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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

A Find My screen showing multiple devices sharing their location.

How to locate a device in Find My on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can locate a device in Find My on iPad, see it on a map, play a sound on it, and get directions to it.
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The Search screen in the Podcasts app, showing podcast categories. Towards the bottom of the screen is the MiniPlayer.

How to view podcast transcripts on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can view podcast transcripts on iPad in the Podcasts app, and search episode transcripts for words and phrases.
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The Calendars list, with checkmarks indicating which calendars are active. The Done button for closing the list is in the top-right corner. The Add Calendar button is in the bottom-left corner.

How to use the Holidays calendar on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can use the Holidays calendar on iPad to show holidays for your region, or add a holiday calendar from a different region.
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A Settings screen showing Accessibility options such as VoiceOver, Live Recognition, and Audio Descriptions.

How to play background sounds on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can play background sounds on iPad, like ocean waves or rain, to help you focus or rest, and adjust their volume.
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A photo is open in the Photos app. The bottom half of the screen shows photo information including, the date and time the photo was taken, the filename, and the iPhone model and camera settings.

How to add keywords to photos and videos on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can add keywords to photos and videos on iPhone, then use them to search your library or rename, favorite, and delete them.
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The Edit screen in the Photos app with a photo in the center. On the left side of the screen are the Adjust, Filters, and Crop buttons; Filters is selected. On the right side of the screen are the filter options and a slider to adjust the level of the filter effect.

How to view and edit Photo Booth photos in the Photos app on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can view and edit Photo Booth photos in the Photos app on iPad, and view them on all your devices with iCloud Photos.
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A Sudoku puzzle in the News app.

How to solve sudoku puzzles in News on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can solve sudoku puzzles in News on iPad in three difficulties, entering numbers and tracking possible answers with notes.
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A news story in the News app. In the tab bar, Today is selected.

How to see news stories chosen just for you on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can see news stories chosen just for you on iPad in the Today feed, and follow, unfollow, or block channels and topics.
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The Wallet screen, showing multiple cards and passes.

How to manage cards in Wallet on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can manage cards in Wallet on iPad, view card details and transactions, remove a card, and remove cards from Apple Pay if iPad is lost.
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In Mail, a PDF of an attachment has text added and a sticker of an emoji. Below the webpage are the markup tools.

How to annotate email attachments on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can annotate email attachments on iPad, draw and write on a photo, video, or PDF, and send it back or save it.
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