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How To Block or Allow Pop-Ups On Your Mac? Know Here

by GeeksModo Staff

In this article, I’ll explain exactly how to block pop-ups on Mac Safari. Also, I’ll show you how to allow pop-ups on Mac Safari. The truth is that, pop-ups are forms of advertising. Thankfully, you can easily configure your Safari browser to allow or block pop-up windows.

How to block pop-ups on Mac Safari

Pop-ups are annoying. They are undesirable. Sometimes they may slow down your device. Some pop-ups may use phishing methods. Some may try to trick you into downloading and installing harmful software on your
Mac.
Some pop-ups are just annoying because they may interrupt what you are doing.

Here is how to block pop ups on Mac:

  1. On your Mac, launch Safari
  2. Now, select Preferences from the Safari Menu
  3. Next, click the Websites tab
  4. Next on, click Pop-up Windows on the left sidebar. In here you can see the “currently open websites”. You can adjust your settings for these individual websites.
  5. If you want to block popups, find the “When visiting other websites” option (bottom of the window). There are two options to block: Block and Block
    and Notify.
  6. If you select Block and Notify, then you will be notified an a popup is blocked. When a pop-up is blocked in Safari, Safari will briefly say: “Pop-up Window Blocked” in the search field. Also, the address bar will indicate this. You can also decide to allow pop-ups, if you click the small window icon. If you select the Block option, then
    Safari
    will block popups without letting you know.

It’s worth noting that if you still get pop-ups after blocking them, then your computer May be infected with virus.

It’s recommended to turn on Fraudulent Website Warning in Safari security settings by heading over to Safari > Preferences > Security.
See also:
How to Disable In-App Ratings & Reviews on iPhone

How to allow pop-ups on Mac Safari

You may want to enable pop-ups on Mac Safari for a number of reasons. Sometimes, certain websites may require you to disable pop-up blockers for them to function properly. Apparently, some legitimate websites may have web content in pop-up windows. Not all pop-up windows are harmful, dangerous or invasive. Actually, you can allow pop-ups from a specific site. In fact, we recommend this. To do this, launch the website where a pop-up is blocked. In the search field (address bar) click the window icon

Here is how to turn off pop-ups completely for all sites:

  1. Start the Safari App
  2. Now, go to Safari > Preferences
  3. Next, choose the Websites tab
  4. Next on, click “Pop-Up Windows” from the left side menu
  5. Finally, click Allow

Its worth noting that by default, Safari disables pop-ups automatically in the browser, unless you configure differently.
And that covers everything on how to disable pop ups on Mac.

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How to Check your AppleCare Warranty Status + How to Buy

by GeeksModo Staff

In this article, I’ll explain exactly how you can check your AppleCare plan. More specifically, I’ll show you how you can check if you have AppleCare coverage. Finally, I’ll show you how you can buy the AppleCare protection plan if you decide to protect your Apple device with AppleCare.

Apple customers can get extended warranty coverage, it is known as AppleCare.
AppleCare
is Apple’s brand name for its warranty service.

Check AppleCare coverage

Is your product covered under the AppleCare warranty? Follow the steps below to find out if you have AppleCare:

  • Launch a web browser.
  • Head over to (https://checkcoverage.apple.com).
  • Type in your device’s serial number. Please follow these steps to find your serial number:
    • On your Mac: Click the Apple menu and select About This Mac.
    • On your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, or Apple TV, head over to Settings > General > About.
    • Alternatively, you can find your serial numbers by checking iCloud settings. This is also called the Apple ID device list. You can view all of your devices and their serial numbers that you’re currently signed in to with your Apple ID.
      • On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, start the Settings app and tap [your name], and scroll down and find your device then tap.
      • Mac: System Preferences > Apple ID.
    • Alternatively, you can view all of your devices by going to the Apple ID website. Simply go to the
      appleid.apple.com
      web site and sign in. And scroll down until you see the devices section.
    • Now, click Continue. You will be redirected to a summary page that lists all of your warranty options.

    If you have already purchased the extended AppleCare warranty, it will be displayed on this page.

    How to buy AppleCare

    If you are not covered, you can easily buy the AppleCare plan. You can buy the protection when:

    • You purchase an Apple device. You can purchase AppleCare+ at the time of your purchase. Or,
    • If you have recently purchased a device, you can add AppleCare to your device after purchase. It does not matter where you bought your device, Apple, a carrier, or another retailer:
      • iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, or HomePod: within 60 days of purchase.
      • Apple TV: within 12 months of purchase.

