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How to Quickly Transfer Cash on Apple Watch
By Olena Kagui
Apple Cash has been an amazing way to exchange money with other iPhone users. But it can be awkward to exchange contact information with strangers just to buy or sell something at a garage sale. Fortunately, iOS 18 Tap to Cash was introduced for completely contactless money transfers.
Hands On with the Apple Watch 10
By Olena Kagui
The newest Apple Watch Series 10 was released on September 20, 2024, and I've had the pleasure of testing all the new and not-so-new features announced during Apple's fall 2024 event, "It's Glowtime." While there is much to love, the watch is by no means perfect. This article will help you figure out if you should upgrade to the Apple Watch 10.
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WWDC Rumors: Apple VR Headset, 15-Inch MacBook Air & iOS 17
By Susan Misuraca
Will Apple release products this year at its June 5 Worldwide Developers Conference keynote? In our bicentennial episode, Donna and David discuss everything to expect, from a mixed reality headset, to a 15-inch MacBook Air, to all the software features of iOS 17 and beyond.
My iPhone Won’t Make Calls but Will Text! Find the Fix Here
By Rhett Intriago
Your iPhone, like every piece of technology, can sometimes behave unpredictably. One way you may experience strange behavior is when your iPhone won’t make calls but will text. If you can send and receive texts, shouldn’t you be able to make and receive phone calls too? Let’s go over how to troubleshoot this odd occurrence in the article below.
How to Zoom Out on a Mac: Window & Whole Screen
By Rachel Needell
Sometimes, the text on your computer is just too large or too small for your reading pleasure. Or, perhaps your screen got stuck zoomed in and now you need to zoom it back out. Also, did you know you can zoom in the whole screen on a Mac? There are a bunch of options if you need to know how to zoom in with a Mac or zoom out on a Mac. We'll show you how to zoom out on a single window open on your Mac, or zoom in or out on the whole Mac screen. Plus, we'll go over Hover Text, which is a nice middle ground option. Here's all the ways you can zoom out of a Mac.
Why Won't My iPad Charge? The Easiest Way to Fix It
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
An iPad not charging can bring frustration and anxiety. Whether you urgently need to get work done or just want your device to function properly, you'll want to know what to do if your iPad will not charge. Here are a few quick and easy fixes to try before going to the Apple store.
How to Make Google Maps Default on iPhone (Even Though Apple Won't Let You)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple Maps has its strengths and weaknesses, and those weaknesses may lead you to prefer Google Maps. It can be a pain to separately open the app and type in an address every time you want to navigate, so you might be wondering how to change your default map on your iPhone. Unfortunately, you can't officially do this, but you can make it so every navigation you launch from your mail or your web browsing takes you straight to Google Maps. Here's how to set Google Maps as the default on your iPhone by working around Apple's limitations.
Missing Calls? How to Turn Off Silent Mode on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
When it comes to making and receiving calls, there are times we want to be notified and times we don't. That's why it's really important to know how to unsilence calls on your iPhone. There is more than one way to enter or exit silent mode on your iPhone. We'll walk you through a few of the best options to turn off silence mode on iPhone.
Seeing lines on MacBook screens is always a cause for concern, especially when they come in a myriad of bright colors. Learn how to determine if the lines on your monitor were caused by a software or hardware problem, why they happened, and how to fix them. I’ll cover vertical and horizontal lines, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air solutions, and give you tips on how to prevent lines on monitor problems in the future!
How to Pay Using Apple Watch
By Rhett Intriago
You’ve probably used Apple Pay on your iPhone before, but did you know you can make payments with your Apple Watch? Now, even if you don’t have your iPhone on you, you can still make payments.
Neat & Tidy Notes: How to Draw with Lines & Grids in the Notes App
By Rachel Needell
Just when you thought the Notes app couldn't get any better, you learn that you can actually turn a note into graph paper, or create evenly spaced lines that help you maintain straight writing. This is a super handy tip, especially if you're drawing out a math problem or simply want to take handwritten notes on some lined paper. The Notes app can do it all! Let's get into how to add lines and grids to Notes.
Solved: How to Turn Off Apple Maps Suggestions
By Rachel Needell
Are you getting Apple Maps suggestions telling you how long it would take to arrive at certain locations? Or are you getting Apple Maps notifications that keep popping up, telling you about traffic in the area? If you want to turn off Apple Maps suggestions, there's three potential solutions I'd recommend trying.
How to Use Apple Watch as a Treadmill Heart Rate Monitor
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch is a fantastic fitness tool and your personal wearable heart rate monitor! Unfortunately for fans of Apple Fitness, treadmills generally can't pair directly to your Apple Watch. The workaround to connect your Apple Watch to a treadmill like the NordicTrack Elite 1000 is a third-party heart rate monitor app. I'll teach you how to connect your Apple Watch to your treadmill and explain why this is a fitness game-changer!
Where Do AirDrop Files Go? Your Questions Answered
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Where do AirDropped files go? If someone sent you something over AirDrop and you can't find it, you'll want to know where to find AirDropped photos and files. It depends on whether you're using a Mac or an iPhone, but generally, everything AirDropped to a Mac will go to your Downloads folder, and everything AirDropped to an iPhone will go to its associated app (e.g. Photos). Let's take a closer look.
Review: Sleep in Complete Silence with QuietOn 3.1 Earbuds
By Olena Kagui
The average human spends a third of their life in bed, and good sleep is essential to living a healthy, happy, and productive life. QuietOn 3.1 are smart earbuds designed for better, quieter, and more peaceful sleep. These sleep earbuds have a unique technology that counteracts any low-frequency sounds picked up by the built-in microphone.
How Long Does It Take to Charge a Tesla?
By Olena Kagui
Teslas are completely electric, so they need to be charged to be driven. But how long does a Tesla take to charge? If you are considering buying or renting a Tesla, it is important to know exactly how long to charge a Tesla. Since there are Teslas with varying range and different types of chargers, there are several factors to consider. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about Tesla charging time, cost, and battery life.
How to Schedule an Email in Apple Mail on Mac
By Rachel Needell
Apple Mail's Send Later feature allows you to type emails up ahead of time and schedule them to be sent at a later date. One of the best ways to use this is when you're working over the weekend or an idea occurs to you outside of normal working hours. You can compose the message ahead of time and schedule the email to arrive to its recipient at the perfect time. Here's how!
How to Send a PDF File via Text on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
If you want to attach a PDF to a text message, it's actually quite simple. You just need to have uploaded the file to your iCloud account so you can access it through the Files app. If you need to figure out how to text a PDF file, I'll walk you through the steps.
