Is this network safe to join?
15/06/26
Is it ok to join unsecured network at school orientation?
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If the wifi network didn’t require a password to actually JOIN in the first place then this is just a doorway onto an unencrypted network. If however, this was a prompt you are presented with AFTER the initial wifi password was entered then it’s fine. In other words, if there is a campus wide password for all in ADDITION to creating account then it’s fine. My bet however, is that there was not. So no, this is very likely not secure in my opinion. Safe, probably. Wise, not really.
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If the wifi network didn’t require a password to actually JOIN in the first place then this is just a doorway onto an unencrypted network. If however, this was a prompt you are presented with AFTER the initial wifi password was entered then it’s fine. In other words, if there is a campus wide password for all in ADDITION to creating account then it’s fine. My bet however, is that there was not. So no, this is very likely not secure in my opinion. Safe, probably. Wise, not really.
Bypassing Screentime?
11/06/26 Filed in: screentime | parental controls
My child is bypassing my parental screentime settings.
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Be sure you have changed not only the 4 digit screentime passcode but also your own AppleID password, unlock passcode your your personal phone, and he does not have access to your laptop or iPad. (albeit older). Also be sure that his phone is running the most recent software update. iOS 26.5 and higher. It is very important that he not know your personal appleID password and passcode for your personal phone along with the parental control screentime passcode. There was an exploit about 2 years ago where turning the phone off and back on gave a window of opportunity of about 30 seconds for a child to use an app on the phone before the screentime settings kicked back in. That has been closed in the most recent phone updates.
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Be sure you have changed not only the 4 digit screentime passcode but also your own AppleID password, unlock passcode your your personal phone, and he does not have access to your laptop or iPad. (albeit older). Also be sure that his phone is running the most recent software update. iOS 26.5 and higher. It is very important that he not know your personal appleID password and passcode for your personal phone along with the parental control screentime passcode. There was an exploit about 2 years ago where turning the phone off and back on gave a window of opportunity of about 30 seconds for a child to use an app on the phone before the screentime settings kicked back in. That has been closed in the most recent phone updates.
My children are breaking my screentime.
11/06/26 Filed in: screentime | parental controls
My kids are breaking screen time by FaceTime in their friends and screen sharing then they go in and they can adjust and deactivate the screen time.
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There are two ways this can be accomplished. 1 (as I mention in this newsletter) the child knows the 4 digit code which is by far the most common, 2. They know your appleID and password. Screentime, when set up correctly with “block at end of limit” activated, avoiding the categories settings, cannot be worked around by children.
The main problem with parents and screen time settings is that usually, the child knows the code, the parent forgets to turn on “block at end of limit”, the child knows the parent’s appleID and password, the child has access to the parent’s phone, the child or parent has accidentally added certain apps into “always allowed” therefore remain unaffected by downtime or controls, the child has logged out of their own appleID on their phone (which can be blocked in Content and Privacy settings within ScreenTime).
There is no magic bullet the children know to defeat Apple’s screentime settings. It’s almost always that they’ve discovered the 4 digit code. If your child continues to penetrate the defenses provided by screentime, another strategy is to simply lock the phone down where no apps can be added or removed. If the child is unwilling to live within the rules then the consequences can be increased. This approach is now being considered inside the new iOS27 update which should give the parent the ability to simply turn off the phone whenever they’d like other than phone calls.
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There are two ways this can be accomplished. 1 (as I mention in this newsletter) the child knows the 4 digit code which is by far the most common, 2. They know your appleID and password. Screentime, when set up correctly with “block at end of limit” activated, avoiding the categories settings, cannot be worked around by children.
The main problem with parents and screen time settings is that usually, the child knows the code, the parent forgets to turn on “block at end of limit”, the child knows the parent’s appleID and password, the child has access to the parent’s phone, the child or parent has accidentally added certain apps into “always allowed” therefore remain unaffected by downtime or controls, the child has logged out of their own appleID on their phone (which can be blocked in Content and Privacy settings within ScreenTime).
There is no magic bullet the children know to defeat Apple’s screentime settings. It’s almost always that they’ve discovered the 4 digit code. If your child continues to penetrate the defenses provided by screentime, another strategy is to simply lock the phone down where no apps can be added or removed. If the child is unwilling to live within the rules then the consequences can be increased. This approach is now being considered inside the new iOS27 update which should give the parent the ability to simply turn off the phone whenever they’d like other than phone calls.