    In case you are wondering whether AppleCare is worth the additional price. Here are some benefits:

    • 24/7 priority access to Apple support team via
      online live chat
      or phone.
    • Express replacement service.
    • It’s transferable. (If you pay monthly, this is not available).

    Apple offers several options to buy after purchase:

    • On your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch, head over to Settings > General > About and choose AppleCare+ Coverage Available. And then follow the onscreen prompts.
    • Alternatively, you can purchase AppleCare online by visiting the
      add coverage website.
    • You can buy it at an Apple Store if you go there.
    • You can also purchase AppleCare by calling 800-275-2273 (800.APL.CARE).

    Keep in mind, online and phone options require you to complete a remote diagnostic.

    If you need further help, you can
    contact Apple support.

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AirDrop Not Working? Fix it Here

by GeeksModo Staff

In this article, I’ll explain exactly how you can troubleshoot AirDrop issues that you may experience on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.

This step-by-step guide will show you how to troubleshoot common AirDrop problems, including the following:

  • can’t see the other device in AirDrop.
  • AirDrop is not working as expected.
  • AirDrop doesn’t show up.
  • AirDrop saying “waiting”
  • AirDrop saying “failed”.
  • AirDrop saying “declined”

What is AirDrop

AirDrop
is a handy feature that allows users to quickly and easily share files between iPhones, iPads and Macs.
AirDrop
allows you to wirelessly share photos, videos, contacts, documents, map locations, and more.

Minimum AirDrop requirements

For Airdrop to work, both devices (sender and receiver) must meet the following conditions:

  • Ensure that both devices are near each other. If not, move nearer.
  • If one of the devices is a Mac, ensure that it was launched in 2012 or later. In addition, make sure it is using the latest version of macOS (minimum OS requirement is OS X Yosemite). You can check which macOS your Mac is running by heading over to the Apple menu > About This Mac. You can check for updates if you go to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Software Update.
  • If one of the devices is an iPhone or iPad, ensure that it is rrunning the latest version of the iOS or iPadOS (minimum iOS requirement is iOS 7). You can check which iOS your iPhone or iPad is running by heading over to Settings > General > About. To check for updates, simply head over to Settings > General > Software Update.
  • If one of the devices is an iPad or iPhone, ensure that Personal Hotspot on your iPhone or iPad is turned off. You can do this by heading over to Settings > Cellular or Settings > Personal Hotspot.
  • Ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices. To turn on Bluetooth on the iPad or iPhone, simply head over to Settings > Bluetooth. Here is how you can
    troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Mac.
  • Alternatively, you can turn on Bluetooth on your Mac by clicking the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar.
  • Ensure that Wi-Fi is turned on. Check this article if your
    Wi-Fi won’t turn on
  • Finally, ensure that Do Not Disturb is disabled. On your iPhone or iPad, head over to Settings > Do Not Disturb and on your Mac click the Apple menu > System preferences > Notifications.

Be Discoverable in AirDrop

Ensure that your iPhone, iPad or Mac is discoverable to receive AirDrop. To check this, simply follow these steps:

  • On your Mac, head over to Finder and click Go and select Airdrop. Then check the ”Allow me to be discovered by” setting. If the “No One” option is selected change it to “Everyone” or “Contacts Only”.
  • In addition, on your Mac, adjust your Firewall settings. Head over to the Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy. Click the Firewall tab and ensure that “Block all incoming connections” is not selected.
  • On your iOS or iPadOS device, tap Settings > General > AirDrop. If the “Receiving Off” is selected, change it.

Troubleshoot AirDrop problems

Whenever I experience AirDrop problems, I do one of the following to fix the issue. Complete the steps below on both devices (sender and receiver). And lastly, after each step check to see it AirDrop starts working again:

  • Turn off Bluetooth and wait for about 20 seconds and then turn it back on. This is the first thing I do when AirDrop is not working, and almost always fix my problem.
  • Turn off Wi-Fi and wait for about 20 seconds and then turn it back on.
  • Turn on Airplane Mode and wait for about 20 seconds and then turn it back off.
  • Restart your device.
  • There could be a connection problem. You may want to reset your network settings. Please note, this will erase your network settings such as your Wi-Fi passwords. Simply follow these steps:
  • On your iPhone or iPad, head over to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.
  • On your Mac, click the Apple menu > System Preferences > Network. And remove the Wi-Fi settings and then re-add.
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Cannot Reset Apple ID Security Questions? Fix it Here

by GeeksModo Staff

Are you getting this error when you try to reset your Apple ID security questions:

  • We don’t have sufficient information to reset your security questions.

