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How to customize your keyboard layouts in macOS 11 Big Sur
Learn how to change your keyboard layout and language in macOS 11 Big Sur.
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Apple releases critical iOS 14.5.1, macOS 11.3.1 security updates
The iOS and iPadOS 14.5.1, macOS 11.3.1, and watchOS 7.4.1 updates contain security patches along with an App Tracking Transparency fix.
How-To
How to set up two-factor authentication for your Apple ID and iCloud account
Protect your data from any hackers and creeps. It's really quite easy to set up.
Mac 911
Take control of Time Machine backups with the TimeMachineEditor utility
You can use a third-party utility to set a schedule and other controls for Time Machine backups. And the utility is free.
News
iOS 14.6: Apple releases beta 2
Apple's next iOS release doesn't have much in the way of new features.
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What is App Tracking Transparency and how do you block app tracking?
iOS 14.5 adds a new feature that gives you more control of how apps track your behavior.
Macworld Podcast
Macworld Podcast: Our favorite iOS 14.5 and macOS Big Sur 11.3 features
Apple released iOS 14.5, and it is a major update to the iPhone operating system. We talk about our favorite features in iOS 14.5 as well as macOS Big Sur 11.3 on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
How-To
Apple Maps: How to report accidents, speed checks, and hazards
New to iOS 14.5 are Waze-like features to crowdsource traffic incidents.
How-To
How to customize the Safari start page in macOS Big Sur 11.3
Instructions on how to adjust the sections that appear, rearrange the section order, and add a background image.
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macOS Big Sur 11.3 is now available with a major security patch
The update includes improved support for iPhone and iPad apps on M1 Macs, new Safari features, and more.
How-To
How to unlock your iPhone with your Apple Watch while wearing a mask
A new feature in iOS 14.5 makes mask-wearing a lot more convenient for those who use an iPhone with Face ID.
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Master iOS 14 on your iPhone with our expert guides
Bookmark this page to quickly find all of our tips, guides, and how-tos for all the new features in iOS 14.
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iOS 14.5 is out now with lots of new features and improvements
The latest iOS update adds AirTags support, App Tracking Transparency, unlock iPhone with Apple Watch, new emoji, Siri voice options, and more.
Mac 911
How to format a drive for networked Time Machine access
Time Machine can use APFS for backups starting in Big Sur, but that seems to prevent networked backups. Here's the fix.n
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macOS 12: Everything we know (and want)
macOS Big Sur 11 was a big improvement. Apple can build on it to make the Mac experience even better.
News
iOS 15: Lock screen, notification, privacy upgrades reportedly in the works
Everything you need to know about the next version of iOS.
Macworld's May digital magazine: 20 years of Mac OS X
The best content from Macworld wrapped up in our digital magazine.
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Apple’s event calendar: WWDC is coming June 7-11
When is the next Apple event? We'll tell you what we know about Apple's event schedule.
News
Apple introduces paid podcast subscriptions with redesigned app
With Podcasts Subscriptions, listeners can get features such as exclusive content and early access to new series, and ad-free shows.
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