Password managers and Passkeys
11/06/26 Filed in: passwords
I wanted to start setting up some passkeys and wondered if you could help with that? No hurry. Was also thinking about something like a password vault. My friend uses One Password.
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I’m not a big fan of third party password managers like 1Password, LastPass, etc… for several reasons. Apple’s built in password manager is ok but not perfect. Eventually passwords are still so personal and important to us that we need to have our hands on them at least occasionally. In terms of passkeys, you can only implement the use of passkeys if the company you have an account with supports them. For instance, Lowes, Amazon, and Truist bank may support using a passkey but Home Depot, Harris Teeter, or USPS may not. It’s up to the login page.
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I’m not a big fan of third party password managers like 1Password, LastPass, etc… for several reasons. Apple’s built in password manager is ok but not perfect. Eventually passwords are still so personal and important to us that we need to have our hands on them at least occasionally. In terms of passkeys, you can only implement the use of passkeys if the company you have an account with supports them. For instance, Lowes, Amazon, and Truist bank may support using a passkey but Home Depot, Harris Teeter, or USPS may not. It’s up to the login page.
Parental Controls Newsletter iOS27
11/06/26 Filed in: parental controls | screentime
New Parental Control newsletter on changes coming to IOS27.
https://mailchi.mp/81397fbfb113/new-parental-controls-in-ios27
https://mailchi.mp/81397fbfb113/new-parental-controls-in-ios27
Moving a picture between devices
07/06/26 Filed in: iCloud Drive
Hi - This new mac is giving me headaches in the way its original “set up” is changing my options. For example I have an image that I want to share on my iphone, but I googled what the problem is and it’s saying things like disable firewall; allow access to everyone; - it just doesn’t feel safe - are you able to shed light on this? Should I book a zoom call? I’ve been fiddling and toggling and may not remember what I have changed access to - so I’m a little concerned about new privacy settings etc. which of course I want to protect.
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A firewall would not be relevant to the task of sharing a picture from one device to another. There are many methods to do so. Many! Airdrop, moving the file to Files which would show up in iCloud Drive, using a third party cloud service like dropbox, texting, emailing the file, using image capture to pull a pic from a phone, simply placing it into Apple’s photos application and letting it sync. Keep in mind, airdrop only works well wish small file sizes. I know that may be your preferred, but I would lean toward just dropping a copy of it into the iCloud drive folder and it would then show up in the File app on your phone.
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A firewall would not be relevant to the task of sharing a picture from one device to another. There are many methods to do so. Many! Airdrop, moving the file to Files which would show up in iCloud Drive, using a third party cloud service like dropbox, texting, emailing the file, using image capture to pull a pic from a phone, simply placing it into Apple’s photos application and letting it sync. Keep in mind, airdrop only works well wish small file sizes. I know that may be your preferred, but I would lean toward just dropping a copy of it into the iCloud drive folder and it would then show up in the File app on your phone.
My gmail was hacked, what's a good email provider?
A hacker was able to change my American Airlines email and deplete my mileage account. American Airlines will not reinstate my account unless I provide a new email address. What do you suggest I do? Go with a net new gmail address or open up another type of email? Should I be worried about a larger issue connected with my gmail?
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Gmail is very secure as long as you follow a few rules. Make a good complex password, have two factor authentication turned on, and for goodness sake never join an open wifi network. It doesn’t matter how secure your email password is or what email provider you use, if you join an unencrypted network you are giving the bad guys an open invitation to get to that information.
Gmail is fine given those factors. You can also utilize iCloud but those are your two best choices.
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Gmail is very secure as long as you follow a few rules. Make a good complex password, have two factor authentication turned on, and for goodness sake never join an open wifi network. It doesn’t matter how secure your email password is or what email provider you use, if you join an unencrypted network you are giving the bad guys an open invitation to get to that information.
Gmail is fine given those factors. You can also utilize iCloud but those are your two best choices.
My printer/router is saying its no longer supported.
I turned on the Dymo label software this AM and got the message that it would no longer be supported by newer versions of Mac software. The message came up so quickly and faded quickly so that is about all that I got out of it.
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I’ve been seeing this new message from various printer manufacturers lately. I think it’s a new strategy they’re all using to try drive new purchases. You saw this yourself a couple weeks ago with Netgear! In most cases, the print drivers each company uses typically continue to work in newer operating systems even after the company stops supporting them. Once the driver dies due to some coding change related to the OS, then there are other options. Just switching to a generic driver like CUPS or AirPrint. Then, a couple years later after even those stop working, you’d be forced to either not upgrade your computer or buy a new printer.
