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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iPhone 18 Pro in glacier is paired with the Clear Case.
Troubleshooting

iPhone 18 Pro Will Not Connect To A Known Wi-Fi Network, Fix

Learn how to fix the problem if your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro…

By Abigail Shilets
The front of a burgundy iPhone 18 Pro is displayed next to a rear-facing burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max.
Troubleshooting

How to Fix iPhone 18 Pro Not Charging

If your iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max isn’t charging, follow these tips…

By Abigail Shilets
macOS 27 Golden Gate
Mac

13 macOS 27 Golden Gate Tips Worth Knowing

Two settings moved in this release without Apple saying so.

By Abigail Shilets
14-inch MacBook Pro, open, silver color, rounded raised feet, 16-inch MacBook Pro, open, space black color, rounded raised feet  
Mac

How the Mac Keychain Works, and How to Lock It

Turning on your Mac can be enough to unlock every password you have saved.

By Abigail Shilets
Find My app on macOS, iPadOS, iOS, watchOS, AirPods and AirTag,
Mac

How to Unlock a Mac You Locked With Find My

Apple says your message appears at startup, but in testing it does not.

By Abigail Shilets
Find My app on an iPhone showing an offline device  
How To

How to Read the Find My App’s Status Labels

Now means the location was updated within the last minute.

By Abigail Shilets
Use Find My to find your AirPods, Apple Watch, and AirTag  
How To

How to Find a Lost iPhone or Mac

Devices stay listed for years, showing “No location found” after a day.

By Abigail Shilets
14-inch MacBook Pro, right side exterior, open, silver color, thin profile, 16-inch MacBook Pro, left side exterior, open, space black color, thin profile
Mac

The Difference Between Security, Privacy and Anonymity

You can have privacy without security, like a changing room with a curtain.

By Abigail Shilets
iPhone screen showing Find My settings  
iPhone

How to Check Whether Someone Is Tracking You

Find My lists everyone who can see you, and it is worth reading.

By Abigail Shilets
An open MacBook Pro
Mac

Why an App Won’t Open on Your Mac, and What to Do

Unsigned software is usually harmless, and occasionally it is malware.

By Abigail Shilets

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