Abigail Shilets

Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksChalk, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.
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The Files app showing the files and folders in your iCloud Drive. At the top of the screen are buttons for selecting items, creating a new folder, changing the view (List, Icons, Columns), and Search.
iPad

How to organize files and folders in Files on iPad

You can organize files and folders in Files on iPad, create folders, and copy, compress,…

By Abigail Shilets
The Screen Time Schedule screen showing an overview of a schedule, including before work, during work, dinner, and evening.
iPad

How to set Screen Time Schedules and Time Allowances with Screen Time on iPad

You can set Screen Time Schedules and Time Allowances on iPad to control when and…

By Abigail Shilets
An image of Screen Time in Settings with options for Screen Time Schedules, Time Allowances, and more.
iPad

How to create, change, or remove a Screen Time passcode on iPad

You can create, change, or remove a Screen Time passcode on iPad, and set up…

By Abigail Shilets
A person's height being measured in the Measure app, with the height measurement showing at the top of the person's head. The Take Picture button is near the lower-right corner for taking a picture of the measurement. The green Camera In Use indicator appears at the top.
iPad

How to measure a person’s height with iPad

You can measure a person's height with iPad in the Measure app on supported models,…

By Abigail Shilets
The Share Contact window in the Contacts app.
iPad

How to share contacts on iPad

You can share contacts on iPad from the Contacts app with Messages, Mail, or another…

By Abigail Shilets
The iPad Control Center. Controls for Airplane Mode, cellular data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth are in the top-left group in Control Center for Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad models. The Camera control is at the bottom right of Control Center. The screen on the right shows the quick menu of options that appear when you touch and hold the Camera control.
iPad

How to use and customize Control Center on iPad

You can use and customize Control Center on iPad for instant access to controls like…

By Abigail Shilets
A calendar event showing settings for the time and time zone of the event.
iPhone

How to schedule or display events in a different time zone in Calendar on iPhone

You can schedule an event in a different time zone in Calendar on iPhone, or…

By Abigail Shilets
A CarPlay Dashboard showing Maps, Music, and Messages in the Sidebar. On the right is a map of San Francisco, navigation buttons, a now playing window, and a calendar entry.
iPhone

How to play audiobooks with CarPlay

You can play the audiobooks on your iPhone with CarPlay, and control playback with your…

By Abigail Shilets
Followed channels and topics.
iPhone

How to subscribe to individual channels in News on iPhone

You can subscribe to individual publications in News on iPhone, or use subscriptions you already…

By Abigail Shilets
The Privacy & Security screen in Settings.
iPhone

How to reset privacy and security settings in an emergency

You can quickly stop sharing your location and access with others and change your passwords…

By Abigail Shilets

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