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GeeksModo Story Archive - October 2026

A Find My screen showing a friend’s location

How to locate a friend in Find My on iPad

You can locate a friend in Find My on iPad, see them on a map, contact them, get directions, and set a label.
A Find My screen showing an iPad.

How to get started with Find My on iPad

You can get started with Find My on iPad to locate lost devices, find items with AirTag, and keep track of friends.
A Find My screen showing a friend’s location

How to notify a friend when your location changes in Find My on iPad

You can notify a friend when your location changes in Find My on iPad, see who's notified about you, and turn off notifications.
A Find My screen showing a friend’s location

How to get notified when a friend’s location changes in Find My on iPad

You can get notified when a friend's location changes in Find My on iPad, when they arrive, leave, or aren't at a location.
The Home Screen for the Passwords app, with buttons for All, Passkeys, Verification Codes, W-Fi, Security, and Deleted, along with a list of Shared Groups.

How to share passwords and passkeys with people you trust on iPad

You can share passwords and passkeys with people you trust on iPad with shared password groups, and manage a group.
The bottom half of the iPhone screen showing the option to use a passkey to sign in to a website.

How to use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad

You can use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad, replacing passwords with more secure, uniquely generated keys.
The Face ID recognition setup screen. A smiley face is showing on the screen, enclosed in a circle. Text below instructs the user to move their head slowly to complete the circle. A button for Get Started appears near the bottom of the screen.

How to set up Face ID on iPad

You can set up Face ID on iPad to unlock it, authorize purchases, and sign in to apps, and add an alternate appearance.
A Find My screen showing multiple devices sharing their location.

How to mark a device as lost in Find My on iPad

You can mark a device as lost in Find My on iPad, show a message with your contact info, and change or turn off Lost Mode.
An iPad showing a map with several driving route options to the same destination. Each route shows the estimated time and distance, and a Steps button to see detailed directions. Color coding on each route indicates traffic conditions.

How to delete recent directions in Maps on iPad

You can delete recent directions in Maps on iPad, one item at a time or all at once from Recents.
The Maps app showing a map of a downtown area. On the left is the search field, categories for nearby services, City Guides, and recommended guides.

How to get started with Maps on iPad

You can get started with Maps on iPad, save your go-to addresses, get directions, discover places nearby, and explore in 3D.