How to set up and manage a guest user on your Mac
On occasion, you may want to allow other people in your home to access your Mac, but not your personal account. We'll show you how to set up and manage temporary guest users.
On occasion, you may want to allow other people in your home to access your Mac, but not your personal account. We'll show you how to set up and manage temporary guest users.
Setting up widgets on your iPhone for contact and emergency information provides essential details at a glance without needing to unlock it. Here's how to do it and why it's helpful.
A significant enhancement in the iOS 18 Calendar app is its integration with Reminders, allowing you to manage everything in one app. Here's how to get started.
Apple announced some new Quick Look features for visionOS 2.0 at WWDC 2024. In this article we'll look at new ways to use QuickLook in Apple Vision Pro.
Apple devices use many common internet security standards. Here's what each of them does, and how to use them on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
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In iOS 17 and watchOS 10, Apple turned the iPhone and Apple Watch into full-featured bike computers. Here's how to set up your devices and add cadence sensors, speed sensors, and more to track your rides.
Keeping yourself safe online can be hard, with scams becoming more sophisticated over time. Here's how you should protect yourself, and your Apple account.
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Apple Maps in iOS 18 has been significantly upgraded, offering hikers and outdoor enthusiasts new ways to plan adventures. Here's how to prepare for a hike in Apple Maps.
Introduced in the latest developer beta of iOS 18, Vehicle Motion Cues cuts down motion sickness while you're reading your iPhone when travelling. Here's how to turn it on.
In the new iOS 18, Apple CarPlay gets extra accessibility options, plus little new touches that while small, are particularly welcome. Here's how to use them.
Reference Mode enhances colors and metadata, making it ideal for use in professional workflows. Here's how to use it on your iPad Pro.
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Apple has made it easier to customize and arrange your iPad home screen, with iPadOS 18 letting you rearrange icons and even tint them. Here's how to do it.
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