Maximize iCloud+! 5 tips and tricks you need to start using right now

iCloud is a major component of the Apple ecosystem. Here's how to get the most from it.

- BY ROMAN LOYOLA

One of the reasons why people invest in the Apple ecosystem is the interoperability between devices. The main reason for the interoperability is iCloud, Apple's cloud service. You can get a free membership when you create an Apple Account, which includes a paltry 5GB of cloud storage (fave.co/3CWDil7). We recommend upgrading to at least 50GB if you can afford it, which costs $0.99/£0.99 per month.

If you sign up for more storage, you are also getting Apple’s iCloud+ service. With iCloud (sans the plus sign), you get syncing between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and 5GB of storage. The plus sign in iCloud+ means that the service offers more features, but because iCloud has been a storage service for so long, these additional features are often overlooked. Don't ignore them! iCloud+ has features you should be using regularly because they're helpful. If you're paying for it, you should make the most of it. Here are iCloud features you need to start using.

Hide My Email is handy for all those accounts you need to make online.

HIDE MY EMAIL

It seems like you need to provide an email address to access everything now, which is a little scary because you don’t know what they’re doing with it. And even if they’re honest about it, sometimes there’s nothing you can do about it, especially when it’s for a service you absolutely need. Also, since there may be times when you need to get an email from that particular service, so you need to use an accessible address.