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Use macOS’s Guest Account to Protect Your Privacy from Temporary Users

by Austin MacWorks | Jul 30, 2019 | macOS

Quick tip: learn how to allow guests to use your computer.

Never Send Someone a Password in Mail or Messages: Do This Instead!

by Austin MacWorks | Jul 26, 2019 | Security

Don’t send passwords via plain text in an email or text. Always use a site that lets you turn a password into a Web link that can be opened only once. Learn more now.

Use Spotlight on the Mac to Convert Units, Track Flights, Find Movies, and More!

by Austin MacWorks | Jul 24, 2019 | macOS

Among all the new stuff in macOS is a solid performer that too many Mac users overlook: Spotlight. Did you know you can use it to do currency conversions, track flights, check movie showtimes, and more?

Here’s How to See Full URLs in Safari’s Smart Search Field

by Austin MacWorks | Jul 22, 2019 | Safari Tips

Learn how to display the full URL in Safari, instead of the truncated version of the web address Safari shows by default.

Some May Like It Hot… But Your Technology Prefers to Stay Cool

by Austin MacWorks | Jul 18, 2019 | Hardware

How hot is too hot for your Apple devices? You may be surprised by the answer.

Did You Know You Can Make a Video of Anything on Your iPhone or iPad Screen?

by Austin MacWorks | Jul 7, 2019 | iOS

Ever wanted to show a remote friend how to do something on your iPhone rather than talk them through it, step by step? The screen recording feature of iOS is just what the tech support doctor ordered. Learn how to record your screen.

The Secret Trick That Lets You Paste Phone Numbers into the Phone App

by Austin MacWorks | Jul 5, 2019 | iOS

Just because iOS can’t recognize it doesn’t mean you have to memorize the number temporarily or flip back and forth to the Phone app to type it in it.

Buy Quality Cables to Avoid Possible Device Damage or Even Fires

by Austin MacWorks | Jul 5, 2019 | Accessories

It’s tempting to buy cheap Lightning and USB-C cables, but it can be a false economy if that inexpensive cable fries your iPhone or MacBook. Read on for more about how to keep your cables working for the long run.