Philosophy For A Simple Life

Formatting external drives has never been possible on an iPhone or iPad. However, this changes with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which introduce the ability to erase and format external drives using your iPhone or iPad. I'll show you how to use this feature.

Passkeys are very useful for logging into websites without a password, but you need an external manager to store and use them. Password managers are beginning to introduce passkey support, but some big names still haven't gotten around to adding it. Fortunately, you can now cross LastPass off of that list, as you can now store passkeys on itwith a few catches.

Mirrors and reflections are a powerful way to add another dimension to smartphone photos, I use them in several ways for more creative shots. Besides utilizing my surrounding environment, I also change a couple of settings on my smartphone camera for the best results.

When you have young kids, you might want a way to touch base without the risks that come with having a cellphoneand a smartwatch seems to strike that balance. Following its launch earlier this year, the Fitbit Ace LTE just announced some new features to help families communicate, while still leaving control in the hands of parents.

Using strong passwords for online accounts is a basic security measure to help protect your information. But a new list from NordPass shows that were still a long way from everyone getting that important message.

The Snipping Tool has been an integral part of Windows for years, enabling you to capture and annotate screenshots. However, some recent changes have supercharged this basic app, allowing me to do much more than capture the screen.