Privacy and security
Fixes for problems with passwords and privacy, such as password AutoFill and where your voice goes when you dictate.
3 articles · Last updated October 17, 2026
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How to Create, Use, and Delete a Passkey on Mac — Saved in iCloud Keychain, Deleted in the Passwords App
To create a passkey on a Mac, set up iCloud Keychain. Delete it in the Passwords app; your website account stays.
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Password AutoFill not working on your Mac — five places to check
If a saved password won't AutoFill on your Mac, check five places in order, including a setting Apple's page leaves out.
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Is it safe to dictate confidential or personal information? — Check on your Mac where your voice and text go
Is dictation safe for confidential work? Turn off Wi-Fi and speak to see if it works offline, then check Mac settings.
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