If you cannot reset Apple ID security questions, this troubleshooting guide will show you how you can fix the issue. This problem can be very frustrating since you may not be able to buy Apps, Music, books etc until you can answer your security questions correctly. If you cannot remember, you can reset security questions for Apple ID.
To start off, it’s worth noting that you need to verify your identity successfully before you can reset your Apple ID security questions.

Apple
takes security very seriously, as any reputable company should. Apple uses security questions as an measure to provide an additional security layer, so that your data is secure.

How to reset security questions for Apple ID

Please follow these steps to reset security questions for Apple ID:

  1. Head over to iforgot.apple.com page
  2. Type in your Apple ID
  3. Hit Continue
  4. You will be asked some questions to verify your identity. Apple wants to prove that it is really you.
  5. Now, provide the answers to the questions
  6. Next, select “I need to reset my security questions”
  7. If you cannot verify your account, you may not be able to reset your Apple ID security questions and you may get the “Cannot reset security questions. We don’t have sufficient information to reset your security questions” message.

We don’t have sufficient information to reset your security questions. Apple ID

Please do the following if you get “We don’t have sufficient information to reset your security questions” message. Ask Apples’ Account Security team to reset your security questions for you. Simply follow these steps:

  1. Head over to the Apple ID support page. (Please note, Apple also offers
    live chat support)
  2. Click “Forgot Security Questions”
  3. Various help options will appear. Please note, these help options may vary depending on your region.

Please note, if you do not remember your answers, and if Apple team may authenticate your identity (they will ask you a number of questions), they may not be
able to help you. Because they also may not access your account. They may offer you a new Apple ID but it’s worth noting that you will lose all your previous purchases.

Also, you can change Apple ID security questions any time, if you think that your security questions are challenging to remember. If you want to do this, please follow these steps:

Change Apple ID security questions

  1. Head over to Apple ID account page
  2. Navigate to the Security section
  3. Now, click Edit
  4. Lastly, click Change questions
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Cannot Send or Receive Messages on Your Mac? Fix it Here

by GeeksModo Staff

A couple of users have stated that they are unable to send and /or receive text messages and iMessages on Mac. In this article, I’ll explain exactly how you can troubleshoot this issue.

Users have reported that when they attempt to send a message, they see a little red exclamation mark symbol next to my message, and they cannot resent it.

Using the Messages app on the
Mac,
you can easily send and/or receive SMS text messages (normal text messages) and iMessages (Apple’s messaging service).

Cannot send or receive messages on Mac? Fix

If you cannot send or receive messages on your Mac, here is how you can fix it:

1. Restart your Mac

To restart your Mac, click the Apple menu and select Restart.

2. Sign out and then sign back in

Simply launch Messages, then select Messages and Preferences from the Menu bar. The click Sign out. Then open the Messages app and sign in with your Apple ID.

3. Re-enable the iMessage in the message preferences

Launch the Messages preferences window and select the Accounts tab (Messages > Preferences), select iMessage (left list), Ensure that the checkbox “Enable this account” is checked, if not checked, check the box.

4. Ensure that your Mac is connected to the Internet.

Try to load a page on Safari to check your Internet connection. If you do not have an Internet connection, Consider trying some basic Wi-Fi troubleshooting tips such as restarting your Mac, Router, Wi-Fi spot and much more.

5. Check the date and time settings

You may not be able to send or receive messages on Mac because of your date and time settings. Here is how to fix this. Click Apple menu > System Preferences > and then Date & Time; select the Time Zone tab and the “Set date and time automatically” checkbox, if it is already selected, unselect and wait about 20 seconds and then reselect again. You may need to type in the admin password if the checkbox is dimmed.

6. Check your messages setting

On your Mac, Messages > Preferences > Accounts > iMessages Account; and on your iOS or iPadOS device > Settings > Messages > Send and Receive the account should be same.

7. Lock and unlock the Keychain on your Mac

If you still cannot send or receive messages on Mac, there could be a Keychain problem. Here is how you can fix this problem:

  • Open Keychain Access (Launchpad > Keychain Access) then click File and Lock Keychain “Login” and then head over to File > Unlock Keychain “Login”, if asked, type in your admin password. This will rebuild your Keychain Access which may fix the problem when Mac cannot send messages.

8. Force quit Messages app and then reopen it

To force quit Messages app on your Mac, simply follow these steps: Choose Force Quit from the Apple menu () in the upper-left corner of your screen.And then select Messages and click Force Quit. The re-open the Messages app.

