FaceTime has joined the big leagues in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey. Read on to learn about FaceTime links, its cross-platform Web app, special mic modes and video effects, grid view, screen sharing, and SharePlay.

Do you want more control over Do Not Disturb on your Apple devices? How about muting notifications while a particular app is active or while you are at a certain location? All this and more is now easy to set up with Apple’s new Focus feature—learn how at:

Should you start using Apple’s built-in password manager? Most Apple users probably have at least some passwords stored there already, and our article explains who can benefit from it right away and how it differs from popular third-party password managers.

If you need to work with graphics occasionally but lack professional tools and experience using them, give Preview a try. It’s on every Mac and is surprisingly capable. Follow along with our tutorial at:

Perhaps the most magical feature of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey is Live Text, which turns words in photos and other images into text you can select and then copy, look up, or translate. Learn how at:

Tempted to get a short, memorable domain name ending in .xyz or .shop? As we explain, that’s a bad idea if you care about user perception, email and text message deliverability, and not being blocked by social media and firewalls. Details at:

Looking for the perfect holiday gift for the Apple user in your life? Given supply chain problems, it’s not too early to start shopping. Here are our suggestions for the top Apple-related gifts for 2021.

At its October 18th Unleashed event, Apple unveiled the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, powered by the impressive new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Read on for details: