How to set up iCloud Family Sharing
Family Sharing has been around since 2014, but in case you haven't used it in a while or aren't sure what features have been added, we've got a guide for you.
iCloud Tips and Tricks
Lila Riesen
How to move photos from My Photo Stream to iCloud — or elsewhere
Apple will be shutting down My Photo Stream later today! Here's how to make sure those photos are saved, and still shareable to all your devices, using iCloud Photos or an alternative service.
Charles Martin
How to turn off iCloud's default settings in macOS and iOS
When you purchase a new iOS device, most iCloud options are on by default. Here's how to change them if you don't necessarily want to be cloud-connected for everything.
Chip Loder
You can't combine two Apple IDs — but here's what you can do
You absolutely cannot combine two Apple IDs — but there are steps that you can take to reduce the problems and confusions of having more than one.
William Gallagher
How to make archive copies of your iCloud content
Apple's iCloud keeps copies of your synced data, but making consistent archives of your online content can be tricky. Here's how to do it.
How to store extended file attributes in iCloud
Apple's iCloud file storage service is a handy way to store and share files, but it can remove important file attributes during sync. Here's how to fix that.
How to use email aliases and Hide My Email in iOS 16
Hide My Email is a great way to subscribe to things or use online, but an iCloud mail alias can give you up to three alternate email addresses for business or pleasure.
How to use iCloud.com to restore recently deleted files, bookmarks, calendars, or contacts
If you sync your data to iCloud, it keeps temporary backups without you telling it to. Here's how to retrieve those backups.
How to use local backups to keep iMessages out of iCloud backups
When you use Apple's iOS iCloud Backup, your iPhone or iPad backs up your iMessages data, but it's not a very useful backup because it's hard to search. Here's how to turn it off and save years of messages taking up space.
How to use iCloud Keychain on Windows and how it differs from macOS and iOS
Apple isn't limiting its Keychain password-storing features to the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Here's how you can extend the iCloud Keychain, so you can use your stored passwords on a Windows PC.
Malcolm Owen
How to change the color on an iCloud calendar in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey
You're not stuck with the color that a calendar was originally assigned by you, or by whoever shared it with you. Here's how to change colors for iCloud calendars.
Darryl Boxberger
How to set up two-factor authentication in iCloud Keychain
You can balance both account security with the convenience of autofill when you set up two-factor authentication in iCloud Keychain. Here's how to do it.
How to use Dropbox to replace iCloud
Apple makes iCloud compelling, but there are reasons to opt for Dropbox instead once you know how to use it fully. Here's how to shift over.
How to get 4 TB of iCloud storage using Apple One
If you are an iCloud power user or have a data-hungry family group, you may find the 2 TB storage plan insufficient for your needs. However with Apple One, there's a way to double that cap. Here's how.
Is the Apple One subscription bundle worth it in spring 2022?
The cost of an Apple One collection of services hasn't changed since it launched, but those services have grown. Here's how to decide whether it's worth buying the bundle in 2022.
