 12 Monterey: New Public Beta has been released, here's how to get it
Apple has released the macOS Monterey Public Beta. Here's how to get it on your machine right now.
How-To
How to get the real Wordle app on your iPhone or iPad
There is a way to get the Wordle by Josh Wardle “app”—it involves using a feature that’s long been in iOS.
News
Microsoft warns of macOS 'powerdir' bug that could expose private data
Microsoft's discovery of the 'powerdir' vulnerability was patched in the latest macOS Monterey and Big Sur updates.
How doomed is Apple? This doomed
The naysayers need a new reason to predict Apple's downfall.