Hands-On Tech (Audio) - Understanding iCloud Shared Albums - Terminal, Captive Portal, Apple 2FA
In this episode, Micah Sargent answers tech questions from viewers. Omar asks how to schedule a Mac shutdown, and Micah suggests using the Power Manager app, which offers a free trial and costs $12.95 annually. Alternatively, he explains using the terminal command 'pmset' for free scheduling. Wayne faces issues connecting to a Wi-Fi network with a captive portal. Micah advises forgetting the network and reconnecting, then using Safari to trigger the captive portal. Jed struggles with Apple two-factor authentication on his children's iPads. Micah recommends creating separate Apple accounts for the children to prevent their devices from being trusted devices. Ben inquires about iCloud storage and shared albums. Micah clarifies that shared albums don't count against iCloud storage but are separate from the iCloud Photo Library. He suggests using apps like Gemini to manage storage and recommends upgrading to a larger iCloud plan if necessary.
Key Points:
- Use Power Manager app for scheduling Mac shutdowns; free trial available, then $12.95/year.
- For Wi-Fi with captive portals, forget the network, reconnect, and use Safari to trigger the portal.
- Create separate Apple accounts for children to manage two-factor authentication effectively.
- Shared albums don't count against iCloud storage; use apps like Gemini to manage storage efficiently.
- Consider upgrading iCloud storage plan if nearing capacity; explore family sharing options to reduce costs.