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How to fix an 'Apple ID has not yet been used with the App Store' error
You might receive a prompt that appears to bar your way with a new Apple ID, but there’s a trick or two.Today I Learned
How Screen Time can keep your iPhone and iCloud accounts safe from thieves
Screen Time is not just for keeping the kids in line.Updated
How to scan documents and make PDFs on your iPhone or iPad
No need to download an app. You can easily scan a document using your iPhone or iPad and even save it as a PDF.Mac 911
How to change your kid’s adult Apple ID account to a child account
If you inflated their age, you can deflate it, too.Today I Learned
The Mac Photos app actually can recognize your pets as people–here's how
Here's how to add Fido and Fluffy to your People list.Mac 911
How to pay with a credit or debit card from your Mac (and when you can't)
Apple provides complementary methods of using virtual plastic on a Mac.How-To
How to run multiple copies of the same app on your Mac
Want to simultaneously have two versions of an app working on your Mac? Here's how to do itMac 911
How to determine if an app can be used by members of an iCloud Family Sharing group
Apple allows developers to let Family Sharing members share apps and in-app subscriptions but doesn’t require it.Mac 911
How to find out what devices are logged into your iCloud account
Feeling paranoid, justifiably or not? See a list of all devices associated with your iCloud account.Mac 911
How to provide a new profile photo and name to others in iMessage
Apple offers choices in how you share a profile photo and your full name with people over iMessage.Mac 911
How to fix wrong addresses in Apple Maps
How to add, edit, and change locations listings in Apple Maps.Mac 911
How to unlock a deceased person's remaining devices without Legacy Access
Apple’s Digital Legacy system requires preparation. But there’s a last-resort device unlock option with the right paperwork.Mac 911
How to disable Autoplay in Apple Music
The feature requires a visit to the Playing Next list in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.Mac 911
How to unlock your Mac with its Recovery Key and FileVault active
If something goes wrong with your Mac accounts, you may still be able to gain access with the Recovery Key.Mac 911
Can a child disable Find My tracking on a device you gave them?
Parents who want to know their offspring’s whereabouts should keep hold of the Apple ID password.How-To
What to do if you think your Mac has a virus
Here's what to do if you need to get rid of a Mac virus, check for and remove malware, and tips to avoid being infected.How-To
How to create a custom ringtone for your iPhone
Use a special tone for calls from special people.Mac 911
How to know whether you're streaming or directly controlling a HomePod
Apple’s media players, accessible via the Control Center, let you see and choose how you’re sending audio.Today I Learned