This message is probably being prompted due to Apple moving from their intel chips over to Silicon chips. The good news is that software that was written for intel chips will still run on Silicon through a background process Apple built in called “Rosetta 2”. They did this once before in the early 2000’s when they abandoned PowerPC chips from IBM. Thus the “2”.
As you know, I’m a big fan of “sticking it to the man” and not spending money if you don’t absolutely need to. So your print driver will very likely continue to work for the foreseeable future as Apple will continue to support Rosetta for a while.
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I’ve been seeing this new message from various printer manufacturers lately. I think it’s a new strategy they’re all using to try drive new purchases. You saw this yourself a couple weeks ago with Netgear! In most cases, the print drivers each company uses typically continue to work in newer operating systems even after the company stops supporting them. Once the driver dies due to some coding change related to the OS, then there are other options. Just switching to a generic driver like CUPS or AirPrint. Then, a couple years later after even those stop working, you’d be forced to either not upgrade your computer or buy a new printer.
This message is probably being prompted due to Apple moving from their intel chips over to Silicon chips. The good news is that software that was written for intel chips will still run on Silicon through a background process Apple built in called “Rosetta 2”. They did this once before in the early 2000’s when they abandoned PowerPC chips from IBM. Thus the “2”.
As you know, I’m a big fan of “sticking it to the man” and not spending money if you don’t absolutely need to. So your print driver will very likely continue to work for the foreseeable future as Apple will continue to support Rosetta for a while.
My messages are coming in on my computer.
08/04/26 Filed in: Messages
I’m not getting my texts on my computer now. What do I need to do?
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Open the Messages application. Under "Messages" from the menu bar at the top of the screen, select "settings". Next select "iMessage" in the middle at the top. Make sure you are logged in and have "enable messages in the cloud" checked as well as all email addresses and your phone number.
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Open the Messages application. Under "Messages" from the menu bar at the top of the screen, select "settings". Next select "iMessage" in the middle at the top. Make sure you are logged in and have "enable messages in the cloud" checked as well as all email addresses and your phone number.
Is my info on the dark web?
12/03/26 Filed in: privacy
Hi! I am going to schedule soon to go over some things I need help with. Are you able to get into the dark web to see what is gap with my info?
Yes to your DW question but the problem is the understanding of what the DW is. It is a very very large place. The equivalent of saying “can you fly to Africa and see if I dropped my driver’s license there?” That said, it is 100% guaranteed that your personal information has been exposed and is available there, along with about 500 million other people. Just last week a past govt employee was found to have stolen hundreds of millions ss numbers and walked out with them on a thumb drive. So yes, your info is there. The only reassuring fact is that so is everyone else’s.
https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/media/dems/peters-calls-for-independent-investigation-into-doge-activities-at-ssa-after-new-disclosures-reveal-legal-and-data-security-violations/
Yes to your DW question but the problem is the understanding of what the DW is. It is a very very large place. The equivalent of saying “can you fly to Africa and see if I dropped my driver’s license there?” That said, it is 100% guaranteed that your personal information has been exposed and is available there, along with about 500 million other people. Just last week a past govt employee was found to have stolen hundreds of millions ss numbers and walked out with them on a thumb drive. So yes, your info is there. The only reassuring fact is that so is everyone else’s.
https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/media/dems/peters-calls-for-independent-investigation-into-doge-activities-at-ssa-after-new-disclosures-reveal-legal-and-data-security-violations/
Are all my passwords compromised?
20/01/26 Filed in: passwords
Scotty, In the passwords app a long list of places have “reused password” instead of compromised password. Do I also need to update those passwords?
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Apple considers passwords compromised under three circumstances:
1. Password is too easy
2. Password has been used on another account as well
3. Password WAS actually found in a data leak.
Everybody reuses passwords. It’s unreasonable to ask ourselves to use a completely different password for every account. So I don’t see it as too big a deal at all. As I said before, if it’s strong then don’t worry about it. If it’s on a low priority account like Food Lion or a car wash site, don’t worry about it.
