By August Garry
It can be frustrating when you're halfway through a task and get a notification on your iPad. You want to check the alert, but you don't want to close out of your current project. Split View is the answer! We'll show you how to use this handy iPad multitasking feature.
By August Garry
Apple's Voice Control feature allows you to navigate your iPhone hands-free, using only voice commands. It also offers a Numbered Grid overlay on your screen, which lets you select different items on your screen by calling out corresponding numbers. As an example, we'll show you how to use Numbered Grid to navigate your Photos.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
I've always had a hard time seeing where a tablet fits into my technology landscape. I have a laptop, I have a phone, why would I need a hybrid? But the 2020 iPad Air’s portability and processing power (not to mention the fun iPad Air colors) caught my attention, and I finally crossed the threshold into iPad ownership. I have to say: I like it.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple has announced its fall event, so on September 14 we're slated to meet the new iPhone. We're likely to see the iPhone 13 this fall, and there are some interesting theories as to what we might see, such as the return of Touch ID and a bigger battery. Here's everything we know about the iPhone 13, including a leaked rendering by MySmartPrice, what we might expect in terms of size, and some questions about the new camera placement.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Wild for widgets? We've compiled a list of fun ways to update your iPhone icons, including how to set up custom app icons, add themed widget ideas, and change widget sizes. We'll also go beyond app icon aesthetics and show you how to customize widget stacks and move your phone app icons from the Today View to your Home screen. Let's get started with how to change your Home Screen on the iPhone and make it more personalized to you.
By Ashleigh Page
We all like to blame Wi-Fi when our computers are lagging, but when did you last check your Mac RAM usage? Seemingly innocent apps running in the background can consume large portions of your Mac's active memory. We'll cover how to check RAM usage with the Activity Monitor, plus a few tips on how to free up RAM.
By Mike Riley
Apple Silicon Macs became available near the end of last year. These portable devices feature the M1 chip, Apple’s custom ARM-based processor, much like the ones that power iPhones and iPads. Consequently, Apple has promised that iOS applications will run on Apple Silicon systems without modification.
By August Garry
Did you know you can personalize what your iPad's Home button does? If you find yourself accidentally calling Siri when you just wanted to unlock your iPad, or if you're unable to get to the App Switcher because you're not clicking fast enough, keep reading. We'll show you how to customize your iPad Home button settings.
By Olena Kagui
Your Apple Watch fitness tracker is the Santa Claus of exercise. It senses when you're sleeping, it knows when you're awake, and it can tell if you're slacking during a workout. Instead of giving you a lump of coal, your Apple Watch will pause your workout and ask, "Finished your workout?" Learn how to dismiss the reminder, disable the automatic workout detection feature, and calibrate your Apple Watch to optimize your fitness routine and close those Activity Rings.
By Ashleigh Page
One great Mac customization option is to change your Mac or MacBook Dock's location on the screen so that it appears on the bottom or the side, according to your preference. This is useful whether you want to create a fun and aesthetic desktop, or are hoping to learn how to organize your Mac desktop in a different way.
By Paul Strubell
If this pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that many of us will be reimagining our office environments going forward. With that in mind, I’ve laid out how I created a remote office environment so I can work from the road in my Airstream Travel Trailer. I’ll cover how to get the best internet connection in spotty areas, what gear you’ll need (including road trip planner apps), and how my own RV journey began.
By Erin MacPherson
When an app freezes but your computer is still responsive, you need to know how to force quit on a Mac to close an app and then reopen it. We’ll show you two ways to get to the Task Manager on a Mac, and what to do when you get there.
By Nicholas Naioti
When Apple announced MagSafe last October, a lot of questions came to mind. How is MagSafe different from Qi wireless charging? Does this mean I need to buy an expensive new charger? I decided to dig in and learn all about MagSafe to see if Apple’s unique new wireless charging system is worth the investment.
Apple's 32nd annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on June 7 with the WWDC keynote, where the company will preview the next versions of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. Apple fans can watch the event livestream on Apple’s website, on YouTube, and via the Apple Developer app. Along with its September iPhone announcement, the WWDC Apple keynote is one of the biggest Apple events of the year. Here are all the details of when and how you can watch the WWDC 2021 Keynote.
By Leanne Hays
It may seem a little counterintuitive to use your iPhone for planning, planting, and harvesting your garden. I was skeptical about plant care apps at first too, but I’ve changed my mind over the last few growing seasons. Let’s go over some of the best garden design apps and online resources I’ve tested to help grow your favorite fruits, vegetables, herbs, berries, and flowers. You might just become a plant app convert, too!
