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Abigail Shilets

Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksModo 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 GeeksModo, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.

Abigail Shilets's Articles

The Siri app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to use the Siri app with Siri AI on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can use the Siri app on iPad with Siri AI to keep your conversations in one place, search and pin them, and continue them later.
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The Files app showing the files and folders in your iCloud Drive. At the top of the screen are buttons for selecting items, creating a new folder, changing the view (List, Icons, Columns), and Search.

How to modify files and folders in Files on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can modify files and folders in Files on iPad, customize folder colors and icons, change views, and move, copy, or share files.
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A call screen showing a Live Voicemail from a contact. Below the transcribed text are Stop and Accept buttons for the call.

How to set up Voicemail on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can set up voicemail on iPad, turn on Live Voicemail, and store your voicemail in iCloud.
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The New Contact window in the Contacts app.

How to select ringtones on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can select ringtones on iPad, assign a distinctive ringtone to a contact, and turn the ringer on or off.
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A contact named Olivia Rico with She, Her, and Hers pronouns below the contact photo. Below her name are buttons to send a message, call, mail, and use Apple Pay. At the bottom of the screen are the contact's mobile number and email address.

How to add or edit your contact info and photo on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can add or edit your contact info and photo on iPad in My Card, set your avatar and Contact Poster, and update your address.
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The iPad Home Screen showing a FaceTime video call notification from an iPhone at the top. Tap Switch to move the call to your iPad.

How to view and respond to notifications on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can view and respond to notifications on iPad, in Notification Center and on the Lock Screen, and customize them.
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Control Center showing the Focus options, with buttons for setting the duration of the Focus options.

How to turn on or schedule a Focus on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can turn on or schedule a Focus on iPad from Control Center, or have it turn on automatically at certain times or places.
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The iPad Home Screen with Dark Mode on.

How to adjust the screen brightness and color on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can adjust the screen brightness and color on iPad manually or automatically, and use Dark Mode, True Tone, and Night Shift.
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A memory movie is playing and in the middle of the screen are the options for applying a Memory Look.

How to personalize your memory movies in Photos on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can personalize your memory movies in Photos on iPad with Memory Looks, new music, a new title, and different photos.
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The history of password changes for an account. The password was originally saved a month ago, and it was also changed a month ago.

How to remove a password from your iPad and iCloud Keychain

by Abigail Shilets
You can remove a password from your iPad and iCloud Keychain in the Passwords app, and recover it within 30 days.
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