The Official Newsletter of the Chico Apple User Group October 2020

President’s MessageGood morning to all our MacChUG family. I hope this message finds you well and healthy. So far, Kathy and I have avoided the deadly coronavirus by avoiding crowds, hand washing and mask wearing. Sadly, some people have not and have experienced the consequences leading to sickness or worse.

This month, Myron Flindt, our Program Director, is planning a Zoom meeting to discuss some of the new features of Apple’s operating system update for iPads and iPhones…iOS 14. Kathy Brooks has also put together some tips & tricks for the new iPhone OS as well. I hope you’ll find time to join the meeting. It should be instructive for all of us.

I also would like to note Apple has released an update for the Apple Watch…Watch OS 7, and recently introduced Apple Watch 6. As far as I can tell, the new Watch OS is backward compatible. More on that in a following article.

Some of you have asked about resumption of our monthly meetings. Unfortunately, I have no new information to share. Although Butte County has turned over management of the Vet’s Hall to the local Veteran’s organization, the county has not allowed meetings of any type in their buildings without strict adherence to safety protocols. So we’ll have to be patient and wait for the “all-clear” before we can resume in-person gathering. And as I mentioned in my message last month, our board has decided to extend dues to current members until December 2021.

In the meantime, I hope you can join the Zoom meeting on October 15th.

I’d like to repeat my suggestion from last month; don’t forget to contact any of our board members…listed on our website…if you have comments or need help.

Ron B.

This month’s topic is iOS 14. With iOS 14, Apple has made significant changes to the way you navigate around your iPhone. So, let’s see what all the excitement is about. There will also be time to socialize and share ideas. Here’s the link to the meeting:

October Monthly Meeting…Virtual

Join us this Thursday, October 15th, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, for an informal MacChUG Zoom meeting.

Topic: Informal MacChUG MeetingTime: Oct 15, 2020 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82277270014

Meeting ID: 822 7727 0014

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OtterBox’s latest cases fit the new iPad and iPad Air priced from $50Patrick Campanale - Sep. 16th 2020

OtterBox, one of the most well-known case companies, just announced its cases for the all-new iPad 8th generation and iPad Air (4th generation.) These new cases, which include the Defender, Defender Pro, Symmetry Series 360, uniVERSE, or React Series, ensuring that you can keep your brand-new iPad or iPad Air safe from anything life throws at it. OtterBox is also launching its Amplify Glass for and iPad Air, keeping your display in tip-top shape.

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PDF Squeezer 4 review: Elegant, inexpensive way to cut documents down to sizeSimply click on the file you need compressed, and drag-and-drop it into the app.

By J.R. Bookwalter

thousands of files on my iMac, external hard drives, cloud services, and network-attached server. I’ve made a habit of archiving utility bills, bank/credit card statements, and other PDF documents that gradually consume available storage capacity. Barring a complete purge (oh, the horror!), shrinking the hoard would be the next best thing.That’s exactly what PDF Squeezer 4 is designed to do. This minimalist macOS utility makes it a snap to reduce the size of one or more PDF documents using three predefined compression levels (Light, Medium or Strong), or using custom-made profiles of your own.At every turn, PDF Squeezer makes the process as frictionless as possible. You drag and drop files onto

2020 iMac Review: Apple's last Intel iMac is its best iMac everLory Gil 26 Aug 2020

The 27-inch iMac launched in August of 2020 may be the last Mac to come with Intel inside. Apple announced at the Worldwide Developer Conference just a few months earlier that it will start selling Macs with Apple silicon inside as early as the end of this year. With a completely new Mac with new guts that could be better than any Mac ever made, does it make sense to invest in an Intel Mac right now?

In this 2020 iMac Review, I'll explain why an Intel iMac is still a good option for many people, and why it's definitely not the right choice for some.

Now, I'm not the type of user that regularly pushes the processing power of my Macs to their fullest potential. For that, you'll want to see Rene Ritchie's 2020 iMac Review instead. I've put the new iMac through its paces, but I'm sharing my thoughts with you from the perspective of a more traditional, non-influencer, non-

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iPhoneBy: Kathy Brooks

Hello iPhone Lovers……. This photo has

nothing to do with computers, but I had to slip in the highlights of our September three week road trip. Well, we saw three awesome national parks: Yellowstone, Glacier, and

Grand Tetons. We are in awe of all the beauty that America has to offer. When you don’t listen to the news, America and its people are amazing!! We have met strangers who were open and ready to tell us their story. We’ve visited with family to share our love for each other.