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Apple considers passwords compromised under three circumstances:
1. Password is too easy
2. Password has been used on another account as well
3. Password WAS actually found in a data leak.
Everybody reuses passwords. It’s unreasonable to ask ourselves to use a completely different password for every account. So I don’t see it as too big a deal at all. As I said before, if it’s strong then don’t worry about it. If it’s on a low priority account like Food Lion or a car wash site, don’t worry about it.
partitioned drive not mounting
12/01/26 Filed in: Backup | time machine
I JUST realized that the archive partition of my external hard drive is not mounting. The other partition (Time Machine with 2 years of hard drive backups is fine.)
I have tried mounting the archive portion via Disk Utility—but to no avail.
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Well that could be a mess. Because that portion is not on the same level as listed in disk utility, that leads me to believe they may not be formatted the same way or one is a partition within the other. Regardless, something doesn’t look right there. In my opinion, one should not use a partitioned drive as a backup Time Machine. Where would the second copy of the data that lives on the other partition reside? The drive will not backup itself. So in the future I do suggest one dedicated drive to Time Machine. Then that drive can back up multiple other drives to itself as long as the space is there to do so.
First thing to try is to simply try plugging the drive into a different computer, preferably with a different OS running. Or at least a different Mac.
Second, of course restart your Mac with the drive connected.
Third, try to repair the dis using disk utility. If you have data on that partition that does not live anywhere else then there are third party tools we may be able to use to try to retrieve the data but if that tool was not running initially then the recovery chances go down. Data Rescue is my fav but it’s not cheap. I’ve tried them all and own licenses to them all so if worse comes to worse, and you REALLY need that data, I may be able to workshop the drive over time.
Sounds like you are trying all logical steps so far however.
I have tried mounting the archive portion via Disk Utility—but to no avail.
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Well that could be a mess. Because that portion is not on the same level as listed in disk utility, that leads me to believe they may not be formatted the same way or one is a partition within the other. Regardless, something doesn’t look right there. In my opinion, one should not use a partitioned drive as a backup Time Machine. Where would the second copy of the data that lives on the other partition reside? The drive will not backup itself. So in the future I do suggest one dedicated drive to Time Machine. Then that drive can back up multiple other drives to itself as long as the space is there to do so.
First thing to try is to simply try plugging the drive into a different computer, preferably with a different OS running. Or at least a different Mac.
Second, of course restart your Mac with the drive connected.
Third, try to repair the dis using disk utility. If you have data on that partition that does not live anywhere else then there are third party tools we may be able to use to try to retrieve the data but if that tool was not running initially then the recovery chances go down. Data Rescue is my fav but it’s not cheap. I’ve tried them all and own licenses to them all so if worse comes to worse, and you REALLY need that data, I may be able to workshop the drive over time.
Sounds like you are trying all logical steps so far however.
What do I do with zip files after I opened them?
11/01/26 Filed in: general troubleshooting
Can I throw away zip files from the downloads folder after I've used them?
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Yes. After the file's been unzipped and whatever documents or files have been moved, viewed, saved etc… then you don't need the zip files anymore. Since the item is in the downloads folder that means you got it from the internet and in most cases could get it again. So toss away.
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Yes. After the file's been unzipped and whatever documents or files have been moved, viewed, saved etc… then you don't need the zip files anymore. Since the item is in the downloads folder that means you got it from the internet and in most cases could get it again. So toss away.
Why don't my messages sync?
07/01/26 Filed in: iMessage
I have a quick question if you don’t mind. My messages between my phone and MacBook aren’t always syncing. Sometimes they are and sometimes not - this just started a few days ago. Any helpful tips?
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Messages can move between devices based on either your AppleID or your phone number. Making sure you have allowed for both is the first step to ensuring messages sync (with one exception I'll get to in a moment). Go to settings in Messages on both your phone and computer or iPad and make sure all are checked and that "Start new conversations from" is set to your phone number. Also, importantly, be sure that "enable messages in the cloud is checked" as seen below:
Finally, you may be aware by now there is a big difference between green and blue messages. Think of it like this, blue messages are delivered by Apple via your AppleID and iMessage. Green messages are either from Android users that don't have an AppleID, iPhone users that have never logged in to iMessage, or from a message that couldn't be delivered otherwise. Green messages are typically being delivered by the phone company and blue messages are delivered by Apple. (Generalization but you get the point). Thus, green messages have a hard time crossing over to AppleID only devices like computers and iPads. Since those devices don't actually have phone numbers, it then relies on Apple to sync them and that doesn't always go well.
