Tips & Tricks
Every new version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS adds features – and hides many of them so well that even long-time Apple users miss them. On top of that come everyday problems: backups failing, AirDrop refusing to work, Wi-Fi passwords disappearing.
This is where step-by-step guides for exactly those moments live: from setting up a new iPhone to transferring data to uncovering hidden features in iOS and macOS. Every guide is verified against the current version – so the steps are correct when you actually need them.
Topics range from basics for newcomers to specialized features for power users: setting up iCloud properly, pairing an Apple Watch with an iPhone, using Focus modes effectively, resetting old devices for resale. When problems come up, the solution isn't just shown – it's also explained why something goes wrong, so the same issue can be solved independently next time.
Secure email usage on the iPhone
Here's how to protect your emails on your iPhone – with email privacy, hiding your address, and the most important tips against phishing.
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AI makes your iPhone more secure – what that really means for you
AI finds security vulnerabilities faster than any human. What that means for your iPhone – and what you need to watch out for.
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Apple Security Updates: How Apple protects your Devices
This is how Apple's security updates for iPhone, iPad and Mac work – types, settings and why you should install them immediately.
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Ransomware explained: Could my iPhone be affected?
Ransomware on the iPhone: Why iOS is so well protected, what risks exist, and how to protect yourself with the right...
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Identity theft: What to do if your Data has been stolen?
Recognizing identity theft and reacting correctly: warning signs, immediate measures, data leak check and protective measures for your iPhone.
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Recognizing Social Engineering: How to Protect Yourself from Manipulation
Recognizing social engineering: The six psychological levers used by fraudsters, the most common tricks, and how to effectively protect yourself.
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Detecting AI fraud: Deepfakes, fake voices and how to protect yourself
Detecting AI fraud: Cloned voices, deepfake videos, and AI phishing. An overview of the most common scams, warning signs, and protective measures.
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Recognizing Quishing: How to protect yourself from QR code fraud
Recognizing and avoiding quishing: The most common QR code scams, five rules for protection, and what you can do if you are affected.
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Use public Wi-Fi safely: How to protect your iPhone
Use public Wi-Fi securely: Rotate Wi-Fi address, use iCloud Private Relay, VPN and iPhone settings for secure browsing on the go.
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iOS 26.4: Show Hotspot Data usage per Device
Which device uses the most hotspot data? Here's how the iPhone displays data usage per connected device.
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