Many of the states we visited were so breathtaking that I heard myself instantly say, “I want to live here.” We have seen how the wealthy live in gorgeous homes by the lakes & also how the poor live in America.

We arrived in Chico on September 28th. We have lived here since 1973 & have raised two wonderful human beings (Daughter Karen & Son David) in only two Chico homes. For 47 years, we have valued our community, our family, our friends, our church, and each other.

The saying is true, “There’s no place like home.” We are grateful for God’s protection, peace, & provision while traveling to the national parks. Ron & I were super glad to be home.

We always seem to have at least one mishap on our RV road trips. This time our trailer axle springs gave way & broke and could have caused a serious

accident. The Lord allowed us to arrive safely in Bend, Oregon on Saturday without incident! Had to leave the 5th wheel in an RV service center for repairs in Bend.

Okay…….now for computer talk. I sure wish I could be at a table at the Vets Hall and have a good conversation and laugh as we try to figure out the iPhone tips. First, have you downloaded the iOS 14.0.1. If not, go to your Settings-General-Software Update. Have your option set to “Download iOS Updates” to automatic, so you will always be current.

Here are some tips to try:

1. App Library If you’re an organization junkie and an iPhone user, then iOS 14 has provided you with a new tool: the App Library, which organizes your apps in labeled groups to make them easier to find. In fact, all your current apps can now be found there, and any apps you download in the future will be placed there as well. It has grouped your apps from your Home Screen to more concise folders. How to use the App Library a. Swipe across to your last page of apps. b. Now swipe once more to reveal the App Library c. Tap on any app you need to use. When you tap one app, all the others in the folder appear also. d. A big plus is….if you can’t find an app and that is often in my case, select the search field on top of the library and you’ll get an alphabetical list of your apps. You can either type in the name of the app you want or scroll down to find it.

2. Private Address in WiFi You can enable this by going this to your Wi Fi settings and tapping on the "i" button right next to the WiFi network of your choice. This prevents you from being tracked across multiple WiFi networks. It's a really simple tweak one that adds a lot of privacy to your life. You should definitely enable it on all networks that support it. But do note that some Wi Fi routers or WiFi networks will not support this feature. You will also see a warning on your screen when enabling this.

3 . Back Tap iOS 14 introduced shortcuts that let you tap the back of the

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It's easy to ignore the preinstalled Shortcuts app on your iPhone, simply because at first glance it's not all that clear what it does. Or maybe it's that it appears to do a lot, and can be overwhelming. Either way, with the release of iOS 14, the Shortcuts app has finally hit the mainstream thanks to its ability to create custom app icons. The customization options, which include the option to add widgets to your home screen, are endless and they're sure to look just as good on the iPhone 12, which

Need Help?If you have a question between meetings, please contact any of the members below. They will be glad to assist you.

Ron Brooks, Pres.: macchug@gmail.com (530) 514-8098

Bill Peart, VP: mactriage@gmail.com (530) 893-5049

Myron Flindt, Program Dir.: myronflindt@gmail.com (530) 343-8507

Londa Coy, Membership Dir.: londamcoy@gmail.com (530) 519-2586

Mike Storm, Treasurer: mike.storm.c@gmail.com. (530) 521-6026

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iPhone twice or thrice to execute certain actions. You can configure the double tap Action for let's say a screenshot, the triple tap to access control center and a bunch of other things. To try this out you should go to: Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap > Double Tap or Triple Tap.

4. Default browser iOS 14 now gives you the ability to set default browser and email apps. It's still a fairly easy process, simply go to settings, look for the browser in the search bar up top that you want to set as default and open it > tap Default Browser App > set your preferred browser app as default. I’m really happy with that, because I do not normally use Safari, so I went in and selected Firebox as my default browser.

5. Easier Access to Date & Time Until now, you could only change date and time anywhere within iOS by using a large scroll wheel, which was really difficult to say the least. But in iOS 14, you can now quickly select dates via a calendar view style option, and the time can simply be typed in, you don't have to scroll that wheel again and again to find the correct time anymore.

