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How to Loop a YouTube Video
By Rachel Needell
Did you know that you can put a YouTube video on repeat? If you've ever wanted to loop YouTube videos, you actually can by going into additional settings and toggling on the loop video settings. Here's how to loop YouTube videos!
What do you do if you want to remove an Apple Watch band, but the Apple Watch band won't come off? Don't worry; we'll show you how to take off an Apple Watch band without damaging your Apple Watch.
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How to Create a Custom Focus Mode
By Ashleigh Page
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.
6 Tips for Fixing AirPods Mic Not Working
By August Garry
AirPods microphone not working? This can be very frustrating since so many of us use our AirPods to conduct business and talk with friends and family. However, there are many ways you can try to fix the problem before deciding the situation is hopeless. In this article, we'll go over how to fix your AirPods' microphone not working.
How to Right Click on a Mac with Trackpad, Keyboard & Mouse
By Leanne Hays
How do you right click on a mouse for a Mac or MacBook Pro? How do you right click on a Mac without a mouse, but with a touchpad? And, how do you right click on a touchpad without buttons? Here's how to right click on any Mac, whether it's a laptop or desktop, with keyboard shortcuts, a mouse, or a Mac trackpad.
iPhone Hotspot Not Working? Here's How to Fix It
By August Garry
Is your iPhone hotspot not working? It can be really frustrating when you need an emergency internet connection and can't get your hotspot to work. Luckily, we have a few troubleshooting tips for you that may get your iPhone hotspot up and running.
How to View Apple Maps Recent History
By Ashleigh Page
If you want to avoid manually typing in the address or business name of a location you often visit, this shortcut will help you to quickly find destinations you’ve recently searched for. Below, we'll walk you through how to view your Apple Maps history to find an address you’ve recently searched or visited.
Change Apple Maps Voice Volume or Turn It Off
By August Garry
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.
Switch between Turn-by-Turn Directions & Overview When Walking
By August Garry
When I’m following walking directions in Apple Maps, switching between different views is an easy way to get clarity on my street route directions and plan any additional stops I might like to make. If you want to switch between different views, follow the steps below.
Enter Split View from App Switcher in iPadOS 15
By August Garry
Do you love using Split View to multitask on your iPad? Well, with iPadOS 15, using Split View just got easier than ever. Now you can activate Split View straight from the App Switcher, and when you're done, you can stop using Split View from the App Switcher, too. Let's learn how to use Split View in iPadOS 15!
How to Turn On iPhone Focus Mode
By August Garry
Tired of constantly being distracted by notifications while you're trying to work, or worse, being woken up by them? Well, iOS 15 has the feature for you: Focus modes allow you to customize which notifications you'd like to receive, from whom, and when. Let's learn how to use Focus on iPhone.
How to Create Safari Tab Groups on iPhone
By August Garry
Are you the type of person who always has fifty open tabs at a time? It can make related tabs pretty hard to find, but with this new iOS and iPadOS 15 feature, you can group related tabs together to better organize your browsing by categories such as work, trip planning, or shopping. Let's dive into it.
How to Print Apple Maps Directions from Your iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
Occasionally, I’ll travel through rural areas with little or no cell reception. In these cases, I like to print my Apple Maps directions as a backup. Whether you prefer printed maps or just want the paper map as a backup, we’ll show you how to print map directions directly from your iPhone.
How to Delete Apple Maps History on Your iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
If you want to clear irrelevant destinations in your Apple Maps app, you can clear your recent search and location history. Once deleted, your past searches cannot be recovered, so if you decide you want to view your recent locations again, you will need to manually find or type in the address. Read below to learn how to clear Maps history on your iPhone.
How to Connect iPad Pro to an External Monitor
By August Garry
Did you know that you can connect your iPad Pro to an external monitor? An iPadPro/external monitor combination can help you see your work on a bigger scale, and with some apps, like iMovie, you can even see your project displayed on the external monitor while you edit it on your iPad Pro. Let's dig into how to connect your iPad Pro to an external monitor.
How to Avoid Traffic in Apple Maps
By Ashleigh Page
Enabling the Traffic setting allows you to view upcoming traffic jams, with heavy traffic marked red and slower traffic marked yellow on your route. This way, when you enter a destination, you can view slow or stopped traffic and select an alternate route.
How to Browse Apple Maps Guides by Publisher
By Ashleigh Page
An Apple Maps Guide is a collection of top destinations or experiences for a specific location or subject. Curious about the best mountain bike trails near Barcelona? Or the sweetest ice cream shops in San Diego? This information is readily available through iOS Maps Guides. Read on to learn how to plan a trip on Apple Maps using the curated collection of Guides.
How to Pin Shared Content in Messages
By Ashleigh Page
Gone are the days of scrolling through texts to find a YouTube video or news article your friend sent several weeks ago. With the latest version of iOS, you can now pin shared content so you don't have to search through old messages! We'll show you the quick method to pin items in Messages for easy access later.
