Our Apple devices and the software on them are some of the finest products on the planet, but even they have their moments. We’re here to give you expert advice and get you back up and running in no time

Glossary

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Accessibility

This refers to a group of settings on Mac and iOS that allow you to customise your device to suit your needs. There are settings that relate to physical and motor impairments, as well as hearing or sight problems. Go to Settings or System Preferences to find them.

Markup Tools

Both macOS and iOS feature a built-in toolset that enables you to quickly mark up certain files, such as PDFs and photos. Through these tools you can add useful annotations, signatures, shapes and more.

PiP

This is a shortened version of the term, ‘Picture in Picture’, which refers to being able to watch videos in a smaller, standalone window on your Mac while doing other things. This feature will also be introduced to your iPhone and iPad with the iOS 14 update, which you can grab around about now!

Is it possible to sign digital documents on my Mac by using my iPhone? Or have I been told a fib?

Denzil Wilson

1 Open a doc

Make sure that your Mac and iPhone are signed into the same Apple ID and on the same Wi-Fi network, then open a doc in Preview and then click on View>Show Markup Toolbar.

2 Select iPhone

Now click on the signature icon in the toolbar and a drop-down window will appear, showing options to use your Trackpad, Camera or iPhone, click on the ‘iPhone’ option and your device will come to life.