I was amazed at some of these changes. I hope you will try them out. Until next

time. Stay well. ♥ Kathy

If you've never used Apple's Shortcuts app or you've only dabbled, it's well worth getting to know the ins and outs of this app. It can boost your iPhone in new ways.

Jason Cipriani Oct. 11, 2020

iOS 14: 11 cool tricks your iPhone's Shortcuts app can do for you now

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As if you needed another reason to belong to MacChUG, we are beginning a new feature for club members only. If you have any Apple or computer related things to sell, including old Mac computers, iPhones, iPads or software items, here is your spot to advertise. The MacChUG Newsletter will have a monthly classified section. Here are the rules:

1. You must be a current member.

2. Once an item sells, $5 or 10% of the sales price whichever is greater, will be donated to the club for ad placement.

3. The seller must notify the Club Treasurer when an item is sold to arrange for payment to the Club.

4. Unsold items will be removed from the newsletter after 3 months.

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How to get the most out of Apple Watch’s Handwashing app

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With watchOS 7, you're just a couple quick toggles away from maximum handwashing effectiveness.

The new Handwashing app in watchOS 7 gives you a handy reminder to keep your mitts clean. Thoroughly, COVID-19-fighting clean. However, you need to make two quick tweaks to maximize the effectiveness of this new handwashing tool.

“Wash your hands!” It’s a command we’ve all heard since we were kids. And yet, as the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, this age-old advice became of the central tenets for helping avoid infection by the potentially deadly virus. However, you need to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds to kill SARS-CoV-2.

With watchOS 7, Apple added a Handwashing app that nudges you to wash your hands properly. It works well, but a couple of important features are switched off by default. You should switch ’em on immediately to get the most out of the app.

Note: The Handwashing app only works with Apple Watch Series 4 and later.

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Apple Watch Series 6, SE, or Series 3 - Which Apple Watch to buy in 2020

By Andrew O'Hara | 6 days ago

As Apple's watch lineup continues to expand, it can be hard to decipher the subtle differences and choose which Apple Watch is right for you. We go through all of Apple's 2020 models and break down which one is suited to each type of user.

Apple Watch Series 3For the third year in a row Apple is offering the Apple Watch Series 3 alongside the new option. It is the cheapest watch in Apple's lineup, coming in at $199.

It is the only Apple Watch with the original design as the Series 4 was overhauled to have a larger display with rounded corners. It's display measures 38mm or 42mm depending on the size you choose which is 2mm smaller than the 40mm and 44mm sizes offered with the Series 4 and on. It comes in silver and space gray with either a white or black Sports Band.

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How to use Health Checklist for iPhone and Apple WatchSandy Writtenhouse on September 22, 2020

With some terrific updates to the Health app with iOS 14 for sleep mode and hearing health comes one of the handiest new features. The Health Checklist gives you an easy way to see which settings you have enabled for iPhone and Apple Watch and turn them on or off all in one convenient spot.

To make sure you are using the health features that matter most for you, here’s how to use the Health Checklist on iPhone.

Review your Health ChecklistWhen you first open the Health app after upgrading to iOS 14, you’ll see the Health Checklist right at the top of the Summary tab. Tap Review to get started.

Important: If you tap the X to close the Health Checklist on the Summary tab, there doesn’t currently appear to be a way to get it back.

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Apple WatchBy: Ron Brooks

To make the most of these instructions, you'll need to make sure your Apple Watch is up to date with the latest software. You can do that by opening the Watch app on iPhone and selecting General -> Software Update. (Note that you'll also need your iPhone to be running iOS 14 before you can update your watch to watchOS 7 ).

Chat to your new Siri

As with iOS and iPadOS, Siri has gotten a little bit of a rework. Apple's assistant will now respond to your queries more quickly, as well as offering a cleaner appearance. It's nice to have, but if you're not a fan of Siri, it's unlikely you'll be converted.

Perhaps more impressively is Siri translation, which will now translate words or sentences for up to 10 languages. This is all done on-device, so it's more secure as well as faster.

