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.
Staff Writer
Follow:
454 Articles
The Add Account screen showing a field to enter your email address.
iPad

How to change your Mail settings on iPad

You can change your Mail settings on iPad, customize your email signature, mark addresses outside…

By Abigail Shilets
A Settings screen showing Privacy & Security options such as Location Services and Tracking.
iPad

How to use Mail Privacy Protection on iPad

You can use Mail Privacy Protection on iPad to hide your IP address and keep…

By Abigail Shilets
An ongoing call screen showing a banner that asks if the caller would like to use Hold Assist to receive a notification when they're no longer on hold.
iPad

How to have a conference or three-way call on iPad

You can have a conference or three-way call on iPad, add callers to a phone…

By Abigail Shilets
The Weather screen, showing the location, current temperature, the high and low temperatures for the day, hourly forecast, and 10-day forecast on the left side of the screen and a precipitation map and air quality scale on the right side of the screen.
iPad

How to get weather info in Maps on iPad

You can get weather info in Maps on iPad, see current conditions and the air…

By Abigail Shilets
The Privacy & Security screen, with settings for Location Services and Tracking, and settings to control which apps can access your data.
iPad

How to prevent contacts from communicating with you on iPad

You can prevent contacts from communicating with you on iPad by blocking them in Phone,…

By Abigail Shilets
The Home app with the sidebar on the left. Home is highlighted. On the right are images from five security cameras.
iPad

How to use Face Recognition in Home on iPad

You can use Face Recognition in Home on iPad with a HomeKit Secure Video camera…

By Abigail Shilets
A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.
iPad

How to play background sounds on iPad

You can play background sounds on iPad, like ocean waves or rain, to help you…

By Abigail Shilets
The Translate screen, showing phrases translated from English to Chinese, Japanese to Arabic, French to German, and English to Spanish. Along the top, from left to right, are the Show Sidebar, Translate, Camera, Conversation, Favorites, and More buttons.
iPad

How to change your Translate settings on iPad

You can change your Translate settings on iPad, download languages, use on-device translation, and choose…

By Abigail Shilets
iPad showing the scientific calculator with memory, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
iPad

How to get started with Calculator on iPad

You can get started with Calculator on iPad, use basic or scientific mode, convert units,…

By Abigail Shilets
A note for planning a trip, with a calculation of the travel expenses and a photo.
iPad

How to enter formulas and equations in Notes on iPad

You can enter formulas and equations in Notes on iPad, solve math inline, assign variables,…

By Abigail Shilets

Must Read

Our Expertise
GeeksChalk is your best source for all things Apple. We show you tips, tricks, and techniques you need to know to get the most out of the products you love.