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Touch ID (touch ID) on iPhone does not work well: how to properly set up the fingerprint sensor on iPhone

04/02/2022 by

Touch ID fingerprint sensor on a fairly recent iPhone does not always work when touched and you have to constantly access the password? If you are faced with a similar problem, then in this article we will tell you how to fix it.

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Everyone knows that after buying a new iPhone, you need to complete the activation procedure and the initial setup of the device, which includes setting up the Touch ID fingerprint sensor built into the Home button. The user is asked to add a fingerprint with which the iPhone can be unlocked.

From our many years of observation of users setting up a new iPhone, we can say with confidence that adding a fingerprint to Touch ID during the initial device setup is often very fast and not always with an understanding of the process. Most users hold their iPhone differently than during normal use when setting up a biometric sensor. Therein lies the whole secret.

In addition, after the initial setup of the iPhone, few people return to the Touch ID options (in iOS settings) to continue the process of improving the sensor performance. As a result, users continue to use the single fingerprint that was recorded in Touch ID when they first set up the iPhone. But in the sensor parameters, you can add as many as 5 prints. So…

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Touch ID does not work well on iPhone: how to properly set up the fingerprint sensor on iPhone or iPad

one. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and go to Touch ID & Passcode.

2. Enter your passcode.

3. Delete any added fingerprints. To do this, select each fingerprint and click Delete fingerprint.

4. Click Add fingerprint.

5. Grab your iPhone or iPad the way you would normally hold the device before unlocking.

6. Go through the process of adding all five fingerprints in this way:

add fingerprint twice Right thumb;
add fingerprint twice Left thumb;
add fingerprint once Index finger of the right hand (if you are right handed) or left handed (if you are left handed).

The meaning of this operation is to add more fingerprints to the most used unlock option.

The scheme proposed by us can be changed if desired. For example, if you always unlock the device with one hand, then it will not be superfluous to add 3, 4, or even all 5 possible fingerprints to the Thumb.

Try it right now. In the vast majority of cases, this will solve the problem of poor Touch ID performance.

If the sensor still does not respond well after completing the fingerprint addition procedure, try restarting the device. If the reboot did not help, then there are two options left – either you are the owner of hands with an abnormal structure of fingerprints (we have met such users) or the problem is still in the Touch ID sensor itself.

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How to Set Erase iPhone After Incorrect Passcode Attempts

02/02/2022 by

Many iPhone users are afraid that someday they will find themselves in the following situation: their gadget will fall into the hands of a person with bad intentions, and the attacker will simply enter the wrong password 10 times, after which iOS will automatically delete all data from the smartphone. But not everything is as scary as it seems.

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To begin with, this feature is disabled by default, and the vast majority of users will never have to deal with the fact that someone intentionally destroys their data.

If you have activated “Erase data” on the iPhone … then there are some subtleties here. Famous Apple blogger John Gruber talks about how the feature works “Erase data” in real life:

After the 5th failed attempt, iOS requires a 1-minute break before you can try again. At this time, only a call to the rescue service is allowed. After the 6th attempt, you get a 5 minute timeout. After the 7th – 15 minutes. In the future, these timeouts only increase, so it will take you more than 3 hours to make 10 attempts.

In other words, Apple is giving you much more time to regain control of your device than you might think.

… If you have data that third parties are interested in (and this can harm you), it’s probably still worth activating the data wipe function – it’s quite possible that it’s better to lose everything than to let important information fall into the hands of completely unfriendly characters. But how to do that?

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How to Enable “Erase Data” on iPhone

1. Open the app Settings.

2. Select Face ID (Touch ID) and passcode, enter your PIN.

3. Scroll to the end and activate the switch opposite the inscription Erasing data.

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Apple Digital Heir: How to set up and use

13/01/2022 by

Death most often comes to people unexpectedly. Civilized people are preparing for this inevitable event, leaving their affairs in order. Hardly anyone wants relatives to have to sort out complicated cases and quarrel over inheritance. But lately, most of our lives are generally stored in digital form – accounts, accounts, photos and videos. Virtual data also requires some kind of transfer to heirs. Apple has addressed this issue with the introduction of the Digital Legacy feature.

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How do I access a deceased relative’s Apple account?

It’s no secret that millions of people store valuable information on their Apple devices as well as in the iCloud cloud. For Apple, privacy is an important area, but in the event of a user’s death, the company offers ways to either gain access to the account or completely delete it, along with all content.

Apple can also help you remove the Activation Lock from Apple ID devices (unlock iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.) of a deceased person, but you will have to perform a factory reset to change the account. A passcode lock involves data encryption, so that protection cannot be removed without deleting them. For the sake of data security, Apple still asks for some legal documents before granting access to the ID of a deceased person. Usually this is a death certificate, but sometimes other documents may be required. In fact, loved ones have three options for dealing with the Apple ID of the deceased person.

1. Final and complete removal Apple ID… When requesting this action, you must provide your ID, ID of the deceased person, and relevant legal documents.

2. Request access based on a court order or other similar documents… You can request access to a deceased person’s Apple ID if there is a court order recognizing the person as the legal heir to the personal information. The court order must state:

Name and Apple ID of the deceased;
The name of the relative requesting access to the account;
Confirmation of the deceased’s use of accounts associated with an Apple ID.
Confirmation of the right of the applicant to the court to be called the official representative or heir.
Acknowledgment of Apple’s obligation to provide access to the deceased’s information based on this injunction.

3. Use the digital legacy feature (described in this article below)…

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Who is a digital heir?

In operating system versions for Apple devices starting with iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2 and macOS 12.1, it became possible to add your digital heir to your Apple ID. This is a very understandable and justified measure, because with its help you can give a trusted person access to information associated with the account of a deceased user. And the amount of digital heritage can be considerable: music, books, subscriptions, movies, passwords and payment information.

It is noteworthy that the digital heir himself does not have to have his own Apple ID. However, this person must be over 13 years old… And then, to gain access, the digital heir uses an access key previously created and transferred by the account owner, and a death certificate.

This request will be reviewed by Apple, based on the results of verification of the information provided, the heir will have access to the information of the deceased user. The digital heir will be given a special Apple ID, which will be used to access the desired account. And the original identifier will be blocked, and on all devices where it was previously active.

Account information will remain available for a limited time – three years… After this period, the account will be deleted without the possibility of recovery. There may be several digital heirs, all these people will have access to the account and can decide on its fate, including complete deletion.

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What information will be available to the digital heir?

The type of information that the digital heir will have access to depends on what the owner of the Apple ID account has stored in the iCloud cloud and backed up in iCloud. So, if the owner preferred to keep the documents in Google Drive, then this information will not be in the Apple ID data. Here is a complete list of the information that a digital heir can access:

Backup in iCloud with all applications from the App Store, photos and videos from devices, their settings and more;
iCloud photo;
Mail;
Contacts;
Calendars;
Notes;
Reminders;
call history;
Medical data;
Recordings “Dictaphone”;
Safari bookmarks and reading list from the browser;
Messages app from iCloud;
Files from iCloud Drive.

And here is a list of those data to which the digital heir will never receive access:

In-app purchases: subscriptions, in-game currency, updates and similar content;
Billing Information: Apple ID or Apple Pay payment cards.
Licensed Materials: Music, books, movies previously purchased by the account holder.
Information from the deceased account owner’s Keychain Access: Safari logins and passwords, accounts for the Mail, Contacts, and Messages apps, credit card numbers, Wi-Fi passwords.

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How to add a digital heir to your Apple ID?

First of all, several conditions must be met:

Your Apple device must be running iOS 15.2, iPadOS 15.2, or macOS Monterey 12.1. There you need to log in with your Apple ID.
You need to enable two-factor authentication for your Apple ID.
The heir must be over 13 years old, but does not need to have an Apple ID.

You can specify several digital heirs at once in the parameters of your device. Once set up is complete, the Apple ID owner will receive an email confirming the addition or removal of the next digital heir to their account.

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Adding a Digital Heir to iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open the app “Settings” and tap the username.

2. Open item “Password and safety”and then go to the menu “Digital Heir”…

3. Touch the item “Appoint an heir”… At this step, you may need to log in with your Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode.

4. Select a contact and follow the instructions on the screen.

If later you need to send the access key again, then to do this, go to the Digital heir menu and click on the name of the added heir.

An option will appear on the screen that allows you to print the key (save as a PDF) or send the key via iMessage.

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Add a digital heir on a Mac

1. Follow the path: menu Apple  → System settings and go to the Apple ID section.

2. Now click on password and safety → Digital successor… Click the button “To rule”… If necessary, log in with Touch ID or a password to log into your computer.

3. Click Add, and then Appoint an heir and follow the instructions on the screen.

4. If you are a member of a family sharing group, you can select one of its members. Otherwise click on “Choose another person” and add one of your contacts using their phone number or email address.

5. Send the key via e-mail or print it on paper.

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You have been designated a digital heir. Where to find the key?

It won’t be too hard to find the passkey in your Apple ID settings if you have previously saved the key to your device. If a copy of the key was sent to you by a loved one as a document (for example, using a messenger or via e-mail), then it will need to be searched among the files.

Key saved in Apple ID settings

On iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

1. Go to the application “Settings” and click on your name.

2. Follow the path password and safety → Digital successor…

3. Now click on the name of the person whose digital heir you are to see their options, including viewing the access key and submitting an access request.

On Mac

1. Navigate through the menu Apple → System settings and click on your Apple ID.

2. Now click on password and safety…

3. About group settings “Digital Heir” Press “To rule”…

4. Next to the username, click on “More”… This will give you the opportunity to see his access key and submit an access request.

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What if the access key is saved as a document?

Perhaps your loved one chose you as their digital heir and decided to send you an access key via email or message. Then you need to find it in your files. In addition, the key could be printed on paper and stored physically. Perhaps a copy of the key is generally part of the will and will be transferred to the heir only after the death of the owner of the Apple ID.

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What to do if the key cannot be found or is missing at all?

Apple respects the privacy of its users, so the company cannot access or reissue a lost key in any way. If you lost it or didn’t get it, then you will have to restore access to the Apple ID of the deceased based on court orders and legal documents.

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How can a digital heir request access to a deceased person’s Apple ID?

If an irreparable thing happened and a person close to you died, leaving you as a digital heir, then access to information can be requested directly from your Apple device with the current version of the system or using the Internet. Before accessing, make sure you have the key (see above) created for you as the digital heir and the death certificate of the owner of the Apple ID.

The key is best stored in a safe place, you will need it when you sign in to your Apple ID account as a digital heir after confirming the request.

Apple will send you an email acknowledging receipt of the request. For security, a similar message will also go to the Apple ID account box where you want to access. Each submitted request is checked and analyzed. Upon completion of the verification, the digital heir will receive an email notification and will know if access has been granted or additional information is required.

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How do I request access to a deceased person’s Apple ID on iPhone, iPad, or Mac?

If the key is saved in your Apple ID settings, you can submit the request directly from the device itself.

On iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch

1. Open “Settings” and click on your name.

2. Follow the path password and safety → Digital Heir, and then click on the person’s name.

3. Now click on “Request access”, then the system will tell you how and where to send a person’s death certificate.

On Mac

1. Navigate the menu path Apple → System settings, and then tap your Apple ID.

2. Then click on “Password and safety”…

3. About group settings “Digital Heir” Press “To rule”…

4. Now, next to the person’s name, click on “More”…

5. Finally, click on “Request access” and follow the system’s instructions to send Apple the death certificate of the person whose digital heir you are.

Request Internet Access

It may well be that you have both the person’s death certificate and the access key to their digital inheritance, but not the Apple device. Well, the request can be sent via the Internet.

1. Open the Digital Legacy – Access Request portal.

2. On this site, click on the blue button “Request access”… Next, you will need to either log in with your Apple ID or provide contact information.

3. The instructions on the site will help you verify your identity, then you will need to enter an access key and send a death certificate.

4. On the same resource in the section “Control” You can check the status of the submitted request.

Once your request is successfully resolved, the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, etc. owned by your loved one will be turned off Activation Lock (Apple ID Linking). These devices can be used with a different Apple ID, but only after a factory reset.

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How to set up and use a Windows keyboard on Mac

07/01/2022 by

You can use almost any keyboard designed for Windows PCs with Mac computers, be it a USB or Bluetooth keyboard. True, the mod keys on Mac and PC keyboards are different. This can lead to erroneous keyboard shortcuts or other unexpected keystrokes when using a PC keyboard with a Mac.

The problem can be easily resolved by reassigning the keys Windows and ALT on the ⌘Cmd and ⌥Option (Alt) on a PC keyboard connected to the Mac. This way, you can use the familiar keyboard shortcuts found on the standard Apple keyboard. For many Mac users who are forced to work with a PC keyboard, this will really make life easier.

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How to use a PC keyboard with remapped Windows and ALT keys with a Mac

The method described below works with all PC keyboards with the standard CTRL / Windows / ALT layout and all versions of macOS.

1. Connect your PC keyboard to Mac via USB or Bluetooth as you usually do;

2. Open the Apple menu and select “System Preferences”;

3. Click on “Keyboard”;

4. Select the tab “Keyboard” and click on the option Modification keys in the lower right corner of the settings panel;

5. On the menu “Select a keyboard” specify the required PC keyboard;

6. Open the key menu ⌥Option (Alt) and choose ⌘Cmd;

7. Open the key menu ⌘Cmd and choose ⌥Option (Alt);

8. Click on OK…

9. When you do all of the above, when connected to a Mac, the WINDOWS key on your PC keyboard will become ⌥Option (Alt), a ALT will become ⌘Cmd…

Note that on some Windows PC keyboards, the CTRL and ALT keys also function differently from the Mac keys. Fortunately, they can be reassigned using the above method.

To check if the keys have been reassigned, try using your familiar keyboard shortcuts. For example, take a screenshot (⌘Cmd + ⇧Shift + 3) or close the window (⌘Cmd + W). Of course, the keys themselves will not go anywhere from the keyboard and will retain their old names, but they will perform the new functions you have specified. Those who are accustomed to “blind typing” should not be confused by this fact.

Below is an example of a PC keyboard. As you can see, the modification keys on it are different from those familiar to Mac users.

And here is the keyboard for Apple computers.

If you compare both shots, it becomes clear why you should remap keys on a PC keyboard if you are using it with a Mac.

The above method is useful for those who have chosen an excellent PC keyboard for their work, but are used to working with a Mac. As mentioned, it is suitable for all keyboards and all macOS.

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How to set up an autoresponder for emails in Mail on Mac

07/01/2022 by

Every user of a “native” mail client for Mac has probably at least once in his life thought about creating a pre-prepared response to emails that could be sent automatically. In fact, it is possible. If, for example, you are out of the office, the macOS Mail app can automatically send a reply on your behalf.

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Of course, the program will not answer for you about the content of the letter, but it will inform the addressee that you are not there now and will reply later.

If in response to your letter you received a message like “At the moment I am on vacation, write to me after [дата] or call back [дата]”, be aware that this is the template message automatically sent by the mail client.

Below we will tell you how to independently configure automatic responses in the program. “Mail” on your Mac. Setting up auto-replies on all Macs is the same, regardless of the version of the operating system used.

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How to set up automatic replies to emails in Mail on Mac

Next, we’ll show you how to set up instant auto replies for all incoming emails.

1. Open the app “Mail”;

2. Go to “Settings” and choose “Filters”;

3. Select an option “Add filter” and name it appropriately (e.g. “Answering machine for vacation time”);

4. Specify the parameter to satisfy one or all of the conditions;

5. In the drop-down menu of the section “If” choose “Every message”;

6. Now in the drop-down menu of the section Do the following choose “Answer”;

7. Click on Reply with text message and enter the text of the automatic reply;

8. Click on “OK”and then again on “OK”to set auto reply.

By doing all of the above, you will set up an automatic reply to all emails that arrive on your Mac while you are away. You can check if the feature works by sending an email to yourself. If you receive an automatic response, it means that everything was done correctly and the function is working. By setting the options for satisfying the conditions, you can choose to send auto replies only to certain recipients, only to letters from certain domains, only on certain dates, etc.

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How to turn automatic replies on or off in Mail on Mac

Once set up, auto replies are activated automatically. You can later turn them off and then turn them back on if necessary.

1. In the application “Mail” on your Mac go to “Preferences”;

2. Select “Filters” and check / uncheck the box next to the desired filter.

As a rule, autoreplies are widely used in business, but they can also come in handy in private correspondence. For example, you have to move away from the computer for a while, but you do not want your recipient to think that you are ignoring their letters. Also, this feature is indispensable if you really ignore messages from a certain person, but do not want them to know about it.

Setting up auto replies is just one of a number of options available under “Filters” mail client for Mac. For example, you can remotely put your computer into standby mode using your iPhone, set up automatic message forwarding, add sound effects for messages from specific recipients, set up automatic deletion of specific messages, and more.

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Launchpad on Mac: what it is and how to set it up correctly to use it

07/01/2022 by

Launchpad is a very handy feature in macOS that allows you to display applications as a set of icons, similar to the iOS desktop. The problem is that the program displays ALL your applications in random order.

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The search bar makes it easier to find, but you could just as well use Spotlight to launch the application you want. Fortunately, you can customize Launchpad to your liking, such as creating folders and organizing your apps as you like.

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What is Launchpad

Launchpad is a special mode in the Applications folder on Mac that displays all applications in a grid (similar to the iOS home screen). Programs can appear on multiple pages if there are too many to fit on one screen. Switching between pages is done by swiping with two fingers to the right or left on the trackpad, or with one finger using the Magic Mouse.

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How to customize Launchpad to launch comfortably

Launchpad can be launched in several ways: using the trackpad, the function “Hot corners” or key combinations.

Trackpad launch

To activate or deactivate the Multi-Touch gesture, go to “System Preferences” → “Trackpad” and check the box next to the Launchpad option. You cannot change the gesture, but you can turn it off.

Once enabled, Launchpad can be invoked by pinching your thumb and three fingers together.

Triggering with Hot Corners

To customize the launch of Launchpad using the function “Hot corners” (the ability to launch programs by hovering the mouse pointer over one of the corners of the application window) open the section “System Preferences” → “Desktop and screensaver” → “Hot corners”…

In the dropdown menu, assign any active corner to launch Launchpad (we recommend the upper right)

Hotkey launch

To add a keyboard shortcut, open “System Preferences” → “Keyboard” → Keyboard shortcuts and check the box. Select the section in the left column Launchpad and Dock… Then double click on the Launchpad option and assign a keyboard shortcut like ⌘ + §…

You can also control Launchpad screens using your keyboard, for example, the cursor keys (arrow keys) help you navigate between application icons or switch screens (⌘ key + left / right toggle keys). To exit the program, press the Escape key; to launch the selected application, press the Return key.

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How to organize apps in Launchpad

To organize your apps, simply grab them with your mouse or trackpad and drag and drop.

If you want to transfer the program to another page, drag it to the edge of the screen and wait until the page switches automatically. If you’ve ever organized your iPhone home screen icons, doing the same in Launchpad is easy. Launchpad lets you create iOS-style folders (by dragging one icon on top of another) and renaming them. This way you can hide unnecessary applications and better organize your workspace.

If you need to uninstall an application, click and hold the icon of any program (like iOS). After a few seconds, all the icons will begin to wiggle, however, you can only delete applications downloaded from the Mac App Store. Remember, apps are removed entirely, not just from Launchpad.

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How to search for apps in Launchpad

In reality, Launchpad’s search function isn’t all that bad. You can start typing text right after starting the function without having to click on the search box. When the screen displays the apps you are looking for, select the one you want and press Return to launch the program.

You may not find Launchpad as effective as Spotlight or Dock, but this feature is definitely a great alternative to wandering in a folder. “Programs” in search of the desired application.

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Autocomplete passwords on iPhone – how to set up and use

28/12/2021 by

Users who are tired of re-logging into their favorite sites every time can use the iCloud Keychain function. With this feature, all passwords are stored in one place, and whenever you visit the corresponding web page, Safari automatically fills in the required fields when you log into an application. Below we will tell you how, without going to the site, find, view, add and delete saved passwords on iOS devices.

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Many Internet services require authorization: from mail to social networks. You can make quick purchases by entering only your card details. These steps require you to periodically enter your username and password or PIN. For security reasons, it is not recommended to use the same combination for all services. I must say that this only complicates the situation – you have to remember which password was created for which site. Luckily, the iPhone has a password auto-complete feature. With its help, you can get rid of painful memories and keep track of your numerous passwords.

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How are passwords stored on iPhone and iPad?

After entering the credentials, passwords are saved in the local storage of the iPhone or iPad in iCloud. You can control this scenario with Key bunches (in detail).

Follow the path Settings → <Ваше имя> → iCloud → Keychain Access → iCloud Keychain… With this option disabled, the password will be stored in the local storage of the smartphone. And activating this item will sync passwords with iCloud. This will make it possible to view them and use them on other devices, even if the phone is lost or stolen.

If you consider it unsafe to store passwords in iCloud for fear of hacking Apple cloud storage, then it’s in vain! All information is encrypted, and access to it is possible using two-factor authentication. This is exactly what security experts recommend.

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How do I turn on iCloud Keychain Access?

Follow the instructions below:

1. Open “Settings” and click on your profile icon (Your name)…

2. Go to the iCloud section. Find the item here “Bunch of keys” and click on it.

3. In a new window, you can see if the ICloud Keychain…

If the switch is inactive, turn it on.

After completing these steps, your passwords will be synced to iCloud and available across all your iOS devices and Macs.

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How to set up autocomplete for passwords, contacts and credit cards on iPhone and iPad?

Auto-complete allows you to automatically enter passwords for apps and websites, credit card information, contact information, and more. Please note that some websites may not have Auto-Complete functionality.

All credentials in iOS, macOS, and iCloud Keychain are encrypted. Safari also prompts you to generate secure passwords when you create a new password.

To set up autocomplete, open “Settings” on iPhone or iPad.

1. Go to the section “Passwords”…

2. Find the item “Autocomplete passwords” and set the switch to position Included…

In order for the browser to automatically fill in contact and credit card information, open the application Settings, go to section Safari and activate the corresponding items.

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How to View and Edit Saved Passwords on iPhone or iPad

After setting up autocomplete, you have the option to view where and which passwords were saved. For this:

Follow the path Settings → Passwords and authenticate with your fingerprint, Face ID, or password.

To change the site name, username or password, click on the resource name in the list of the autocomplete function. On the screen that opens, click on “Edit“And enter a new username in the field”User“And the password in the”Password“.

Press “Ready“If you want to save the changes, or to”Cancel“If you want to leave everything as it was.

You can copy the saved username or password to the clipboard by clicking on the corresponding line and selecting the option “Copy” or AirDropif you want to send data via AirDrop.

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How are auto-complete passwords saved?

Automatically save passwords on iPhone and iPad

On your part, the necessary steps have already been taken! When you open any website and enter your credentials, the device itself asks you if you need to save the password or not. You just need to press “Save password”and all the work will be done.

If you select the option “Not now” and skipping saving the password the first time, you can return to this option manually.

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Manually save passwords on iPhone and iPad

Follow the path Settings → Passwords and authenticate with your fingerprint, Face ID, or password.

Click the “+” button and enter the username and password for the specific website that needs to store this information. After adding credentials, click “Ready”…

Now, when opening a specific site, autocomplete will work automatically.

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How to delete saved AutoFill passwords on iPhone or iPad?

Follow the path Settings → Passwords and authenticate with your fingerprint, Face ID, or password.

Select the site and account you want to remove and click Remove password for removing.

You can also delete unnecessary accounts by simply swiping from right to left and pressing a button Deleting…

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Yandex mail on macOS: how to set up: detailed instructions

26/12/2021 by

It is likely that all attempts to configure Yandex email in a standard email program mail on macOS will fail. Moreover, even with 100% correct login and password. Why this happens and how to set up Yandex mail on Mac correctly, we will tell you in this article.

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Unfortunately, both iOS and macOS lack automatic configuration of Yandex mail, while Gmail does. Usually, when setting up a Yandex mailbox in the Mail app on Mac, users encounter an error:

Unable to verify account name or password.

Why is this happening, after all, both the login and password were entered correctly?

It turns out that in most cases, Apple’s mail program has nothing to do with it – it’s all about the Yandex mail settings for mail programs.

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How to set up Yandex mail in the Mail app on Mac

1. Go to the Yandex.Mail website in your Mac browser.

2. Check if IMAP support is enabled in your Yandex.Mail account. For this:

– click on the icon Settings in the upper right corner.

– click the link All settings…

– go to Mail programs…

– check the boxes next to the items: From the imap.yandex.ru server using the IMAP protocol and Portal password…

Note: The portal password is your Yandex password.

– press the button Save changes…

3. Open the Mail app on Mac and go to it Settings (menu item mail in the macOS menu bar -> Settings).

4. Go to the tab Accounts and click on the icon “+”…

5. On the screen that appears, select “Another Mail Account …”…

6. Enter your name and account information (Yandex mailbox and password) and click To come in…

7. Check the box next to mail and uncheck the box next to Notes… Click on Ready…

That’s it, Yandex mail is set up on Mac!

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WhatsApp password on iPhone: how to set

23/12/2021 by

Users often have trouble finding ways to block their apps for security reasons. The App Store lacks tools for such purposes, as Apple does not want to give third-party programs the ability to provide security on iOS. And blocking applications is needed, for example, for clients of social networks. Nobody wants anyone to look into their chats and view their media.

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Luckily, the WhatsApp iOS app lets you lock yourself with a passcode (if you don’t have Face ID or Touch ID). This method allows you to block the program and protect chats in it from viewing using the security mechanisms built into the operating system. Adding this great feature to a worldwide popular app is an expected and smart move.

It would be great if Apple started adding app-locking features to its native iOS apps. Until then, hopefully, this security mechanism will be implemented by third-party developers for their applications.

If you don’t have an iPhone and want to block WhatsApp chats on your Android device, then you should try Locker for Whats Chat App – Secure Private Chat. This free program keeps your private and group WhatsApp chats safe with the privacy you require. There is a possibility of blocking with a PIN-code both an individual chat and the entire application.

Below, we’ll show you how to block WhatsApp on your iPhone using your fingerprint, Face ID, or password.

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How to set WhatsApp password on iPhone

1. Launch WhatsApp on your smartphone.

2. At the bottom of the app, select the tab “Settings”…

3. Follow the path Account -> Privacy…

4. Scroll to “Screen lock” and click on it.

5. Tap the radio button next to “Require Face ID” or “Require Touch ID”…

Which option is available in the last step depends on your iPhone model. IPhone X and newer require Face ID, while iPhone 8 and older require Touch ID.

In the bottom menu, you can choose the time to block WhatsApp: immediately after exiting the application, after 1 minute, after 15 minutes, after an hour or more. Choose the option that suits you.

Now, whenever you launch WhatsApp on your iPhone, you will need to use Touch ID or Face ID to access your chats.

In case the biometric sensor does not work, WhatsApp will prompt you to enter the iPhone lock passcode.

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How to set a password of any length in Windows 10 (even one character)

22/12/2021 by

For your safety, Microsoft requires a minimum password length and complexity for all of its accounts. If you need to secure all local accounts as well, you can set requirements for a minimum password length for all users in Windows 10. Here’s how you can do it.

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By default, when you create a new local user account in Windows 10, you do not need to enter a password. However, if you want to set a minimum password length for users, there are several ways to organize this security measure on your computer.

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How to set minimum password length using command line

First, you need to launch an elevated Command Prompt window. If you prefer to work with PowerShell, you can use this shell as well. The following command will run pretty much the same in any environment, but if you want to do it in PowerShell, be sure to run it with the parameter “Run as administrator”…

Enter in the system search bar “Cmd” or “command line”then right click on the result “Command line” and select “Run as administrator”…

At the command prompt, enter the following command (replacing the parameter X for the minimum password length you want to set):

Net accounts / minpwlen: X

Press the key “Enter”and you will see a prompt informing you that the command completed successfully.

Note… While you can technically set your password to between 1 and 20 characters, try choosing an option for sufficient security so that it doesn’t prevent users from remembering their passwords. Hardly anyone will be delighted to have to come up with and remember an 18-character password.

Now, if you want to make sure that the settings are applied, enter the following command and press the key “Enter” for check:

Net accounts

To reset the minimum password length, enter the following command. It will make it optional to enter passwords for local accounts:

Net accounts /minpwlen: 0

And to make your accounts even more secure, it might be advisable to set a maximum password age, which forces users to generate a new password after a certain amount of time.

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How to Set a Minimum Password Length Using Group Policy for Professional and Enterprise Users

For those who don’t want to mess with the command line or prefer to work with a graphical interface, Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise versions give you the opportunity to use the Local Group Policy Editor. It’s quite a powerful tool, so if you’ve never used it before, it’s worth spending some time exploring its capabilities.

And if you work on a corporate network, it is best to consult with your system administrator first. If the work computer is part of a domain, then it is likely that it is affected by the Domain General Group Policy, which will override Local Group Policy anyway.

You must also create a system restore point before proceeding. Windows will probably do this automatically after installing the Anniversary Update. However, it doesn’t hurt to duplicate this process manually. And if something goes wrong, then you can always roll back to the working version of the system.

First, launch the Group Policy Editor by pressing Windows + R and typing gpedit.msc in the input field. Now press the key “Enter”…

Follow the path Computer configuration → Windows configuration → Security options → Account Policies → Password policy.

In this section, find the parameter “Minimum password length” and double click on it.

In the properties menu that opens, enter the minimum password length that you want to set on your computer and click OK after finishing editing the parameter.

As a bonus, if you want to include password complexity requirements as well, you can force users to create a much more secure password. In this case, you will have to meet certain criteria. Windows applies these complexity requirements the next time users change or create passwords.

If you enable this policy setting, passwords must meet the following criteria:

not contain the user account name or part of the full user name that exceeds two consecutive characters.
be at least six characters long.
contain characters from any of the following three categories:

1. Latin capital letters (from A to Z).

2. Latin lowercase letters (from a to z).

3. The main 10 digits (from 0 to 9).

4. Non-alphabetic characters (for example,!, $, #,%).

Double click on the parameter “The password must meet the complexity requirements”to open its properties menu.

In the window that appears, click on the radio button next to the item “Switched on” and then the button OK…

That’s all you need to do. You can now close the Group Policy Editor. Changes to this policy take effect immediately and do not require you to restart your device.

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How to change password in Windows 10

After setting the minimum password value, you can start changing the password itself.

Open up Windows settings… and go to section Accounts…

Select the menu Login options, and then Password and press the button Change…

Enter a new password according to the set length.

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How to choose and set a wallpaper on the start page of the Safari browser on macOS

17/12/2021 by

With the release of macOS Big Sur, the Safari browser has the ability to change the background image of the start page. How it works?

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How to choose and set wallpaper on the home page of the Safari browser on macOS

1. On a Mac, launch the Safari browser.

2. In the lower right corner of the start page, click on the icon “Parameters”…

3. In the small list, pay attention to the item “Background image” at the bottom. Place a checkbox in front of it.

4. From the gallery that appears at the bottom in the form of a carousel, you can choose the picture you like and create a wallpaper based on it.

5. If you want to use your own drawing as such, you need to click on the element with the symbol in the gallery “+”, it will be placed at the very beginning.

Note: if you don’t see the icon “+”, delete the first image by clicking on “×”…

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How to set up video screensavers from Apple TV 4 on Windows and Mac

16/12/2021 by

Starting with the 4th generation Apple TV, Apple set-top boxes have received beautiful “live” screensavers with attractions from different parts of the world. Looks incredibly great! Do you want to get the same ones on your computer? Use the simple installation instructions!

First, a few words about what Apple TV screensavers are. Especially for Apple TV 4, the developers of the “apple” company added streaming video playback from a special Apple server to the screensaver familiar to everyone – and resourceful users found the server and connected to it (Apple seems to have nothing against it). As you might guess, everything works over the Internet – but beauty, as you know, requires sacrifice. Ultimately, after a little setup, a computer that has not been used for a long time starts to play fantastic videos (the list of which is constantly growing).

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How to set up video screensavers from Apple TV on Mac

one… Download the latest setup file (ZIP archive) from GitHub.

2… Unpack the archive.

3… Double click on the file with the name Aerial.saver and agree to install.

4… In the menu that appears (System settings → Desktop and screensaver) select the Aerial splash screen.

There is a button on the right Screen saver settings, here you can turn off annoying videos, select the required resolution, etc.

Done – now in standby mode, your computer will delight you with gorgeous views. As they say, a trifle, but nice :).

It should be noted that after activating the splash screen, the animation may start after a few seconds – it takes time to load the data.

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How to set up video screensavers from Apple TV on Windows

one… Download the latest setup file (zip archive) from GitHub.

2… Unpack the archive.

3… Right click on the file AerialScreenSaver.scr and select the item Install…

4… Go to the menu Personalization and install the new Aerial screensaver. If you wish, you can also configure its appearance there as you wish – time of day, different monitors, etc.

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How to set 3 alarms at once on iPhone at once

09/12/2021 by

Every day we devote not even minutes, but hours to working with a smartphone. It is easy to see that our actions are constantly repeated. Turning off the alarm clock in the morning, we start the mail client, getting into the car – we start a playlist with our favorite music, and while jogging we listen to podcasts, on the way home we send a loved one information about our arrival.

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We do repetitive tasks on our iPhone all the time. It would be great to automate them! iOS offers such a tool via an app “Quick Commands”… Now the smartphone itself automates the actions that we perform at regular intervals.

Automation has a very definite meaning – a smartphone can do something for you that usually requires a few taps. This allows you to spend less time using your iPhone and more focus on other tasks.

You should start by recording the actions you take, and then analyze if you can automate them with Quick Commands. “Quick Commands” is an application created by Apple that allows you to automatically perform complex actions, in sequence, one after another, after a trigger has been triggered.

Commands can be launched in three different ways: from the Shortcuts widget on the lock screen, from the Share menu, and using a custom phrase for Siri.

Suppose you created a command that starts playing your favorite playlist and at the same time puts the iPhone into mode “Do not disturb”… When you get in your car, all you do is tell Siri: “Go!”… And both actions will be performed in quick succession. And if you do not use a voice assistant, you can start the process by tapping the shortcut “Go” in the widget “Quick Commands” on the lock screen. In either case, you don’t need to go to the Music app or Control Center to get the job done.

Application “Quick Commands” allows you to import existing commands. Fortunately, there are quite a few active communities dedicated to team exchange for iOS. We invite you to consider a simple and useful option that you can download and import into your application. “Quick Commands”…

Download: Quick Commands (Free)

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How to set multiple alarms on iPhone at once

If you need three or more alarms to wake up every day, it makes sense to use a quick command that will create, turn on and start several alarms at the same time. You don’t have to activate them one at a time. Below we will describe in detail the installation and configuration of the quick command. “3 alarm clocks”…

In our example, the user is using an alarm set at 7:00. But since the user wakes up very hard, we (using the quick command “3 alarm clocks”) let’s create three alarms at once – at 6:50, 6:55 and 7:00. Then the user will be able to turn on the created alarms, for example, with the phrase: “Hey Siri 3 alarms” or by clicking the appropriate command shortcut.

Naturally, after loading the command, you can adjust the time and number of alarms according to your needs. So:

1. Follow this link to download the command “3 alarm clocks”…

2. Click the button “Get a quick command”…

3. Click “Add”…

Everything! Now, if you say the phrase “Hey Siri 3 alarms”, three alarms will be automatically created: at 6:50, 6:55 and 7:00.

To set the time and number of alarms according to your needs:

4. Open the app Commands and go to the tab My commands…

5. Click on the three dots icon on the command label “3 alarm clocks”…

– enter your own alarm time;

– to delete the alarm, press “×”;

– to add an alarm, click on the search bar (at the very bottom), enter the phrase “Create alarm clock “ and select the appropriate action…

– in order to add a shortcut 3 alarm clocks to the iPhone home screen, press the button Share this and choose Go Home Screen, and then Add…

– with frequent use of the command “3 alarm clocks” in the application Alarm there may be a “mess” of the created alarms, which is easily removed by the phrase “Hey Siri, delete all my alarms.”…

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How to properly set Calendar Reminders on iPhone or iPad

09/12/2021 by

When you create an event in the iOS Calendar, you can easily set up a reminder about it. One problem – the reminder time is set automatically by a special setting Calendar… How can I change it?

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You can easily change the default reminder times for birthdays, events and all day events by following these simple steps:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Find in the list Calendar…

3. Click on the label Default warnings…

4. Set the desired time for various events: birthdays, events and events for the whole day.

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You will notice that the time reminder options for birthdays and all day events are the same. This is on the day of the event, for 1.2 days or for a week (in each case – at 9:00). This is because Apple developers consider birthday an all-day event. There are more options for “simple” events, and they are more flexible – at the time of the event, 5, 15.30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours, 1 or 2 days or a week before.

Ready! Now, when you create a new entry in the Calendar, you will notice that the default reminder time is already set to a different one – the one that you chose. If you always or very often choose the same time for reminders, the new setting is the very case when “small thing, but nice” (convenient).

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How to set your iPhone ringtone for free and without a computer

06/12/2021 by

Adding your own ringtones to iPhone is no easy task. In the latest Apple operating systems, the hint of the possible addition of custom ringtones has disappeared altogether. However, in this manual, we will tell you how to fix this misunderstanding by adding absolutely to any current iPhone a melody that can be used as a ringtone for an incoming call. Moreover, without using a computer.

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Video instruction

In what format are iPhone ringtones (melodies) used?

To store ringtones on iPhone, Apple uses a proprietary format called M4Rwhich is identical to the AAC or M4A formats (the difference is only in the name).

However, the method of creating and setting ringtone on iPhone described in this article allows you to use any file in MP3 format. This makes it much easier to create ringtones or sound alert files for Apple smartphones.

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Where can I find MP3 song for ringtone?

Type in a Google search query like: download (artist and song title) MP3… In most cases, a search engine will be able to help you find the desired MP3 track.

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How to set ringtone on iPhone with iOS 13 (and newer) without a computer

1. Open the Safari browser and go to the site where you can download the song for the future ringtone in MP3 format.

2. Click on the button (link) to download the MP3 file.

3. In the window that appears, click Download… If the download has started, an icon will appear in the upper right corner (an arrow in a circle).

4. Open IOS download manager icon (arrow in a circle) in the upper right corner and make sure the file is loaded. If desired, click on it to listen.

Note: For a more convenient alternative to download MP3 tracks from your computer, you can use the web version of iCloud Drive. To do this, follow the link on your computer, enter your Apple ID information and upload the necessary songs to the Apple cloud service (for further steps, see the instructions below)

5. Download a music application released by Apple itself – GarageBand (present on many iPhones and iPads by default).

Download GarageBand for iPhone (App Store, requires iOS 13 or later).

6. Launch GarageBand. With the help of this application, we will convert the downloaded melody into a ringtone and it will be automatically displayed in the section “Sounds, tactile signals” on iPhone.

7. If you have previously created projects in GarageBand, click the plus sign in the upper right corner to create a new one. If this is your first time opening the app, skip this step.

8. Select a template “Audio recorder” in the tab “Tracks”

9. Switch to track mode.

10. Click on the loop icon.

11. Click the button View Items from Files in the tab “Files”…

12. The loaded melody will be in the tab “Recent”. But you can find it through “Overview” opening the folder “Downloads”… Select the downloaded file.

13. Press and hold the file, and then drag it to the very beginning of the timeline.

14. Click on the checkmark and click on the menu that appears “My songs”…

15. Press and hold your finger on the received file (usually named “My song”) until the context menu appears. Click on Share…

16. Tap the format “Ringtone”…

17. Change the name of the ringtone and press Export…

18. During the export process, a message will appear “Use sound like …”. Click on it.

19. Please indicate how to use the created ringtone:

Standard ringtone – the created ringtone will be used as a melody for all incoming calls.
Standard message sound – the created ringtone will be used as a melody for all incoming messages (iMessage and SMS).
Assign to contact – if you select this option, the created ringtone can be assigned as an incoming call melody for a specific contact.
Ready – the created ringtone will be loaded into iOS Settings along the path: Sounds, tactile signals → Ringtone and will become available for selection.

We talked about how to create ringtones for iPhone using a computer in this article.

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How to Delete Ringtones from iPhone?

1. Run the application Settings on iPhone.

2. Go to the section Sounds, tactile signals and select the menu Ringtone…

3. Swipe your finger from left to right across the ringtone you want to delete. Click the button Delete…

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How to set up sorting of contacts on iPhone (first name, last name or last name, first name)

05/12/2021 by

When your contacts contain dozens of entries with the same name, finding the right people can be tricky. Moreover, sometimes in a hurry, a contact can be entered in the iPhone address book incorrectly, for example, write the last name with an error or even replace it with a position or nickname.

To facilitate the process of searching in the address book of iOS or macOS, contact sorting will help, which, depending on the user’s habits, can be configured in several ways.

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Sort contacts on iPhone (first name, last name or last name, first name)

To change the sorting order of contacts on an Apple mobile device, open the “Settings“And follow these steps:

1. Go to the application settings “Contacts“.

2. Click the “Sorting“.

3. Specify the required order for sorting contacts “First Name Last Name” or “Last name, First name”…

Note. Regardless of the selected sorting method, the display of contacts in the address book may differ from the set. It directly depends on the parameter setting “Display”…

4. Return to the main application settings menu “Contacts” and go to subsection “Display”…

5. Specify the required order for displaying sorted contacts “First Name Last Name” or “Last name, First name”…

In other words, you can, for example, sort your contacts in order “Last name, First name”, and display them in the list as “First Name Last Name” etc.

Example 1

Sorting “Last name, First name”, display “First Name Last Name”.

Example 2

Sorting “Last name, First name”, display “Last name, First name”…

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Sort contacts on Mac (first name, last name or last name, first name)

You can do the same on macOS computers. Open the application “Contacts»And follow the steps below.

1. Open “Settings»Applications “Contacts“.

2. In the window that appears, go to the “General”
on the top menu bar.

3. As in the case of iOS, specify the sorting method “Sort by“And displaying the contact in the list”Show name“.

Sometimes, to optimize your work, there are opportunities not to resort to complex solutions, but to use the simple capabilities of the operating system. Customizing the sort order of your contact list is one such feature.

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How to set up auto-delete unpacked ZIP archives on Mac

25/11/2021 by

If you often download various ZIP archives from the Web, be aware that sooner or later they will take up a significant amount of space on your Mac. What to do? There are two ways – choose the time and manually remove unnecessary “zips” … or automate everything once.

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By default, macOS unpacks downloaded ZIP files into the same folder, but does nothing with the archive itself. And absolutely in vain – after all, in 99% of cases, after unpacking it, we no longer need it and only wasted precious disk space.

Fortunately, in the settings of the proprietary Archiving utilities Apple has the ability to configure auto-deletion of unnecessary files.

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How to set up auto-delete unpacked ZIP files

1. Enter Archive in the Spotlight search bar (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner of the screen).

In the results of the issue, you will see Archiving utility… Open it.

2. From the menu bar at the top, select Settings or press ⌘Cmd +, (comma) on your Mac’s keyboard.

3. In the settings window that opens, pay attention to the item After unzipping…

In the drop-down list, select the most preferable option for actions with the archive: move to Trash or delete.

The first option is suitable for cautious users who admit that, in theory, their archives can still be useful later, and would like to reserve the right to make mistakes. The second option is ideal for those who are 100% sure that they no longer need the unpacked archives. In this case, the archive will be deleted immediately, bypassing the Trash, and it will no longer be possible to access it.

In case you are using an old client, for example Keka, but in the settings of most of them, there is also a similar option.

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How to set a sound to sound in Mail on Mac when you receive an email with specific text

24/11/2021 by

If you use Mail on your Mac, you probably know – there are a lot of interesting settings there. One of them, which few people know about, is the sound when a new message is received.

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How to make Mail on Mac play a sound when you receive an email with specific text

Not only to “see” that the required Email has come, but also to “hear” this is a very useful feature. For example, you are waiting for an important letter at work, but you do not know exactly when it will arrive. You don’t have to sit at your Mac all the time and wait – just set up the sound notification, and calmly do other things!

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Create a mail processing rule for Mail on Mac

Open the application on your Mac mail and follow the simple instructions:

1. In the menu bar, click on the caption mail and select the item in the menu that appears Settings…

2. Click on the section Filters…

3. Click on the button Add…

4. In line Description specify a name for the future filter.

5. In the drop-down menu next to the inscription If select option All of the following conditions are met…

6. Further, instead of Sender choose Theme (the keyword should be in the subject line) or Message content (the keyword should be in the text of the letter itself), option Contains do not change, but in the line to the right, specify the keyword that will definitely be in the letter – for example, Project x…

7. In the drop-down menu under the caption Follow these steps select option Play sound… In the drop-down menu that appears on the right, select a specific melody.

8. Click OK…

If, after the performed actions, Mail displays a system message “Apply your filters to messages in selected mailboxes?”… Please select Apply…

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How to add additional conditions

It is possible that you want to have more customization – for example, receive an audio notification only when you receive an update for a Project X project, and not for all emails associated with it. Well – then we need to set up an additional condition!

Open the settings Mail, Choose a section Filters, click on the created rule and click on the button Edit…

1. Setting next to words If no need to change. The only thing – note that now mail will apply the filter rule only when both conditions are met (we will add the second below).

2. Click on the sign “A plus” to the right of your keyword. This will add another rule to the filter.

3. Fill in the new fields in the same way as in the first rule. The only exception is that the key phrase will now, of course, be different (for example, “update”).

Done – you will now only receive an audible alert when the subject or body of the email contains both Project X and “update.”

Naturally customize Mail you can and more carefully, try to “play” with different filters to achieve the desired goal.

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Devices don’t connect to iPhone tethering: how to set 2.4 GHz instead of 5 GHz?

20/11/2021 by ALOK DAS

All iPhone models from iPhone 12 can use the faster 5GHz Wi-Fi band to improve Tethering (hotspot) performance. But if your client devices are having problems with the 5 GHz band (not all devices support it), then you can always configure your personal hotspot to use the slower 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi band. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to switch between 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands on an iPhone in Tethering.

Devices don’t connect to iPhone tethering: how to set 2.4 GHz instead of 5 GHz?

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Wi-Fi performance: 2.4GHz vs 5GHz

Prior to the iPhone 12 lineup, the Tethering feature was limited to the slower 2.4GHz Wi-Fi range. And even if you use a dual-band Wi-Fi router that supports both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands, your phone has always used the slower 2.4 GHz band for tethering.

The iPhone 12 models now support the high-speed 5G cellular network. When used, the speed can easily exceed the capabilities of 2.4GHz Wi-Fi. In this case, your iPhone will download data over 5G networks much faster than any clients tied to its hotspot, such as an iPad, your Mac or Windows PC, using a 2.4 GHz connection. Curiously, there is no mention of this feature on Apple’s website and company documentation.

Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of both Wi-Fi bands:

2.4 GHz band: Slower data transfer, larger range, better compatibility.
5 GHz band: faster data transfer, less range, less compatibility.

Thus, forcing the iPhone to take advantage of the faster 5GHz band will improve the AP’s performance, but there may be compatibility issues with some devices and routers.

iPhone 12 and later devices use the 5 GHz band by default for their hotspot functionality. If you experience interruptions or problems connecting to certain client devices, then switching your personal hotspot back to the 2.4 GHz band should fix any problems.

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How do I switch my personal hotspot between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz?

You can switch between the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands in the iPhone’s tethering settings:

1. Open the Settings app on iPhone 12 or newer Apple smartphone.

2. Tap the item “Modem mode” in the main list.

3. Activate the switch “Maximum compatibility”…

How to turn on 2.4GHz or 5GHz Wi-Fi in tethering on iPhone 12?

This will force your phone to use the slower but more compatible 2.4GHz band.

“Internet performance may decrease for devices connected to your access point when this switch is activated,” reads the feature description.

Actually, this is how the Personal Hotspot feature worked before the iPhone 12.

Conversely, deactivating the switch back tells your Apple smartphone to switch the personal hotspot to the faster but less compatible 5GHz band.

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A few tips for working with Modem Mode

Keep in mind that the performance of a personal hotspot will vary depending on factors such as signal strength, distance between the connected device and your iPhone, the type of Wi-Fi range used, the number and thickness of walls, other obstructions, and more. Interestingly, the Personal Hotspot also works through the Lightning port. This is handy if you want to connect to your Mac or Windows PC for a faster, more reliable wired connection.

You can turn on Tethering in the Settings app on your device. Keep in mind that some carriers require a separate data plan for the smartphone to work in this mode. Personal Hotspot requires Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to be turned on on your iPhone and all client devices using this feature.

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Unlocking Mac with Apple Watch: How to Set Up

17/11/2021 by

With the release of macOS Sierra, Apple introduced Auto Unlock, which lets you automatically unlock Mac computers using your  Watch.

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What devices does it work on + preconfiguration

This feature requires a Mac (Mid 2013 or later) with macOS Sierra and an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later. Check support for the function “Auto unlock»With your Mac, do the following:

1. Click the Apple menu (), select the menu “About This Mac” and go to section “System report”…

3. In the sidebar, select a section “Wi-Fi” and find on the right the line “Auto Unlock: Supported“.

Mac and Apple Watch must be linked to the same Apple ID (iCloud). To check this:

On Mac, open the app “System Preferences” and go to the iCloud section.

On iPhone, open the app Watch, and go along the path “Basic” → Apple ID…

You also need to enable (if you haven’t done so before) two-factor authentication for your custom Apple ID (not available in all countries). To set up two-factor authentication:

On iPhone

1. On iPhone with iOS 10.3 or higher, open the “Settings“And go to the Apple ID section (at the very top). On other iOS versions: Settings → iCloud and click on your Apple ID (Email).

2. Click “password and safety“.

3. In the section “Two-factor authentication»Click on the button Turn on…

On a Mac computer

1. Go to the menu Apple () → System Preferences → Apple ID…

2. In the menu on the right, select a section “Password and safety”…

3. Turn on two-factor authentication, if it is turned off.

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How to set up Apple Watch to automatically unlock your Mac

To set your Apple Watch to automatically unlock your Mac, do the following:

1… On your Mac, turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

2… Create and activate a passcode on your Apple Watch, and turn on the feature “Wrist recognition”… To do this, open the Watch app on your iPhone and go to the section “Passcode”…

Passcode can be set right on your Apple Watch (Settings -> Code -> Include Code)…

3… On Mac go to System settings → Protection and safety → The main…

4… Check the box next to “Use Apple Watch to unlock the app and your Mac”…

If the two-factor authentication mode has not been configured earlier, the system will offer to do it now.

If the passcode has not been activated on the watch and the function has not been activated “Wrist recognition”, macOS will ask you to do this as well.

5… Enter your Mac password. After successfully entering the password, a special message will be displayed on the screen.

6… Lock your Mac, place your Apple Watch on your wrist, then activate the password screen on your Mac (wake up your computer).

7… The macOS start screen displays a message Unlocking with Apple Watch… In a second, you will be taken to your computer desktop.

If, after this setup, you do not have an Apple Watch on your hand, you will have to enter your login password manually.

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Why are all official Apple Watch photos set to 10:09?

14/11/2021 by

This tradition of watchmakers has been around for almost a century and the Cupertino company, as a new representative of this industry, could not ignore it. But she neatly broke the rules and introduced a slight dissonance, hinting at aspects that were significant for the brand. Those who looked closely at the clock during the presentation already understood what was at stake.

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In 1926, the Swiss Hamilton Watch Company, when advertising a new watch model, for the first time moved the hands on the dial to the position of the beginning of 11 a.m. Hour for 10, minute for 10 minutes – the hands are located in relation to each other almost perfectly symmetrically. And they form a semblance of a frame for the corporate logo of the manufacturing company, traditionally engraved under the number 12.

The idea was then repeated many times by various watch companies, many have developed their own brand “exact time”. For example: 10:10:31 at Rolex, 10:10:10 at Bell & Ross, 10:10:37 – TAG Heuer badge. Now let’s take a look at the photos Apple Watch from the last presentation – 10 hours 9 minutes in the morning and exactly 30 seconds. Let us assume that everything is clear with the seconds, on the model of the dial of the classic type the second hand is beautifully directed straight down. The location of the hour hand is also not surprising, but how do you explain the choice of value for the minute?

A small example, when a new iPhone model is shown next fall, a clock is always flaunted on the home screen, which is set at 9:41. This is a memory of the now legendary presentation of 2007, it was at 9:41 am PT that Steve Jobs presented the first iPhone to the world.

Apple Watch – a product of a new category, the progenitor of a whole range of successful gadgets. Symbolism in his advertising is more than appropriate, and it would be nice to start a new tradition. But what exactly did the Cupertinians want to say with the combination of 10:09:30? Perhaps this is a hairpin addressed to competitors, manufacturers of analog clocks, they say, our product is always one step (minute) ahead?

There is another truthful version, namely, Apple’s attention to symmetry and detail. For example, the company does not use 10:10 because the hour hand will travel 1/6 of the way between 10 and 11 o’clock, while the minute hand stops exactly at 2 (as it does at 10:10). Whereas at 10:09 everything is arranged symmetrically. In addition, if the second hand is also displayed on the advertising image, then it will be directed straight down – at the 30-second mark.

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How to set any song on an iPhone alarm

11/11/2021 by

For most people, waking up is a mini-stress, especially when accompanied by annoying alarm sounds. A favorite song set as an alarm clock on iPhone and iPad will help to brighten up a weekday morning. This is quite simple to do.

First you need to download to the application Music favorite tracks (using Apple Music is, of course, the most convenient) that you would like to wake up to. We described in detail how to do this in this article.

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How to set any song from the Music app to alarm clock

Run the application Watch, go to the tab Alarm, press the button Edit in the upper left corner and select the desired set alarm or create a new one.

To search for the desired song, go to the section Ringtone → Select song…

Next, you should use the proposed sections or search to select the desired composition:

After that, it remains to press “Save” and next time the alarm will wake you up with your favorite melody.

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How to set a missed call reminder on iPhone

06/11/2021 by

Many owners of iPhone smartphones are faced with situations when, for some reason, they could not receive an important call, but due to forgetfulness they left it unanswered. Apple has provided a solution for such cases. It’s about the call reminder function. This functionality is available only during an incoming call, it is quite intuitive and easy to use.

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How to set a phone call reminder on iPhone

1. When there is an incoming call, which you cannot answer, press the “Remind»(Button in the form of an alarm clock);

2. Set a reminder time, for example, “After 1 hour“.

In chapter Today annexes Reminders the corresponding entry will appear immediately.

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You can also set a reminder manually in the application “Reminders“:

Or you can just give the command to the voice assistant Siri:

Alternative methods include a feature to automatically send a specified text message on an incoming call, or forward the call to voicemail on iPhone.

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Mushroom 11 for iPhone and iPad is an addicting puzzle game set in a post-apocalyptic world

10/10/2021 by

In literature, cinema and computer games that exploit the post-apocalyptic setting, the main character is almost always a person. And it is extremely rare for the authors to take a risky step – to allow a fictitious disaster to sweep humanity off the face of the earth. And this is not surprising – building a story without people or anthropomorphic creatures is very difficult. Here are the creators of the game Mushroom 11 took the risk and paid off.

Download Mushroom 11 for iPhone and iPad (App Store)

On the planet, presumably – the Earth, a large-scale catastrophe happened, which put an end to the existence of living organisms. Only the mushrooms miraculously survived. Actually, it is they who will be the main characters of the game.

Judging by the environment, the apocalypse happened not so long ago – quite often human dwellings appear against the background, but empty and dilapidated. The character we are going to play is a mutated mushroom. Of course, he cannot speak, write and read, therefore it will not be possible to learn about the catastrophe with his help. And the search for the causes of the apocalypse is not among the tasks of the game.

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The main goal of our protagonist is to get from the conditional point A to point B. This is where the user should help him. The player will need to remove pieces of the mushroom, which will return to a different place in the body of our hero – this will become an impulse for movement. The essence of the process is that the user cannot know where the mushroom will grow its body. This means that the character can “grow” in any direction, and the user will have a task – to constantly correct the trajectory of his movement.

The matter is not limited to this: on the way of our hero every now and then there will be unexpected obstacles. Boiling lava, boulders, buildings and rooms inside them – all this will turn out to be obstacles in the player’s path. And although the first stages are not particularly difficult, which is facilitated by numerous checkpoints, however, closer to the middle of the game, the puzzles will suddenly become difficult to pass. That is, the simplicity that the user will encounter at the very beginning Mushroom 11is actually deceiving.

Each level of the game ends with a boss. The leaders here are specific, to match the main character. Each of them has its own weak points, and the user will have to look for them. If one boss can be defeated using his own weapon, then in order to cope with another, you will have to, for example, walk over it. That is, for the passage of each villain will have to experiment. The final battles with the leaders are exciting, but can get boring due to the large number of unnecessary movements that the player will have to perform in order to give the right direction to his character.

Generally, Mushroom 11 can be described as a non-trivial puzzle game that successfully exploits the ever-fashionable post-apocalypse theme. It is interesting to play it, but at times it is very difficult, which, however, cannot be called a drawback of the project.

Download Mushroom 11 for iPhone and iPad (App Store)

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How to set up mail thread notifications in iOS Mail on iPhone and iPad

30/07/2021 by ALOK DAS

Many users constantly receive letters of various subjects in their e-mail inbox. Being notified of such excessive activity can be annoying. Fortunately, the stock iOS Mail app makes it easy to set up these alerts.

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You can be subscribed to a specific topic, which will form a whole chain of email messages. However, in the absence of active participation in the discussion, the notifications can become unpleasant – they do not carry any value to the user. Nobody wants to receive a lot of messages about what is not needed. But starting with iOS 13, Apple has provided the ability to customize notifications of new events in mail threads in the Mail app.

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How to turn off new message notifications in mail threads in the Mail app

To disable messages in any email thread in the Mail app, follow these steps:

1. Launch the standard email app on an iPhone or iPad with iOS 13 or later.

2. Find the email thread for which you want to turn off notifications.

3. Swipe left on the top message in the thread to show hidden activities and tap “More”…

4. On the pop-up menu, tap “Do not notify”…

This will turn off notifications for the entire selected thread across all of your Apple devices running the same iCloud account. In the future, you will no longer receive notifications every time a new message appears in this thread. Mail will mark muted branches with a small bell icon with a diagonal line. This will make it possible to quickly separate muted chains from regular ones.

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How to enable new message notifications in Apple Mail threads

To activate notifications in any previously muted mail thread in Mail, do the following:

1. Launch the standard email app on your iPhone or iPad with iOS 13 or later.

2. Find the muted email thread in your inbox for which you want to activate notifications. Apple Mail will mark such threads with a small crossed-out bell icon.

3. Swipe left on the top message in the thread to show hidden activities and tap “More”…

4. On the pop-up menu, tap “Notify”…

These actions will restore sound notifications of new messages for the desired conversation. In the future, the Mail application will create a sound notification when a new letter arrives in the thread. And this action for the selected chain will be duplicated for all your Apple devices working with the same iCloud account (Apple ID).

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How to set up a sound notification for a new letter in a chain

By default, iOS automatically marks all new messages in a thread with muted audio notifications as read. But you can change this action in the Mail settings:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad with iOS 13 or later.

2. In the root list on the left, select mail…

3. Tap item With off. notified. In chapter Processing topics…

4. Choose one of two options for new messages in muted topics:

As read: New emails in the muted thread will be automatically marked as read.
Archive or delete: New emails in muted topics will be archived or deleted.

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So Archive or Delete?

To further customize the mute for conversations on your iPhone or iPad, you can specify exactly how the above action Archive or delete needs to be applied to new messages in the branch being processed.

To do this go to Settings → Mail → Accounts account and select the configured email account.

Now click on the line with your email address and select “Additionally”… You will need to select an option Deleted or archive In chapter “Place of moving unnecessary messages”… This parameter also determines what happens to the message when a button is pressed on it. “Delete” in the Mail.

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Quickly turn on or off notifications for a new letter in a chain – the second way

If you find it inconvenient to turn on or off the sound for message threads using swipes on them, then there is an opportunity to do it in another way, thanks to the amazing context menus that appeared in iOS 13. Just press and hold your finger on the email thread in the folder “Inbox” or click on the chain with 3D Touch and select “Do not notify” or “Notify me” in the shortcut menu.

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How to set up (enable / disable) Instagram notifications

29/05/2021 by ALOK DAS

The only reason for the emergence and development of services such as Instagram is human narcissism and the need to satisfy their own ego, expressed in the mutual setting of “likes” and comments with compliments.

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However, the medal also has a downside – if at first the owner of a new account is happy with every guest of his page, then sooner or later active users with a large number of subscribers already feel some discomfort from the every second coming notifications about new actions of visitors.

A striking example is a video recorded by former Spartak Moscow footballer de Zeuv, whose iPhone, after publishing a post in the feed with 8 million subscribers, instantly receives such a number of notifications about likes and comments that it becomes simply impossible to use the device normally.

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In the meantime, there is no need to know about it. ”

In addition, in 2016, Instagram launched a live video feature in Stories. Now, when a user starts a video broadcast, all his subscribers receive a notification about this. Many users are annoyed by the constant messages about live broadcasts, but fortunately, if you wish, this feature can be turned off without completely turning off all Instagram notifications.

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How to completely turn off Instagram notifications

There are two ways to turn off all push notifications coming from the Instagram app:

1. Immediately after installing the application and logging into your account in the pop-up window that appears, click “Do not allow”…

2. If notifications were enabled earlier, open the application Settings and go to section Notifications…

Enter the Instagram app settings and slide the switch at the very top to the position Turned off…

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How to set up Instagram notifications on iPhone

In order to configure (enable / disable) any notifications on Instagram, open your profile page and click the icon with the image of three horizontal lines in the upper right corner. On the page that opens, click “Settings”…

In the menu that appears, select the item “Notifications“.

Here is a list of various scenarios for receiving push notifications (about new posts, likes, comments, etc.) on Instagram, leave only the most necessary ones.

Also, pay attention to the menu item titled “Suspend All”which allows you to temporarily disable all Instagram notifications for a selected period of time.

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My photo stream on iPhone: what is it for, how to set it up?

29/03/2021 by ALOK DAS

Function “My Photo Stream” allows you to access photos that were taken in the last 30 days on all iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, Mac or Windows linked to a single Apple ID account.

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What devices does My Photo Stream work on?

The function works on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with iOS 5.1 and higher;
On a Mac in an app “Photo”;
Apple TV
On computers with Windows 7 and above (requires iCloud app for Windows).

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What photo formats does My Photo Stream support?

“My Photo Stream” Limited to support for the following photo formats: JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and RAW. It is worth considering that in “My Photo Stream” not loaded video and “Live Photos ”(photos by Live Photos)…

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How many photos can I store in My Photo Stream and is iCloud space being used up?

