By Rachel Needell
Sometimes when you're copying and pasting text from one place to another, you bring the previous formatting with you. There is actually a special shortcut you can use by pressing specific keys on your keyboard that allows you to paste without formatting. This tip is super useful and can save you a lot of time when you just want to paste as plain text on your Mac.
By Susan Misuraca
In episode 199, David and Donna teach you how to set up and control smart home products using your iPhone. Learn why Apple HomeKit compatibility is so important, why a smart door lock and thermostat are essential, and which are the very best brands to buy.
By Rachel Needell
We've all made the mistake of sending an email too quickly and forgetting the attachment, or leaving in embarrassing typos. Luckily, if you use Gmail, you have the ability to unsend an email for up to thirty seconds after you sent it! We'll walk through how to unsend emails in Gmail, whether you're using the app or the web version.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Where do you find saved voice messages on the iPhone? Whether you're looking to preserve your adorable niece's voice telling you about her day at preschool or save directions on how to complete a task correctly without having to ask someone again and again, you'll want to know where to find the audio messages you saved. Turns out, they're very easy to find!
By Rhett Intriago
The Apple Watch has a nifty feature that ejects water from the speaker after you’ve been for a swim. The iPhone doesn’t have the same feature, sadly, so if your iPhone ever takes a dive, there’s no option to clear water from your speakers. However, some tech-savvy iPhone users have found a way to create a water eject shortcut that performs a similar function. Check it out below!
By Rhett Intriago
You’ve probably noticed those numbered red badges on your apps. If you’re anything like me and you don’t open every email you receive, you probably have hundreds of them on your Mail app. When your notification badges pile up, turning them off can help de-clutter your Home Screen. Now, let’s go over how to turn off notification badges on iPhone.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why is my Apple Pencil not charging? An uncharged Apple Pencil can put a dent in any iPad user's workflow. Buying a new Apple Pencil can be expensive, so before you throw your Apple Pencil away and order a replacement, try these quick and easy fixes.
By Rhett Intriago
This nifty trick is an excellent way to make a digitized copy of any physical document that you can save to your phone, or quickly send via messages, email, or AirDrop, depending on your needs. In this tip, we’ll cover how to scan on iPhone using the Notes app.
By Olena Kagui
There are times when you aren’t sure what exactly you want to find when you do a Google image search. Other times, you are looking for something extremely specific. This is where an Advanced Google Image Search will help you save a lot of time! Plus, you can use it to find free images or hide explicit content.
By Olena Kagui
Apple surprised HomePod mini owners with the iOS 16.3 update that activated a previously unused sensor sitting on our shelves. This HomePod sensor not only measures your home's temperature and humidity but can also trigger HomeKit automations for your smart home setup! This means that a change in temperature or humidity can turn on your AC or dehumidifier as long as they are compatible.
By Olena Kagui
HomePods have a simple touchpad on top of them, but these have a surprising number of functions! I will teach you all the ways you can control your HomePod or HomePod mini using physical controls or touch gestures.
By Olena Kagui
HomePod minis offer a fun way to integrate the Apple ecosystem into your home, especially now that they're available in five colors. HomePod minis can bring more into your home than just a pop of color. Here are five tips to get the most out of your tiny home assistant (although all these tips also work with the new and discontinued HomePods!)
By Olena Kagui
Once you learn how to print from iPhones, iPads, and Macs, you may want to find ways to make the process faster and easier. I find learning how to set a default printer on your Apple device really helpful to not only save time but to avoid wasting ink and paper by accidentally printing on the wrong printer.
Seeing Apple Music appear in Tesla's All Apps folder was one of the best surprises of the December 2022 Tesla software holiday update. The lack of Tesla-Apple Music integration has been a pain point for Apple users who own Teslas. However, thanks to the Tesla update, Apple Music is now available in Tesla's running 2022.44.25 or newer.
By Olena Kagui
One of the unique things about owning a Tesla is the wide selection of third-party apps to explore. Every third-party Tesla app offers a unique approach to controlling your Tesla with your iPhone, and some have unique features that the official Tesla app doesn't offer. I've been testing every single Tesla app I could find since getting my Tesla Model 3 in 2019, and these are my top picks.
