Guides — Hanaringo https://hanaringo.com Hanaringo is a learning and news outlet about Apple. Howtos, concepts and explanations on how to do more with our devices. Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:36:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 152949139 Why add international prefixes to our contacts to avoid unexpected call charges https://hanaringo.com/en/international-prefixes-contacts-iphone/ Tue, 28 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26623

A phone number has a structure to be unique worldwide. Let's talk about international prefixes and their importance in the Contacts app on our iPhone.]]> 26623 What is iCloud.com and what is it used for? https://hanaringo.com/en/icloud-com-2/ Mon, 27 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26620

Thanks to iCloud.com, we can extend productivity far beyond our Apple devices. Let's talk about it.]]> 26620 What is Siri: Apple's Assistant https://hanaringo.com/en/siri-guide/ Sat, 25 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26612

What is Siri? What can we do with it? Let's answer these and other questions about Apple's assistant.]]> 26612 Spotlight: how to use Apple's Search Engine to find anything https://hanaringo.com/en/spotlight-guide/ Thu, 16 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26478

Thanks to Spotlight, we can find anything within and outside our devices. Let's get to know it.]]> 26478 What are file extensions? https://hanaringo.com/en/file-extensions/ Thu, 09 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26387

Every file has its extension. Let's see why and get to know the most common ones.]]> 26387 Why is encryption so important (in Apple and beyond)? https://hanaringo.com/en/encryption-importance/ Sun, 05 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26205

Thanks to encryption, we can maintain the security of our data and our digital lives. Let's reflect on its importance.]]> 26205 What is and how does two-factor authentication work? https://hanaringo.com/en/two-factor-authentication/ Fri, 03 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26198

Two-factor authentication or 2FA is a very important security mechanism for our accounts. Let's understand how it works.]]> 26198 What are cookies, what are they for, and how can we manage them to browse privately? https://hanaringo.com/en/cookies-what-are-manage-browse-privateley/ Tue, 09 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26599

Cookies have earned a bad reputation, although the truth is that they are tremendously useful. Let's understand how they work and how to manage them to navigate while maintaining our privacy.]]> 26599 How to properly set up and use Do Not Disturb mode on the iPhone to avoid distractions without missing anything important https://hanaringo.com/en/do-not-disturb-iphone/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26296

Do Not Disturb mode allows us to manage our notifications. Not necessarily deactivate them completely, but customize what we receive and when.]]> 26296 Closing apps on our iPhone consumes more battery than leaving them open. Here's the explanation. https://hanaringo.com/en/closing-apps-iphone-consumes-more-battery-explanation/ Sun, 10 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=25959

The days when closing an app could make our iPhone keep the battery or be faster for years that have been left behind. Closing an app consumes more battery than leaving it open, let's see why.]]> 25959 How to pay with Apple Pay https://hanaringo.com/en/pay-with-apple-pay/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=25966

Apple Pay, Apple's payment system, is safe, fast and, above all, very comfortable. Let's see how to set it up and use it.]]> 25966 "apple.com/bill": What does this charge on my billing statement mean? https://hanaringo.com/en/apple-com-bill-charge-meaning/ Mon, 04 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=25766

What does a charge with apple.com/bill mean as a concept? A purchase made at Apple, yes, but we can know much more.]]> 25766 Why Apple is called Apple https://hanaringo.com/en/why-apple-is-called-apple/ Sun, 03 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=25759

Why is Apple called Apple? An interesting question whose answer is divided into several parts. Let's see the reasons behind the choice of the name.]]> 25759 Apple for students: the educational discount https://hanaringo.com/en/apple-for-students-discount/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=25840

Thanks to Apple's discount for students and teachers, we can buy the best products at the best price.]]> 25840 Siri: a complete guide into Apple's Voice Assistant in 2024 https://hanaringo.com/en/siri-complete-guide-apple-voice-assistant/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=25013

Let's get to know Siri, the Apple assistant who lives on all our devices.]]> 25013 Apple updates iMessage encryption to make it quantum-computer resistant: here's what it means https://hanaringo.com/en/apple-updates-imessage-encryption-quantum-computer-resistant-explanation/ Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:22:12 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=25108

The current encryption completely guarantees the security of iMessage, but with the new system, its resistance to quantum attacks is also guaranteed.]]> 25108 What are .lnk files and how to open them on a Mac https://hanaringo.com/en/open-lnk-files-mac/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=23809

Can we open or use a .lnk file on the Mac? Although they are Windows' own files, to some extent, yes. Let's see how.]]> 23809 Apple TV, the Apple TV App, or Apple TV+? Understanding the Key Differences https://hanaringo.com/en/apple-tv-app-service-differences/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=23585

With such similar names, it's easy to get confused between Apple TV, the Apple TV app, and Apple TV+. In this article, we explain the key differences between these Apple services and devices.]]> 23585 Journal App: How to Use the New Apple Diary App https://hanaringo.com/en/journal-app-how-use-new-apple-diary-app/ Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=22792

The Journal app is here. An app with which we can keep a personal diary, reflect on our day to day and much more.]]> 22792 What is the difference between forcing an iPhone to restart and turning it off and back on https://hanaringo.com/en/iphone-force-restart-vs-turning-it-off/ Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=21242

Turning off an iPhone and forcing it to restart are two different things. Let's see what the difference is and what we should do with our phone.]]> 21242