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How to share a mouse and keyboard between multiple Macs and iPads
You can use Universal Control, an external KVM, or virtual KVM software.Mac 911
How to set up an Apple ID with a trusted phone number already in use
Some readers find Apple wonu2019t let them reuse a number across Apple ID accounts. Google Voice can help.Mac 911
How to change the AirPlay password on Apple TV and other devices
Apple lets you protect access to AirPlay destinations in case youu2019re in an area with other people who might accidentally select your hardware.Mac 911
How to prep a HomePod for sale
Itu2019s not critical, but itu2019s always a good idea to break all connections with you.Mac 911
How to find your FileVault recovery key in macOS
If lost, you're sunk, but you may have opted to store it in iCloud.Mac 911
How to connect two Macs without a network
Apple offers four ways to connect two Macs, none of which are obvious.Mac 911
How to use a Mac laptop or iMac with a broken display
A few options can work, depending on the damage and your model.Mac 911
How to stop Safari's smooth scrolling using the arrow keys
Apple added u201csmooth scrollingu201d to Safari 16.4 for macOS. With some low-level changes, you can disable it.Mac 911
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 thereu2019s 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 doesnu2019t require it.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
Appleu2019s Digital Legacy system requires preparation. But thereu2019s 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.nMac 911
MacBook trackpad not dragging? Try adjusting its sensitivity
Particularly if youu2019re upgrading from an older Mac, the issue youu2019re 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 offspringu2019s 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
Appleu2019s media players, accessible via the Control Center, let you see and choose how youu2019re sending audio.Mac 911
Should you replace your MacBook battery or pay Apple to do it?
Itu2019s 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
Someoneu2019s 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
How to protect your Mac against attack and disaster
Our data is vulnerable to hardware failure and lapses in trust. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself.Mac 911
How to toggle highlighted Live Text searches in Photos
Searching by text recognized in images in Photos is a boon, but what if the highlighting interferes with viewing the image?Mac 911
How to reset a Screen Time password to prevent lockout
If you aren't sure you entered your Apple ID and password when setting up Screen Time on your own device, reset it this moment.Mac 911
Can't open HTML pages in Safari? Add Safari to Full Disk Access
This problem can occur after a macOS update.Mac 911
What kinds of passwords, tokens, and keys can Apple manage for you?
Apple keeps layering support for holding more of your secrets securely. Let's look through them all.Mac 911
How to set the power scheduler that disappeared in macOS Ventura
While thereu2019s no longer an interface for automatically powering up or off your Mac, the Terminal provides an answer.Mac 911
How to make sure Time Machine backs up external drives
A reader wants to shift his Photos and iTunes libraries to an external drive and ensure they're backed up by Time Machine.Mac 911
3 ways to add an iCloud.com address
If you want one or more icloud.com addresses, you take different paths depending on how you're already set up.Mac 911
How to use an SD camera card with your Mac
Depending on the vintage, you might have a slot or require an adapter.Mac 911
How to update your passwords with Apple's Security Recommendations
You can use an Apple tool to find and replace your weakest passwords, along with those found in security breaches or that you reuse across sites.Mac 911
iPhone eSIM FAQ
An eSIM identifies your phone to a carrier without the fuss of swapping in a physical identity module.Mac 911
How to use one keyboard with two Macs
Universal Control is mostly but not entirely reliableu2014and you canu2019t use it to log in to a Mac.Mac 911
How to use snooze and end timers on an iPhone or iPad
You canu2019t stop an alarm with a physical button, but you can snooze one.Mac 911
How to stop the Apple Mail link preview in macOS Ventura
Mail in Ventura will always show the preview, but you can bypass or disable.Mac 911
The reason for warnings about a new IP address from your bank and other institutions
ISPs change the public-facing address of your network all the time.Mac 911
Access your CVV/CVC from Safari via autofill
You can use Safari and iCloud Keychain to hold and sync your credit cardu2019s verification code.Mac 911
How Recovery Assistance updates iCloud Data Recovery Service as a backstop
The revised way to have your trusted friends, family, and colleagues help out has a new name and a vastly enlarged data set.Mac 911
Music files appearing as PDFs in the Music app? Time to re-create your library
Itu2019s a rare problem that a reader and some other people online have experienced.Mac 911
Which keychain is which on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad
The keychain is Appleu2019s catch-all term for different kinds of things on each platform.Mac 911
How to find all the files on your Mac of a particular type or extension
You can use Spotlight in the Finder or create a smart folder for repeated uses that will fit this need.Mac 911
How to pick the right combination of internal and external SSDs for the Mac
Apple's prices for high-capacity built-in SSDs remain far more expensive than the general marketplace.Mac 911
How to make Time Machine back up two volumes hourly
Time Machine is rigid in how it makes backups, so adjust the schedule.Mac 911
How to download (and remove) movies and TV shows on your iPhone and iPad
When traveling or somewhere that has limited Internet access, go offline.Mac 911