9. Contact Apple support

If you still cannot send or receive messages on your Mac, please
contact Apple support.

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How to Turn Off Two-Factor Authentication on iPhone?

by GeeksModo Staff

We get a vast number of questions from our readers wondering how two-factor authentication can be turned off. Apparently, two-factor authentication is annoying to some users. As such, they may have various concerns about wanting to turn off two-factor authentication on iPhone ; even though it helps enhance your account’s security by making it a lot more difficult for someone else to sign in to your Apple account.

In this article, I’ll explain exactly how to turn off two-factor authentication on iPhone. The main purpose of this article is simply to answer this question: Is it possible to disable two-factor authentication on apple devices? and if so, how can you do that?

See also:
Cannot Reset Apple ID Security Questions?

So, is there a way to turn off two factor authentication? The short answer is maybe but there is high possibility that you cannot. If you  already turned on this, you may turn it off within two weeks. Then you would be able to head over to the apple.com website and navigate to manage my account. You would be able to turn it off there, if it shows. To do this, please follow these steps:

  • Head over to
    appleid.apple.com
  • Now, type in your Apple ID and password and log in
  • Next, go to the Security section
  • Next on, click Edit
  • Finally, click “Turn off two-factor authentication” (if you do not see this, then you cannot turn this off).  Once you click, you will be asked to confirm: “If you turn off two-factor authentication on your iPhone, your account will be protected with only your password and security questions”. Hit Continue.

But if you cannot find the option to disable two-factor authentication on Apple ID, then it means it cannot be disabled.  As we mentioned above, it cannot be turned off after it has been on for two weeks or longer.  If this is the case, you cannot turn off this security feature. Apple does not allow it due to the following reason:
Your account is more secure when you use Two-factor authentication so that no-one else can access your account even if someone else knows your Apple ID password. And a lot of iOS and macOS features (iCloud Keychain, iCloud Messages etc) require this additional level of security.

Apple introduced the two-factor authentication feature in 2015 with iOS 9 and OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

Keep in mind, two-factor authentication and two-step verification  is NOT the same thing. They are different. Two-step verification is an older security method than two-factor authentication.

If you are using two-step verification, you CAN turn this off. Here’s how to turn off two-step verification on iPhone:

  • Head over to
    https://appleid.apple.com/
  • Now, type in your Apple ID and password to login
  • Next, find the “Security” section
  • Next on, click Edit
  • Finally, click “Two-Step Verification…” and then you will be asked to confirm. You’ll see a notification saying Turning-off two-step verification will make your account less secure. Are you sure you want to proceed? Click to confirm your decision and you are done.

Keep in mind, if your device is using
iOS 11
(or later) or
macOS High Sierra,
you will be automatically switched from two-step to two-factor.
And that covers everything on how to turn off two factor authentication on apple devices.

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How To Create an Apple ID Without Apple Device & Credit Card

by GeeksModo Staff

Getting an Apple ID is easy but creating an Apple ID without a credit card or any defined payment method is a little tricky. In this article, I’ll explain exactly how you can create an Apple ID without an Apple device. In addition, I’ll show you how to create an Apple ID without credit card.

Ever wonder how to download apps without credit card info? Apple provides an all-in-one account for all devices, emails, iCloud, to purchase songs, movies and TV Shows from the iTunes or Music/TV/Books Stores and to download and purchase all types of apps from the App Store on iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and even on your Mac. You can create an Apple ID on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and your Apple ID will let you use and access all Apple services. But, can you create an Apple ID without an iPhone? The short answer is yes. You can set up Apple ID without iPhone. You just need a web browser. Also, note that you can set up an Apple ID without a credit card. This Apple ID will give you access to Pages, Numbers, and Keynote for iCloud.

Your new Apple ID will be your current email address. Unfortunately, it’s not possible to create an @icloud email address. For the @icloud email address, you need to create an Apple ID on a Mac, an iOS or iPadOS device.

How to create an Apple ID without an Apple device

Here’s how to create an Apple ID without an Apple device. Note, these steps will also apply if you want to set up an Apple Id without a credit card.

  1. On your PC computer, Android device, or non-Apple tablet; launch your favorite web browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox etc).
  2. Now, head over to the Apple ID page: https://appleid.apple.com/.
  3. Next, click the “Create Your Apple ID” link.
  4. In the sign-up form, type in your name and password. Please provide all the necessary information that is required by Apple.
  • Your name, location and birthday in the correct fields.
  • type in your current email. This will be your Apple ID. Please provide a valid email. Apple will send a verification code to ensure that his email address belongs to you. It’s not possible to create an Apple ID without this code.
  • Password. Apple ID passwords are required to be at least 8 characters. Do not use easily guessed password such as 12345678. A strong password will prevent you from Apple ID scams.
  • Also, Apple will ask you to choose three security questions.  You will be asked to choose and answer 3 questions. Your answers will be used for password reset. You may be able to
    reset your security questions.
  • When finished, solve the captcha and hit Continue.
<li>After you click Continue, a popup will appear asking you to enter a verification code that Apple just sent to the email address you provided in the form. Check your email and enter the code. It’s worth noting, you have three hours to enter this code. The&nbsp;code will expire 3 hours after it was sent.</li>And there you go. Congratulations! You have successfully created an Apple ID without an Apple device and credit card.

You have now an Apple ID. You will be redirected to a page. This page allows you to manage your Apple ID.

If you want to use Pages, Numbers or Keynote, head over to icloud.com and sign in with your newly created Apple ID. This will let you create and open these type of documents. iCloud Drive will store your documents. This is similar to Google drive.

Since you do not have an Apple device (iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, or Mac), your Apple ID account cannot be used to access Apple services such as
iMessage,
FaceTime,
App Store, Apple Music, and other Apple services.
And that covers everything on how to create an Apple ID without an Apple device and payment method. Now take time to share this article with your friends to teach them how to create an Apple ID without payment method and an Apple device.

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How To Remove A Device From Your Apple ID Device List

by GeeksModo Staff

Apple makes it pretty easy to remove a device from your Apple ID device list. Your Apple ID device list comprises your Apple devices; iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, etc; that are signed in with the same Apple ID. This is also called the trusted device list. In this article, I’ll explain exactly how you can delete a device from the devices connected to your Apple account list.

It’s a good idea to remove device from Apple ID if you do not own or use it. When you do this, the removed device will lose its access to any iCloud/Apple services. This, however, does not erase the device. When you remove a device from Apple ID account, you will no longer be signed in to the device. Here is how to remove device from Apple ID account

How To Remove A Device From Your Apple ID Device List using iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch

  1. On your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, Launch the Settings app and tap Your Name.
  2. Now, scroll down and you will find a list of your Apple ID devices. You will see every device that is connected to your Apple account.
  3. Next, tap on any device name that you want to remove.
  4. Next on, tap Remove from Account. Then tap again to confirm your decision.

How To Remove A Device From Your Apple ID Device List Using a Mac

You can use your Mac to remove a device. Here is how to remove device from Apple ID list:

  1. Click the Apple menu on your Mac.
  2. Now, go to System Preferences.
  3. Next, click Apple ID.
  4. You will see all of your Apple ID devices from the left menu.
  5. Next on, click the device you want to remove.
  6. Finally, click the Remove from Account link.

How To Remove A Device From Your Apple ID Device List using the Apple ID account page on the Web

If you do not have access to your iOS device, then you can use the web to delete a device from Apple ID:

  1. Launch a browser and visit the Apple ID account page (
    https://appleid.apple.com/)
  2. Now, type in your Apple ID and password to sign in.
  3. Next, scroll down until you see the Devices section.
  4. Next on, select a device to remove.
  5. Finally, click the Remove from Account link.

Side notes:

  • You cannot delete a device from Apple ID on the same device you are using to remove on your iOS device.
  • As mentioned above, this does not wipe the device. To wipe the device and completely remove the device, please head over to Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings.
  • It’s a good idea to check this list from time to time, if you see a device that you do not recognize, remove the device and then change your Apple ID password.

See also:
How To Create an Apple ID Without an Apple Device & Credit Card

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How to break iPhone addiction and check your phone less

by GeeksModo Staff

I’m certain virtually everybody uses their iPhone while on the toilet.
It’s possible you are reading this on the porcelain throne at the moment. If that’s the case, never mind. (I cannot judge you… in any way.) in this step-by-step guide, I’ll give you tips on how to break your iPhone addiction and check your phone less.

I’ve spent a disconcerting amount of time on my iPhone over the past 10 years. I do virtually everything on my phone. My iPhone has become an extension of whom I am. I use it as my wallet, my notepad, my calendar, My diary, my connection to work, and yes, the device that connects me to the world. Even when I lay down to sleep, my digital personal assistant is resting beside me, counting down the minutes until its alarm can go off shoving me to arise. However, though my iPhone has made my life convenient, many a times I’ve found myself blinking into its screen late at night, causing me to feel bleary-eyed and unproductive in the next day.

