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The “iPhone Locked to Owner” message, officially known as iCloud Activation Lock, is a potent security feature that automatically activates when the “Find My” feature is enabled on any Apple device.
Its primary purpose is to act as a deterrent against theft: if your iPhone is lost or stolen, it is rendered useless to anyone who doesn’t possess the original Apple ID and password, even after a factory reset. [Read more…]
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Did you know that by default, every photo you take with your smartphone has the location where the photo was taken added to the photo’s metadata?
That means anyone who manages to view one of your photos can easily find out exactly where that photo was taken.
For most people this isn’t a concern because they only share their personal photos with family members and friends. After all, most of those folks will likely know where you live and work anyway, right?
The above being said, here are some things to consider… [Read more…]
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Question from Mariana: I installed an app on my iPhone but I can’t find it.
I thought new apps always went on the Home screen, but this one didn’t.
How can I find it so I can add it to my Home screen? [Read more…]
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Question from Barbara: I recently learned that every email I send with my iPhone includes a line that says “Sent from my iPhone”.
There are times when I’d rather not tip off the recipient that I sent their email using my phone.
Is there any way to remove the “Sent from my iPhone” message from my outgoing emails? [Read more…]
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Question from Elena: I read your post that explains how to reopen a tab in your web browser when you’re using a computer. What a great tip!
Can I do the same thing on my iPhone and iPad when I accidentally close a tab in Safari?