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Does a hard drive have to be solely dedicated for Time Machine use?
While Time Machine will occupy as much space as it can, you don't have to devote a drive to it.
Read the prompts carefully, or you could temporarily delete images you expected would be retained.
How to use AirPods with Apple TV
Apple's wireless headphones make it easy to enjoy a little private TV time.
How to set up a new iPhone by restoring it from an older device
There are an extra couple of steps to restoring to a device that’s not fresh from the box.
How to fix the location on mistagged photos
If the geotagging coordinates are wrong, you can use Photos or other software to fix them.
How to resize disk partition in macOS
If you’ve changed the size of a partition, you may be able to fix it without erasing the entire drive.
Qi whiz! Not all wireless charging is alike
Certain cars with Qi charging won’t work with the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X.
iPhone or iPad unexpectedly switches to Lost Mode? Reset your iCloud password
An exploit that relies on leaked passwords from other sites may still be affecting Apple users.
Can you free yourself from captive.apple.com?
There's only one way to avoid the captive.apple.com portal page that appears when you connect to a public Wi-Fi hotspot.
What happens when you cancel your iTunes Match subscription?
Does the music go away? Not exactly.
How to fix a Safari problem with “v4.services.acrobat.com”
An outdated Acrobat plug-in was fixed, but you may have to install an update manually.
When does Time Machine delete files that you’ve deleted from your Mac?
Deleting files in from your Mac affects the Time Machine snapshot, but you can go back to an archive.
What to look out for when moving cloud-based files that are stored locally on your Mac
As always, it's a good idea to back up your files before moving them.
What to do when a scam site takes over your Safari homepage
The fix is somewhat drastic, but it's easy and quick to perform.
How to sell or trade in your old iPhone
You can get cash for your iPhone from buyback sites, trade it in to your wireless carrier for a credit on future bills, or even swap it for a gift card to Target, Best Buy, Amazon, or Walmart.