Nonetheless, everything feels urgent and significant on my iPhone. I barely notice how time flies by when I’m performing tasks such as surfing the internet, composing emails, chatting on social media, playing addicting iOS games and more.
My iPhone connects me to the world, but it’s also my personal anchor.

It’s difficult to estimate the number of hours the average person passes on their smartphone, however, the consensus is approximated to be somewhere between three and five hours daily. Cumulatively, that’s approximately 45 to 75 complete days each year. Or, say differently, those are essentially two whopping months.

To cab my iPhone usage, I’ve taken serious steps towards customizing my iPhone, making my home screen as basic as possible. Honestly, it’s quite an extreme route to take, however, it has transformed my iPhone into a tool. Currently, my apps are customed to my needs as opposed to my longings, and I’m glad to admit that, my eyes can now rest easy. If you need to break iPhone addiction, there are a few simple steps which you need to follow.
here is the step by step guide which can help you break iPhone addiction and make your iPhone support your life, not the opposite.

How to break your iPhone addiction

If you are looking for iPhone addiction help, here are the step-by-step instructions which can help you to break iPhone addiction and check your phone less.

Blow up your home screen

The most important step to breaking your iPhone addiction is to get rid of all the stuff that makes your iPhone quite sidetracking. Bid farewell to iPhone addiction apps such as
Snapchat,
TikTok,
and
Instagram.
The infinite stream of social media takes away most of your precious time.
Facebook
and
Twitter?
If not they’re essential to your job, they should not be distructive either. (Netflix should not disrupt you as well.) The key point is to Eliminate all the stuff that isn’t totally significant, cutting your apps down to the least amount. Try instead to access these services on your computer, where you can consume and produce content in a more efficient manner.

To Delete an app on your iPhone, tap and hold down its icon. Then tap “Delete App.”

Keep in mind, in case this is your very first iPhone detox, it could be quite difficult to stop the harbit completely. I suggest you keep a few apps for leisure to prevent you from reverting back to the old lifestyles.
Keep apps such as “cheat meals,” something to pick you up, as opposed to viewing apps as a bulk of your digital diet. This will help you overcome iPhone addiction.

Rearrange your apps

If you don’t want to delete some of your apps, no worries. You can use other techniques to cut back. You can
Rearrange apps Like your desk, think about how to optimize your iPhone for your needs. You can place apps into folders, you create a slight enclosure to opening them—two taps instead of one. Instead of launching them without a second thought, you are compelled to think for a minute : “What do I want to do?” And in most cases, that will suffice to hold you back from the trance of iPhone usage. If you are consciously deciding which app to launch and at what time, you are closer to breaking iPhone addiction.
To create a folder on your iPhone, tap and hold on an app’s icon. Then, drag the app over another . The iOS will create a folder with a default title. Through this trick, you can keep or change the folder name or even drag additional apps to the folder

Be cautious about the apps you place on your home screen and dock. You’ll see them each time you unlock your iPhone, therefore, be extra careful with that. Personally, I’ve placed Messages and Waze apps on my dock. I’ve transferred the Phone app because I barely use it.

Set time limits

Internet browsers, particularly Google Chrome and Safari are my weakness. Though I’ve successfully eliminated social media apps from my system, it’s unfortunate that I find ways to evade my own restrictions. By making it very hard to use my browsers, it raises the bar for when I go online. I’ve applied a number of privacy restrictions to hide Safari) and app limits (to cap how much time I spend on the internet), this has helped me limit the amount of time I spend on the web on my iPhone.

To block an app on your iPhone, head over to Settings and tap on Screen Time. Then, under Content & Privacy Restrictions, tap on Allowed Apps. You can control which apps are available on your device from this screen. Moreover, you can set limits on the amount of time you can use individual app under App Limits section.

A colleague found it quite challenging to control his iPhone usage that he requested me to set up a Screen Time Passcode for him. consequently, I’m the only person who can change the settings on his device. In most cases, this feature is used by parents to control their children’s devices. Read

Make iPhone safe for kids: guide to iOS parental control

Turn on grayscale

Besides hiding or deleting individual apps, you can make your iPhone to appear less attractive by Getting rid of its colors. It’s possible to make your iPhone appear like something out of the 1930s through a simple hack of enabling grayscale,.
To enable grayscale on your iPhone, head over to Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size. now, scroll down to find Color Filters and enable it. Tap Grayscale and you are all set.

