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Fast Fix #197
Voice Isolation for FaceTime

How many times have you had to find a quieter place for a phone or video call? It’s a downside of working from home.

It’s hard on the other end too. Asking them to repeat themselves while you guess what they’re saying.

FaceTime has a new option: voice isolation. Grab some earbuds and you’re ready to go.

During your FaceTime call, open Control Center (swipe down from the top right). Tap Mic Mode, then Voice Isolation.

Have a nice chat with your brother in New Jersey - even with a Nintendo competition in the background.

Siri Coles - Social Media, Complete Computer Networking

Fast Fix #195
Widespread Critical Fix

Have you ever struggled to see? If not, this first issue may seem minor.

Thousands of visually impaired users were suddenly denied access to their iPhones. The Braille display stopped working. iOS 15.3.1 lets them do what we take for granted.

The second part of the update affects EVERYONE.

Hackers screw up lots of lives. Maybe they like the power rush, getting into secure areas. Or think they’re getting something for nothing.

This update prevents zero-day attacks - a way hackers use the internet to get on your phone. Security update iOS 15.3.1 blocks those attacks.

If you own an iPhone 6S or later, you need this update.

Both issues explain why Apple call iOS 15.3.1 a critical fix.

Siri Coles - Social Media, Complete Computer Networking

Fast Fix #190
Home (Screen) Organization

Brittney reorganizes her living room almost weekly, keeping her apartment fresh and interesting with a constantly changing view.

Me, I’m just happy my house is neat and dusted.

Customizing iPhone real estate has gotten easier than locating cute seasonal throw pillows on Amazon. We have so many apps, widgets and Focus options to choose from.

Here are the easiest ways to add apps and widgets directly to your Home Screen.

Apps: use the search bar to locate an app, drag and drop it onto your Home Screen.

Widgets: Long press an empty spot on the page, tap the + (upper left), scroll to the right widget, select.

It’s nice to get everything set up the way you want it.

Siri Coles - Social Media, Complete Computer Networking

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