How to change your Mac computer’s name

How to change the name of your Mac

Step 1: In the Menu bar, go to  > System Preferences…

Step 2: Click on Sharing.

Step 3: In the Computer Name box, type in the name you want to use for your computer.

Step 4: Close the window, and you’re done.

As always, feel free to ask if you have any question.

What you should do before selling an iOS 7 device (iPhone/iPad/iPod touch)

If you still have your iOS device

Before you sell or give away your iOS device, make sure that you’ve removed all of your personal information. Follow these steps to protect your data and get your device to its factory default state for the new owner:

Back up your Device

Back up your device Use iTunes On Your Computer.

Use iCloud

iCloud Backup provides an easy and reliable backup solution for customers who want to back up their iOS devices wirelessly and automatically.

Back up to iCloud

If you’re using iCloud, it can automatically back up your data if you’ve chosen this option. You can verify your iCloud backup and make sure that it’s up to date by following these steps:

1. Tap Settings > iCloud > Storage & Backup.
   

1. Turn on iCloud Backup if it’s off.
2. Tap Back Up Now

How to Delete An iCloud Account from iPhone/iPad in iOS 8

Deleting/removing your iCloud account from your iPhone/iPad has changed a tiny bit in iOS 8. While all processes remain the same, Apple changed the button labels. Instead of Delete, you now have Sign out.

For those of you who are new to the iOS ecosystem and would like to know how to delete the iCloud account from your iPhone/iPad, this post should be helpful. Dive in.

H

w to Delete iCloud account on your iPhone/iPad Running iOS 8: Open Settings

Tap on iCloud

Scroll way down and tap on Sign out

• Tap on Sign out in the alert message

• Now, you’ll see the Delete Account alert.

• If you want to keep all Safari reading list/bookmarks/saved pages data on your iDevice (or if you want to keep all the contacts on the iPhone/iPad), make sure you tap on Keep on my iPhone/iPad.
• If you don’t want to keep all that data, you can tap on Delete from My iPhone/iPad.

How to Turn Off the Passcode Screen in iOS 7

When you upgraded your iPhone or iPad to iOS 7, you were asked to enter a passcode during the setup process. Then, when the setup was complete, your device now requires this code to be entered every time you use it.

Having a passcode on your device does provide some added security that will keep someone from using your device without your permission. Additionally, if your device is lost or stolen, someone can not access the Settings on your device to disable the Find My iPhone features that allow you to locate the device and remotely wipe the data on the device.

However, there are instances where someone may not want to have this level of security on their device. If you installed iOS 7 and now have to enter a code to use your device, it can easily be removed.

Disable the Passcode

Open the Settings app and select Passcode.

 

You will be asked to enter your code.

 

After entering your code, you will see the Turn Passcode Off option at the top of the window. Select this option and you will again be asked to enter your code.

 

After entering the code this one last time, the passcode function will now be disabled for the device. You will know the function has been disabled because the screen will now display the Turn Passcode On option. The next time the device goes to sleep mode, it can be awakened and used without entering a code.

 

Keep the Passcode But Lessen the Pain

If you like the added security of a passcode, but don’t like entering it every time you use the device, try changing the frequency in which a code is required. With the passcode function enabled, tap on Require Passcode. Here you will have the option of selecting when a code is required after a certain period of inactivity. Shorter times provide a higher level of security than longer times.

What If I Haven’t Installed iOS 7 Yet?

If you haven’t installed iOS 7 yet and wish to avoid setting a code on your device, there is an option to skip the passcode during the setup process. It is easy to overlook, so pay close attention when asked to enter a code.

 

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