You can also enable Grayscale quicklyby setting up Accessibility Shortcut. You will then be required to triple-click the home button to switch modes.
In the Accessibility Menu, scroll down to find Accessibility Shortcut, then tap on Color Filters.

Turn off notifications

To be successful in breaking iPhone addiction, it is critical to turn off notifications. Obviously, this is immensely determined by individuals, Therefore, I cannot provide absolute guidance here. What I can say is this—most people pick up their iPhone enough already (dozens if not hundreds of times every day). You seldom require extra reminders to check on an app or play a game.
To adjust your notifications preferences, head over to Settings > Notifications and choose the apps you want to send you notifications. Make sure the notifications you allow are essential and meaningful. For myself, I lean towards the side with smaller number of notifications, by just allowing Phone, Messages, Calendar and Slack to send me notifications. I’ve also enabled banner notifications for navigation apps Such as Waze and Maps.

Closing thoughts on how to break your iPhone addiction

That’s pretty much it on how to break your iPhone addiction. In a world that’s always on, these tricks have really helped me to overcome iPhone addictions. Despite the fact that my iPhone is close to me at all times, I should not allow it to consume my life. Taking control of my iPhone usage has made me feel more calm and focused on stuff that actually matter to me.
My iPhone may be less exhilarating than it should, however, it’s helping me get in touch with the world directly, as opposed to living with a screen flashing in my face.
Now, readers, which Tricks do you use to stop iPhone addiction? Let us know in the comments section below. We also have plenty of other articles that I suggest you check right now.

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How To Spot A Fake iPhone 11, 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max?

by GeeksModo Staff

So, today I’ll give you tips on how to spot a fake iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max.

iPhone 11 Pro Max clone: Image source: Slashleaks

With such a enormous market share, the “fake iPhone” business has become extremely profitable for devious phone manufacturers. Some of the previous iPhone knock-offs are so poorly done that it is very easy to differentiate a fake iPhone from a real one. But, over time, some fake iPhones are cloned very well that they are physically very identical to a real iPhone. From the size of the device, the buttons placement, the Apple logo, and other physical features of a genuine iPhone, some fake iPhones are indeed good imitations.

How to spot fake iPhone 11

How to spot fake iPhone 11

How to spot fake iPhone 11

So in case you are concerned that you may have a Fake iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max, then this article is for you. This article will help you to spot a fake iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max and distinguish it from a genuine iPhone.

Fake iPhone 11 Pro Max  

The iPhone 11 offers much improved cameras, a more durable design and excellent battery life for an affordable price, making it the iPhone for most people.

There are so many of fake iPhone 11 in the market that looks just like the real ones. You should be careful when buying iPhones from unfamiliar sources. In case you are buying iPhone from used market, a classified ad, or some other dealer that is not an Apple authorized dealer, use this guide to determine if the phone you are buying is actually a genuine iPhone.

See also: How to Spot a Fake iPhone 12
Most fake iPhones run an android operating system however, any settings or feature that exposes it as an android is concealed. In addition, be very careful when buying iPhone on sites such as eBay and Rakuten! You don’t want to end up with fake iPhone 11 Pro Max in your pocket.

This article gives you 17 tips that’ll tell you the difference between the real and the fake iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

See also: How to Spot a Fake iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max

Spotting a Fake iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Be cautioned that there are numerous fake iPhones out there and while clones or fakes are progressively becoming more prevalent you can still tell the difference between a fake and a real iPhone 11.

A little knowledge goes a long way with these devices and you always have to keep in mind that there is no one single give away when looking at a fake iPhone as they are manufactured by various companies that don’t subscribe to a single design philosophy.

There goal is typically to make a undoubted replica for as cheap as possible that are similar to a genuine iPhone. Fakes are occasionally manufactured before a official Launch based on rumors or after the official launch.

What to look out for when looking for a Fake iPhone 11, 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max?

You need to check out on the following signs to make sure that your iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max is a genuine one:

Sign 1: Packaging

Always look for irregularities in packaging to the official retail packaging from Apple. In case you see a unofficial color of box art then in all probability, you have a fake iPhone 11.

Keep in mind to scrutinize accessories, as well as incorrect information that may be on the box.

Sign 2: Button Placement

One physical characteristic to watch out for is the button placement. On the genuine iPhone, the sleep/wake button is located on the top right corner of the device, while the volume buttons Are located on the upper left hand side. In case either of the buttons are not placed where they should, then you have a fake iPhone 11. Some fake iPhones have the buttons in the correct locations, but, feel the buttons by running your fingers on them. Press the buttons frequently to find out if they are not loose and are improperly fitted.