Photos in the album “My Photo Stream” not taken into account in the amount of iCloud storage, but you can upload up to 1,000 photos taken in the last 30 days (note that the iCloud server stores images for 30 days, after which they are deleted). “My Photo Stream” allows you to upload photos in a resolution suitable for mobile devices, on Mac and personal computers, images are uploaded in full resolution.

However, it is worth considering that the version of the photo taken with the camera, when loaded onto the device, will have a resolution of 2048 × 1536 pixels. Panoramic photos are limited to 5400 pixels wide.

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How to turn My Photo Stream on or off on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

iPhone, iPad or iPod touch (iOS 5.1 or higher must be installed on the device for this function to work)

You can enable (disable) the function by opening “Settings” → [Имя пользователя] → iCloud → “Photo” → “My Photo Stream”…

How to turn My Photo Stream on or off on Mac

On your Mac, launch the Photos app, open its Preferences and go to the iCloud tab.

How to enable My Photo Stream on Windows

First thing to do is download and install iCloud for Windows… Next, open iCloud and select the option “Options” next to the button “Photo”… Check the box next to “My Photo Stream”, click “Done” → Apply… That’s all.

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How do I use My Photo Stream with iCloud Photos?

As mentioned above, the function “My Photo Stream” sends recent photos to the server, excluding Live Photos. Now they can be viewed or imported to all user’s gadgets. Pictures are stored in an album “My Photo Stream” within thirty days. After activation “My Photo Stream” and iCloud Photos, all the pictures that are saved to the album from other devices are displayed in the section “All photos” in the application “Photo”… They will be sorted according to different categories.

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Can I use My Photo Stream as a backup?

Function “My Photo Stream” cannot be used to create backups instead of iCloud or a computer, since files are deleted from the server after 30 days.

If you want to save photos or make backups, transfer them from the album to your iOS device, for this: open the application “Photo” and press “Albums” → “My Photo Stream” → “Choose”…

Then select the images you want to save and click the up-pointing arrow box icon and select “Save Image”… Next, you can use iCloud or your computer to back up your files.

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How to view (download) a photo in the Photostream

To view photos in an album “My Photo Stream” on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, open the app “Photo” → “Albums” → “My Photo Stream”.

On Mac

In the application “Photo” → “Albums” → “My Photo Stream”

On Apple TV

iCloud → “Settings” → “Accounts” → iCloud → “My Photo Stream”…

On Windows computers

When starting the application “Photo” at “Explorer” folder will appear “ICloud Photos”… All photos taken with Apple gadgets will be automatically saved to “Downloads”…

To find a photo on a PC:

Windows 10: indicate “ICloud Photos” in line Search the Web and Windows → “ICloud Photos”…

Windows 8.1: on the start screen, click on the down-pointing arrow icon in the lower left corner, and then → iCloud → “ICloud Photos”…

Windows 8: on the start screen select “ICloud Photos”…

Windows 7: “Start” → “Images” → Favorites → “ICloud Photos”…

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How to upload photos to My Photo Stream from iPhone, iPad and Windows

Photos taken on iOS devices (screenshots) automatically saved in the folder “My Photo Stream” when disconnecting the application “Camera” and connecting to a wireless network.

Let’s repeat that in “My Photo Stream” not saved video and photo in the format “Live photos “…

Windows PC users will need to perform a number of additional steps: click the button “Start” → “Images” → Favorites → “ICloud Photos” → “Upload photo”… Select the images you want and click “Open”… Or drag a photo from your PC to a folder “Unloading” In chapter “ICloud Photos”…

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How to download photos from My Photo Stream on Mac

Optionally, you can automatically download the content “My Photo Stream” on a Mac or PC. For this in the application “Photo” go to “Settings” → “General”and then check the box next to the option “Copy items to the Photos library”…

To avoid running out of disk space on iOS devices, only 1,000 recent photos are stored in the Photo Stream album. You can view them, select the ones you want and move them to other folders on the device.

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How to remove a photo from the My Photo Stream album

Removing photos from your photostream is pretty easy. To do this, you just need to select unnecessary images and click on the trash can icon or the button “Delete”… On a PC, right-click on the required photos and select the item “Delete”… Note that pictures are removed not only from the photostream, but also from the application. “Photo” and from iCloud.

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What happens if you turn off My Photo Stream?

If for any reason you want to disable “My Photo Stream”, before doing this, save the photos you need, since when you turn off this function or sign out of iCloud, all files stored in the album will be deleted. The same goes for the pictures from the album. “My Photo Stream”added to album “All photos” and on the tab “Photo”… On other devices, photos added to Photo Stream will be preserved. Since all pictures are stored on the iCloud server for 30 days, you can access them by logging into the service from another device. After authorization and activation of the function “My Photo Stream”, all photos will be available on the gadget.

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Turning on a computer on Windows and macOS on a schedule: how to set up

05/03/2021 by ALOK DAS

As you know, computer users fall into two categories – those who turn off their device at the end of the day, and those who leave it on. Nevertheless, sometimes even the most zealous “switches” get distracted and, after finishing work, forget to turn off the computer. Fortunately, there are special programs that allow the device to turn off automatically at a set time.

There are many different applications for automatically shutting down your computer, however we recommend choosing two of them – RTG Ninja Shutdown and Simple Shutdown Timer…

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How to schedule an automatic shutdown (restart) of your computer using RTG Ninja Shutdown in Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10

Created by Indian developer Priyanshu Kumar, RTG Ninja Shutdown is portable and only one window. To use it, you need:

one. You can download the application in the form of a ZIP archive on the developer’s website.

2. After downloading, unzip the files and save them in a convenient place for you.

3. Double click on the executable file, and the process of installing the program will begin.

Then everything is very simple. Select the mode “Offline”And set the exact time to turn off the computer. Please note that the program will not work if you do not fill in all four fields, so it is imperative to set the hours, minutes, seconds, as well as the time of day (AM “before 12 noon” or PM “after 12 noon”). Then you need to select the action that the computer should do at the set time – shut down, reboot or log out of the account (Shutdown, Restart or Log off). Press “Set»To complete the setting. To hide the application window, click on “Hide“.

RTG Ninja Shutdown also features an online mode that allows you to remotely set the shutdown time for your computer.

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How to schedule automatic shutdown / restart (restart) of a computer using Simple Shutdown Timer in Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10

Believe it or not, PCWinTech’s Simple Shutdown Timer is even easier than the RTG Ninja Shutdown. As you can see in the picture, the program is ridiculously small. The application allows you to set the period of computer activity down to seconds. After setting the time, select from the drop-down menu what the computer should do – log off, reboot, shutdown or hibernate (log off, reboot, shutdown, hibernate). Press “Start»And start the timer.

Simple Shutdown Timer is installed on a computer like any other program and works with Windows 2000 and newer versions. A portable version is also available. If you are command line savvy, there are several commands for Simple Shutdown Timer, which you can learn more about on the developer’s website.

If you are not impressed with the above applications, there are many others like Windows Reboot and Switch Off.

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How to set up automatic shutdown on Mac

If you are the owner of a Mac, then the automatic shutdown of the computer can be configured according to these instructions.

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How to set iPhone to erase after incorrect password attempts

22/02/2021 by ALOK DAS

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To begin with, this feature is disabled by default, and the vast majority of users will never have to face the fact that someone deliberately destroys their data.

If you did activate “Erasing data” on the iPhone … and then there are subtleties. Well-known Apple blogger John Gruber talks about how the feature works “Erasing data” in real life:

After the 5th unsuccessful attempt, iOS requires a 1-minute break before you can try again. At this time, only a call to the rescue service is allowed. After the 6th try, you get a 5 minute timeout. After the 7th – 15 minutes. In the future, these timeouts only increase, so it will take you more than 3 hours to make 10 attempts.

In other words, Apple is offering you much more time to regain control of your device than you might think.

… If you have data in which third parties are interested (and it may harm you), it is probably still worth activating the data erasure function – it is quite possible that it is better to lose everything than to let important information fall into the hands of completely unfriendly characters. But how to do that?

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How to enable Wipe data on iPhone

1. Open the app Settings…

2. Select Face ID (Touch ID) and passcode, enter the pin code.

3. Scroll to the end and activate the switch opposite the inscription Erasing data…

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How to set up (add) Yandex, Gmail and Mail.ru mail on iPhone or iPad

22/02/2021 by ALOK DAS

There are two options for setting up your email account in Mail on iOS: automatic or manual. One of them will probably suit you

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How to set up Gmail on iPhone or iPad

If your email service is an Internet giant, be it Google Gmail, Apple iCloud, Microsoft Outlook.com, or Yahoo, then the iOS Mail app can automatically set up your account. To do this, you just need to enter your email address and password to it. For example, here’s how to do it for the Gmail email service:

1. On iPhone or iPad, open the app Settings and follow the path post office → “Accounts” → “New account”…

2. Click on the Google icon (this is Gmail).

3. Enter your email address and password in the appropriate fields.

4. Press the button “Further”… You just have to wait for the program to finish checking “Post office” your account.

5. The next step is to choose what information from the Google service should be displayed on the device. Enable the option post office, and if necessary, for example, “Contacts” or “The calendar”…

6. Press the button “Save”…

7. Get started with email on iPhone or iPad in the app post office…

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How to add Yandex mail to iPhone or iPad

Unfortunately, neither iOS nor macOS has a template for adding Yandex mail to the standard Mail application, as, for example, in the case of Gmail. However, setting up Yandex mail is not too difficult.

To set up mail from Yandex in the standard application post office you must use manual input of account settings. An alternative option is to use the official mail client for iOS (links to applications at the end of the article).

If you decide to add mail from Yandex to the standard application post office, follow these steps:

1. On iPhone or iPad, open the app Settings and follow the path Mail → “Accounts” → “New Account”…

2. Follow the path Other → New account…

3. Enter your name, e-mail and password for the Yandex account and click the button Further…

4. If after pressing the button Further a “checkmark” appeared next to each item, which means that the data entered was successful.

In case an error message appears instead of checkmarks, double-check the entered data. If you are sure that you are entering the correct username and password, and the program re-displays a notification with an error, go to the instructions below, where the setup process is described in detail. Yandex.Mail on iOS.

5. The next step is to choose which information from the Yandex service should be displayed on the device. Enable the option post office, and if necessary, for example, “Notes”…

6. Press the button “Save”…

By default, on iOS and macOS, Yandex mail is automatically configured via the protocol IMAP…

7. Get started with email on iPhone or iPad in the app post office…

What to do if Yandex mail is not added to the iPhone and iPad or does not work correctly

1. Go to the page for managing your Yandex account using this link.

2. IMPORTANT! Check which account protection tools are included. Yandex offers three protection methods:

password – a permanent password specified by the user is used to enter;
two-factor authentication – a one-time password generated by the Yandex.Key application is used to log in. If two-factor authentication is enabled, you cannot use a permanent password (details);
app passwords – a password is used to log in, which must be created specifically for each third-party application, be it an email client (for example, Mail on iOS and macOS), Yandex.Disk, etc. (in detail). When “application passwords” are enabled, you cannot use a permanent password;

If you want to use a regular password to sign in to your mail on iOS or macOS, turn off the two-factor authentication and app passwords switches on this page.

If you need to increase account protection using the above tools, keep in mind that when setting up Yandex mail on iPhone, iPad and Mac the corresponding passwords must also be used…

3. IMPORTANT! Check if support for IMAP or POP3 protocols is enabled in the Yandex mail settings.

What’s the difference between IMAP or POP3 when setting up mail on an iPhone or iPad, and which protocol should I choose?

IMAP protocol (recommended)

When using the IMAP protocol, the Mail program synchronizes with the Yandex or Mail.ru mail server and saves the structure of your mailbox folders. Messages sent by you through the Mail app on iOS will be stored not only on the iPhone and iPad, but also on the server, and you will be able to access them from various devices…

POP3 protocol

When using the POP3 protocol, all incoming messages will be saved in the Mail application on iOS to a folder Inbox… Emails you send will only be stored on your iOS devicese.

Which way to choose?

For the most part, you should give preference to the IMAP protocol, in this case, all settings used in the service are transferred to the iOS device. In addition, messages sent via the IMAP protocol are saved both on the iOS device and on the mail service server.

By default, on iOS and macOS, Yandex mail is automatically configured via the IMAP protocol.

Yandex mail settings on iPhone or iPad via IMAP

Check if IMAP support is enabled in your account Yandex.Mail… For this:

Go from your computer to the Yandex.Mail website.

Click the icon Settings in the upper right corner.

Click the link All settings…

Click the link Mail programs…

Enable the option From imap.yandex.ru server via IMAP protocol…

Save the changes and start setting up mail on your iPhone or iPad using the instructions above.

To set up Yandex mail on an iPhone, iPad or Mac using the IMAP protocol, you must specify the following information:

Mail server address for incoming mail – imap.yandex.ru or imap.yandex.com;
Switch “Use SSL” in section Additionally – included;
Server port is 993.

Outgoing mail server address – smtp.yandex.ru or smtp.yandex.com;
Switch “Use SSL” in section SMTP -> Primary Server – included;
Server port – 465 or 587.

To access the mail server, enter your Yandex username and password (or the application password if you have enabled two-factor authentication). If you configure receiving mail from a mailbox of the form “login@yandex.ru”, the login is the part of the address before the “@” sign. If you use Yandex.Mail for Domain, you must specify the full mailbox address as your login.

Yandex mail settings on iPhone via POP3 protocol

Check if support for working with the POP3 protocol is enabled in your Yandex.Mail account. For this:

Go from computer to website Yandex.Mail…
Click the icon Settings in the upper right corner.
Click the link All settings…
Click the link Mail programs…
Enable the option From the pop.yandex.ru server using the POP3 protocol…
Save the changes and start setting up mail on your iPhone or iPad using the instructions above.

When using the POP3 protocol, all letters from folders that you specify in your Yandex account settings (link) along the path Settings → All Settings → Mail Programs, will be saved by the mail program to your computer in the folder Inbox… If necessary, you can set up filters in your email program to automatically move letters to the required folders. Emails you send will only be stored on your device.

Keep in mind that when downloading messages from a server using the POP3 protocol, Yandex.Mail automatically saves copies of messages on the server; you can only delete them manually using the web interface. If you want to delete emails on the server directly from the Mail app on your iPhone, iPad or Mac, use the IMAP protocol.

To set up Yandex mail on an iPhone, iPad or Mac using the POP3 protocol, you must specify the following information:

Mail server address for incoming mail – pop.yandex.ru or pop.yandex.com;
Switch “Use SSL” in section Additionally – included;
Server port – 995…

Outgoing mail server address – smtp.yandex.ru or smtp.yandex.com;
Switch “Use SSL” in section SMTP -> Primary Server – included;
Server port – 465…

How to add Mail.ru mail to iPhone or iPad

Unfortunately, neither iOS nor macOS has a template for adding mail. Mail.ru to the standard application post officeas in the case of Gmail… However, setting up Mail.ru mail on iOS is not too difficult.

To configure mail from Mail.ru in the standard application post office on iPhone and iPad, you need to manually enter account settings. An alternative option is to use the official mail client for iOS (links to applications at the end of the article).

If you decide to add mail from Mail.ru to the standard application post office, follow these steps:

1. On iPhone or iPad, open the app Settings and follow the path Mail → “Accounts” → “New Account”…

2. Follow the path Other → New account…

3. Enter your name, e-mail and password for your Mail.ru account and click Further…

4. If after pressing the button Further a “checkmark” appeared next to each item, which means that the data entered was successful.

5. At the next stage, select which information from the Mail.ru service should be displayed on the device. Enable the option post office, and if necessary, “Notes”…

6. Press the button “Save”…

By default, on iOS and macOS Mail.ru mail is automatically configured through the protocol IMAP…

7. Get started with email on iPhone or iPad in the app post office…

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Configuring mail for the second and subsequent mailbox

Most modern users work not with one, but with several mailboxes. For example, one may be personal and the other corporate. Program “Post office” on iOS allows you to work with multiple mailboxes. To do this, do the following:

1. On iPhone or iPad, open the app Settings and follow the path Mail → “Accounts” → “New Account”…

2. In the list that appears, you can select one of the popular services or the item “Other”, similar to the first mail setup and then press New account…

3. Enter the login and password for your account.

4. Adding mail must be confirmed by pressing the button “Save”…

Thanks to this method, the application “Post office” you can add an unlimited number of mailboxes.

Official email applications for Gmail, Yandex and Mail.ru for iPhone and iPad

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Yandex mail on macOS: how to set up: detailed instructions

24/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

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Unfortunately, both iOS and macOS lack automatic configuration of Yandex mail, while Gmail does. Usually, when setting up a Yandex mailbox in the Mail app on Mac, users encounter an error:

Unable to verify account name or password.

Why is this happening, since both the login and password were entered correctly?

It turns out that in most cases, Apple’s mail program has nothing to do with it – it’s all about Yandex mail settings for mail programs.

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How to set up Yandex mail in the Mail app on Mac

1. Go to the Yandex.Mail website in your Mac browser.

2. Check if support for working with the IMAP protocol is enabled in your Yandex.Mail account. For this:

– click on the icon Settings in the upper right corner.

– click the link All settings…

– go to Mail programs…

– check the boxes next to the items: From imap.yandex.ru server via IMAP protocol and Portal password…

Note: The portal password is your Yandex password.

– press the button Save changes…

3. Open the Mail app on Mac and go to it Settings (menu item mail in the macOS menu bar -> Settings).

4. Go to the tab Accounts and click on the icon “+”…

5. On the screen that appears, select “Another Mail Account …”…

6. Enter your name and account information (Yandex mailbox and password) and click To come in…

7. Check the box next to mail and uncheck the box next to Notes… Click on Done…

Everything, Yandex mail on Mac is configured!

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How to set a password of any length in Windows 10 (even one character)

21/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

For your safety, Microsoft requires a minimum password length and complexity for all of its accounts. If you need to protect all local accounts as well, you can set requirements for a minimum password length for all users in Windows 10. Here’s how you can do it.

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By default, when creating a new local user account in Windows 10, you do not need to enter a password. However, if you want to set a minimum password length for users, there are several ways to organize this security measure on your computer.

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How to set minimum password length using command line

First, you need to launch an elevated Command Prompt window. If you prefer to work with PowerShell, then you can use this shell as well. The following command will run almost the same in any environment, but if you want to do it in PowerShell, be sure to run it with the parameter “Run as administrator”…

Enter in the system search bar “Cmd” or “command line”then right click on the result “Command line” and select “Run as administrator”…

At the command prompt, enter the following command (replacing the parameter X for the minimum password length you want to set):

Net accounts / minpwlen: X

Press the key “Enter”and you will see a prompt indicating that the command completed successfully.

Note… While you can technically set the password to be between 1 and 20 characters long, try choosing an option for sufficient security so that it does not prevent users from remembering their passwords. Hardly anyone will be delighted to have to come up with and remember an 18-character password.

Now, if you want to make sure the settings are applied, enter the following command and press the key “Enter” for check:

Net accounts

To reset the minimum password length, enter the following command. It will make it optional to enter passwords for local accounts:

Net accounts /minpwlen: 0

And to make your accounts even more secure, we can advise you to set a maximum password age, which forces users to generate a new password after a certain time.

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How to Set a Minimum Password Length Using Group Policy for Professional and Enterprise Users

For those who don’t want to mess around with the command line or prefer to work with a graphical interface, Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise versions give you the option to use the Local Group Policy Editor. It’s quite a powerful tool, so if you’ve never used it before, it’s worth spending some time exploring its capabilities.

And if you are on a corporate network, it is best to consult with your system administrator first. If the work computer is part of a domain, it is likely that it is affected by the Domain General Group Policy, which will override Local Group Policy anyway.

To get started, launch the Group Policy Editor by pressing Windows + R and typing gpedit.msc in the input field. Now press the key “Enter”…

Follow the path Computer configuration → Windows configuration → Security options → Account Policies → Password policy.

In this section, find the parameter “Minimum password length” and double click on it.

In the properties menu that opens, enter the minimum password length that you want to set on your computer and click OK after finishing editing the parameter.

If you enable this policy setting, passwords must meet the following criteria:

not contain the user account name or part of the full user name that exceeds two consecutive characters.
be at least six characters long.
contain characters from any of the following three categories:

1. Latin capital letters (from A to Z).

2. Latin lowercase letters (from a to z).

3. The main 10 digits (from 0 to 9).

4. Non-alphabetic characters (eg!, $, #,%).

Double click on the parameter “Password must meet complexity requirements”to open its properties menu.

In the window that appears, click on the switch next to “Switched on” and then the button OK…

That’s all you need to do. You can now close the Group Policy Editor. Changes made to this policy take effect immediately and do not require you to restart your device.

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How to change password in Windows 10

After setting the minimum password value, you can start changing the password itself.

Open up Windows settings… and go to section Accounts…

Select menu Login options, and then Password and press the button Edit…

Enter a new password according to the set length.

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Autocomplete passwords on iPhone – how to set up and use

20/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

Users who are tired of re-logging into their favorite sites every time can use the iCloud Keychain function. With this feature, all passwords are stored in one place, and whenever you visit the corresponding web page, Safari automatically fills in the required fields. Below we will tell you how to find, view, add and delete saved passwords on iOS devices without visiting the site.