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Messages can move between devices based on either your AppleID or your phone number. Making sure you have allowed for both is the first step to ensuring messages sync (with one exception I'll get to in a moment). Go to settings in Messages on both your phone and computer or iPad and make sure all are checked and that "Start new conversations from" is set to your phone number. Also, importantly, be sure that "enable messages in the cloud is checked" as seen below:
Finally, you may be aware by now there is a big difference between green and blue messages. Think of it like this, blue messages are delivered by Apple via your AppleID and iMessage. Green messages are either from Android users that don't have an AppleID, iPhone users that have never logged in to iMessage, or from a message that couldn't be delivered otherwise. Green messages are typically being delivered by the phone company and blue messages are delivered by Apple. (Generalization but you get the point). Thus, green messages have a hard time crossing over to AppleID only devices like computers and iPads. Since those devices don't actually have phone numbers, it then relies on Apple to sync them and that doesn't always go well.
Did I just fall for a scam?
29/12/25 Filed in: scams
I was caught off guard when I received this e-mail and I clicked on the link “click here.” I was asked to Log in which I did NOT do. I realized it was a scam. I was on my I phone when I opened the e-mail, so I googled what to do & it told me to get off of WiFi (which I did). Then I went to trouble shooting on your website and decided to change my Google password (I did all of this from my phone which was the device I used to open the e-mail and click on the link).
Should I run a malware program? I’m not sure how to do that, but it was suggested somewhere on-line.
The Carolina.rr.com e-mail address is my original e-mail address which was used as my g-mail recovery address. I removed it as the recovery e-mail.
Is there more I should do? How do I know if my info has been compromised?
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In this case I don’t think you did any harm. As long as you didn’t enter any information on a fraudulent website you should be fine. Clicking a link doesn’t hurt us. Falling for the next step of entering information is the self harm. Changing your email password is a great idea regardless so good on you. You do not need anti virus software. Antivirus software does not stop us for falling for the trick. Think of it like locks on your door. You can have 5 deadbolts on your front door but if I can convince you to unlock them and let me in, they are meaningless.
Should I run a malware program? I’m not sure how to do that, but it was suggested somewhere on-line.
The Carolina.rr.com e-mail address is my original e-mail address which was used as my g-mail recovery address. I removed it as the recovery e-mail.
Is there more I should do? How do I know if my info has been compromised?
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In this case I don’t think you did any harm. As long as you didn’t enter any information on a fraudulent website you should be fine. Clicking a link doesn’t hurt us. Falling for the next step of entering information is the self harm. Changing your email password is a great idea regardless so good on you. You do not need anti virus software. Antivirus software does not stop us for falling for the trick. Think of it like locks on your door. You can have 5 deadbolts on your front door but if I can convince you to unlock them and let me in, they are meaningless.
Do you do device security?
04/11/25 Filed in: security
I have a few questions for security, if you even do this.
I’m trying to lock down my security on home Apple products. Desktop, laptop, iPad, phone.
Want to make sure all the stuff I’m sending to the cloud is secure. I store work stuff in the cloud.
Want to get a really good Trusted VPN provider that also cyber security/dark web protection. I guess like Norton- but more secure than Norton ( since they’ve been hacked a few times already). Honestly, I don’t know which one I trust.
For Web browser/ search engines, i have tried to transfer over to Duck Duck Go and had issues with passwords being saved etc, so sadly went back to Safari/Google- which I would love to not be on any Google product at all.
Technology security had out techno’d me.
Not sure if this is your forte’, if not, would love to know who does this.
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Security is my favorite subject! Yes, I would be happy to assist. I now work remotely (via Zoom) for the majority of the week but still do in person sessions as well. We can address all items listed including best browser, vpn, how to avoid scams (which are getting better and better), password management, cloud security. I could go on all day because I see so many of my clients getting taken advantage of on an almost daily basis now.
I’m trying to lock down my security on home Apple products. Desktop, laptop, iPad, phone.
Want to make sure all the stuff I’m sending to the cloud is secure. I store work stuff in the cloud.
Want to get a really good Trusted VPN provider that also cyber security/dark web protection. I guess like Norton- but more secure than Norton ( since they’ve been hacked a few times already). Honestly, I don’t know which one I trust.
For Web browser/ search engines, i have tried to transfer over to Duck Duck Go and had issues with passwords being saved etc, so sadly went back to Safari/Google- which I would love to not be on any Google product at all.
