Practical Apple advice from San Diego Mac Tech: Mac, iPhone, iPad, wifi, and security tips, in plain talk.
At its Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple unveiled the first major interface change to its operating systems in many years, along with a boatload of new features, many powered by Apple Intelligence. Here are a few of our favorites.
You don’t have to put up with your iPhone’s list of Bluetooth devices being cluttered with confusing factory default names. Most Bluetooth devices can be renamed, allowing you to, for example, change the name from “MY-CAR” to “Nissan Leaf.”
Make accessing your iPhone, iPad, and Mac easier for trusted family members by setting them up so they can use Touch ID or Face ID.
As our lives become increasingly digital, establishing boundaries through browser profiles enhances online organization. These profiles allow users to separate work and personal browsing, providing distinct settings, bookmarks, and logins. Although managing profiles is straightforward, they primarily serve organization rather than security, streamlining various online activities efficiently.
Security at home is one thing, but what about when you’re on the road? Many of the same precautions apply, but depending on your level of concern and where you’re going, additional techniques can help keep you and your data safe.
Want to demo something on a big screen? AirPlay can mirror your Mac’s display—or just specific windows—to an Apple TV-equipped TV or another Mac. It’s perfect for presentations, sharing content with a group, or increasing your screen space.
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