Enjoy a speed boost Because of some subtle animation tweaks, watchOS 7 feels a lot faster than previous versions. If you pressed the side button before to wake up the screen, before pressing it again to get to your Dock, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find that the watch no longer requires a second button press.

That means you can press your Digital Crown and get straight into a menu, rather than having to press twice to get to the same spot. It sounds like a small change, but it makes a big

difference to the fluency of the operating system.

Handwashing mode In the current climate, washing your hands is incredibly important to prevent the spread of COVID-19. watchOS 7 will allow Apple Watch to detect when you're washing your hands, and begin a twenty-second timer. You'll also get a notification once you've returned home suggesting you wash your hands, provided your location settings allow.

Toggle on your handwashing settings a. Go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. ... b. Then, return to Settings > Privacy > Location Services and this time scroll and tap Handwashing. ... c. Restart your phone and watch and see if you can now enable the Handwashing feature and its reminders (if desired)

1. Access Camera Remote From Watch Face

Apple has introduced a new complication for the Camera Remote app, so now you can control your iPhone 's camera with a quick tap on your watch face. There's also a new three-second countdown in the Camera Remote app, should you need it.

2. Turn Off Blood Oxygen Sensors During Sleep The Apple Watch Series 6 can occasionally measure your blood oxygen levels in the background and will usually do this when you're not moving. It uses a bright red light that shines against

your wrist, which you might find distracting in dark environments. Happily, Apple includes options to disable these measurements in Sleep Mode and Theater Mode. Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch, tap Blood Oxygen, then scroll down and turn off In Sleep Mode and/or In Theater Mode.

4 Files App Features You Should Be Using, But Aren'tLearn to master one of the iPhone's most underrated apps.BY TUCKER BOWE SEP 15, 2020

The Files app was introduced with iOS 11 in late 2017 and it has been available on every iPhone and iPad since. It lets you access and organize the various files that you have saved on your iPhone or iPad, in the cloud, or on various external devices, such as a USB flash drives or a portable SSD. That's right, all your files saved in one convenient app.

The other great thing about the Files app is that it's compatible with most of the third-party services, like Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and iCloud Drive. This means that if you've been using a cloud storage service other than iCloud, you can quickly sync that service and access those various saved files from directly within the Files app on your iPhone. There's no arduous transition process.

That said, there's good chance you don't use the Files app because, well, change is difficult. I promise that if you start using the the Files app, it will help make your digital life a lot more organized.

To use the Files app, first download it from the App Store. Also make sure that your iPhone or iPad is running iOS 13 or iPadOS 13 or higher, respectively.

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How to change your Apple Watch move, exercise, and stand goals with watchOS 7Chance Miller

One of the changes in watchOS 7 that went under the radar is support for changing your Apple Watch activity rings. While Apple has long allowed you to customize your red move goal, only this year did it add support for changing the green exercise ring and blue stand ring. Here’s how it works.

How to change your Apple Watch activity ringsThere are a variety of reasons you might want to adjust your Apple Watch activity rings. Maybe you’re recovering from an injury and 12 stand hours paired with 30 minutes of exercise is too much for your body to handle. People have also been calling on Apple to integrate rest days into the Apple Watch rings system, and this new watchOS 7 feature at least gives users more control over their goals.Here’s how to change your Apple Watch move, exercise, and stand goals with watchOS 7:1. On your Apple Watch, open the Activity

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Essential iOS 14 Privacy Features You Need to KnowMake your iPhone more private and secureby: Yash Wate - October 3rd, 2020

At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) earlier this year, Apple took people by surprise with the announcement of moving the Mac lineup to its own, custom silicon. During the conference, continuing with its annual course, the company also introduced the latest operating systems for its existing and upcoming hardware, which come packed with a slew of features and performance improvements over their predecessors. However, among these feature updates and changes, the one system element that was the focal point of these announcements, and is something that concerns users the most, is privacy.

