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Buyer's Guide 2024: Health & Fitness
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Looking to improve your workouts or general health? Read our 2024 Buyer's Guide for Health and Fitness to learn about the latest, greatest smart gear. You're sure to find something for yourself or the perfect gift for a friend or family member!
How to Make iOS 18 Photos App Less Annoying
By Olena Kagui
Design changes to frequently used apps are not always well received, and the iOS 18 Photos app updates have been heavily criticized. What many don’t realize is that you can now completely customize the Photos app. While you cannot get the old app back, you can hide any features you don’t use, highlight your favorites, and reorder everything in a way that works best for you.
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How to Organize Your Calendar in 2025
(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Thu, 02/13/2025
Apple is pretty good about updating its products, but it seems to have forgotten about the Calendar app and its many downsides. The makers of Informant 5, on the other hand, do not forget to regularly improve their app based on user experience. The latest updates to this calendar and task-management app are a productivity game-changer.
5 Best Word Puzzle Games of 2025
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you own an iPhone, you've undoubtedly seen ads for word games promising to raise your IQ and keep your mind as alert as a twenty-year-old's. While I can't guarantee that, I have found the five best word games in terms of app quality, enjoyability, and perfect levels of challenge. Download these to help you relax on your sofa while giving your mind a little workout.
Should You Buy a Used or Refurbished Apple Watch?
By Olena Kagui
You should consider buying a used or refurbished Apple Watch for many reasons. Not only can it save you hundreds of dollars on a perfectly functional Apple Watch, but it is also more environmentally friendly. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for used or refurbished Apple Watches.
All Secret FaceTime Hand Gestures Revealed
By Olena Kagui
FaceTime hand gestures are similar to the effects in the Messages app, but they look even cooler when experienced in real-time. I'll teach you how to use all eight gestures, and I'll cover how to disable them if you use your FaceTime for business calls and want to keep things professional.
How to Get a Fake Number for Free: Temporary & Permanent
By Olena Kagui
Many people have or want a fake phone number to use for a small business, for privacy reasons, or for temporary verification to avoid spam calls and texts. Virtual numbers can be acquired for free using third-party services or apps. Fake phone numbers can be temporary or permanent, depending on your needs.
How to Identify Fake Phone Numbers (Free & Paid)
By Olena Kagui
If you suspect that someone gave you a fake phone number, there are ways to check it using a phone number validator. We will show you free and paid phone number checkers that can help you identify fake numbers. Finally, we’ll give you tips on how to avoid falling for fake phone numbers.
FaceTime Keeps Hanging Up on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
If FaceTime keeps hanging up, we have the fix! Here's what to do if FaceTime calls keep dropping on your iPhone or iPad.
Answered: Does iMessage Notify When You Screenshot?
By Rhett Intriago
Many modern social media apps now include a feature that will notify you if someone takes a screenshot of your conversation or of a photo or video that you sent. So, it makes sense to be wary about taking screenshots of your iMessage conversations. Is that caution warranted? Does iMessage notify when you screenshot? Find out below!
Apple’s Vision Pro Will Be Available in February 2024
By Olena Kagui
Apple’s much-anticipated mixed reality headset will be available for purchase in just a few weeks! The Vision Pro is advertised as an AR headset, but it is more of a wearable Mac that will integrate with iCloud and have access to over 1 million apps. Despite the hefty $3,499 price tag, Apple is hoping that the Vision Pro will become as mainstream as an iPhone or Apple Watch.
Sweet Dreams! Snooze Better with Your Apple Watch & iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Did you know you can track your sleep cycles with just your Apple Watch and iPhone? It’s easy and can be done right from the Health app. Whether you’re tracking your sleeping habits for personal use or to share the data with a healthcare provider, all you need to get started is your iPhone and/or an Apple Watch.
How to Get Digital Clock on StandBy
By Rachel Needell
StandBy mode is a feature in iOS 17 and later that turns your iPhone into a pseudo-alarm clock. It can be a little tricky to get used to at first, so if you're new to StandBy, be sure to check out how StandBy works before diving in. However, if you love StandBy as a feature but would prefer a digital clock to an analog clock, Apple just released a new widget that allows you to do this, and it's a total game changer. Here's how to change the clock in StandBy.
How to Send Tickets from Apple Wallet
By Rachel Needell
Apple's Wallet app is a really great way to organize your credit cards and travel tickets. However, you might not have known that you can easily share your boarding passes or train tickets via AirDrop so your friends and family can stay informed about your travel plans. Here' how to send tickets from Apple Wallet.
How to Unlock Your Mac with Your Apple Watch
By Rachel Needell
If you have an Apple Watch and a Mac, there are a few cool but hidden tricks you might not know you can do with the two devices together. One of those cool things is the ability to unlock your Mac or MacBook with the Apple Watch. This can be super useful if you're busy while someone wants to use your computer, plus you avoid being forced to tell them your password or type it out in front of them. Here's how to unlock your Mac with Apple Watch.
Private WiFi Address: What Is It & How to Enable It
By Rhett Intriago
Privacy is one of the iPhone’s best features. You can rest easy knowing your data is secure, and the iPhone’s Private Wi-Fi Address setting makes sure your connection is protected. Let’s go over what exactly this feature does and how you can enable it on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Transfer Photos from Mac to an External Hard Drive
By Leanne Hays
Backing up your photos is always a good idea, but it can also help save storage space on your Mac. You can move your Mac Photos Library to an external hard drive that's been formatted for a Mac and isn’t being used for Time Machine. Let's learn how to transfer photos from a Mac to an external hard drive.
How to Share Location Indefinitely on iPhone to Android
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can you share your location from iPhone to Android? Apple doesn't allow it with any of its native apps, but other apps, such as WhatsApp and Google Maps, let you share your location with other users. If you want to keep an Android user up to date with your movements, here are the best apps to let you share your location from iPhone to Android.
Fixed: The Number You Have Dialed Has Calling Restrictions
By Rhett Intriago
Have you ever tried to call someone and received a message saying that the number you have dialed has calling restrictions? This can be frustrating, especially if you’re trying to reach a friend or family member. So what do calling restrictions mean and how can you resolve the issue? Let’s find out!