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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.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.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.Mac 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
MacBook trackpad not dragging? Try adjusting its sensitivity
Particularly if you’re upgrading from an older Mac, the issue you’re having might require simple changes in the macOS trackpad settings.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.Mac 911
How to disable Find My before making major macOS account changes
Apple and iCloud should handle Activation Lock and Find My correctly, but an ounce of prevention is worth a gigabyte of care.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.Mac 911
Should you replace your MacBook battery or pay Apple to do it?
It’s a tradeoff on comfort and model year–the newer, the harder it is to replace.Mac 911
How to prepare an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud in case of death
Someone’s passing could leave their data and devices locked up forever. But there are some preparations and techniques you could try.Mac 911
Can a 100-watt USB-C charger be safely used with any Mac?
Don't get concerned about the mismatch in wattages across devices. Safeguards prevent overcharging.Mac 911
How to use Migration Assistant with a Thunderbolt connection
Migration can speed up by several factors if the transfer software recognizes an active Thunderbolt connection.Mac 911
How to stop Mouse Keys from unexpectedly enabling in macOS Ventura
While some people like or need the Mouse Keys accessibility feature, others never want it to trigger.Mac 911