User privacy is something that Apple has been showing concerns around for quite some time. And that has been eminent with its statements, ad campaigns, and privacy-focused feature rollouts over the years. With its latest updates for the Mac, iPad, and the iPhone, Apple has doubled-down on these features and made changes to the existing

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• Amazon's annual Prime Day sale, which has taken place in the summer months in the past but was delayed due to the global pandemic, has been scheduled for October 13-14. (Link)

• The pandemic has caused a surge in digital book lending by libraries and publishers are not happy about it. (Link)

• Google Maps’ AR-powered Live View feature is getting some nice upgrades soon, like seeing nearby landmarks, offering greater accuracy, and more. (Link)

• This week, David Sparks updated his Shortcuts Field Guide with 48 minutes of new content that covers the changes to the app in iOS and iPadOS 14. (Link)

INTERESTING LINKS

Favorites WidgetizerI’ve tried a variety of widget creation apps that let you configure widgets containing launchers for specific contacts, but those apps can understandably be a little intimidating or overly complex due to the variety of other features they offer. If you’d like a simpler, more straightforward way to create iOS 14 widgets for accessing contacts, Favorites Widgetizer is the app for you. It’s extremely easy to use, helping you get your new widgets up and running quickly.

MindNodeMindNode is the mind mapping app that Federico and I both used to plan our OS reviews this year. The app is already incredibly versatile across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, but with the latest update, the iPhone and iPad versions added a widget for accessing recent and pinned mind maps. The iPad version now supports Apple's Scribble feature, too, for those times when it's just easier to use your Apple Pencil to edit your mind map.

MastermineI've been going through a classic game phase lately, which is undoubtedly why Mastermine caught my eye. The game is a variant of the classic Minesweeper game. The twist with this modern take on the game is that it's played in three dimensions on the surface of a cube. There are multiple difficulty levels and leaderboards, but what really attracted me to Mastermine when I saw it was the beautiful graphics. Mastermine is a great rendition of a classic with an added dimension that makes it worth checking out.

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iOS 14: All the New Features With Guides and How TosFriday September 18, 2020 by Juli Clover

Over the course of the iOS 14 beta test, we here at MacRumors have been putting together in-depth feature guides, tutorial videos, and how tos on the new features in the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 updates.

Many of our MacRumors readers have likely been running the betas for a couple of months now, but those who are new to the update will want to check out all of the content we have available below. It's also a great resource to send to friends and family members who have questions about iOS and iPadOS 14 content.

So...You Just Installed iOS 14?If you just installed iOS 14, it's always a little daunting to figure out how to take advantage of all the new features. We made this video to walk a new iOS 14 user through the first things you should do to start taking advantage of the new features.

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Carrot Weather shines on iOS 14 with 12 rich widgets, 25 Apple Watch complications, moreMichael Potuck - Sep. 16th 2020

With the debut of iOS 14, the highly popular Carrot Weather is out a major update that brings support for the all-new home screen widgets. There’s also support for multiple complications on Apple Watch with watchOS 7 and a gallery of weather focused watch faces that you can download. Read along for a look at the rich new widgets and the handy custom setups you can create.

Carrot Weather for iOS 14 (version 4.16) includes 5 new widget types in a variety of three sizes for a total of 12 options. These include Snark, Forecast, Hourly, Daily, and Weather Map. I’ve been checking out an early build of the release and they offer a really great experience.

You can use multiple Carrot Weather widgets on your home screen or another app page or also create a Carrot Weather Smart Stack to easily swipe through all 5 of the widgets.

Here’s how to use the new iPhone home screen widgets in iOS 14

Here’s a look at some of the options:

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Convert any video to 1,000 formats with Wondershare UniConverterBY DAVID SNOW • SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Wondershare UniConverter, now in Version 12, lets you work with a multitude of media formats. Photo: Wondershare

Whether you love to make videos or just watch and share them, if you want them to be seen in virtually any format on practically any device, you need a good video-conversion tool. It might be time to try Wondershare UniConverter, which can convert any video to more than 1,000 different formats. Try the Mac-dedicated version for a taste of how easy and quick video conversion can be.

Wondershare UniConverter’s multitude of formats

UniConverter (previously known as Wondershare Video Converter Ultimate) enables you to convert all the popular and unusual media formats. It supports a wide range of output formats, such as WebM to MP4, TS to MP4, MP4 to MPEG and AVI to MOV.

