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    How to find your FileVault recovery key in macOS

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    How to unlock a deceased person's remaining devices without Legacy Access
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    How to unlock a deceased person's remaining devices without Legacy Access

    Apple’s Digital Legacy system requires preparation. But there’s a last-resort device unlock option with the right paperwork.
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    How to unlock your Mac with its Recovery Key and FileVault active
    Mac 911

    How to unlock your Mac with its Recovery Key and FileVault active

    If something goes wrong with your Mac accounts, you may still be able to gain access with the Recovery Key.
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    What to do if you think your Mac has a virus
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    What to do if you think your Mac has a virus

    Here's what to do if you need to get rid of a Mac virus, check for and remove malware, and tips to avoid being infected.
    By Karen Haslam 4 months ago
    How to prepare an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud in case of death
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    How to prepare an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud in case of death

    Someone’s passing could leave their data and devices locked up forever. But there are some preparations and techniques you could try.
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    How to find a lost iPhone with Find My iPhone
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    How to find a lost iPhone with Find My iPhone

    We show how to track and find a lost (or stolen) Apple device using Find My iPhone, and protect your data even if the battery has died or the iPhone is offline.
    By Karen Haslam 4 months ago
    How to protect your Mac against attack and disaster
    Mac 911

    How to protect your Mac against attack and disaster

    Our data is vulnerable to hardware failure and lapses in trust. Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself.
    By Karen Haslam and Glenn Fleishman 5 months ago
    How to set up hardware security keys with your Apple ID
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    How to set up hardware security keys with your Apple ID

    Recent updates to Apple’s operating systems let you use hardware security keys to protect your Apple ID login instead of code-based authentication.
    By Glenn Fleishman 5 months ago
    How to reset a Screen Time password to prevent lockout
    Mac 911

    How to reset a Screen Time password to prevent lockout

    If you aren't sure you entered your Apple ID and password when setting up Screen Time on your own device, reset it this moment.
    By Glenn Fleishman 5 months ago
    What kinds of passwords, tokens, and keys can Apple manage for you?
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    What kinds of passwords, tokens, and keys can Apple manage for you?

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    How to factory reset a MacBook or Mac: Reset a Mac to factory settings
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    How to factory reset a MacBook or Mac: Reset a Mac to factory settings

    Need to erase your MacBook? Want to wipe a Mac and reinstall macOS before selling? Here's how to erase a Mac – including the methods for new and old Macs.
    By Karen Haslam 5 months ago
    How to update your passwords with Apple's Security Recommendations
    Mac 911

    How to update your passwords with Apple's Security Recommendations

    You can use an Apple tool to find and replace your weakest passwords, along with those found in security breaches or that you reuse across sites.
    By Glenn Fleishman 5 months ago
    How to stop spam appearing in your iPhone Calendar
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    How to stop spam appearing in your iPhone Calendar

    Here's how to stop your iPhone Calendar being over run by fake appointments and how to remove iPhone Calendar spam.
    By Martyn Casserly 5 months ago
    How to remove a virus from an iPhone or iPad
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    How to remove a virus from an iPhone or iPad

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    By David Price 5 months ago
    How Recovery Assistance updates iCloud Data Recovery Service as a backstop
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    How Recovery Assistance updates iCloud Data Recovery Service as a backstop

    The revised way to have your trusted friends, family, and colleagues help out has a new name and a vastly enlarged data set.
    By Glenn Fleishman 6 months ago
    Checking your Mac for viruses. Wait, what?
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    Checking your Mac for viruses. Wait, what?

    macOS does a pretty good job of stopping malware from attacking your Mac. But there are steps you can take to further protect yourself including scanning your Mac for viruses.
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    Which keychain is which on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad
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    Which keychain is which on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad

    The keychain is Apple’s catch-all term for different kinds of things on each platform.
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    How to reset a Mac without a password
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    How to reset a Mac without a password

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    By Lloyd Coombes 7 months ago
    How to bypass CAPTCHAs with Apple's automatic verification
    Mac 911

    How to bypass CAPTCHAs with Apple's automatic verification

    The feature rolled out quietly and requires websites to adopt Apple’s behind-the-scenes technology to work.
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    How to use a VPN on an iPhone or iPad
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    How to use a VPN on an iPhone or iPad

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