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Managing access to location information

These work differently from other privacy controls, and are required for Find My… and Activation Lock. There are some catches too, and no command tool to help.

March 7, 2025 Macs, Technology

Can QR codes be used to control Covid-19 transmission?

Both New Zealand and England have adopted QR codes in their smartphone apps to prevent spread of Covid-19. How do they work?

August 19, 2020 General, Life, Macs, Technology

A Guide to Catalina’s Privacy Protection: 5 Location

Unique because Location Services isn’t managed by TCC, but by its own locationd service, and is invariably shared in iCloud.

March 3, 2020 Macs, Technology

Q&A: DNS on the road

What is the best way to get a reliable Name Service when travelling?

November 19, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: BBC iPlayer outside the UK

How can a friend in Italy play a BBC drama which I have downloaded in iPlayer?

October 4, 2015 Macs, Technology

Q&A: Tracking location and mobile data costs

Can I geotag with my iPhone in Airplane mode?

July 31, 2015 Macs, Technology

Location, Location, Location

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Location services aid navigation, enhance your photography, and can even enrich your social life. Here’s how to get thoroughly geotagged.

May 25, 2015 Macs, Technology
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