Wondershare adds new formats frequently, which helps to make UniConverter one of the most user-friendly video converters on the

iPadOS 14: How to use the new widgets on iPadMichael Potuck - Sep. 24th 2020

A big change that arrived with iOS 14 is an all-new home screen experience. This marks arguably the biggest UI update for iOS since it was first introduced. However, iPad isn’t getting all the same new features and changes as iPhone, but there are new widgets to take advantage of. Follow along for how to use the new iPad widgets in iPadOS 14.iOS 14 on iPhone includes the ability to use the new widgets anywhere on the home screen as well as other app pages. There’s also the new App Library feature.How to use the new iPhone home screen widgets in iOS 14iPad sees a different experience in iPadOS 14 with the new widgets arriving for use only in the Today View portion of the home screen (can’t be mixed in with apps) and the new App Library feature is absent. In any case, the new widgets still offer useful new functionality and third-parties are building great support for the feature.

How to use new iPad widgets in iOS 141. If it’s not turned on permanently, swipe from left

to right on your iPad home screen to see the Today View

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Apple One copes with different Apple IDs for iCloud and Apple MusicBen Lovejoy - Sep. 17th 2020

When Apple announced its Apple One service bundles, it immediately raised a query for many: those with different Apple IDs for iCloud and Apple Music. Would the system cope with that situation, allowing them to take advantage of the savings?

Apple’s longest-serving employee, Chris Espinosa, has just confirmed that this will be fine …

Background

Many people have a single Apple ID that they use for everything Apple, but others have ended up with separate Apple IDs and iCloud logins.

This situation arises from the fact means that people could potentially be wanting to bundle services they use with different Apple IDs. It was unclear whether Apple’s systems would recognize them as the same person, and allow them to buy the bundle.

Separate Apple IDs will work

One of those to raise the question on Twitter

Is the Apple One Bundle Worth the Cost?By David Murphy

The long-anticipated bundle of Apple services is here: Apple One. And while paying a reasonable amount for a few services sounds like a great deal on paper, especially if you’re already a subscriber, it’s always good to remember the following advice. If you’re buying a bundle, you might be paying for more than what you actually need.

With that said, we ask the question: Is Apple One worth it?

Apple One is worth it for Apple junkies, but...

If you’re the kind of person who absolutely uses every Apple service under the sun, then sure, get an Apple One bundle. Easy solution there. The trickiness comes when you, like me, don’t wake up every day and say a small prayer to the statue of Tim Cook in our bedrooms.

In other words, if you’re a piecemeal Apple user, Apple One gets a bit trickier to price out.

When is Apple One’s Individual plan a good deal?

Consider Apple One’s Individual plan ($15/mo). If you were buying a la carte, here’s how much you’d pay for each service you’re getting:

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How To Use & Manage Fall Detection On Apple WatchApple Watch comes with a feature that can detect when the wearer has fallen. Here's how to manage and use Fall Detection in case of emergency.BY JOSHUA CRUMPLEY

In the case of a bad fall, those wearing an Apple Watch might have help on its way, thanks to its Fall Detection which can recognize impacts forceful enough to cause medical emergencies. Having Apple's technology set up prior means that when the unexpected happens, the watch can use its smart settings to help.

In the past, other devices have afforded shoppers a way to summon aid in case of emergency in times when using a phone isn't possible, and it's a good idea for acute injury, the elderly and others with disabilities. This smart device uses Fall Detection to take that same principle of accessibility a step further through a design that can judge when a fall has occurred without any input from the person. That way, the watch can react to the

Use widgets on your iPhone and iPod touchWith widgets, you get timely information from your favorite apps at a glance.

With iOS 14, you can use widgets on your Home Screen to keep your favorite information at your fingertips. Or you can use widgets from Today View by swiping right from the Home Screen or Lock Screen.

Add widgets to your Home ScreenFrom the Home Screen, touch and hold a widget or an empty area until the apps jiggle.Tap the Add button  in the upper-left corner.Select a widget, choose from three widget sizes, then tap Add Widget.Tap Done.You can also add widgets from Today View. From Today View, touch and hold a widget until the quick actions menu opens, then tap Edit Home Screen. Drag the widget to the right edge

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How to Add Captions to Photos and Videos on iPhone and iPadKHAMOSH PATHAK AUGUST 7, 2020

An avid iPhone and iPad user ends up with thousands of photos in their library. If you don’t want to organize images into albums, you can use the captions feature introduced in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to describe a photo or video on your iPhone and iPad.