Technology security had out techno’d me.
Not sure if this is your forte’, if not, would love to know who does this.
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Security is my favorite subject! Yes, I would be happy to assist. I now work remotely (via Zoom) for the majority of the week but still do in person sessions as well. We can address all items listed including best browser, vpn, how to avoid scams (which are getting better and better), password management, cloud security. I could go on all day because I see so many of my clients getting taken advantage of on an almost daily basis now.
Should I wipe my phone before I take it in to the apple store for a battery replacement?
I will be taking my iPhone mini 13 to the Apple store for a battery replacement. For security reasons, do you recommend erasing it before the replacement, and then restoring afterwards? If you have the answer on your site, I apologize, but didn’t find it. I read conflicting advice elsewhere online. Most advice said it was not necessary for security unless I mailed the device to Apple.
Husband doesn’t think it is necessary to erase, but suggested I check with you in case recommended precautions have changed.
Thanks,
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I don't think it is necessary but it is totally understandable to have that concern. The battery replacement can be done without needing access to the phone then if they'd like to check the status (percentage of power etc…) they can do that in front of you after they return the phone to you.
Husband doesn’t think it is necessary to erase, but suggested I check with you in case recommended precautions have changed.
Thanks,
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I don't think it is necessary but it is totally understandable to have that concern. The battery replacement can be done without needing access to the phone then if they'd like to check the status (percentage of power etc…) they can do that in front of you after they return the phone to you.
Find My settings issues
28/10/25 Filed in: Find My | location services
Why can't I see my kid on "Find My"?
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There are several things that can get in the way of one phone sharing its location with another. But this should be fairly straightforward since you are family. First thing to check is to ensure he is a part of your family in the family settings. Then under “find my” you can hit the Plus sign and start sharing your location with him. His phone will then get a notification that you’ve started sharing your location and he’ll be prompted to also share his location back.
Possible issues are: person is not part of your family, person has certain parental controls turned on that do not allow any sharing at all, person’s phone has location services turned off.
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There are several things that can get in the way of one phone sharing its location with another. But this should be fairly straightforward since you are family. First thing to check is to ensure he is a part of your family in the family settings. Then under “find my” you can hit the Plus sign and start sharing your location with him. His phone will then get a notification that you’ve started sharing your location and he’ll be prompted to also share his location back.
Possible issues are: person is not part of your family, person has certain parental controls turned on that do not allow any sharing at all, person’s phone has location services turned off.
iPad to mirror to larger screen
Can I use an external monitor to just make my iPad bigger? My sight is going and I just need to see things bigger.
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A couple things to consider. If your iPad is an M1 or higher, it can do a lot of magical things on the second screen. None of which are anything you guys will care about. As your purpose is just to enlarge the viewing area. So MIRRORING is all you’ll be looking to do. And even older iPads can do that. One thing to consider however is that since the iPad is not the same ratio as a monitor, there will be black bars on each side of the monitor. There are some tricks that can be done to get rid of that but you’ll probably just be fine with the larger viewing area regardless I bet.
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A couple things to consider. If your iPad is an M1 or higher, it can do a lot of magical things on the second screen. None of which are anything you guys will care about. As your purpose is just to enlarge the viewing area. So MIRRORING is all you’ll be looking to do. And even older iPads can do that. One thing to consider however is that since the iPad is not the same ratio as a monitor, there will be black bars on each side of the monitor. There are some tricks that can be done to get rid of that but you’ll probably just be fine with the larger viewing area regardless I bet.
Which size hard drive should I buy?
13/08/25 Filed in: Hardware | Buying advice
I'm debating between a 256 and a 512 gig hard drive for my next Mac. Which one should I buy?
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Always go with the larger size. But it really more depends on how much data you already have. As you saw on my website link earlier, that shows you things to consider. But overall, no way I’d buy a 256 gig hard drive these days. Apple shouldn’t even sell that spec. 512 gigs is barely enough for some people. But if this is a person’s first “college” computer then it’s usually fine.
I've written about how to consider space when buying a new computer here.
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Always go with the larger size. But it really more depends on how much data you already have. As you saw on my website link earlier, that shows you things to consider. But overall, no way I’d buy a 256 gig hard drive these days. Apple shouldn’t even sell that spec. 512 gigs is barely enough for some people. But if this is a person’s first “college” computer then it’s usually fine.
I've written about how to consider space when buying a new computer here.
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