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How are passwords stored on iPhone and iPad?

After entering the credentials, passwords are saved in the local storage of the iPhone or iPad in iCloud. This script can be controlled with Key bunches (in detail).

Follow the path Settings → <Ваше имя> → iCloud → Keychain Access → iCloud Keychain… With this option disabled, the password will be stored in the local storage of the smartphone. And activating this item will sync passwords with iCloud. This will enable you to view them and use them on other devices, even if your phone is lost or stolen.

If you consider it unsafe to store passwords in iCloud for fear of hacking Apple cloud storage, then it’s in vain! All information is encrypted and can be accessed using two-factor authentication. This is exactly what security experts recommend.

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How do I enable iCloud Keychain?

Follow the instructions below:

1. Open “Settings” and click on your profile icon (Your name)…

2. Go to the iCloud section. Find the item here “Bunch of keys” and click on it.

3. In a new window you can see if the ICloud Keychain…

If the switch is inactive, turn it on.

After completing these steps, your passwords will be synced to iCloud and available across all your iOS devices and Macs.

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How to set up autocomplete for password, contacts and credit cards on iPhone and iPad?

All credentials in iOS, macOS, and iCloud Keychain are encrypted. Safari also prompts you to generate secure passwords when you create a new password.

To set up autocomplete, open “Settings” on iPhone or iPad.

1. Go to the section “Passwords”…

2. Find the item “Autocomplete passwords” and set the switch to position Included…

To have the browser automatically fill in contact and credit card information, open the app Settings, go to section Safari and activate the corresponding items.

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How to View and Edit Saved Passwords on iPhone or iPad

After setting up autocomplete, you have the option to view where and which passwords were saved. For this:

Follow the path Settings → Passwords and authenticate with your fingerprint, Face ID, or password.

To change the site name, username or password, click on the resource name in the autocomplete function list. On the screen that opens, click on “Edit“And enter a new username in the field”User“And the password in the”Password“.

Press on “Done“If you want to save the changes, or to”Cancel“If you want to leave everything as it was.

You can copy the saved username or password to the clipboard by clicking on the corresponding line and selecting the option “Copy” or “AirDrop”if you want to send data via AirDrop.

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How are auto-complete passwords saved?

Automatically save passwords on iPhone and iPad

From your side, the necessary steps have already been taken! When you open any website and enter your credentials, the device itself asks you if you need to save the password or not. You just need to press “Save password”and all the work will be done.

If you select the option “Not now” and skipping saving the password the first time, you can return to this option manually.

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Manually save passwords on iPhone and iPad

Follow the path Settings → Passwords and authenticate with your fingerprint, Face ID, or password.

Click the “+” button and enter the username and password for the specific website that needs to store this information. After adding credentials, click “Done”…

Now, when opening a specific site, autocomplete will work automatically.

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How do I delete my saved AutoFill passwords on iPhone or iPad?

Follow the path Settings → Passwords and authenticate with your fingerprint, Face ID, or password.

Select the site and account you want to remove and click Remove password for removing.

You can also delete unnecessary accounts by simply swiping from right to left and pressing a button Deleting…

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WhatsApp password on iPhone: how to set

20/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

Users often have trouble finding ways to block their apps for security reasons. The App Store lacks tools for such purposes, as Apple does not want to give third-party programs the ability to provide security on iOS. And blocking applications is needed, for example, for clients of social networks. No one wants anyone to look into their chats and view media.

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It would be great if Apple started adding app-locking features to its native iOS apps. In the meantime, it is hoped that this security mechanism will be implemented by third-party developers for their applications.

If you don’t have an iPhone and want to block WhatsApp chats on your Android device, then you should try Locker for Whats Chat App – Secure Private Chat. This free program keeps your private and group WhatsApp chats safe with the privacy you require. It is possible to block a single chat or the entire application using a PIN-code.

Below, we’ll show you how to block WhatsApp on your iPhone using your fingerprint, Face ID, or password.

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How to put password on WhatsApp on iPhone

1. Launch WhatsApp on your smartphone.

2. At the bottom of the app, select the tab “Settings”…

3. Follow the path Account -> Privacy…

4. Scroll to “Screen lock” and click on it.

5. Tap the radio button next to “Require Face ID” or “Require Touch ID”…

Which option is available in the last step depends on your iPhone model. IPhone X and newer require Face ID, while iPhone 8 and older require Touch ID.

In the bottom menu, you can select the time to block WhatsApp: immediately after exiting the application, after 1 minute, after 15 minutes, after an hour or more. Choose the option that suits you.

Now, whenever you launch WhatsApp on your iPhone, you will need to use Touch ID or Face ID to access your chats.

In case the biometric sensor fails, WhatsApp will prompt you to enter the iPhone lock passcode.

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How to set a password to launch (open) applications on iPhone or iPad

14/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

If you have a child who often asks your iPhone or iPad to play, pay attention to the function Screen Time… With its help, you can allow your child to use some applications and functions and restrict access to others with a password.

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Starting with iOS 12 on iPhone and iPad, it became possible to set a time limit on the use of the device so that your child does not sit on the phone all day.

In addition, this method can be used for your own purposes, for example, if your phone is sometimes used by strangers.

In this article, we’ll show you how to restrict your child’s access to apps on your iOS device.

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How to restrict access to apps and actions on iPhone and iPad

1. On the home screen, open the app “Settings”;

2. Go to the section Screen Time and press Enable Screen Time.

3. On the screen that appears, click Continue, and on the next one choose one of the options This is my iPhone or This is my baby’s iPhone (by and large, it doesn’t matter which item you choose).

4. On the main screen, the functions Screen time, click the link button Use passcode…

Create a passcode that will be required to view the app.

Enter your Apple ID, which you may need in case you forget your passcode.

4. Return to the main page of the section Screen Time and select item “Content and Privacy”;

5. Slide the switch opposite “Content and Privacy” into position Included;

6. Select the required section to create restrictions: ITunes Store and App Store Purchases, “Allowed Programs” or “Content restrictions”;

7. Disable any required applications or actions.

8. Disabled apps will no longer appear on the home screen. To reactivate access to them, repeat all the above steps and move the switches in the opposite direction.

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How to set a password to launch selected games and programs on iPhone and iPad running iOS 12

Starting with iOS 12, it became possible to set time limits for using applications. You can unlock locked apps by entering your passcode.

1. On the home screen, open the app “Settings”;

2. Go to the section Screen Time and press Enable Screen Time.

4. On the main screen, the functions Screen time, click the link button Use passcode…

Create a passcode that will be required to view the app.

Enter your Apple ID, which you will need in case you forget your passcode.

5. Return to the main page of the section Screen Time and select item “Application limits”;

6. Install the switch “Application limits” into position Included and press “Add limit”;

7. Select the required software, which will be limited by limits and press the button “Further”;

8. Install the switch “Block at the end of the limit” into position “Included”…

9. Set the time limit after which the selected applications will stop opening. Here you can also specify the required days.

Note: If you want to set a permanent password for launching a specific application, set the limit to 1 minute.

When you start a blocked application (after the limit has expired), the system will display a screen with a notification that the limit has been reached, and the icons of the blocked applications will dim and an hourglass icon will appear next to them.

To continue working with the blocked application, click on the button “Ask for more time”and then on “Enter code-password”…

After successfully entering the password code, the user will be offered 3 options to unlock the application:

Approve for 15 minutes;
Approve for an hour;
Approve for the day.

10. To control the limits on all devices synchronized with one Apple ID, select the switch “Consider on all devices” on the main page of the section Screen Time into position “On”…

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How to choose and set a wallpaper on the start page of the Safari browser on macOS

09/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

Along with the release of the version of macOS, called Big Sur, many standard applications of the operating system received improvements. For example, the Safari browser, which is the main working tool for many users, received an important update in the form of its version 14. Moreover, this already changed product with its own improvements and functions made available to macOS Catalina and macOS Mojave users…

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Usually, innovations are hidden somewhere inside, but Safari 14 immediately draws attention to its updated start page. It now houses a privacy report, Siri suggestions and iCloud tabs. The user was able to customize some parameters, one of them was the choice of his own wallpaper for the start page.

To download the updated version of Safari you need to open “System Preferences” and select the item “Software Update”… Updates will be installed for all available programs, including the built-in browser.

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How to choose and set wallpaper on the home page of the Safari browser on macOS

1. On a Mac, launch the Safari browser.

2. In the lower right corner of the start page, click the icon “Options”…

3. In the small list, pay attention to the item “Background image” at the bottom. Place a checkbox in front of it.

4. From the gallery in the form of a carousel that appears at the bottom, you can select the picture you like and create a wallpaper based on it.

5. If you want to use your own drawing as such, then you need to click on the element with the symbol in the gallery “+”, it will be placed at the very beginning.

Note: if you don’t see the icon “+”, delete the first image by clicking on “×”…

Of course, the list of improvements to the Safari 14 browser is far from limited to the ability to set the wallpaper for the start page. The application also improved its performance, gained a new design of tabs and the ability to preview them.

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How to Set Up Up Next Songs List in Apple Music (Music App)

08/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

When you listen to an album or playlist already composed by someone, it’s simple – the  Music app automatically plays one track after another. But what if you are already tired of the usual order of songs, or there is a desire to put on the next completely different composition on your own? In this article, we will explain in detail how to manage the “queue” of songs – add, swap and delete tracks.

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How to view the “Next” section (which songs will be played next)

First of all, let’s figure out where this list is located at all – after all, for beginners and those who use Apple Music, this is not at all so obvious.

When playing an album or playlist, click on the song title or cover art at the bottom of the screen and on the player screen, click on the icon with the image three dots and three horizontal lines (see screenshot below).

You will see a section Next in lineconsisting of a list of songs to be played next.

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How to change the order (queue) of songs in the Music app

To the right of each song is an icon with three horizontal lines. Click on it. Then, without lifting your finger from the screen, move the track to the desired position – to the beginning (or vice versa, to the end) of the queue.

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How to play next any song from the Library in the Music app

Of course, the instructions above are not good in all cases. Yes, it is ideal for an already formed album – but what if we, as already mentioned at the beginning of the article, really want to listen to the next “this very” track that we have not launched for a thousand years? If so, do the following:

1. Open the list of songs (album or playlist);

2. Press and hold (works on all iPhones) on the song title until a pop-up menu appears.

3. In the menu that appears, select Play next…

You can add to the queue not only individual songs, but also entire albums / playlists. The method of adding remains the same – long press or tap on the button with three dots to call up an additional menu, then select the option Play next…

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How to remove songs from the Next list in the Music app

The last – and sometimes very important – playlist operation is about deleting. To remove from the queue a song that you don’t want to listen to right now, just swipe from right to left and click on the red button Delete…

Unfortunately, in the current version of Apple Music, you can only remove tracks from the queue one by one.

Done! Now you have got a comprehensive understanding of how to work with the section “Queue” in the Apple Music music app.

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How to set up (change) gesture commands for AirPods

05/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

Probably, the owners of the first Apple AirPods wireless headphones still remember that the settings offered a minimum of commands to control the accessory – by double-tap on the left / right earphone, Siri was launched, the music turned on and off. But over time, the list of available actions has expanded significantly.

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Double-tapping the AirPods will now trigger one of the following:

Siri activation;
Play / Pause;
Next song;
Previous song;
Disconnect headphones.

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How to set up a specific shortcut for the left or right earbud

First, make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone. This is very important – without a connection, you will not see the required option in the settings. So just put on your AirPods and wait for the sound to indicate the connection to your smartphone.

After the AirPods are connected, go to the app Settings iPhone and select the section Bluetooth…

Then click on the icon “I” next to AirPods.

In the menu that opens, you will be asked to select a double-tap action for the left and right headphones.

For example, you can put the Start / Pause command on the left earphone, and the next track on the right one.

Done! Now it’s even more convenient to control your headphones.

Useful advice. After the next iOS update on your device, look into the AirPods settings section – Apple will certainly continue to add new gesture commands to the system. And there is something to add – for example, it would be great to quickly adjust the volume by swiping your finger across the earphone from bottom to top (to increase) or from top to bottom (to decrease).

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How to properly set up Calendar Reminders on iPhone or iPad

04/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

When you create an event in the iOS Calendar, you can easily set up a reminder about it. One problem – the reminder time is set automatically by a special setting Calendar… How can I change it?

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You can easily change the default reminder times for birthdays, events and all day events by following a simple guide:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Find in the list The calendar…

3. Click on the label Default warnings…

4. Set the desired time for different events: birthdays, events and all day events.

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You will notice that the time reminder options for birthdays and all day events are the same. This is on the day of the event, 1.2 days in advance or a week (in each case – at 9:00). This is because Apple developers consider birthday to be an all-day event. There are more options for “simple” events, and they are more flexible – at the time of the event, 5, 15.30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours, 1 or 2 days or a week before.

Done! Now, when you create a new entry in the Calendar, you will notice that the default reminder time is already set to a different one – the one that you chose. If you always or very often choose the same time for reminders, a new setting is the very case when “a trifle, but nice” (convenient).

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How to set up sorting of contacts on iPhone (first name, last name or last name, first name)

04/01/2021 by ALOK DAS

To facilitate the process of searching in the address book of iOS or macOS, contact sorting will help, which, depending on the user’s habits, can be configured in several ways.

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Sort contacts on iPhone (first name, last name or last name, first name)

To change the sorting order of contacts on an Apple mobile device, open the “Settings“And follow these steps:

1. Go to the application settings “Contacts“.

2. Click the “Sorting“.

3. Specify the required order for sorting contacts “First Name Last Name” or “Last name, First name”…

Note. Regardless of the selected sorting method, the display of contacts in the address book may differ from the set. It directly depends on the parameter setting “Display”…

4. Return to the main application settings menu “Contacts” and go to subsection “Display”…

5. Specify the required order for displaying sorted contacts “First Name Last Name” or “Last name, First name”…

In other words, you can, for example, sort your contacts in order “Last name, First name”, and display them in the list as “First Name Last Name” etc.

Example 1

Sorting “Last name, First name”, display “First Name Last Name”.

Example 2

Sorting “Last name, First name”, display “Last name, First name”…

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Sort contacts on Mac (first name, last name or last name, first name)

You can do the same on macOS computers. Open the application “Contacts»And follow the steps below.

1. Open “Settings»Applications “Contacts“.

2. In the window that appears, go to the “Are common”
on the top menu bar.

3. As in the case of iOS, specify the sorting method “Sort by“And displaying the contact in the list”Show name“.

Sometimes, to optimize your work, there are opportunities not to resort to complex solutions, but to use the simple capabilities of the operating system. Setting the sort order of the contact list is one such feature.

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Do Not Disturb for iPhone Drivers, How to Set Up

31/12/2020 by ALOK DAS

The idea of creating a “do not disturb for drivers” regime was proposed by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the Cupertinians were among the first to implement it. iOS allows a smartphone or tablet to automatically or manually detect when its owner is driving and block all notifications.

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How does Do Not Disturb Driver know that I am driving?

Everything is very simple – along the way Settings → Do not disturb there is a section where you can activate Do Not Disturb Mode manually, automatically or when connected to your car’s infotainment system (CarPlay).

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How to enable Do Not Disturb Mode manually or automatically

As mentioned above, to activate the mode “Do not disturb the driver” manually, you must activate the corresponding option along the way Settings → Do not disturb → Activation…

To enable automatic activation of the mode “Do not disturb the driver” set the switch Activation with CarPlay in position Included…

To quickly activate the mode manually, add a switch “Do not disturb while driving” to the Control Center, for this:

one… Open iOS Settings and go to section Command centre…

2… Add an element “Do not disturb the driver” in Command centre…

3… Open up Command centre and activate the mode manually.

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Will there be calls and message notifications from the Chosen?

You will no longer have to be distracted from the road by checking notifications, iOS will block them (all notifications will be saved).

At the same time, if the car is not equipped with a Bluetooth interface or there is no CarPlay support, you can allow some calls, for example, from Favorites or your contacts. You can also customize the function “Repeated calls”, which will “miss” the repeated call made by the same subscriber within three minutes.

These functions can be activated along the way: Settings → Do Not Disturb…

In addition, in the function settings Do not disturb for drivers the possibility of control is provided Auto answer…

Users (favorites, all contacts, recent or “from anyone”), who will write to you while you are driving, will receive a message that you are driving and cannot answer now. The auto-reply message can be edited.

Let’s give an example: on the left is the message sent to you and the auto-reply received to it, and on the right is the reaction of your iPhone (the screen will be black, that is, your phone will not respond to the message).

However, if the message is extremely important, the author will need to write another message, which consists of just one word. “urgently”… In this case, all his subsequent messages will be received during the current trip.

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What if I’m a passenger?

After the function “Do not disturb driver”Has been activated, iOS will notify the user. As a passenger, you can simply decline the request, tap the notification on the lock screen, and from the pop-up menu, tap I’m not driving…

Don’t get distracted while driving

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How to set up auto-delete unpacked ZIP archives on Mac

26/12/2020 by ALOK DAS

If you often download various archives in ZIP format from the Web, be aware that sooner or later they will take up a significant amount of space on your Mac. What to do? There are two ways – choose the time and manually remove unnecessary “zips” … or automate everything once.

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Fortunately, in the settings of the corporate Archiving utilities Apple has the ability to configure auto-deletion of unnecessary files.

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How to set up auto-delete unpacked ZIP files

1. Enter Archive in the Spotlight search bar (the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner of the screen).

In the results of the issue you will see Archiving utility… Open it.

2. From the menu bar at the top, select Settings or press ⌘Cmd +, (comma) on your Mac’s keyboard.

3. In the settings window that opens, pay attention to the item After unzipping…

In the drop-down list, select the preferred option for actions with the archive: move to Trash or delete.

The first option is suitable for cautious users who admit that, in theory, their archives can still be useful later, and would like to reserve the right to make mistakes. The second option is ideal for those who are 100% sure that they no longer need the unpacked archives. In this case, the archive will be deleted immediately, bypassing the Recycle Bin, and it will no longer be possible to access it.

In case you are using an old client, for example Keka, but in the settings of most of them, there is also a similar option.

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Apple ID two-factor authentication on iPhone, iPad and Mac: how to set up, use, and can you turn it off

20/12/2020 by ALOK DAS

Why do I need two-factor authentication for Apple ID? First of all, thanks to this method of protection, you can be sure that only you will have access to your account, even if the password falls into the hands of third parties.

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How two-factor authentication works

The considered protection method allows you to log into your Apple ID account only from trusted devices. The latter includes the user’s iPhone, iPad or Mac, which has been verified in the system. Namely: when you first access your account, the service will require you to enter a password and a six-digit code, which will be displayed on the screen of a gadget that is among the trusted ones. For example, if a user has an iPhone, and he wants to log into his account from a newly purchased iPad (or Mac), the system will prompt him to enter a password and code – the latter will be sent to the smartphone.

What does this give the user? Since not only a password will be required to log in to your account, this will significantly secure both the Apple ID and the data that is stored on Apple servers. Once access is obtained, you no longer have to enter the verification code. Except when a full logout is made, all data is deleted from the gadget, or the password is changed. You can also specify a certain browser as trusted, if the user will go to the account from it (provided that he will do it from a trusted device) – this will eliminate the need to confirm his access every time.

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Which countries does Apple ID two-factor authentication work in?

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Trusted (verified) devices

Trusted devices include an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac running iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan (or their latest updates). These gadgets must be logged into your Apple ID account using two-factor authentication. In other words, verified devices are those about which the system can know for sure that they belong to a specific owner, and this can be verified by sending a verification code to his gadget.

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Verified phone numbers

The trusted phone number is the number to which the user expects to receive the digital code sent by the system in the form of text messages and calls. Of course, in order to use the two-factor authentication feature, you must have at least one verified phone number.

In case a trusted device is not at hand, it makes sense to include your home number, the number of a relative or close friend in the number of verified numbers. This will allow you to log into your Apple ID account if your gadget is not nearby for some reason.

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What is a verification code

This is a code that is sent by the system to a trusted device or trusted phone number of the user to verify their identity when they first log into the account. You can also request such a code on your verified gadget in the application “Settings“. Remember that a password and a code are not the same thing. The user invents the password himself, the code is sent to him by the system.

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How to set up two-factor authentication for Apple ID on iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

In order to access the two-factor authentication option, you must be an iCloud user and have a gadget with iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan (or with their updates) on board.

If your gadget is running iOS 10.3 or a newer version, then you need to take the following steps:

one. Open «Settings“, Go to the section with your name and open the item”password and safety“;

2. In the window that opens, click on the button “Enable“Below the item”Two-factor authentication“;

3. Click “Continue“.

If your device is running iOS 10.2 and earlier, you need to do the following:

one. Open in «Settings»Section«iCloud“;

2. Select your Apple ID and go to “password and safety“;

3. In the window that opens, activate “Two-factor authentication“;

4. Click “Continue“.

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Trusted Phone Number Verification

After completing the steps indicated above, a window will appear in which you will need to specify the phone number – it is to it that the verification code will subsequently be sent. It should also be noted in what form the confirmation will be requested: in the form of a text message or a phone call.

