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iOS now has an exposure notifications system (ENS) built into it that could help health officials to get a better handle on COVID-19 and future pandemics. Created by Apple and Google, an ENS lets people know about possible exposure to the virus. However, the adoption of this technology has been slow.
The macOS has a Summarize Service that provides you with the gist of an article or web page. And it’s customizable. You can pick paragraphs or sentences, and adjust the length of the summary. The length can range from a simple outline to a CliffsNotes-like version (you remember CliffsNotes from high school, right?) of selected text.
Old Macs never die, they just get reused. An old MacBook becomes a school laptop for one of the kids. The old 21.5-inch iMac becomes a FaceTime "videophone" for Grandma. Macs have good longevity and older units are usable for a variety of purposes other than day-to-day work. Read along to see how we were able to transform a 2014 Mac mini into a home media server.
Keychain Access is a macOS app that stores your passwords and account information. If you enable iCloud Keychain, you can share keychains with all your other Apple devices.
Keychain Access on the Mac is a great tool for storing passwords (which means fewer to remember). However, did you know it can do much more, such as store strong private notes and certificates?
A lot of legal and work documents need a signature. These days the use of digital signatures is increasing with more and more folks working at home. Using digital signatures is easy, and it’s simple to add one using Apple’s Pages in macOS.
