Tag: iPad

  • How to Search Directly in Your Favorite Websites from Safari’s Search Bar

    How to Search Directly in Your Favorite Websites from Safari’s Search Bar

    We’re all accustomed to searching the Web generally in Safari by typing in the search field and pressing Return or tapping Go. Most of us are also familiar with the search suggestions that Safari shows below the search field as we type. But did you know that Safari has a feature that lets you use…

  • Annoyed by Inline Predictive Text Suggestions? Here’s How to Turn Them Off

    Annoyed by Inline Predictive Text Suggestions? Here’s How to Turn Them Off

    In a slight nod to the hype surrounding generative AI, Apple added inline text prediction capabilities to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. They can be helpful, particularly on the iPhone and iPad, where it’s often much easier to tap the Space bar than to finish typing a word or sentence. But that’s less true on…

  • Concerned by the Privacy or Results of Google Search? Try These Other Search Engines

    Concerned by the Privacy or Results of Google Search? Try These Other Search Engines

    Google is big. Google Search generated $225 billion in revenue in 2022, thanks in part to being the default search engine on all Apple devices. To retain that position—and continue to reap the ad revenue that it generates—Google pays Apple about $18 billion every year. Along with Apple, Google pays billions to phone manufacturers like…

  • The Best Apple Gifts for 2023

    The Best Apple Gifts for 2023

    We’re moving into the holiday shopping season, and if you’re looking for the perfect gift for that special someone, Apple-related gifts always go over well. Here are our recommendations this year. AirTag Do you know someone who’s always misplacing their keys, purse, or backpack, or who’s planning a trip? They might appreciate Apple’s AirTag trackers.…

  • Forget Your Just-Changed Passcode? iOS 17’s Passcode Reset Has Your Back

    Forget Your Just-Changed Passcode? iOS 17’s Passcode Reset Has Your Back

    The hardest time to remember your iPhone or iPad passcode is right after you’ve changed it. Generally speaking, there’s no reason to change your passcode, but if you inadvertently or intentionally shared it with someone with whom you wouldn’t trust your bank account information, changing it to something new is a good idea. We could…