Then press the button “Further», Wait for the system to send a digital code to the specified number and enter it. After that, two-factor authentication will be activated.

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How to set up two-factor authentication for Apple ID on Mac

To set up two-factor authentication, you must be an iCloud user and OS X El Capitan (or newer) on board.

one… Open the application “System settings“And go to the section Apple ID…

2… Select a tab “Password and safety”…

3… Click “Enable two-factor authentication“.

4… Please be aware that if 2-Step Verification is already enabled, you should disable it before activating 2FA. Also, some Apple IDs created on iOS 10.3 or macOS 10.12.4 (and later versions of those OS) may automatically enable two-factor authentication protection.

5… Guidelines for using two-factor authentication for your Apple ID.

6… First, it is advisable to remember the password for your account. Otherwise, it may happen that this data, being recorded or stored in a file, will end up with third parties.

7… Secondly, it is recommended that you use verification codes for all your gadgets.

8… Thirdly, do not forget to timely update the list of trusted phone numbers.

nine… It is also important to ensure that the device does not fall into the hands of unauthorized people.

All these security measures will be able to provide the maximum degree of protection for the gadget and the information stored on it.

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Apple ID account management

In your account, you can correct information about trusted devices and phones.

Updating verified phone numbers

In order to use two-factor authentication, the service database must have at least one trusted phone number. If this number needs to be changed, then follow these steps:

Log into your Apple ID account;
Open the “Safety“And click on the item”Edit“.

If you need to specify a verified phone number, then you should click “Add verified phone number»And enter this number. You can confirm it by specifying one of the ways: by sending the code in a text message or by calling. In order to erase a number that is no longer valid, you should click on the icon located next to this number.

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Trusted gadgets overview and management

You can view information about gadgets that have received the verified status in the section “Devices»In your Apple ID account. You can also find information about these gadgets there.

If necessary, the checked device can be removed from the list. After that, it will be impossible to access iCloud and other Apple services from it until it is again authorized through two-factor authentication.

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Frequently asked questions and answers to them

Is there a difference between Apple’s two-step verification and two-factor authentication?

There is. Two-step verification is currently an outdated protection method. It is used mainly by users who do not have the opportunity to update their “apple” gadgets or software on them. Accordingly, two-factor authentication is a newer and more advanced feature that increases the level of device protection to the maximum.

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Forgot your password, what should I do?

Go to “Settings»Devices, go to the section entitled by your name for iOS 10.3 and later, or to the iCloud section for earlier versions of the platform. There you should select the section “password and safety“, In the tab of which there will be an item”Change Password“- click on it and specify a new password.

However, this option is only suitable for proven gadgets. If the device is not among the trusted ones, then you should look at the page iforgot.apple.com and perform the actions indicated there.

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What if the verified device is not on hand or if the verification code was not received?

Click on the button “Code not received»In the authorization form and select a verified phone number, as well as a verification method (text message, phone call). The code can also be obtained from “Settings»A trusted gadget.

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I can’t sign in to my account, how can I resume access to it?

Everything is elementary here: you just need to click on the item “Request account recovery»In the form of authorization. Next, you will need to indicate the phone number to which the system will send a verification code. The process of processing information and confirming identity will be automatic and will last for several days. After its completion, the user will be contacted at the phone number indicated by him.

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How important is it to remember the answers to security questions?

Since the system verifies the identity of the user by means of the password and code entered by him, the control questions and answers to them do not affect anything at all. The database stores these questions for only two weeks, in case the user wishes to return the previous account security settings. After this period, this data is deleted.

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Will the support service help you restore access to your account?

No. The support service is able to explain the procedure for restoring access to the account, but it cannot verify the user’s identity.

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Does 2FA have system requirements?

There is.

For iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, this is iOS 9 or later.
For Mac – these are OS X El Capitan and the latest versions of this operating system, as well as iTunes 12.3 or new application updates.
For Apple Watch, this is the watchOS 2 platform and future updates.
For Windows PCs on board, this is the installed iCloud program for Windows 5 and iTunes 12.3.3 (or its latest updates).

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When logging in, a location that does not match the real one is displayed

When a user tries to access his account from a new device, a code is sent to his verified gadget indicating the location of this new device. It may differ from the real one, since the system identifies it by the IP address it uses. Thus, the data can indicate the network to which the user is connected, and not the physical location of the device.

If the user receives a notification that they are trying to log into his account from a new device, but he is not logging in, then press the button “Do not allow“To block an attempt to access your account.

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Can I use two-factor authentication on devices with earlier OS versions?

Can. To do this, most likely, you will need to enter the digital code immediately after the password. That is, you will first need to request the code through a device with iOS 9 or OS X El Capitan (or later builds) or receive it on a trusted phone number. You will have to enter it right after the password in the same field.

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How do I turn off two-factor authentication?

If two-factor authentication is already in use on devices running iOS 13, iPadOS 13, macOS Mojave, and later, then it will be impossible to disable it… However, you can easily change the phone number specified in the two-factor authentication settings along the way. Settings → Your Name → Password and Security…

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How to set up iMessage on Mac

19/12/2020 by ALOK DAS

iMessage – purely “apple” service for messaging, media content, stickers and other useful or amusing little things. By accepting an iMessage, you can read it on any device linked to one Apple ID account. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up iMessage on Mac computers.

You need an Apple ID to use iMessage. You do not need to create a new account. For convenience, use the one you use with iMessage on iPhone.

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How to set up iMessage on Mac

1. Run the application “Messages” and go to it Settings.

2. Enter your Apple ID and password to sign in to the service you use with iMessage on iPhone.

3. Go to the iMessage tab and check the boxes for the required email addresses and phone numbers. We recommend leaving only the phone number and frequently used e-mail enabled.

4. Check the box next to the parameter Enable Messages in iCloudif you want all correspondence to be saved in iCloud (recommended).

5. Check the box “Read report»To notify users who sent you a message that you have read it (in detail).

6. In the drop-down menu For new conversations use choose a phone number (recommended) or e-mail that will be used as a sender for new chats.

7. In the tab The main you can customize the display name and photo, message storage options, font size, sound effects, and more.

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How to disable iMessage on Mac?

1. Run the application “Messages” and go to it Settings…

2. Go to the tab iMessage and click the “Go out” in the upper right corner.

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Yandex.Telephony, or how to set up a virtual “cloud” number for an individual or company

19/12/2020 by ALOK DAS

Yandex.Telephony virtual PBX will help to cope with the flow of calls and organize teamwork. The service can be used by freelancers, startups and other users for whom constant communication with clients is important. Yandex.Telephony allows you to respond to customers in the office and anywhere else.

What is “Virtual PBX”

Virtual PBX – a service provided for companies (freelancers, individuals, etc.) that allows you to replace a physical PBX or an entire call center – the client gets at full disposal an IP-PBX hosted by the provider.

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Possibilities of the Yandex.Telephony service

Let’s consider the use of a virtual PBX using the example of the Yandex.Telephony service, which is a virtual PBX that allows you to effectively manage the processing of customer requests (calls, voice messages, feedback forms on the website, as well as on Facebook or Twitter) without installing additional equipment and unnecessary financial costs. For the convenience of users, all messages are displayed in a single feed.

Users registered in the system are provided with a local multichannel phone number (more than 150 telephone city codes throughout Russia are available). The platform offers a number of functions, including the ability to process messages from a website or social network, collect statistics of calls, manage the settings of the voice menu for prompt communication with the right specialist, call queue settings for more efficient work with clients, forward calls to depending on the working schedule of operators and the status of the caller, as well as save customer requests in voice messages.

The service supports popular SIP clients for processing incoming and outgoing messages. The platform also allows you to create black and white lists, which will help you focus on your most important customers and save time by not wasting it on useless calls.

Service users will be able to manage calls through the telephone interface, forward them within the company or combine them into conferences, receive notifications about client requests, missed calls and listen to voicemail on a smartphone.

Yandex.Telephony provides quick access to information in a browser or mobile application, call and message history, and also allows you to store call records for resolving disputes or assessing the work of employees and generate statistics for each employee.

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What devices does it work on and how much does it cost

Yandex’s virtual PBX is available in the web version on any computer, as well as through mobile applications for Android and iOS (iPhone). You can get detailed information about Yandex.Telephony tariffs on the service page.

As an alternative to Yandex.Telephony, we also suggest that you familiarize yourself with the foreign service Zadarma, which we talked about here.

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Why are all official Apple Watch photos set to 10:09?

15/12/2020 by ALOK DAS

This tradition of watchmakers has been around for almost a century and the Cupertino company, as a new representative of this industry, could not ignore it. But she neatly broke the rules and introduced a slight dissonance, hinting at aspects that were significant for the brand. Those who carefully looked at the clock during the presentation already understood what was at stake.

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In 1926, the Swiss Hamilton Watch Company, when advertising a new watch model, first rearranged the hands on the dial to the position of the beginning of 11 am. Hour for 10, minute for 10 minutes – the hands are located in relation to each other almost perfectly symmetrically. And they form a kind of frame for the corporate logo of the manufacturer, traditionally engraved under the number 12.

The idea was then repeated many times by various watch companies, many of them developed their own corporate “exact time”. For example: 10:10:31 at Rolex, 10:10:10 at Bell & Ross, 10:10:37 – TAG Heuer badge. Now let’s take a look at the photos Apple Watch from the last presentation – 10 hours 9 minutes in the morning and exactly 30 seconds. Let’s assume that everything is clear with the seconds; on the model of the dial of the classic type, the second hand is beautifully directed straight down. The location of the hour hand is also not surprising, but how do you explain the choice of value for the minute?

A small example, when a new iPhone model is shown next fall, a clock always flaunts on the home screen, which is set at 9:41. This is a memory of the now legendary presentation of 2007, it was at 9:41 p.m. Steve Jobs presented the first iPhone to the world.

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How to set Apple Watch to change automatically based on time and place

06/11/2020 by ALOK DAS

Operating systems have become so smart that they have learned to adjust the operation of devices depending on conditions. With the release of watchOS 7 and iOS 14.2, Apple Watch smartwatches have the ability to independently change the watch faces on the device, taking into account the time of day and the location of the owner.

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This function will be very useful if the watch has many dials and there is a need (or desire) to change them. From now on, watchOS will help you avoid the constant manual switching of watchfaces. For example, having come to a workout, the dial will open Activity, at work will automatically install Service dial or Chronograph, at home – dial A photo with the image of a loved one. Great, isn’t it? In this article, we will explain in detail how to set it up.

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Set the watch faces you want on your Apple Watch

1. Open the app “Watch” on the iPhone that the watch is paired with.

2. Go to the “Dials” tab.

3. Select your favorite watch face.

4. Set the display style, color of the dial, and then press the button Add… The dial will be added to the watch.

5. To delete unused watch faces, go to the “My watch” and above the section “My Dials” click the button “Change”…

6. Delete the unnecessary dial with the button “-“…

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How to teach Apple Watch to automatically change its watch faces at specific times and days

1. Launch the “Commands“And at the bottom go to the”Automation“.

2. In the upper right corner, click the icon “+“…

3. Press the blue button “Create automation for yourself“.

4. On the menu “When” select the option “Times of Day“And indicate the desired time for automatic installation of a certain dial (we will choose it below)

5. In the section “Repeat” set the parameter “By week” and select the required days of the week on which the dial will be changed. Click the “Further” in the upper right corner.

6. Click the “Add action“.

7. In the search bar, enter the phrase “Set Dial” and select this action.

8. Click on a word Clock facehighlighted in blue in a phrase “Make” Dial “the active dial” and select the desired watch face option. Please note that you will have to choose from those watchfaces that are installed on the Apple Watch. The proposed list is formed taking into account how the dials are located on the watch. Click the “Further“.

9. In the final menu “New automation»Deactivate the parameter«Ask before launch“And press the button”Done»Top right to save automation.

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How to teach Apple Watch to automatically change its watch faces in the right place.

1. Launch the application on the iPhone “Teams” and at the bottom go to the tab “Automation”…

2. In the upper right corner, click the icon “+”…

3. Press the blue button “Create automation for yourself”…

5. In the list of parameters for automation, select “Arrival” or “Departure“.

6. In the menu “When” in field “Geo position»Click “Choose” and set the address where your script will run. Click the “Readyabout”.

7. Check the box next to “Any time” and press “Further“.

8. Click on “Add action“.

9. In the search bar, enter the phrase “Set Dial” and select this action.

10. Click on a word Clock facehighlighted in blue in a phrase “Make” Dial “the active dial” and select the desired watch face option that was previously added to the watch. Click the button “Further”…

11. In the summary menu “New automation” deactivate the parameter “Ask before launch” and press the button “Done” top right to save automation.

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How to set Gmail (or Spark, etc.) as default instead of Apple mail on iPhone and iPad

26/09/2020 by ALOK DAS

With the release of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 (detailed review), it became possible to choose a default mail application, different from the standard Mail. While there is nothing wrong with Apple’s Mail, some people just prefer a third-party app with different features.

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If you are one of those people and want to change the default email app on your iPhone or iPad, here’s how to do it. Then, when you click on an email address or a link where you can send an email, you can automatically use your preferred app without any further action.

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How to set Gmail (or Spark) as the default email program on iPhone and iPad

Obviously, if you want to use a third-party mail application by default, then you already have it downloaded and installed. However, make sure the program is updated to the latest version.

1. Open the app “Settings” on iPhone or iPad.

2. Go to the parameters of the mail program in the list of attachments.

3. Select a section “Default mail application”…

4. Select the mail application you want to use as default. If you have multiple email apps installed, you will see all of them as available options, as shown in the screenshot below.

Keep in mind that not all email apps have this feature at this time or offer it yet. Therefore, if you do not see the parameter “Default mail application” in the settings of the mail application, you may have to wait a while until the developers update the program.

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Autosave in Word (Microsoft Word): how to set up and restore documents correctly

20/09/2020 by ALOK DAS

Many Word users have faced an unpleasant problem – this text editor may close unexpectedly, either by itself or due to a restart of the operating system. But what happens to the text that you haven’t saved in time? Fortunately, Word has a built-in autosave feature. Many users do not know about it or do not know how to use it.

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How does the autosave function in Word work?

When editing certain documents, the text editor will automatically create copies of them. Thanks to them, it will be possible to recover a file that you did not manage to save before the sudden termination of Word, including due to a computer shutdown. The program itself may “crash” due to some kind of its own or system error, and the computer may go out due to a blackout or battery discharge.

Typically, Word already has AutoSave turned on. But by default, backups are created every 10 minutes. But it may happen that the computer shuts down 9 minutes after the last copy was made. As a result, all changes made to the text in 9 minutes will be lost, and during this time an experienced user can make a lot of them.

When you start Word after an unexpected shutdown, you will be prompted to restore the file from its most recent copy or from a previous copy. But even if the program did not offer you to restore, you should not despair. This procedure can be done manually using the folder for saving the backups.

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How do I activate and configure Autosave in Word, including choosing a folder to store backups?

Let’s use Word 2010 as an example to see how you can make automatic backups more frequent. The instructions are also suitable for other versions of the program, including versions of Word 2007 or Word 2016 (and Microsoft Word for Mac), although the names and locations of some menu items may differ, but the essence remains the same.

1. First, click on the very first tab “File»On the Word menu bar.

2. Go to the section “Parameters“.

3. From the list of tabs on the left, select “Preservation“.

4. In the right window find the option “Autosave every»And put a check next to it if it is missing. Next you need to specify the number of minutes after which the autosave will be performed. It is best to set it to 1 minute to make copies as often as possible.

5. Check the box next to the “Keep last autosaved version on close without saving“. Below you can select the folder in which Word will store backups. If you need to change this location, then click the “Browse” button and select the desired folder in Explorer. By default, copies are stored in the user profile and there is little point in changing this location. Also in this section you can choose the format in which both the document itself and its copies will be saved.

6. To save the changes made, do not forget to click OK down below.

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How to turn off autosave in Word?

To turn off autosave in Word, go to the same section where the desired function is activated. But there you just need to deactivate the “Autosave every“. After this action, the backup copies of the document you are editing will no longer be saved to the hard disk.

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How can I manually recover text from an autosave file if the document was not saved?

It may happen that after you restart Word, you will not be prompted to restore from the latest backup. But you can also do it manually:

1. Open the previously mentioned “Saving” section in Word settings.

2. Find in which folder the application stores the backups. Remember this path or copy it.

3. In the address bar of Explorer, paste or enter this path, or manually open the required folder.

4. In the list of files with backup copies, select the one you need, taking into account the date and time (which is especially important) of creation. Most often, there will be few such files, and the one you need will be the very first. Start it with a double click.

5. In the Word Document Recovery window, select the last copy and resave it.

It is worth noting that Word tries its best to preserve user data even if it crashes. As you work on a document in the background, backups are constantly created and saved. The user is only required to set the desired storage time interval, preferably 1 minute. And if suddenly Word closes or the computer turns off, you can always recreate a relatively current document. This will offer to do either the text editor itself, or you can perform the operation manually using Explorer.

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How to set an alarm on iPad. Two ways

12/09/2020 by ALOK DAS

On the iPad, just like on the iPhone, you can set an almost unlimited number of alarms for a wide variety of purposes.

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And although you can set alarms through the application “Clock», You can also easily turn alarms on and off by talking to Siri. However, in order to set up sound signals and alarm snooze rules, you still have to use the “Clock“On the iPad.

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How to set an alarm on iPad using the Clock app

1. Click on the application icon “Clock“To open it. It’s not hard to find, it looks like a regular dial.

2. Click the “Alarm clock»On the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

3. Click on the sign + in the upper right corner.

4. A new menu will appear that allows you to choose for how long you want to set the alarm.

5. You can also set it to repeat on certain days (for example, at the same time from Monday to Friday) by clicking “Repeat”And choosing the days on which you want it to be activated.

6. Click “Save»In the upper right corner to accurately add your new alarm to the system.

7. On the screen with alarms, you can turn any of them on or off by tapping their switch.

8. If you want to edit or delete the alarm, tap “Edit», And then select the item you want to edit.

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How to set an alarm using Siri

1. Activate Siri by holding down the button Home on iPad. If the assistant is already on, then just say: “Hello Siri!”…

2. As soon as Siri starts listening to you, say: “Siri, set your alarm”…

3. The assistant will ask you for how long you want to set the alarm.

4. Say the time and your alarm will be set to it.

But if you want to adjust the parameters so that they repeat, then you have to edit them using the application “Clock“.

You can also use Siri to deactivate / activate an already set alarm.

1. If you want to turn off the alarm, say: “Siri, turn off the alarm”…

2. Siri will ask you to tap the desired alarm. Click on the one you want to enable.

3. So you could turn off the alarm with Siri.

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Launchpad on Mac: what it is and how to set it up correctly to use it

15/08/2020 by ALOK DAS

Launchpad is a very handy feature in macOS that allows you to display applications as a set of icons similar to the iOS desktop. The problem is that the program displays ALL your applications in random order.

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What is Launchpad

LaunchPad is a special mode in the Applications folder on a Mac that displays all applications in a grid (similar to the iOS home screen). Programs can appear on multiple pages if there are too many to fit on one screen. Switching between pages is done by swiping with two fingers to the right or left on the trackpad or with one finger using the Magic Mouse.

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How to customize Launchpad to launch comfortably

Launchpad can be launched in several ways: using the trackpad, the function “Hot corners” or key combinations.

Trackpad launch

To enable or disable the Multi-Touch gesture, go to “System settings” → “Trackpad” and check the box next to the Launchpad option. You cannot change the gesture, but you can turn it off.

Once enabled, Launchpad can be invoked by pinching your thumb and three fingers.

Triggering with Hot Corners

To customize the launch of Launchpad using the function “Hot corners” (the ability to launch programs by hovering the mouse pointer over one of the corners of the application window) open the section “System settings” → “Desktop and screensaver” → “Hot corners”…

In the dropdown menu, assign any active corner to launch Launchpad (we recommend the top right)

Hotkey launch

To add a keyboard shortcut, open “System settings” → “Keyboard” → Keyboard shortcuts and check the box. Select the section in the left column Launchpad and Dock… Then double click on the Launchpad option and assign a keyboard shortcut like ⌘ + §…

You can also control Launchpad screens using your keyboard, for example, the cursor keys (arrow keys) help you navigate between application icons or switch screens (⌘ key + left / right toggle keys). Press the Escape key to exit the program; to launch the selected application, press the Return key.

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How to organize apps in Launchpad

To organize applications, simply grab them with your mouse or trackpad and drag and drop.

If you want to transfer the program to another page, drag it to the edge of the screen and wait until the page switches automatically. If you’ve ever organized your iPhone home screen icons, doing the same in Launchpad is easy. Launchpad lets you create iOS-style folders (by dragging one icon over another) and renaming them. This way you can hide unnecessary applications and better organize your workspace.

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How to search for apps in Launchpad

In reality, Launchpad’s search functionality isn’t all that bad. You can start entering text right after starting the function without having to click on the search box. When the screen displays the apps you are looking for, select the one you want and press Return to launch the program.

Launchpad may not seem as effective as Spotlight or the Dock, but it is definitely a great alternative to wandering in a folder. “Programs” in search of the desired application.

