Privacy & Security

Apple has let you create unique, dummy email addresses to mask your personal email address for a while, so long as you are able to use Sign in with Apple. Now, this service is expanding to any online form that requires an email address. With iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey, if you have iCloud Plus, you can now sign up for any account or mailing list with a dummy email address and have all information sent to that address forwarded to your personal inbox. We'll go over why you might want to use this service and how to do it.

How to Clear & Enable Cookies in Safari on a Mac (2023)

So, what is a cookie anyway? A cookie is a small file of data about your interactions with a website. This packet of data is saved on your computer so that when you re-visit a website, it remembers your preferred settings, login information, and the pages you visited. Cookies can help to create a more convenient browsing experience. The downside? Cookies can also track your interests to show you targeted ads. Let's cover how to enable and clear cookies on your Mac.

Set Your iPhone to Automatically Erase All Content & Settings (2023)

If you have data or images on your iPhone that you want to protect from thieves, you can set your iPhone to erase all content and settings after 10 failed passcode attempts (this will not delete data in iCloud). This is not a setting you should turn on lightly because if anyone–including your nosy grandchild–fails to open your phone after those 10 attempts, everything on the phone disappears, and you’ll have to start from scratch. However, as a security measure, it’s a great way to make sure your data is secure.

The process of upgrading and transferring data to a new device can be painful, but Apple is seeking to fix that by offering temporary storage through iCloud. Now when you purchase a new iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch, you can create a full device backup with temporary iCloud storage, then seamlessly transfer that backup to your new device. Read on to learn how to create a backup with temporary storage for data.

Is it possible to delete an Apple ID account permanently? The answer is yes, but it does come with some complications, such as losing access to your iCloud storage and iMessages. We'll cover some less extreme options for solving problems with your Apple ID, then learn how to deactivate and delete an Apple ID permanently if that's the right step for you.

iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 screen time passcode

This article will tell you what to do if you forgot your Screen Time password including how to recover your Screen Time passcode and how to turn off your Screen Time password. Forgot the Screen Time passcode (formerly known as the Restrictions passcode) or need a Screen Time passcode reset? Don't panic! Here’s what to do if you forgot your Restrictions passcode on your iPhone or iPad.  

iPhone security tips

Can someone hack my iPhone? How do I know if my iPhone is hacked? These are questions our readers ask a lot. The answer is Yes. iPhones can be hacked, even with the ever-increasing layers of security Apple implements to protect our devices. With your safety and sanity being a top priority in this technological world, let's take a look at how you can protect your iPhone from hackers and viruses.

How to Set Up Face ID on iPhone & Use it to Unlock Apps

Apple has long used biometric identification as a privacy and security feature for the iPhone, but it's since switched over to Face ID from Touch ID. Once you set up Face ID on your iPhone, you will have the option to look at your screen to unlock it, unlock and open apps, and many other options. Let's get started learning how to set up face recognition on your iPhone. 

Apple allows customers to turn Location Services on or off and customize Location Sharing on iPhone and iPad. You can allow more or less location information to be share with all apps, or choose your location settings app-by-app. We'll also go over how to share your location with members of your Family Sharing group, and turn off location sharing. 

If your iPhone 14 won't connect to Wi-Fi or your iPad suddenly stopped automatically connecting to known networks such as your home Wi-Fi, don't worry! This is a common problem for iPhone users and sometimes comes up for other Apple devices as well. This problem doesn’t necessarily mean the internet is not working on your iPhone. It’s more likely that a setting on your device is the culprit, but it’s easy to fix. Let’s learn how to change or reset your Wi-Fi settings so that your device will connect automatically to Wi-Fi again.

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