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How to Back Up an iPhone or iPad with Your Mac Running Catalina
If you prefer to back up your iOS devices to your Mac, rather than take advantage of daily automatic iCloud backups, note that in macOS 10.15 Catalina, you now do that in the Finder, not in iTunes. Here’s what you need to know:
Here’s How the Exposure Notification System from Apple and Google Protects Your Privacy
Apple and Google have formed an unprecedented partnership to develop an exposure notification system to help combat the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s thoughtfully designed to help with contact tracing while ensuring the privacy of all who use it.
Stop Group FaceTime Video Tiles from Bouncing with Recent Apple OS Updates
Since iOS 12 and macOS 10.14 Mojave, Apple has supported Group FaceTime, which lets you have a video call with up to 32 people. However, as has become painfully obvious in today’s era of non-stop videoconferencing, Group FaceTime has a feature that some find...
Learn How to Examine Your iPhone’s Battery Usage
Is your iPhone battery draining faster than you think it should? iOS 13’s Battery screen can shed light on the situation, whether it’s a dying battery or a rogue app. Learn more here:
Set Your Preferred Name and Photo for Messages in iOS 13
In your list of conversations in Messages, you probably have lots of people who have generic icons next to their names or numbers. You likely look like that to other people as well, but a new feature in iOS 13 lets you share your preferred name and avatar picture with...
What to Do If You Run Low on iCloud Storage Space
Running low on iCloud storage space? Rather than automatically paying Apple for a larger iCloud plan, check out these tips on how to recover gigabytes of wasted space.
Troubleshooting Steps for When Your Mac Won’t Print
Unable to print from a Mac? Look for a solution in our comprehensive troubleshooting steps.
Invoke Split View More Easily in Catalina
Split View on the Mac helps you focus on your work in one app—perhaps a word processor—while providing access to one other app, like a Web browser. (Make sure “Displays have separate Spaces” is selected in System Preferences > Mission Control.) Before macOS 10.15...
Unsubscribe from Marketing Email to Lighten Your Inbox Load
Are you overwhelmed by email? Is your Inbox filled with promotions, special offers, and the like? These messages aren’t spam—you almost always bought something from the company or have some sort of relationship with the sender—but that doesn’t mean you want to hear...
How to Choose Between iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream
Apple provides two ways of moving photos from your iPhone to your Mac: iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream. Which should you choose? We run through the pros and cons of each.
Computer Advantage & COVID-19
Dear Customers, Let’s face it, COVID-19 has changed our daily lives and we are all working to help reduce the spread. We are working hard to continue providing you with the products and services you depend on while doing so in a safe and healthy environment. While we...
To Prevent Spearfishing, Set a PIN or Passcode on Your Cell Phone Account
It’s shockingly easy for someone to take over your cell phone number. Once they’ve done that, they can reset passwords on many of your online accounts. Read on to learn how to protect your cell number with a PIN or passcode.