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How to set up an autoresponder for emails in Mail on Mac

14/08/2020 by ALOK DAS

Of course, the program will not answer for you on the content of the letter, but it will inform the addressee that you are not there now and will reply later.

If in response to your letter you received a message like “I’m on vacation now, write to me after [дата] or call back “, be aware that this is the template message automatically sent by the mail client.

Below we will tell you how to independently configure automatic responses in the program. “Post office” on your Mac. Setting up auto-replies on all Macs is the same, regardless of the version of the operating system used.

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How to set up automatic replies to emails in the Mail app on Mac

Next, we’ll show you how to set up instant auto replies for all incoming emails.

1. Open the app “Post office”;

2. Go to “Settings” and select “Filters”;

3. Select an option “Add filter” and name it appropriately (e.g. “Vacation answering machine”);

4. Specify the parameter to satisfy one or all of the conditions;

5. In the drop-down menu of the section “If a” select “Every message”;

6. Now in the drop-down menu of the section Do the following select “To answer”;

7. Click on Reply with text message and enter your automatic reply text;

8. Click on “OK”and then again on “OK”to set auto reply.

By doing all of the above, you will set an automatic reply to all emails that come to your Mac while you are away. You can check if the feature works by sending an email to yourself. If you receive an automatic response, then everything was done correctly and the function is working. By setting the options for satisfying the conditions, you can choose to send auto replies only to certain recipients, only to letters from certain domains, only on certain dates, etc.

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How to turn automatic replies on or off in Mail on Mac

Once configured, auto replies are activated automatically. You can turn them off at a later time and then turn them back on if needed.

1. In the app “Post office” on your Mac go to Preferences;

2. Select “Filters” and check / uncheck the box next to the desired filter.

As a rule, autoreplies are widely used in business, but they can also come in handy in private correspondence. For example, you have to move away from the computer for a while, but you do not want your recipient to think that you are ignoring their letters. Also, this feature is irreplaceable if you really ignore messages from a certain person, but do not want him to know about it.

Setting up auto replies is just one of a number of options available in “Filters” mail client for Mac. For example, you can remotely put your computer into standby using your iPhone, set up automatic message forwarding, add sound effects for messages from specific recipients, set up automatic deletion of certain messages, and more.

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How to set up and use Windows keyboard on Mac

10/08/2020 by ALOK DAS

With Mac computers, you can use almost any keyboard designed for Windows PCs, be it a USB or Bluetooth keyboard. True, the modification keys on Mac and PC keyboards are different. This can lead to erroneous keyboard shortcuts or other unexpected keystrokes when using a PC keyboard with a Mac.

The problem can be easily solved by remapping the keys Windows and ALT on the ⌘Cmd and ⌥Option (Alt) on a PC keyboard connected to the Mac. In this way, you can use the familiar keyboard shortcuts typical of the standard Apple keyboard. For many Mac users who have to work with a PC keyboard, this will really make life easier.

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How to use a PC keyboard with remapped Windows and ALT keys with a Mac

The method described below works with all PC keyboards with the standard CTRL / Windows / ALT layout and all versions of macOS.

1. Connect your PC keyboard to Mac via USB or Bluetooth as you usually do;

2. Open the Apple menu and select “System settings”;

3. Click on “Keyboard”;

4. Select the tab “Keyboard” and click on the option Modification keys in the lower right corner of the settings panel;

5. On the menu “Select a keyboard” specify the desired PC keyboard;

6. Open the key menu ⌥Option (Alt) and select ⌘Cmd;

7. Open the key menu ⌘Cmd and select ⌥Option (Alt);

8. Click on OK…

9. When you do all of the above, when connected to a Mac, the WINDOWS key on your PC keyboard will become ⌥Option (Alt), and ALT will become ⌘Cmd…

Be aware that on some Windows PC keyboards, the CTRL and ALT keys also function differently from the Mac keys. Fortunately, they can be reassigned using the above method.

Below is an example of a PC keyboard. As you can see, the modification keys on it are different from those familiar to Mac users.

And here is the keyboard for Apple computers.

If you compare both shots, it becomes clear why you should remap keys on a PC keyboard if you are using it with a Mac.

The above method is useful for those who have chosen an excellent PC keyboard for their work, but are used to working with a Mac. As mentioned, it fits all keyboards and all macOS.

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How to open and set up Music Visualizer on Mac and Windows

03/08/2020 by ALOK DAS

Many iTunes users (Music applications on Mac) do not even suspect that Apple’s multimedia processor has a very beautiful visualizer that can display various dynamic graphic variations on the display to the music being played. In our article, we will tell you how to launch and customize this aesthetic interface element to your taste.

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How do I run the renderer on Mac or Windows?

The visualizer works both on macOS (Music application) and on the Windows version of iTunes. After starting any music track or album, just press the keyboard shortcut Command + T (⌘ + T) on Mac or Ctrl + T on Windows to launch the renderer. You can also perform this action by going to the menu “View“(“Window” on Mac) and clicking “Visualizer“.

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8 commands to customize the renderer

After you have entered the visualizer window, just press one of the following keys to perform certain actions:

? – displaying the entire list of commands;

M – changing the rendering mode (changing the rendering of models and forms);

P – choice of color scheme;

i – information about the track being played;

C – autocycle switching (enabled by default);

F – Turns the frame rate indication on or off in the lower right corner.

X – freeze mode “freeze” (visualization freezes, and the camera rotates around it with a change in scale);

N – enable / disable clouds;

L – camera lock (stops changing the panorama).

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How to set an alarm or reminder on Mac with your favorite melody or song

17/07/2020 by ALOK DAS

Your Mac already has a preinstalled application Reminders, which will remind you of all the important events in your life: anniversaries, the need to make an important call, a one-time meeting with friends, or to stop spending time on social networks and the beginning of working time.

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The Calendar app on Mac makes it easy to set up alerts to help you keep up with your life schedule and remember your responsibilities. And since most people tend to spend a lot of time on or near their computers, your Mac can be a great tool for managing your life.

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Set an alarm or reminder on a Mac using the Calendar app

1. Launch the application “The calendar”by clicking on it in the Dock at the bottom of the screen. If the program is not there, then you can find it in the folder “Programs”.

2. Double-click on the day to which you want to add a reminder.

3. Give the event a name, and then click on the date and time in the lower field to select specific values using the pop-up windows.

4. In the same section, click next to the word “Repeat”if necessary to set a repeat of the reminder.

And if you want to use your Mac as a daily alarm, follow these steps:

5. Click next to the word “Reminders”. In the list, select “At the time of the event”.

6. Enter this menu again with the parameter activated. “At the time of the event” and at the very bottom of the menu select “Tune”. Then click on “Message with sound” and select “Open file”.

7. On the second line of the menu, click on “The calendar” and from the small drop-down menu select “Others”.

8. Now you can select the audio or video file that you want to use for your awakening or reminder of the need to start some work or go somewhere.

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How to make your alarm on your Mac work anytime

Note that for your Mac to be ready to wake you up or make a reminder, your computer must be turned on. To do this, go to the application “System Settings” and select a section “Energy Saving”.

In some cases, you can set a schedule to automatically turn on the Mac (for example, every morning on weekdays 5 minutes before the alarm), but in this case, in order for the alarm to work, you need to add an application The calendar at startup, and also disable the lock password when the computer starts.

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Alarm apps from the Mac App Store

If you need a more advanced alarm clock for your Mac, then you can turn to paid solutions, such as Awaken or Alarm Clock Pro.

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Google Calendar on iPhone: how to sync and set up

01/07/2020 by ALOK DAS

Ecosystems of Apple and Google, although isolated, have many points of contact. Many iOS users have a Gmail account and keep their work schedule on Google Calendar. Events marked on Google Calendar can be seen in the built-in Calendar app on iOS, available for your iPhone. Make it easy.

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How to sync Google Calendar with your iPhone

To synchronize this Google service with the built-in Calendar application, you will need to add your account in the menu “Passwords and accounts” applications “Settings” on iOS. Here’s how to do it.

1. Launch the application “Settings” on the iPhone.

2. Go to the section “Passwords and accounts”.

3. Click “New Account”.

4. Select Google and on the login page, follow the instructions to enter the service using your Gmail address and your password, as well as two-factor authorization (if it was enabled).

5. After logging in, you will be taken to a page with your Gmail email address at the top and some options. Choose which specific Google services: mail, contacts, calendar, and notes you’d like to sync with your iPhone. If you need to synchronize only “The calendar”, then other services can be turned off by setting the corresponding switches to Turned off. Make sure that “The calendar” included. If the account is being set up for the first time, then after the actions are completed, click “Save”.

6. Launch the application “The calendar” on the iPhone.

7. At the bottom of the screen, tap Calendars.

8. If nothing has been selected in the list yet, find the Google Calendar account that has just been added to your iPhone and select it. A checkmark will appear next to this item, and Google Calendar entries will immediately appear on the iOS work calendar.

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Best 3rd-party calendar apps for iPhone

If for some reason the standard application The calendar something doesn’t suit you on iPhone, try installing the “native” free Google Calendar application. In addition, we recommend paying attention to popular paid organizers. Calendars 5 and Awesome note 2.

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How to set up alarm notifications for people with hearing problems on iPhone

29/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

With the release of iOS 14 (a detailed review of new features), a new feature has appeared in the iPhone Universal access, which is called Sound Recognition. She will be able to notify users of important sounds, such as the fire alarm, doorbell, baby crying, dog barking, etc. Such a function will be in demand by people with hearing impairments.

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How does the Sound Recognition feature work on iPhone?

When this feature is activated, the iPhone will continuously listen to the environment, trying to hear certain sounds using smart features. The device will notify the user when it recognizes the desired signals. These include the sounds of a fire alarm, sirens, smoke detectors, the voices of cats and dogs, household appliances, car horns, doorbells and knocking, water noise, screaming and crying baby. There are 14 such sounds.

Apple claims that sound recognition cannot be relied on in cases where you may be injured or injured, in high-risk situations or in emergency situations, or for navigation. This feature is still in beta testing, so it may not yet be completely reliable.

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How to enable “Sound Recognition” in iPhone?

You can enable the function and select sounds for recognition in the application “Settings” on the menu “Universal access” → Sound Recognition.

Turn on and off Sound Recognition, and also get quick access to the parameters of the function with a list of sounds that can be set for detection, you can from Control room. If the button Sound Recognition not available in the Control Center, you can add it according to this instruction.

It is worth noting that Google and Amazon are already using a similar feature on their devices. But if there it is part of the security system (for example, Amazon Echo speakers respond to the sound of broken glass), then in Apple the solution is still part of universal access, helping people with hearing loss. But in the future, it is possible to expand the scope of this function.

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Mac External Drive Mode: what it is and how to set it up

21/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

Cupertino developers have envisioned different scenarios for using apple computers. Especially for this, the system has a number of settings that allow you to use “poppies” in unusual modes. In this material in the format “for dummies” we talk about external drive modein which cases it is used, features of use, etc.

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What is External Disk Mode?

If you have two Mac computers, you can assign one of them to the head unit and transfer the other to External drive mode, in fact, turning into an analog of a removable drive. High-performance, with a phenomenal speed of data exchange, custodian of invaluable information – in order not to clog the memory of the main gadget, the files are stored on the hard drives of auxiliary devices. You can activate this mode on any Mac with FireWire or Thunderbolt ports.

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Switching Mac to External Drive Mode in System Preferences

To do this, we need to change the boot disk format by choosing an alternative system boot option. Everything about everything requires a few clicks of the mouse:

1. Connect both Mac devices with a FireWire or Thunderbolt cable.

2. Open menu System settingsby clicking on the corresponding icon in Dockusing the Spotlight search service or by going to Apple Menu → System Preferences.

3. Click on the icon Boot disk.

4. Click on the lock icon, enter the details Administrator and click on the button Remove protection.

5. The bottom right button is the desired button External drive mode – click it.

6. The system will ask you to confirm switching the boot format – accept and restart the computer using the appropriate button.

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How to Switch to External Drive Mode during Mac Boot

Suppose the computer is currently turned off – in this case, you can activate the desired mode quickly, without waiting for the desktop to fully load. Follow the brief instructions:

1. Press the power button and a moment after starting the device, hold down the key T.

2. Keep it pressed until a beep sounds.

3. Mac will automatically switch to External drive mode. After it has finished loading, the corresponding icon will appear on the screen of the main computer to which it is connected by cable.

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How to Exit External Drive Mode on Mac

After finishing work, it is advisable to return the Mac to its previous state by deactivating the current mode. The procedure begins by disconnecting the established connection on the computer that served as the main device:

1. Connected as a drive, for macOS our computer appears to be just another disk that needs to be correctly removed. In the standard way – by clicking on the “Eject»In the context menu.

2. Or alternative, by dragging the icon of the connected Mac into the trash, which will be interpreted as a command to terminate the session.

3. It remains just to turn off the computer, which was previously in External drive modeby pressing the power button.

4. Disconnect the cable, restart the Mac – it will automatically switch to the usual mode of operation.

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What can I do in External Disk Mode

Exactly the same as with any external drive familiar to you, whether it’s a flash drive or a removable hard drive. When we find the connected icon on the desktop of the host computer, click on it and get access to the permanent memory of the Mac. Now you can upload any files there or extract the necessary objects by simply dragging them between folders. As long as both devices remain turned on and connected by cable, a reliable, high-speed connection is formed between them. As a rule, it is better than via wireless Internet or a local network.

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Having a problem? Reasons and solutions

The presence of peripheral devices connected via FireWire and Thunderbolt ports confuses the system – it cannot recognize another Mac located in External drive mode. Therefore, before starting work, physically turn off all unnecessary by removing the cables from the connectors.

Key “T“Or the entire keyboard may be inoperative, which would be nice to check in advance. It’s better to give preference to accessories connected directly to the Mac, by no means through the Thunderbolt Display or the hub. And yes, make sure the power source in the wireless keyboard is not exhausted.

In addition to the standard macOS account password and authorization in the FileVault disk protection system, it is possible to block access to boot disk activation via FireWire with a secret key. This is used in cases where it is required to prohibit remote system boot, but for operation External drive mode we need exactly the opposite – this password protection needs to be removed.

Check for the latest OS version, as Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier versions do not have the ability to connect this mode for Mac with Intel chips on board.

FileVault home directory encryption system seriously interferes External drive mode. Simply put, you will have to forget about access to your files, or before you start, you need to go to the settings and temporarily disable encryption. Do not forget to return everything to its former state after the end of the communication session.

When using a laptop in External drive mode It must be connected to a power source. Firstly, we minimize the risk of disconnection due to battery drainage, and secondly, we don’t have to worry about the reaction of the energy-saving system of the portable device. It, according to the settings, can automatically turn off the computer’s drive to save energy and, usually, this happens at the most inopportune moment.

It happens that during long downtimes connected through External drive mode two Macs lose touch. The reason for this is the presence of bugs in the software for chips manufactured by Intel. The situation has long been taken under control, but a small risk still remains. The method of “healing” is standard – do not ignore the requests of proprietary software for installing updates.

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What gives the use of External Disk Mode

High speed data transfer – that the Thunderbolt interface, that FireWire were developed precisely for this purpose. Copying files at a speed of several hundred megabytes per second is clearly better than using a USB cable or Wi-Fi network. The best method for restoring order in gigantic media libraries and archives of personal information.

The ability to install the OS on a second Mac – in case it does not have a display or optical drive, and you need to reinstall macOS right now. There is neither time, nor desire to create a bootable USB-drive or download the installer from the App Store, but you can copy the necessary files from the host computer, starting the system installation directly in External drive mode.

Formatting a hard disk – since the connected computer is reflected in the system as just another partition, it is not difficult to use Disk Utility to correct it. Fast and painless formatting, partitioning, deleting information, etc.

Remote troubleshooting for plug-in Macs – if your computer refuses to boot up, it’s advisable to check the status of its files. Through the same extremely useful Disk Utility, pre-connecting External drive mode and thus gaining access to the system folders. A very useful option in case of a critical failure, when it is impossible to start even in safe mode.

Fast data migration – even though Apple has a policy of relocating users to the “clouds”, the need and desire to transfer information in the old way still exist. When you purchase a new Mac, change of ownership of a computer, reorganization of an office fleet of equipment and similar cases, connection External drive mode is one of the most effective ways to move solid amounts of data. Both with simple copying and using a tool called Migration Assistant.

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How to set separate ringtone and vibration for contact on iPhone

20/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

If you are often called, but you don’t want to answer every call, it makes sense to assign a special ringtone to important (or unpleasant) numbers. You can understand exactly who is calling you even when the iPhone alerts you to calls only by vibration – making a unique vibration alert is also very easy. Let’s set it all up right now!

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How to assign a unique ringtone to a contact on iPhone

1. Open the application Phonego to the tab Contacts and select the desired subscriber.

2. Click on the inscription Edit in the upper right corner of the screen.

3. Find the section Ringtone and tap on it.

4. Select any melody you like from the list and press Done.

There you can also configure other parameters – for example, Message sound (Sound when receiving SMS or iMessage message).

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How to assign a unique vibration alert to a contact on iPhone

In the same place (in the contact settings) select Vibration.

There are two options:

1. Select one of the predefined patterns (Fast, Lively, Heartbeat, etc.).

2. Create your own vibrating alert.

If your choice is the second option, then

a) In the section Vibration go down to the point Arbitrary.

b) Click on the inscription Create vibration.

c) Touch the screen several times to create your own vibration alert. Play something you love — for example, a march of imperial Star Wars stormtroopers.

d) When the vibration melody is ready, click on the inscription Stop in the lower right corner. Give your creation a new name.

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Active angles on macOS: what is it, how to set up and use it

16/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

Each new macOS user who has previously used other operating systems naturally faces a number of difficulties. However, over time, working with a Mac becomes so convenient that there is no question of a return to other ecosystems. In today’s article, we’ll look at one more small macOS add-in, which makes it easier to work with the interface – Active angles.

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As expressed once Joni Ive, simplicity is not only a visual style, minimalism or lack of clutter, in order to achieve simplicity, it is necessary to dig a tunnel in the bowels of complexity. Despite the fact that the chief designer of Apple said a few other things, the same postulate is quite applicable to the desktop operating system. So, in order to perform a number of commonly used operations, like launching Mission Control, Notification Center, or Dashboard no need to use a keyboard or do a lot of mouse manipulation, just move the pointer to one of the four corners of the screen.

For example, in the Yablyk editorial office, our favorite settings for active angles are: when you move the pointer to the upper right corner, the Launchpad (application screen) opens, when you move to the lower right corner, the Notification Center appears. Very comfortably!

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How to set active angles on Mac (macOS)

To do this, go to the menu Settings → Mission Control → Active Angles, and select four commands for each corner of the screen.

It could be:

1. Mission Control – A kind of multitasking menu that allows you to view thumbnails of all running applications and desktops;

2. Program windows – a similar option to the previous one, allowing you to view on a single screen all open windows within a single application;

3. Desktop – this command allows you to instantly show the desktop, hiding all running applications and other elements;

4. Notification Center – Displays messages from social networks, events from the Calendar, updates from the App Store, emails and much more;

5. Launchpad – the command allows you to go to the list of all applications available on this Mac;

6. Launch screensaver / disable screensaver – such an add-on will allow you to quickly close the desktop if you need to move away from the computer for a short time or turn off the screen saver (screensaver) if it automatically starts at the wrong time;

7. Put the monitor to sleep – Another useful team for office workers, allowing you to quickly hide the contents of the screen.

8. Lock screen – go to the lock screen with a field for entering the Administrator password.

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How to make, download and set your ringtone on iPhone

15/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

Creating and installing ringtones on iPhone is a pretty discussed topic for users of Apple smartphones. Many iPhone owners criticize the management of the Apple company for the promoted paid option to download ringtones through the iTunes Store’s iOS app. However, there is a classic free way to create and set ringtones officially authorized by Apple. ♥ ON TOPIC: Based on the Marimba ringtone for iPhone, they shot a clip […]

How to set a sound alert in Mail on Mac when you receive an email with specific text

06/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

If you use the mail client Mail on a Mac, you probably know that there are a lot of interesting settings. One of them, which few people know about, is the sound when a new message is received.

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How to make Mail on Mac play sound when you receive an email with certain text

Not only to “see” that the desired Email has arrived, but also to “hear” this is a very useful feature. For example, you are waiting for an important letter on work, but you do not know exactly when it will come. You don’t have to sit at the Mac all the time and wait – just set up a sound notification and calmly do other things!

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Create a rule for processing letters for Mail on Mac

Open the application on your Mac mail and follow the simple instructions:

1. In the menu bar, click on the inscription mail and select in the menu that appears Settings.

2. Click on the section Filters (far right).

3. Click on the button Add.

4. In line Description specify a name for the future filter.

5. In the drop-down menu next to the inscription If select option All of the following conditions are met..

6. Next, instead of Sender select Message contentoption Contains do not change, but in the line on the right specify the keyword that will be exactly in the letter – for example, Project x.

7. In the drop-down menu under the inscription Follow these steps select option Play sound. In the pop-up menu that appears on the right, select a specific melody.

