MacMost Newsletter Issue #615 for October 15, 2020

Tips and Tricks For Using Shapes In Pages, Numbers And Keynote

The shapes in Pages, Numbers and Keynote can be used to spruce up a document or presentation. You can do much more with them besides a simple color fill and border.
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10 Tips For Using iPhone Home Screen Widgets

Adding a widget to the Home Screen on your iPhone in iOS 14 is easy, but there are many tricks you can use to get the most out of this new feature. Learn how to create and edit stacks, use the Shortcuts widget, create homogeneous widget stacks and even have a Home Screen that contains only widgets and no apps.
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Apple Announces New iPhone 12 Line And HomePod

Apple announced the iPhone 12 today which comes in four sizes, including the new "mini" size. The new phones feature 5G connectivity, a new design and a MagSafe connector on the back for chargers and cases. Apple also announced a new HomePod mini, a smaller version of its HomePod at a much lower price point.
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Understanding Website Trackers And the New Privacy Report In Safari 14

Safari 14 adds a Privacy Report button prominently to the toolbar that allows you to see the trackers used by the current site. The report is good information, but there really isn't much you can do besides make sure that Safari's privacy features are enabled.
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The Best Hidden Feature Of iOS 14: Back Tap

Back Tap is a handy feature that allows you to set custom actions for when you tap on the back of your iPhone. You can set two actions, one for double and one for triple taps. You can choose from a list, or create your own actions in the Shortcuts app.
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News & Notes: October 8 to October 15, 2020

New iPhone 12 Line-Up Announced

The Tech Enthusiast Hour Podcast: Apple surprises, Prime Day

Apple surprises, small is good again. Comparison shopping on Prime Days. Amazon Basic is… basic. Getting and recharging batteries. A real book! (How leadership matters) and Watch things get crushed.
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