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Space used by apps	Settings > General > iPhone Storage > …  see the list of apps taking up lots of storage - listed high to low
Sorting photo albums alphabetically	This works well on a Mac laptop or desktop computer. On the iPad and iPhone the albums are listed by the latest change. On iPad you can drag the albums to a new order but it won’t last long.
Beware of email and text scams	Tis the season for online purchases and it is a good idea to keep track of your purchases-vendor-delivery date-price. Notes is a convenient way to track purchases. Be safe!
Notes tutorials at YouTube	Find some links on Notes
Notes tutorials at YouTube	28 Tips to use Notes on iPhone like a pro! (iOS 15 updated) https://www.igeeksblog.com/tips-to-use-apple-notes-app-on-iphone-ipad/
Notes tutorials at YouTube	How To Best Use Apple Notes (iPhone) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZU6CE61G3qM
Notes tutorials at YouTube	Apple Notes App Tips And Tricks - Your Ultimate Apple Notes Guide! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HeFf5rRYfQ&t=27s
iOS 15 = Yuck	Can I go back to previous version of iOS. Safari is different (website and search at the bottom, security settings …) No, you cannot go back to previous version. Give it a week of using your device and the new features will become familiar.
Add Digital Executor in your Estate Plan	Time to refresh your estate plan, generally, and if you do not have one already, add a Digital Executor to manage your online accounts and data after death
Legacy access to your data	iOS 15.2 opens up to designate your digital executor
Epilogue	Article: Apple Digital Legacy https://epiloguewills.com/blog/apple-announces-digital-legacy-feature/
JD Supra	What Happens to My Digital Assets on Death or Incapacity? https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-happens-to-my-digital-assets-on-82559/  Jan 2019
Avoid getting a court order	iPhone Life Oct 2020 - How to Access a Deceased Person’s Apple or iCloud Account https://www.iphonelife.com/content/how-to-access-deceased-persons-apple-account
Coming in iOS 15.2 Digital Legacy	iMore article Apple Digital Legacy: Everything you need to know! https://www.imore.com/apple-digital-legacy-everything-you-need-know
Coming in iOS 15.2 Digital Legacy	MacRumors article Here's What Data Apple Will Give Your Family When You Pass Away https://www.macrumors.com/2021/11/17/what-data-apple-will-give-when-you-pass-away/ Nov 2021
Inventory your online life	CNet articles - How to deal with your online accounts before you die https://www.cnet.com/how-to/5-steps-to-settle-your-digital-affairs/ and Don't become a Facebook zombie. Get your online affairs in order https://www.cnet.com/news/planning-death-social-media-digital-assets/
Vaccine card in Apple Wallet	myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov You will be prompted through the process and need a PIN to access the QR Code. If you’ve done this last month - only the Health app had the data. Now with iOS 15.1 repeating this process will add the QR Code to both the Health app and the Wallet app.
Vaccine to Apple Wallet	Requires iPhone iOS 15.1 - check for current version of your iPhone - Settings > General > Software Update >  As of 11/17/2021 current version is 15.1.1 for iPhone 12 & 13 to improve dropped call performance
Apple Wallet	You cannot add photos to the Wallet app. This must be a computer transaction not a user action.
Recipes	Paprika Recipe Manager 3 $5 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/paprika-recipe-manager-3/id1303222868 - Change number of servings (scale proportions), grocery list syncs to iPhone, add to calendar, multiple timers, import recipes (ingredients list) Share > Paprika app; app includes web browser with search capability; easy to share as email, print or Paprika file; export shopping list to Reminders app
import recipes to any app	Might not work on all website recipes. Try several websites until one works. Then edit the details to conform to your recipe.
Universal apps work on both iPad and iPhone	Buy the app once and download it to both devices.
plate stand is a good iPad stand	Stop by the Dollar Tree Store to find a plate stand.
AnyList app	AnyList app https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anylist-grocery-shopping-list/id522167641
Reminders app	Included on our devices. Good for lists along with Notes app.
Home Automation	Basics of home automation, this is a growing service and device marketplace. Home Security cameras,
Home - Apple’s app	HomeLink from Apple - choose compatible devices. AppleTV or HomePod Speaker can be the Hub for other devices.
Home - Apple’s app	Connect with iCloud Keychain.
Home Automation	Door locks, cameras, lights with scenes. Automations - set timers on lights or vacation schedules,
Home Automation	Power outage for door locks - they have a battery and keypad for manual entry.
Manuals for home appliances	Search YouTube for the appliance and issue - “change the battery in Chamberlan garage door opener”
SMUD and PG&E apps	Notify when there are power outages in your area. Search the App Store and download these free apps.
Focus	Still learning how to maximize this feature. Are there Siri commands that can turn it on or off?
AppleID	We each have our own iPhones but on our computer we share one login and an AppleID. Some websites are confused now and do not allow us to see each account. We might need to create a new AppleID but still share one Mac computer.  -- On a Mac computer you can have two (or more) logins and quickly switch between them. (OnePassword is in use. Apple Keychain could be used for the new account.) That way the Mail app can access individual Gmail accounts, etc. This is a good reason to call Apple Support. Or consider joining MacNexus and using one of the member consultants to separate out your data. PREPARE for these calls by keeping notes on the problematic accounts.
Family Sharing	Is a way to combine family purchases up to 6 household members for iPhone, iPad and Mac computers.