Did you know that you can copy and paste content between your Mac, iPhone, and iPad using Universal Clipboard? It should just work, but if not, read on to learn which underlying settings you should adjust.
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The Best Characters to Use When Naming Files and Folders
You might think that you can name a file or folder any way you want, but macOS and Windows have restrictions on which characters you can use, and the prevalence of cloud sharing services makes it all the more important to avoid prohibited characters.
Use the iPhone Camera’s Zoom to Avoid Glare, Reflections, and Shadow
Use your iPhone’s zoom feature to enlarge the document or screen you’re trying to photograph.
How to Recover from Overzealous Auto-Correct Curly Quotes
There are times when the curly quotes are awkward for some reason or actively wrong. Learn how to fix this issue.
Universal Control Arrives in macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4
With macOS 12.3 Monterey and iPadOS 15.4, you can now use your Mac’s keyboard and pointing device to control up to three other Macs or iPads with Apple’s new Universal Control.
Three Tricks for Dealing with Duplicated Contacts
Everyone eventually seems to end up with duplicates in Apple’s Contacts app. Follow our steps to merge duplicates in the same account or link those in different accounts.
Please Dispose of Old Electronics Responsibly—Not in the Trash or Standard Recycling!
Don’t throw old electronics in the trash! Or even in your usual recycling bin! It’s important to dispose of e-waste properly to avoid polluting the environment and causing destructive fires. Learn how here:
How to Use Change Tracking Effectively When Collaborating on Documents
When you’re collaborating with others on a document, change tracking is your friend. Follow our advice to ensure that everyone stays on the same page during the editing process.
Plan for the Future by Establishing a Legacy Contact
Apple’s new Legacy Contact feature makes it simpler for you to give a family member access to your iCloud data after your death. Read on to learn how to make someone a Legacy Contact or what to do if you are a Legacy Contact.
Avoid Unusual Top-Level Domains in Custom Domain Names
Tempted to get a short, memorable domain name ending in .xyz or .shop? As we explain, that’s a bad idea if you care about user perception, email and text message deliverability, and not being blocked by social media and firewalls.
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