Web browsers these days have a lot of cool features and capabilities that should make our life easier. Apple Safari is certainly no exception.

A lot is offered with many nice gimmicks such as the reading list or the reader display. Searching the net is also simple and can be started directly in the address bar. However, not every user wants the search suggestions equally, so we’ll show you how to disable the search suggestions in Safari.

Search engine suggestions can be scary at times. Thanks to the strong network, you now know exactly what we want to look for and then have the right answer ready before we could actually put the question to the end. This of course also has the advantage that we can get to our goal very quickly with these complex search algorithms and thus save a lot of time. But if you are one of those people who forego this convenience and want to increase data protection, we would be happy to explain how you can deactivate the search suggestions in Safari.

macOS Monterey: How to turn off search suggestions in Safari

Step 1: First open the Safari browser on the Mac, if you have not already done so. This is either located directly in the dock or can also be reached there via the “Programs” folder.

step 2: Now click on “Safari” in the menu bar at the top of the screen and select “Settings”.

step 3: Then select the “Search” tab.

Step 4: You will then see a drop-down menu with the search engine – this is Google by default – and under it it says: “Include search engine suggestions”. Uncheck this entry.

Step 5: Below that you can remove the check mark in front of “Include Safari suggestions”.

Step 6: Now close the Safari settings menu and surf the web as usual with Safari.

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If you lose access to your Apple ID, it’s a very messy business. It literally holds the Apple universe together. You can use it to make purchases from Apple, the App Store or the iTunes Store, manage your app subscriptions, access your iCloud data and much more. Fortunately, since iOS 15 you don’t need a second device of your own to reset your Apple ID and set a new password. The new operating system allows you to define a contact who, if necessary, can confirm your identity and thus give you access to your data again. Of course, you should think carefully about who is eligible for this position. This can be your best friend or family member. These should also have an iPhone or iPad with iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 and be older than 13 years.

How to set a reset contact for your Apple ID

Your Apple ID is not lost right away because you forgot your password. Establish a special “emergency contact” beforehand that will give you access to your Apple account again. To do this, open the Settings app and tap on your profile at the top before you select “Password & Security”. Then tap on “Account recovery”. Now select the option “Add contact”. Read the information about the function carefully. In the next step, you may be asked to update your devices. You can then specify a contact from your family group or from your contact list. You will only see qualified contacts. After your selection, a message will be sent to the selected person informing them of their new position.

How to remove a reset contact from your Apple ID

If you no longer want a certain person to allow you to reset your Apple ID, you can revoke this at any time. To do this, open the settings and tap on your Apple account at the top. Then select “Password & Security> Account Recovery”. Now tap on the person’s name and select “Remove contact”. The removed contact will be automatically notified of the change.
notice: The function is only available if all of your devices are running at least iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15 and watchOS 8. Make sure of this beforehand or remove the devices from your Apple ID if an update is not possible.

How to adjust the font size on your Apple TV

At the moment, you only have a direct influence on the font size with the subtitles. In the normal menus, however, the font can only be printed in bold. If you follow our instructions, you will be able to enjoy a more legible font relatively quickly:
Step 1: On your Apple TV, go to Settings> Accessibility.
step 2: Scroll down and click on “Bold Text”.
step 3: Confirm your entry by clicking on “Continue”.
Step 4: Your Apple TV will now restart and then display the text “bold”.

How to reduce motion on Apple TV

With movements are meant the slight tilting and tilting animations that can be influenced via the multi-touch surface of the Siri Remote during selection. Because some users were already bothered by this under iOS, it can also be reduced under tvOS.
Step 1: On your Apple TV, go to Settings> Accessibility.
step 2: Scroll down and select “Movement”.
step 3: Now click on “Reduce Movement”.
Step 4: With the click of the button, all movements are reduced or switched off with immediate effect.

How to turn off transparency and increase contrast on Apple TV

Step 1: On your Apple TV, go to Settings> Accessibility.
step 2: Scroll down and select “Increase Contrast”.
step 3: Here you can choose between “reduce transparency” and “focus style”.
Step 4: While the transparency is reduced with immediate effect after clicking, “Standard” and “High Contrast” are available for selection under “Focus Style”. If you reduce the transparency, the outlines and colors of overlaid menus are no longer displayed on the other hand, the focus style to increase the contrast, then selected elements are also outlined in white.

An additional border increases the visibility on the Apple TV (Image: screenshots)

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