Sign 3: Check the logo

Fake iPhones have logos that are often off in placement being too high or lower than they should be. In addition, On the rear of the phone, you should find an Apple logo. In case you can’t see the Apple logo, then it’s a fake iPhone. Some fake iPhones are so convincing that they also have the Apple logo on the rear. Conversely, you can just brush your finger over the logo. If you feel a transition from the phone cover to the Apple logo, you have a fake.

Sign 4: Check the welcome screen

Typically the operating system on the clones is Android engineered to appear like Apples iOS. If at boot up for instance you are greeted with unusual welcome screen that usually on android rather than the logo of the iPhone, its certainly a clone.

In spite of the finest determinations, from time to time clones try to conceal Android features , however,they still show up and as you may understand, there are no Android OS features on Apple devices.

Sign 5: Font type

Look for the font type being used, every so often the font is off on the fakes compared to the Font used on an original Apple device. For instance, if you check for the font on your emails, you are often presented with Chinese character, causing you to first set up your iPhone to English

Sign 6: Missing Features

Check out for missing features such as Dark Mode and other unique iPhone features. In most cases, gesture controls do not function on fake iPhones.

Sign 7: Fake Settings

Look out for Fake settings that don’t open or work as they should. Some settings wont respond when you tap on them therefore, pay attention to that in settings.

Sign 8: Face ID

face ID does not function or its Fake. Typically, it may pretend to scan your face weather or not you move it. In addition, it might not function when you try to unlock your device.

Sign 9: Camera Quality

Genuine iPhones have superior camera quality while the fake ones take low quality photos and videos. A physically convincing iPhone with poor camera, irrespective of the lighting conditions, is a direct fake iPhone. Try recording a video and find out how bad does a fake iPhone shoot photos and videos.

Sign 10: Look for the serial number

You can dial the code “*#06#” on your keypad to show you your iPhone’s serial number. Alternatively, you can simply open setting > tap general > select about. This will give you the serial number. Now, you can head over to the Apple website, where you can enter your iPhone serial number to find out if it is a genuine iPhone. On the website, enter your iPhone serial number. If the site says that the code is invalid, you have a fake iPhone.

Sign 11: Check the storage capacity

Genuine iPhone has a fixed memory capacity and its not expandable. Fake iPhones require a micro SD card to increase its storage capacity. In case you spot a Micro SD card slot either on the rear or the side of the phone, then start backing out because it a fake iPhone.

Sign 12: Check for Siri

Siri application can only work on an original iPhone. Siri doesn’t function whatsoever on a fake iPhone.

Sign 13: Try to check the operating system.

If you see any application other than iOS, it is certainly fake. Apple uses proprietary iOS as its official operating system.

Sign 14. Try to connect to iTunes.

Connect your phone to a Mac or windows PC using a lightening to USB cable then try to run it with iTunes. In case you get an error, then it means iTunes does not recognize your device; therefore it is undetectable and fake.

Sign 15: Check the built-in applications.

The Original iPhone should have the built-in Apple native applications, including Podcast, Calender, Settings, Calculator, Mail, and Photos. Should you Miss any of the inbuilt apps, the phone may be jailbroken. To be certain you have an original iPhone, try to restore the original firmware. Should you miss some built-in native applications after restoring the original firmware, then you know what it is — a fake iPhone.

Sign 16: Pricing

If the price is too good to be real then its certainly or in all probability a fake iPhone. For instance, a fake iPhone 11 Pro Max costs as low as $135, which is almost 10 times cheaper than the original one. so exercise common sense.

Sign 17: Open it Up

If you can manage to Open it up, the internals are off and this is usually a sure bet way to 100% differentiate the Fake iPhone from the genuine one. The Internals are all erroneous.

Bonus

Here are couple of other ways on how we can differentiate between the real and the fake iPhone 11 Pro Max.

  • Ask about the warranty. Dealers of fake iPhones will not issue you a warranty to a certified iPhone service center.
  • Take it to an iPhone store. If your phone passes all the tests stated above, but you still have some uncertainties, head over to the nearest Apple store. Ask for the
    AppleGenius barto inspect your iPhone. They can run a diagnostic test to check for the legitimacy of your iPhone.

Where to buy Fake iPhone 11 Pro Max

It goes without saying, the fake iPhone 11 Pro Max comes with inferior specifications and I can’t recommend anyone to buy it.
However, if you wish to buy the fake iPhone 11 Pro Max and experience it on yourself, you can get it from Amazon.
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