Once you add a caption to a photo or a video, it is indexed by the Photos app, and you can search for the keywords later. While the Photos app has an automatic search engine for photos, it’s not very specific or reliable. Using captions, you can take control of the photos you know you might like to search through later.

The Photos app automatically groups the same captions, so you can use this feature as a makeshift tagging system. You can give the same one-word caption to multiple photos to quickly find them together.

Open the “Photos” app on your iPhone or iPad and navigate to the photo that you want to add a caption. Next, swipe up on the photo to expose additional options.

How to get the most out of Apple Music's updates in iOS 14 By Malcolm Owen

The release of iOS 14 brings with it an updated Apple Music app, which has been given an overhaul. Here's how to use all of the new features included in the app for all those who updated their iPhone and iPad.

The latest version of Apple Music makes quite a few changes in terms of appearance and utility, as expected of a new operating system update. While there are many smaller changes, there's four areas of major change in the app: Listen Now, Searches, Library Filtering, and Autoplay.

Listen NowFormerly named For You. The updated tab, the first one in the bottom row, has been redesigned as a central one-stop shop for personalization and music discovery.

All of a user's favorite music selections, including artists, playlists, and recently played music appears on the page, as well as Apple's recommendations. The upper Top Picks section offers suggestions of what to

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Your Photos Are Irreplaceable. Get Them Off Your PhoneWhen’s the last time you backed up your photos? Would you be upset if you lost them? You see where we’re going here, right?Whitson Gordon 09.29.2020

As the resident tech expert among my family and friends, I often find myself making house calls when someone's computer won't cooperate. During a recent project, I found myself tasked with swapping out a hard drive, and I asked the person if he needed me to back up his photos and other data first. He said, "No, I backed up that computer to an external drive a few months ago, so I should have everything.”

"What about all the photos you've taken since then?" I asked nervously, already knowing the answer."They're on my phone," he answered matter-of-factly, as if they'd be anywhere else.I have no problem fixing other people's computers. In fact, I rather enjoy it, and I rarely charge money for my efforts. But that work comes with a price: They have to sit

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How to change your Zoom backgroundBy Matt Binder Mar 18, 2020

It's very clear that one company uniquely suited for life during the coronavirus pandemic is Zoom. 

Despite privacy concerns, hundreds of thousands of people around the world have recently downloaded the video conferencing app. 

People are using Zoom to connect with coworkers for video meetings while working from home. Educators are using Zoom to create presentations to teach their students thanks, in part, to Zoom making it free to schools. Teens are even using Zoom to video chat and hang out with friends.

One thing everyone experimenting with Zoom for the first time seems to love is its virtual background feature. It allows users to swap out their real-life background with an image or video while streaming with friends, family, and coworkers — no green screen required.

Here’s how to use Zoom’s virtual background feature:

1. Download the Zoom Mac or Windows app.2. Open the application, sign in, click your profile

picture, followed by the Settings link in the drop-down menu.

How to use iPhone Back Tap custom controls in iOS 14Michael Potuck

One of the new features that has arrived with iOS 14 that didn’t make a big splash but will be super useful for all users is something called . The new iPhone feature lets you customize double and triple taps on the back of your iPhone to use for Shortcuts automations, Accessibility features, and iOS system actions. Read on for a look at how to use iPhone Back Tap custom controls and all the things you can do with the new feature.Possibilities for iPhone Back Tap custom controls are pretty much only limited by your imagination since the feature works with Shortcuts app automations. But if you want to keep things simpler, you can assign a double or triple tap on the back of your iPhone to do things like open Control Center, take a screenshot, or enable Accessibility features like AssistiveTouch, VoiceOver, Zoom, etc.Back Taps work from the home screen, within apps (including third-party), and even from your iPhone lock screen.

How to use iPhone Back Tap custom controls in iOS 141. On your iPhone, head to Settings > Accessibility2. Tap Touch3. Swipe to the bottom and choose Back Tap4. Tap Double Tap or Triple Tap to pick an action5. Don’t forget you can use a Double or Triple Back Tap to launch automations with Shortcuts

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