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.
181 Articles
How the Mac Keychain Works, and How to Lock It
Turning on your Mac can be enough to unlock every password you have saved.
How to Unlock a Mac You Locked With Find My
Apple says your message appears at startup, but in testing it does not.
How to Read the Find My App’s Status Labels
Now means the location was updated within the last minute.
How to Find a Lost iPhone or Mac
Devices stay listed for years, showing “No location found” after a day.
The Difference Between Security, Privacy and Anonymity
You can have privacy without security, like a changing room with a curtain.
How to Check Whether Someone Is Tracking You
Find My lists everyone who can see you, and it is worth reading.
Why an App Won’t Open on Your Mac, and What to Do
Unsigned software is usually harmless, and occasionally it is malware.
How to Control Mac App Permissions for Camera and Files
A permission you grant can be switched off later, but never removed from the list.
How to Turn On FileVault and Encrypt Your Mac
A shut-down Mac with FileVault holds no more readable data than a lump of metal.
Freeform, Journal and Safari on Mac in macOS 27
iPhone Mirroring can finally open Control Center and play protected video.
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