8. Click OK.

If, after completing the action, Mail will display a system message “Apply your filters to messages in selected mailboxes?”. Select To apply.

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How to add additional conditions

It is possible that you want to have more settings – for example, to receive a sound notification only when you receive an update for Project X, and not for all letters related to it. Well – then we need to configure an additional condition!

Open Settings Mail, Choose a section Filters, click on the created rule and click on the button Edit.

1. Setting next to words If no need to change. The only thing – note that now mail will apply the filter rule only when both conditions are met (we will add the second below).

2. Click on the sign “A plus” to the right of your keyword. So we add another rule to the filter.

3. Fill in the new fields as in the first rule. The only exception is that the key phrase now, of course, will be different (for example, “update”).

Done – now you will receive a sound notification only when the text of the email contains both words – Project X and “update”.

Naturally customize Mail you can more carefully, try to “play” with various filters to achieve the desired goal.

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How to quickly set column widths based on content in Finder on macOS

05/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

Mac users are probably aware of the problem of insufficient Finder column widths to display the full file name. The problem is not difficult to fix – by moving the dividing line, adjusting the width manually.

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But such a solution is only temporary, and who said that the column will be wide enough for other files in the list? As a result, some names will still not be fully displayed, which will not make it possible to fully examine the contents of the folder. Fortunately, you can easily adjust the width of the column using a convenient trick.

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How to adjust column width in Finder based on content

1. Open the Finder.

2. Place the mouse pointer on the dividing line.

3. The pointer will change its appearance to two arrows looking in different directions relative to the vertical line.

4. Then double-click on the dividing line.

The column width automatically adjusts to the longest file name in the current column. Thus, all file names will be fully displayed.

Please note that this technique only works when the view is activated in Finder: List or Speakers. And the next time you run Finder, the settings will not be saved – you will have to re-create the width of the columns.

Extra tip: when double-clicking on the dividing line, press ⌥Option (Alt)then all displayed columns will be adjusted depending on the content. In addition, you can also click on the separator by a second click (right mouse button) for additional parameters.

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Download unused ones, or how to set up automatic removal of unnecessary applications on iPhone and iPad

29/04/2020 by ALOK DAS

Surely, every owner of an iPhone or iPad knows a problem when unused applications occupy an invaluable place on the phone. Fortunately, it’s practically “possible to forget about it” – starting with iOS 11, a feature has appeared in the Apple mobile operating system that will automatically delete unused programs.

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What is the difference between deletion and upload?

To begin with, note that deletion and unloading are slightly different processes. When uninstalling a program all data related to it is deleted, while when unloading the application related information, settings and documents saved on device. The downloaded application can be easily restored if it is available on the App Store. Upload feature is available in iOS 11 and later OS versions.

Data associated with downloaded applications is also stored in backups that users automatically or manually save to iCloud or iTunes. When restoring a device from a backup, settings and data will also be restored. In some cases, when restoring from a backup, iOS may require you to enter an unused Apple ID for a long time if the user has switched from an earlier device model to the current one. This may mean that the backup includes the downloaded applications tied to the old identifier.

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Delete or unload – advantages and disadvantages

Unloading. When unloading, the original application file is deleted, but all documents and data associated with it are saved. Also, the program icon remains on the home screen, so restoring it will not be difficult. Compared to deletion, unloading is not so effective in terms of freeing up space, but the data associated with the unloaded application is stored on the device.

Removal. When you delete applications from the device, the application file, data and documents associated with it are completely deleted, which allows you to clear more space. The application icon will also be removed from the home screen and if you want to reinstall it, you will need to download the program from the App Store and reconfigure it.

The main advantage of uploading is to save time – you do not need to reconfigure the application. This functionality will be useful to owners of iOS devices who do not resort to iCloud Drive to organize files or use applications with the ability to store documents in the “apple” cloud.

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How to understand that the application has been downloaded

An icon with the image of a “cloud and arrows” will appear next to the name of the application, which was automatically downloaded. If you saw such an icon, be aware that the application has been unloaded and its data is still stored on the device.

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How to manually download unnecessary applications on iOS

As mentioned above, the unloading process is different from the removal process. In order to remove the program from iPhone or iPad, you need to press and hold its icon on the home screen until it starts to vibrate, and then click on the “x” in the upper left corner of the icon.

In order to download the application, follow the instructions below:

1. Open “Settings” on the device.

2. Click “Basic”.

3. Select from the list IPhone Storage.

4. Click on the application you want to download.

Prompt: For greater user convenience, the applications in the list are organized in order of decreasing size.

5. Click “Download the program”.

6. Confirm the action by selecting “Download the program” in the popup menu.

Prompt: If the application is marked as “Not used”, you can safely delete it without worrying about data loss, since they were never created.

As an unwritten rule, it is recommended to remove applications that have not been used for more than six months or never at all.

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How to reinstall unloaded applications

Icons of downloaded applications are saved on the home screen. Reinstalling them returns all the data associated with the application. If the program is not available on the App Store, you will not be able to install it again.

There are several ways to install previously downloaded applications:

Method 1: Home Screen

Icons of downloaded applications are marked with a small cloud on the home screen.

1. Go to the home screen.

2. Click the icon of the downloaded application.

That’s all, the application will load again.

Method 2: Search

Downloaded applications are displayed in iOS search.

1. Go to any home screen.

2. Swipe down anywhere on the display to call up the search function.

3. Enter the first letters of the application name, and then select it in the search results. iOS will automatically reload the selected program from the App Store, and then the application will automatically synchronize with the saved data.

Method 3: Storage Settings

You can restore the downloaded application through the storage settings.

1. Open the section “Settings” on the device.

2. Click “Basic”.

3. Select from the list IPhone Storage.

4. Click on the downloaded application that you want to reinstall.

5. Click Reinstall Application.

The application will restart. If it is no longer available on the App Store, you will not be able to re-download the program.

Method 4: App Store / Siri

Finally, reinstalling the application is possible directly through the App Store.

1. Open the App Store on the device.

2. Find the application you need.

3. Tap on the application, and then click on the pause icon.

Prompt: Just ask Siri to download the app. If you ask the assistant to open the program, an error will be displayed on the screen.

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How to set up automatic unloading of unnecessary applications on iPhone and iPad

iOS offers the ability to configure automatic unloading of applications when there is not enough storage space. To do this, open “Settings” → “ITunes and the App Store” → “Unload unused” and move the slider to the on position.

There are other ways to reduce memory consumption on an iOS device. In many cases, the system itself takes care of this. For example, iOS periodically deletes various temporary files and cache, and also offers recommendations for saving storage space. You can get acquainted with them in “Settings” → “Basic” → IPhone Storage → “Recommendations”.

The download option does not apply to native Apple applications, although iOS also allows you to remove and reinstall regular programs. However, you can view information on Apple applications in the settings. For example, the Music application contains a list of all media content stored on the device, so that you can easily delete space-consuming music albums or individual songs.

Many owners of iOS devices have probably noticed that the storage space is running out pretty quickly. The reason is that many modern applications require more resources, but many developers are lazy or do not want to optimize their programs for iOS.

If you decide to use the ability to download applications, remember that program-related data and documents are stored on the device and continue to occupy precious space. To remove them, press and hold the icon of the downloaded application on the home screen until it starts to “vibrate”, and then press “×” and select Delete in the menu (in detail).

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How to set auto brightness on iPhone

28/04/2020 by ALOK DAS

IOS updates bring a lot of surprises to the user, but, unfortunately, not all of them are always pleasant. For example, starting with iOS 11, setting auto-brightness takes ages, and not everyone will immediately understand how to do it.

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Prior to iOS 11, you could enable automatic backlight brightness adjustment in iOS in the section “Screen and brightness” applications Settings.

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How to enable or disable Auto Brightness on iPhone in iOS 13 and later

Now this simple action requires several steps – first you need to go into “Settings”and then open “Universal access” → “Display and text size”.

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How to enable or disable Auto Brightness on iPhone in iOS 11

In iOS 11, the path was even harder: “Settings” → Basic → Universal Access → Display Adaptation.

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Why did Apple hide auto brightness settings

The main reason is saving battery power in the iPhone. Apple hid the switch “Auto brightness”so that users are less likely to disable this feature, because even the description says: “Turning off auto brightness can shorten battery life”.

It is worth noting Apple’s feature version “Auto brightness” quite comfortable. Like Android, iOS has a slider for customization, but instead of fixed brightness, it sets its approximate range. This means that even if you set the brightness to a low level, the screen will still be well lit in dazzling sunlight.

A very convenient feature, however, it does not always work correctly. Sometimes you need to make minimal changes to the settings, but with the release of iOS 11 you will have to do a few steps. If you, for example, watch a long film, it will be very inconvenient.

Of course, all this can be called ordinary nit-picking. Nevertheless, for people who are accustomed to setting the brightness on their own, placing this function in such an uncomfortable, completely non-intuitive menu will be an unpleasant surprise.

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How to set your own background on a Skype video call + 60 free background images

24/04/2020 by ALOK DAS

The popularity of the Zoom messenger motivates competitors. Skype also introduced support for custom backgrounds in video calls, as it is already in Zoom.

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This ability to use custom backgrounds was part of the Skype client update for Mac, Windows, Linux, and the Web, which began on April 16, 2020. See the Skype Release Notes for a description of this feature:

“Want to look like you’re calling from the beach or from space?” Now you can do it with custom backgrounds for your video calls. ”

Install the latest version of Skype and follow these steps to use your custom background during a conversation.

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Where to download beautiful backgrounds for video calls in Skype and Zoom for free

We suggest you familiarize yourself with two selections of high-quality images that can be used as a background for video calls in Skype and Zoom.

Download free virtual backgrounds (selection 1)

Download free virtual backgrounds (selection 2)

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How to set up custom background for all Skype calls

1. Launch Skype and click on your profile photo.

2. Press the “Settings“(Gear icon), then press the”Sound and video“(Microphone icon).

3. Add a new image to adjust the background effect or select a previously added one. You can also blur the background of the room you are in.

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How to add your own background to the current Skype call

1. Launch Skype and make a call.

2. After connecting, click on the “Additionally»(Three dots) or move the cursor over the video button.

3. Click “Choose a background effect“.

4. Add a new image to adjust the background effect or select one of the previously added ones. You can also blur the real background of the room you are in.

In addition to custom backgrounds, the latest Skype update also makes it easy to share files directly from your Mac to Skype contacts, and also offers faster access to call controls in the chat window.

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Set up your iPhone for parents – reduce eye strain: 6 tips

13/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

Many owners of iOS devices look at the iPhone and iPad every day for several hours, but not everyone knows that setting the display correctly will reduce eye strain and make interaction with the gadget more comfortable for viewing. With the help of different settings, you can increase the size of the text on the screen of your iPhone or iPad, change the font type, increase fragments of text using a magnifying glass, etc.

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Increase Text Size

It is not necessary to strain your eyes in an attempt to distinguish text on the screen of an iPhone or iPad. If necessary, its size can be increased using several methods.

Using the option “Text size“, You can increase (or decrease) the font size. To do this, go to the “Settings“→”Screen and brightness“→”Text size»And drag the slider to reduce or increase the font size.

If you want to enlarge not only text, but also other elements (icons and buttons), go to the menu “Settings“→”Screen and brightness“→”View“. There are two possible options in this section – “Increased“And”Standard“. When the first option is activated, the icons will appear larger.

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Set bold

Of course, the size of the text matters, but for many users, the boldness of the font is also important. You can change the font thickness as follows: open the menu “Settings“→”Screen and brightness“→”Bold font“. After that, all text elements will look thicker and darker.

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Enlarge a specific area of the iPhone or iPad screen

IOS has a zoom function that allows you to enlarge portions of the device’s screen using the function “Increase”. To enable this functionality, open “Settings“→”The main“→”Universal access“→”Increase“.

To call the function you need to double-tap the screen with two fingers. You can move the magnifying glass across the screen and use its double tap to resize it.

In addition, iOS has a virtual magnifier that allows you to zoom in on various objects using the camera. We talked about how to set up and use a virtual magnifier in this material.

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Highlight Buttons

In iOS 6, Apple changed the design of buttons that began to resemble just words on the screen. Fortunately, iOS has the ability to change the shape of buttons and give them a more classic look. To do this, open the “Settings“→”The main“→”Universal access“→”Button Shapes“.

After making changes, buttons and other clickable elements on the screen will either be underlined or displayed as a rectangle.

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Use Night Shift

The Night Mode feature debuted in iOS 9.3. Its essence is that at night the color scheme of the iPhone and iPad screens will warm, protecting your eyes from excessive load, and in the morning return to the standard settings. By default, the mode is activated from sunset to sunrise, however, if desired, this setting can be changed. To do this, open the “Settings“→”Screen and brightness“→”Night shift»And set the on / off time of the function. In the settings of the mode there is a slider that allows you to change the color scheme of the screen.

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Set your iPhone and iPad to turn off automatically.

If there is no activity on the iPhone and iPad, the device’s screen will turn off and lock (usually after a minute of inactivity). Function “Auto lock»Locks the screen with a password to protect user data if the device is left unattended. If desired, the time of inactivity, after which the screen will be locked, can be increased by opening “Settings“→”Screen and brightness“→”Auto lock»And selecting the desired parameter (from 30 seconds to 5 minutes).

If you want to disable auto-lock, select the option “Never“. If the iPhone is in battery saver mode, the screen will go blank and lock faster, regardless of the settings.

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How to set up Face ID on iPhone / HB

06/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

What should I do if the main screen unlock function stops working on your iPhone?

If you are one of the owners of the latest iPhone models – you probably are alien to such a thing as “unlocking the screen with a fingerprint. “

Apple developers saved their customers this fate and created a truly revolutionary technology – Face ID. Whoever says anything, so far FaceID remains the most convenient and secure way to unlock your smartphone.

As numerous experiments with fake faces have shown, it is almost impossible to fool a 3D scanner, but the unlock speed, viewing angle and the degree of illumination at which the sensor is triggered – all this in Face ID leaves no chance for the flagship models of competitors.

Spiteful people will remember “monobrow ”with its built-in sensors, which Apple still can’t refuse, but, on the other hand, is there still a visible better alternative?

A real problem can be a breakdown or malfunctioning of Face ID, and this, unfortunately, happens. But do not worry if suddenly your brand new iPhone has lost one of its main functions and immediately carry it to the “master”.

There may be several reasons, and even an inexperienced user can easily fix them.

1 TrueDepth camera visibility issues

This is one of the most common reasons why FaceID may not work properly.

TrueDepth camera – this is the very 3D face scanner that is responsible for unlocking the screen and consists of several scanners and sensors placed on the top of the iPhone.

Therefore, a new cover, bumper, poor-quality protective film, external damage or even just dirt on this sensor can interfere with FaceID.

Try to clear “monobrow ”and make sure that nothing prevents the sensors from scanning the face.

For those who do not have automatic software update enabled, it is advisable to still update the system, although this applies not only to the correct operation of Face ID.

2 Face ID Settings

After updating the system, or just when you let your children or friends put your phone on, the Face ID settings can change.

To check this, go to Phone settings> Face ID and passcode. There you can see exactly what features FaceID works for and restrict its use to some applications if the system asks for unlocking too often.

It’s better, of course, to leave Face ID turned on for mobile banking, social networks and other applications that can store important personal data.

3 Face problem

No matter how it sounds, in some cases a working Face ID function may not work for the “wrong” face of the owner.

This applies to situations where the face may be covered with something, or, for example, you wear glasses.

Yes, no need to shout that Face ID can scan a face even with glasses: some glasses block infrared light, so even the most advanced sensors like Apple may not work.

Apple writes that Face ID only works when the iPhone is upright (portrait) orientation, although on the iPad the scanner works in any position.

In addition, TrueDepth works only at a distance of 25-50 cm, when the eyes, nose and mouth are clearly visible. If you look away when unlocking, Face ID may also not work.

4 Reset and alternative view

If none of the options help, try resetting the unlock using Face ID or setting an alternative look so that the scanner works more often and better. This can be done in the same Face ID settings.

Do not forget that by default, Face ID will not work if: you just restarted or turned on the iPhone; 48 hours have passed since the last time the device was unlocked; six days have passed since the last unlock of the smartphone using a password code; iPhone locked remotely; Face ID did not work five times.

5 Breaking bad

Well, the last, most desperate option is to reset the iPhone to factory settings. Like it or not, good old “hard reset ”often helps in many situations. And Face ID is no exception.

Just remember that for different iPhones, the factory reset function is called differently.

In the latest versions before iPhone 8, you must first press and release the volume up button, then press and release the volume down button, hold down the lock button until the Apple logo appears, after which the device will reboot.

For iPhone 7, you just need to hold down the volume up and lock buttons of the smartphone at the same time.

For iPhone 6s and older, you need to pinch “old “central button and smartphone lock button at the same time for at least 10 seconds.

If even after that Face ID does not work, then you can definitely give the gadget into the hands of specialists. As the saying goes, at least you tried.

How to set up a dock on your iPad: all the features you might not know about

01/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

Recently, Apple has been paying much attention to the iPad – now the “apple” tablet is much more like a computer than before. One of the most interesting productivity features is a panel taken from macOS for Dock applications.

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An important step will be the setup, as well as the personalization of the tablet dock. This convenient panel is located at the bottom of the screen and your applications are located on it. And the design element is more flexible than originally thought.

For new iPad users, we’ll show you how to set up your dock so that it helps you in the best way.

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How to add, remove and reorder application shortcuts in Dock on iPad

The Dock on the iPad houses your favorite applications, allowing you to launch them with one touch. This solution is ideal for applications that you use on a regular basis: messages, mail or calendar. To get started, think about what programs you run every day for their subsequent placement in the Dock.

For additions applications in the Dock, press and hold the program shortcut until it sways. Then drag to the Dock and release.

To remove shortcut, press and hold the shortcut of the program until it sways. Then drag it from the Dock.

To reorder applications in the Dock, press and hold the program shortcut until it sways. Then drag the shortcuts to the necessary places in the Dock-panel.

Remember that when you press and hold an application shortcut, you will first see a pop-up context menu. To use any of the above actions, just keep holding the shortcut and this menu will disappear. The icon itself will sway. Now you can already move it.

If you prefer to use the popup menu, just select Reorder Applications, and then move the shortcuts to or from the iPad dock or to another location.

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How to create a folder in the Dock on iPad

Another useful feature of the iPad dock is that you can add folders to it. Therefore, if you already have a folder on the screen containing, for example, office applications, social networking clients or games, you can also move them to the Dock. To add, delete, or move folders in the dock, simply use the methods described above.

If you have never previously created a folder on an iPad, then this is very simple. Click and hold a shortcut and drag it directly to another application.

When a small window appears with both applications, release.

You can then give your folder a new name if you do not like the default value.

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Show or hide recent or suggested apps in Dock

On the right side of the Dock are recently used applications.

It is quite convenient to quickly return to them. But if the shortcuts bother you, then this feature may be disabled.

Go to Settings → Home screen and dock and deactivate the switch “Show featured and latest apps in the dock“.

After you do this, only applications you manually placed for quick launch will remain in the Dock.

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How to open dock in active application

You can call Dock from any application. If desired, up to 13 applications are placed on it, and on the right side of the panel a place is reserved for three recently opened programs. The latter function allows you to quickly navigate between two or three applications that you need most often, this is a kind of tab in the browser. In addition, there is synchronization with Handoff, so that iOS will display the last three applications that you used, for example, on the iPhone. As a result, you can easily continue on the iPad what you started on the tablet.

When you open the application, the Dock automatically hides, giving you the opportunity to work in full screen. But you can see the dock again by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.

Dock will appear on the screen, while not interfering with your current work. If you continue to pull up, you will be taken to the multitasking screen – all recently opened applications, Dock and Control Center (on the right side) are displayed there. Another way to call the Dock is to double-click the Home button – this will bring you to the multitasking menu, where, as we know, there is also a Dock.

This technique is very convenient for hosting applications in split view mode or using Slide Over.

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How Slide Over and Split View work with Dock on iPad

The Dock also allows quick access to the split screen. This is all the more important, since in iPadOS to launch two applications at the same time, you need to open the first program, call the Dock, find the application on it and drag it to the display. If you drag left or right, the display will split into two parts, if you drag the icon closer to the left or right corner, the familiar Split View will open, which we have known since iOS 9.

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How to call the application context menu in the dock on the iPad

Applications hosted in the Dock support a context menu. The function works on all iPads with installed iOS 11 and newer. The appropriate set of additional actions is offered only by those applications that are provided by the developer. To go to the menu “as with the right mouse button”, just press and hold your finger on the icon.

For example, a standard application Files displays a list of recently opened files. From there, they can be opened or dragged to the main screen.

Dock in Dark Mode

If you want to use “Dark mode” on your iPad, this will automatically apply to the dock, whose background darkens. You can enable “Dark mode” on the tablet with a few taps using “Command centre”.

Swipe down from the upper right corner to open “Command centre”.

Press and hold the icon. “Brightness” and select “Dark mode”.

You can disable it in the same quick way.

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Completion

If you decide to set up a dock for the iPad, the system offers quite flexible options. Even with minor changes, it’s possible to organize the dock so that it helps you in the best way.

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