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How to use Apple Vision Pro as a private, portable 4K display for your Mac
You can use Mac Virtual Display with any Mac that has macOS 14 Sonoma or later. You can begin a Mac Virtual Display session by looking at it…
Apple: iPhone 15 batteries last longer than originally thought
Apple originally said that the iPhone 15’s battery, like several generations of iPhones before it, would retain up to 80% of its original…
Apple: Do not put your wet iPhone in rice
The company officially says not to put your wet iPhone in rice, a classic “fix” for a wet iPhone. Putting your iPhone into rice may…
How to use Stolen Device Protection on iPhone
Stolen Device Protection adds a layer of security when your iPhone is away from familiar locations, such as home or work, and helps protect…
Apple releases critical Magic Keyboard Firmware Update
Apple on Thursday released Magic Keyboard Firmware Update 2.0.6 which addresses a critical Bluetooth vulnerability…
The Continuity Camera and ‘Unlock With Apple Watch’ conspiracy
Despite meeting all the system requirements listed by Apple Support, Continuity Camera in wireless mode frequently stopped working…
How to get your piece of Verizon’s $100 million settlement
Verizon customers claimed in a class action lawsuit that Verizon has charged its post-paid individual consumer wireless service account…
What to do if you see a liquid-detection alert on your iPhone
When you connect a Lightning or USB-C cable, your iPhone can warn you via a liquid-detection alert if there’s liquid in the connector…
How to bundle Apple subscriptions – and save – with Apple One
Apple’s “Apple One” bundles up to six Apple subscriptions for one lower monthly price, including up to 2TB of iCloud+ storage. And with…
Power Mac users rely on Clipboard managers
We use — swear by, actually — a Clipboard manager probably hundreds of times daily when using our Macs. We’ll let you know which one…
Apple cautions: Only use certified Apple Watch chargers
Apple recommends charging your Apple Watch only with chargers made by Apple or chargers that have completed Apple MFi certification and…
How to turn off NameDrop on your iPhone and Apple Watch
If you’re concerned about security /privacy, you can turn off NameDrop on your iPhone and Apple Watch. The feature is enabled by default…
Apple releases new AirPods Pro 2 firmware
Apple on Thursday released new firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2, including both the Lightning model and the new USB-C Charging Case…
Apple Watch weather complication bug fixed in watchOS 10.1
Apple on Wednesday released watchOS 10.1 which finally fixes watchOS’s weather complication bug so that it now shows the temperature…
How to play Apple Podcasts with Amazon’s Alexa
You can ask Amazon’s Alexa to play your favorite Apple Podcasts in some forty countries and regions around the world…
10 helpful Apple Watch tips you should know
These 10 tips, from Apple Support, will help you make the most of your Apple Watch. Learn how to pin widgets in the Smart Stack, mirror…
Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup is eSIM-only in the U.S.
In America, Apple’s iPhone 15 lineup won’t ship with a physical SIM. As with the iPhone 14 before it, all iPhone 15 models are eSIM-only…
Merging two Apple IDs is a major headache, but it can be done
He finally got tired of it and, because Apple still won’t provide a way to merge two Apple IDs, he undertook the arduous task himself…
How to check your VO2 max on your Apple Watch
Apple Watch can estimate your cardio fitness level and send you a notification when it’s low. Cardio fitness is a measurement of VO2 max …
Apple’s watchOS 9.6 delivers security updates to Apple Watch
Apple’s newly released watchOS 9.6 provides important bug fixes and security updates and is recommended for all users…
Store confidential information securely with Secure Notes in Keychain Access on Mac
You can use Secure Notes in Keychain Access to store confidential information on your Mac. This information can be completely…
How to force restart your iPhone
You wouldn’t believe how many people we meet who do not know how to force restart their iPhone. They often ask questions like…
Apple automatically assigns Apple ID owners their very own passkey in macOS Sonoma, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17
Apple will start automatically assigning passkeys to Apple ID owners with the release of iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. Passkeys are…
How to set your Mac to automatically log out when not in use
With macOS Ventura, you can set your Mac to automatically log out the current user after a set period of inactivity. This helps ensure…
Here are the PCIe cards that can be installed in the M2 Ultra Mac Pro
Apple’s new Mac Pro, now featuring M2 Ultra, combines unprecedented performance with the versatility of PCIe expansion. Mac Pro is…
How to build your smart home using Apple Home
Apple’s redesigned Home app makes it easier to control all your smart home accessories — on all your Apple devices. It’s secure and…
Apple shutting down ‘My Photo Stream’ on July 26, 2023
Apple’s “My Photo Stream” is shutting down on July 26, 2023. As part of this transition, new photo uploads to My Photo Stream from…
All about Apple’s ‘Rapid Security Responses’ for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS
Apple’s ‘Rapid Security Responses’ for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS deliver important security improvements between software updates…
Make your life easier: Use Shortcuts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
A shortcut is a quick way to get one or more tasks done with your apps. The Shortcuts app lets you create your own shortcuts with multiple…
Apple Watch expands ‘Track Detection’ feature to new countries, including France, Spain, and the Netherlands
This month, Apple Watch expanded its “Track Detection” to new countries, including France, Spain, and the Netherlands. While running track…
How to clean your iPhone
iPhone owners often wonder if it’s okay to use a disinfectant to clean their iPhone. Apple advises using a 70-percent isopropyl alcohol wipe…
How to recover deleted messages on iPhone
In Apple’s Messages app, you can recover deleted messages on your iPhone. With Messages in iCloud, anything you delete and recover from…
iPhone: How to add and transfer eSIMs
The eSIM provides all of the benefits of a SIM without worrying about a physical item. It’s easy to add and transfer eSIMs to your iPhone …
How to enable iCloud Private Relay on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Apple’s iCloud Private Relay — part of an iCloud+ subscription — helps protect your privacy when you browse the web in Safari…
Use Shortcuts to save iPhone battery by automatically controlling Wi-Fi behavior
With geofencing, you can have your iPhone turn Wi-Fi on and off by itself, or change just about any setting, whenever you leave or arrive…
How to turn off and override Apple’s iPhone ‘Clean Energy Charging’
As of iOS 16.1, with Apple’s “Clean Energy Charging,” your iPhone can electively charge when lower carbon-emission electricity is available…
Microsoft brings ChatGPT-powered Bing to Apple iPhone and iPad apps
Two weeks ago, Microsoft introduced the world to the all new AI ChatGPT-powered Bing. Since then, Microsoft has welcomed more than a million…
10 tips to help make using your Mac effortless
Here are 10 quick macOS tips that will make using your Mac a more effortless experience. The following assumes you’re running…
Apple releases new MagSafe Duo firmware
Apple on Tuesday released updated firmware (version 10M3063) for the MagSafe Duo charger that charges Apple Watch and MagSafe-compatible…
How to connect a wireless game controller to your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV
It’s easy to connect a wireless PlayStation, Xbox, or other Bluetooth game controller to your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac…
How to use Focus filters in Mail on Mac
You can add a Focus filter to specify which email accounts are visible in Mail when a Focus is on. You only receive notifications…
