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Master the command line: Deleting files and folders

The command line is not only powerful, it can also be dangerous. Learn how to use commands for deleting files and folders correctly to make sure your time with Terminal is a productivity godsend instead of a complete disaster.

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Apple Watch Activity badges: The National Park Foundation Activity Challenge is on August 30

Trying to snag every Activity badge? Here's a full list of every achievement and what you need to do to get it.

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Migrated your FileVault-enabled Mac? Clean up and regenerate your Recovery Key

You might be unable to turn on FileVault and have outdated information in your iCloud account or other records.

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How FileVault and the T2 Security Chip work together in newer Macs

Macs with a T2 chip always encrypt their drives. Why is FileVault necessary?

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macOS 11 Big Sur public beta 2 now available: Here's how to install it

The next version of the Mac operating system, macOS 11 Big Sur, will be officially released this fall. But you can install and run Big Sur now by joining Apple’s Public Beta program.

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Three great iOS 14 accessibility features everyone will want to use

Buried in the accessibility settings are some of iOS 14's coolest new toys.

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Use Optimize Mac Storage with iCloud Drive to pack videos into a crowded Mac

iCloud can automatically manage storage, but you have to get the data onto your Mac or into iCloud first to get the advantage.

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Distance learning: 4 smart tech solutions for keeping kids on track

Get some badly needed school-from-home help from Alexa, Google Assistant, your smart lights, and more.

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Three ways to pass web pages across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad

When you have a website open on one device, Apple now makes an abundance of options available to open that same site on other devices.

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macOS Big Sur: What’s new in the Photos app

More editing tools to make your photos look their best.

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Using a school-owned iPad with 2FA? You might run into a problem

An unfortunate side effect of not having access to devices, people, or places could keep you out of your data.

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macOS Big Sur: The new Battery system preference

Apple replaced the Energy Saver system preference with a new one called Battery.

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macOS Big Sur: How to add, remove, and manage notifications and widgets Notification Center

How you can customize Notification Center to your liking.

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Need to disable Activation Lock on an iPhone or iPad? Here are the 3 Apple-connected options to do so

Without the Apple ID and password, Apple will only perform a manual unlock in limited circumstances.

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macOS Big Sur: Learn about the user interface changes

If you are wondering what Big Sur looks like before installing it, we have a peek right here. You can prepare yourself before you dive in.