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Parenting in 2025 means half your job is keeping small fingers away from big trouble on a glass slab. Apple has finally made that easier—if you know where all the switches live. This guide walks you through today’s iPadOS 18.5 parental-control tool-kit, from the obvious Screen Time toggles to the stealthier “kid-won’t-guess-my-passcode” upgrades Apple just slipped in. Ready? Let’s child-proof.

1. Start with the Right IDs

1. Give your child their own Apple ID (under 13, you create it for them).

2. Add them to Family Sharing → Settings › Family. This unlocks approval requests and lets you manage everything remotely. 

2. Flip the Master Switch: Screen Time

Whether you’re handing your iPhone over to someone, fixing a persistent issue, or just giving it a fresh start—formatting, restoring, and updating your iPhone can make it feel brand new. This guide walks you through how to properly erase, restore, and update your iPhone step-by-step.

Before You Begin: Things to Check

Before you tap “Erase,” slow down. Do these first:

1. Backup Your iPhone
   

• Use iCloud: Go to Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup > Tap Back Up Now.

• Or use Finder/iTunes: Connect iPhone to Mac/PC → Open Finder (macOS Catalina or later) or iTunes → Select your device → Click Back Up Now.

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Ever copied text from a website only to have it bring along unwanted fonts, colors, and styles when you paste it elsewhere? You’re not alone. Fortunately, macOS offers a simple solution to paste text without any formatting.

The Shortcut You Need

To paste plain text without any formatting, use the following keyboard shortcut:

Command (⌘) + Option (⌥) + Shift (⇧) + V

This command strips away all original formatting, allowing the text to adopt the style of the destination document. It’s a system-wide shortcut, so it works in most macOS applications that accept text input .

Customize Your Shortcut (Optional)

Because forgetting your Apple ID password shouldn’t mean losing your digital soul.

Let’s face it. At some point, we’ve all stared at the Apple ID login screen like it betrayed us. Thankfully, Apple has a neat little feature called Recovery Contact — your personal tech guardian angel who can help you get back into your account without going full Sherlock Holmes on your passwords.

Here’s how to set it up in less than 3 minutes (yes, we timed it):

Requirements First (Apple likes conditions)

Before we begin, you need:

• iOS 15 or later / iPadOS 15 or later / macOS Monterey or later

Method 1: Using WhatsApp’s Official Transfer Feature

This method works for Android 12+ devices or Samsung phones with Smart Switch.

Steps:

1. Reset Your Android Device (if already set up)

• WhatsApp transfer only works during the initial setup of your Android phone.

• If you’ve already set it up, factory reset it (Settings → System → Reset).

Apple has just rolled out iOS 18.4 beta 2, and with it comes a fresh Apple Intelligence & Siri section in the Control Center. This update introduces new AI-powered tools and Siri enhancements—here’s what’s new.

Apple Expands AI & Siri Controls in iOS 18.4 Beta

With the latest beta update, Apple has revamped the Control Center by adding a dedicated section for AI and Siri features. Users will now find the following controls under Apple Intelligence & Siri:

• Talk to Siri

• Type to Siri (previously available)

• Visual Intelligence