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Are you still making these mistakes with your iPhone or iPad?
It’s amazing how many people are inadvertently mistreating their iPhone or iPad by doing things that are either unnecessary or even damaging…
How to download YouTube videos to your Mac
There are several reasons you might want to download videos from YouTube…
How to check that your Mac is free of Zoom and similar web servers
A week ago, Mac users were alerted to a sinister danger: if you had previously installed certain conferencing software…
The safest way to free up storage space on your iPhone or iPad
Running out of space on your iPhone or iPad? You could run out and buy a new one with more storage — and a bigger price tag — or you could…
iOS 13: How to make your videos widescreen
How to use the entire display on your iPhone X-series device for video playback in iOS 13…
12 lesser known iPadOS, iOS 13 features
Apple’s new iPhone and iPad operating systems are packed with small but interesting features we need to get to know…
Learn iOS 13’s new location privacy features
New privacy features in iOS and iPad OS give you far more control over how often apps can access your location and ways to stop them figuring it out in other ways…
Serious security flaw means you should delete Zoom app from your Mac
A serious vulnerablity in the Zoom videoconferencing system lets websites open up a video-enabled call on any Mac that has ever installed the app…
How to make two bootable macOS versions on one external SSD
A very useful tip if you manage multiple Macs on different macOS versions…
iOS 13: How to customize your Messages profile
Apple is making it easier to share and customize your contact profile through Messages, so everyone you are in contact with sees the image you want them to see.
Alternatives to Apple’s now defunct Back to My Mac service
There are many alternative solutions for remote access and control of remote Macs now that Apple has shuttered its Back to My Mac service.
What to do about 32-bit apps before updating to macOS Catalina
After updating to macOS Catalina, old 32-bit apps will not longer work…
The best iOS 13 tricks you haven’t tried yet
For those who need a little more manual control over the wifi networks they connect to, I’m pleased to report that you’ll never have to open the Settings app ever again…
Apple’s QuickPath: How to use the new iPhone keyboard tool that revolutionizes typing in iOS 13
A new iOS 13 feature called QuickPath is going to change the way you type on your iPhone…
Why you should use iCloud email rules and not Mail rules on your Mac
Mail rules in the Mail app on your Mac are robust and powerful but they no longer work well in a world where…
Share your Wi-Fi password as a QR code from your iPhone or iPad
Sharing your Wi-Fi password as a QR code.
How to get Apple’s macOS Catalina public beta for your Mac
Here’s what you need to know to get your Mac ready for and upgraded to the macOS Catalina public beta when it ship…
How to tell if someone is using Do Not Disturb on iPhone – and override it
How can you tell if the person who isn’t picking up your calls or answering your texts..
How to schedule iOS text messages with Apple’s Shortcuts App
Like emails and social media posts, being able to draft and schedule out your texts can be a time management lifesaver…
iPadOS 13: How to use a mouse with your iPad
Apple has brought the long-awaited mouse support to iPad with iPadOS 13…
What is SIP on your Mac and when is it safe to turn it off?
System Integrity Protection – SIP – is one of the primary mechanisms which macOS uses to protect itself…
5 Tips to Speed Up Your MacBook: A collection of hints to improve MacBook performance
Almost seven years ago, I bought my first MacBook, the one I’m still using to write this article…
How to make your iPhone’s battery last all day
Battery life is always forefront in the minds of people who rely on their iPhones. So, after a lot of testing, and spending a lot of time running my iPhone’s battery flat, I’ve come up the with what I believe are the best ways of making your iPhone battery last all day. ..
Apple’s iOS 13: How to use external storage on iPad and iPhone
Apple’s iOS 13’s external storage support for iPad exceptionally powerful and full-featured. Not only can you connect SD cards and thumb drives but portable hard drives and solid state drives. Desktop hard drives also connected without issue…
Why your Mac is running slow and what you can do to fix it
It only takes a few minutes to diagnose and fix what’s ailing your Mac…
Only a few Macs will officially support Sidecar in macOS Catalina, but there’s a workaround
Apple’s new Sidecar feature, which lets you use an iPad as a second screen, will only support a limited number of Macs, but…
What to do with your gift cards now that Apple killed iTunes
As announced at this year’s WWDC, after 18 years, Apple has finally decided to kill iTunes, but what does this mean for all the unused gift cards you received every Christmas for years?
How to transition from Back to My Mac
As of July 1, 2019, Back to My Mac service will no longer be available in any version of macOS…
13 ways to free space on your Mac
If you need to clear off space from your Mac’s hard drive, there are some…
Some iOS apps are using Background App Refresh to send data to tracking companies
It’s 3 a.m. Do you know what your iPhone is doing?
Seven Safari tricks on iPhone and iPad that you might not know (video)
Safari on iOS has a surprising number of hidden tricks…
Figuring out why your MacBook battery drains at night
Is your MacBook battery draining at night?
How Apple’s AirPlay 2 and TV App work on a Samsung TV
When iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 launched earlier this week with the updated TV app…
How to reduce bandwidth usage on your Mac
Do you want to cut down your Internet data usage?
Why AirPods, and earbuds like them, are especially bad for your hearing
I’m seeing a lot of younger people in their twenties who are coming in with ringing in their ears…
Do Apple devices need anti-virus software?
Apple’s devices are far better defended against malware and viruses than other platforms…
How to remotely monitor employees’ computers on Mac, Windows, and Linux
Remote work, as as well as remote teams, are growing as technology allows employees to work from anywhere…
How to make your Mac’s Launchpad actually useful
With a change and some tips, Launchpad can be a decent app launcher…
How to type like a pro on your Mac
If you do a lot of writing on your Mac, here are a bunch of tips to help you type…
Little-known iPhone features you should start using
You probably think you know your iPhone well, but…
The best Mac anti-virus software
Often people ask about the best anti-virus software, sometimes because they feel they need…