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What to Know

  • Focus modes allow you to stay productive and on-task by reducing distractions from your iPhone.
  • You can quickly turn different Focus modes off and on from the Control Center.
  • You can personalize your Focus modes and create custom Focuses by going into Settings > Focus.

Designed to help you better maintain a balanced lifestyle, Focus modes on iPhone allow you to silence certain notifications and restrict the appearance of distracting apps for set periods of time. Below, we'll go over what Focus mode is exactly, how to enable it, and how to customize your iPhone Focus Mode settings.

How to Find Screenshots on Mac

By Amy Spitzfaden Both

This article will tell you how to find screenshots on a Mac. Many of us have been in the position where we take a screenshot and then struggle to find where it went. This can be frustrating, especially if the file name starts with "screenshot," as that can make it difficult to search. Let's learn where to find screenshots on a Mac and how to change a screenshot location on a Mac.

This article will tell you how to turn off subtitles on Netflix. Subtitles and closed captions can be helpful on Netflix, whether you're watching a show in a foreign language or need and/or prefer closed captions. However, depending on who you are watching with, group or individual preferences might change, and some may find subtitles or closed captions distracting. Let's learn how to remove subtitles from Netflix.

The iOS 15 updates to FaceTime are all about enhancing your calls for professionalism, clarity, and enjoyment. Portrait Mode won't add a filter to your whole screen, but it will blur your background so the camera is focused on you (and so others don't see a messy or distracting scene behind you). Read on to learn how to activate this simple iOS 15 setting and create a more focused, professional look. 

New to iOS 15, Focus is designed to help you maintain a balanced lifestyle by allowing you to silence certain apps and messages during set times to avoid distractions. While several pre-designed filters are available, certain activities may need a more bespoke Focus filter than the preset ones can offer. We'll show you how to make your own Focus mode on iPhone.

Change Apple Maps Voice Volume or Turn It Off (iOS 17)

Loud volume in Apple Maps often startles me as I’m driving. However, if you have kids in the car, prefer loud music, or struggle to hear the lower volume, adjusting this setting can be important. Whatever your situation, choosing an appropriate volume setting can help you avoid having to look at your phone screen so you can better focus on the road ahead. Here’s how to change the volume setting for the Apple Maps app.

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