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Apple tips and tricks
If you’ve just picked up a new iPhone or you’ve been using Apple gear for years, there are always little things you can do to make life easier. A few quick tweaks will help you save on storage, keep your browsing safe for everyone, and make your phone feel more personal.
Changing your Apple Account, SafeSearch and more
Changing your Apple Account
Your Apple Account is basically the key to everything - apps, iCloud, subscriptions, even your messages. If you change your email address, you’ll want to make sure your Apple Account matches so you don’t lose access to anything. You can also link extra email addresses to your account in the same way. You might want to do this to help friends and family find you on Apple services, such as FaceTime, Messages, Photo Sharing and Find My.
Here’s how:
Open Settings > [your name] > Sign-In & Security
Tap Edit in the top right of the screen and type in your new email
Check your inbox for Apple’s confirmation link and click it
Sign back in on your other devices with the updated details
Remember to make sure the new email isn’t already tied to another Apple Account.
Adjusting SafeSearch on Safari
Going online opens up a world of information, but sometimes a simple click can lead to viewing content that isn’t suitable for everyone. SafeSearch is a protective feature that lets you block specific websites from being accessed. So, if you'd rather keep things familyfriendly, or you’re setting up a device for younger users, SafeSearch is worth switching on.
Here’s how to do it:
- Go to Settings > Screen Time
- Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions
- Click the option to enable Content & Privacy Restrictions
- Head to Store, Web, Siri & Game Center Content
- Click Web Content and pick the option that suits you.
While Safari is Apple’s default browser, SafeSearch can be activated within lots of different browsers too – if Safari isn’t your preference.
SafeSearch gives you complete peace of mind when online. Parents can hand over an iPad without a worry, and anyone can browse without stumbling across things they’d rather not see.
Managing iCloud storage
We’ve all seen it, that little popup saying “iCloud Storage Full.” Annoying, right? Luckily, there are a few easy fixes.
You can get the most out of your storage by:
- Deleting old backups from devices you don’t use anymore
- Turning off iCloud Photos if you’re storing pictures somewhere else
- Checking which apps are backing up and switch off the ones you don’t need
If you ever need more space, you can upgrade by going to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage.
Think of iCloud like a cupboard. Over time, it fills up with stuff you don’t even remember putting there. A quick clearout can free loads of space. But if you have thousands of photos and can’t bear to bin them, upgrading your plan might be the simplest option.
Customising the Control Centre
The Control Centre is the panel you swipe down to quickly toggle WiFi, brightness, or music, and it’s easy to make it your own.
How to tweak it:
- Go to Settings > Control Centre
- Tap the green plus (+) button next to the tools you want like Alarm, Notes, or Low Power Mode
- Reorder your settings by clicking on the 3 lines and dragging them up and down
Instead of digging through menus, setting up the Control Centre to suit you means you can instantly get to the stuff you use most. It’s a small change that makes your phone feel more like yours.
Apple devices are designed to work straight out of the box, but a few small adjustments can make them work better for you. Changing your Apple Account keeps everything tidy and secure, SafeSearch makes browsing a breeze, and Managing iCloud storage saves you from those pesky “full” messages. Plus, with a customised Control Centre, your favourite tools are just a swipe away.
All these tips will only take a few minutes to put in place, but together they make your Apple device feel smoother, smarter, and more personal.
