Apple Links

1. Apple Support portal
2. Apple Support Communities

   discussion forums
3. Knowledge Base Articles

   after searching, you can "Filter" by "Support Articles" to see only official knowledge base articles
4. Automated Support

   formerly "self solve." walks you through the process of troubleshooting and/or contacting apple
5. Service and Support Coverage

   quickly check the warranty of a device by searching its serial number
6. "My Support Profile" [discontinued]

   view your devices, check warranties and repair status, etc.

some of the handiest articles

1. Startup key combinations for Mac
2. The different OS X boot screens
3. requirements for Handoff & Continuity features

   Handoff (apps/documents) and Instant Hotspot require newer: http://www.idownloadblog.com/2014/06/1

1. appleid.apple.com

   Manage your Apple account
2. iCloud.com

   homepage for Mail, Calendars, Contacts, Photos, etc.
3. Apple System Status

   check status and any recent outages of Apple cloud services
4. check Activation Lock

   verify a device is not locked to an Apple ID before buying it! (input a serial number or IMEI)

1. next Apple event
2. Apple.com Site Map
3. Apple Info (apple.com/about)

   Press Releases, Job opportunities, Environmental and Supplier Responsibilities
4. apple.com/legal

   Privacy Policies, Licence Agreements, Warranties, Sales & Support
5. apple.com/contact

   contact information to make official inquiries to Apple Inc.
6. Apple Developer Program
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