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Student Gear: Essentials for a Successful School Year
By Leanne Hays
Back to school shopping for my kids is pretty different than it was during my own academic career. In my day, we’d select notebooks, folders, pencils, and pens. These days? Kids have a lot more options, to say the least! Smart supplies and tools are available for every part of the school day, from waking up in the morning, to lunchtime, to practices, to field trips, to hitting the hay at the end of the day.
Hands On with iPadOS 18: Three Tips to Try Right Now
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
While iPadOS 18 has many of the same features as iOS 18, there are a few key updates you need to know about. Not only has the Calculator app finally come to the iPad, but AI is here to help make your handwriting better! Here are three ways to dive into iPadOS 18 as soon as your tablet has completed the update.
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How to Fix Apple Watch Double Tap Gesture Not Working
By Olena Kagui
The Double Tap Apple Watch gesture allows you to use your Apple Watch 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 almost entirely hands-free. When it works as it should, it feels almost magical, and it will transform how you use your Apple Watch. In this article, we’ll teach you how to adjust every setting that may prevent the Apple Watch Double Tap Gesture from working.
Hands On with the iPhone 15 Pro: Is Apple’s Update Worth the Upgrade?
By Rhett Intriago
When it comes to the iPhone, I’ve always been happy with the base model. In fact, when Apple started producing mini versions of the iPhone, those were the ones I gravitated toward. I have had a 13 mini since it was released and would have happily held onto it for another few years. However, this year, I decided to take a risk and pick up the new iPhone 15 Pro. Here are my thoughts.
Are AirPods Worth It & Which AirPods Should You Buy?
By Rhett Intriago
AirPods are undoubtedly the best wireless earbuds for iPhone users, due to their seamless integration and ease of use. You might be interested in picking up a pair of AirPods, but you’re unsure of which model to buy. That’s why we’ve put together this comparison of AirPods models to help you make an informed decision.
Fixed: iPhone Stuck on Home Critical Alerts
By Olena Kagui
You're not alone if you see a "Home would like to send you Critical Alerts" notification stuck on your iPhone. This annoying Critical Alerts iPhone notification can keep popping up and freezing your phone until you go through several troubleshooting steps. I'll teach you how to fix this issue and correct your Home Critical Alert settings.
New iPhone Charger Cable or USB-C to Lightning Adapter?
By Olena Kagui
The iPhone’s switch from Lightning to USB-C has been a long time coming and was pushed by the EU regulations calling for universal phone chargers. So, can you sufficiently charge an iPhone with a USB-C cable made for Android phones? Not always, but getting official Apple USB-C to Lightning adapters for your old Lightning cables is not ideal either.
Why Is My Home Screen Blurry & How to Fix It
By Olena Kagui
Is your iPhone background blurry? Or maybe it’s your entire Lock Screen or even Home Screen? There are several reasons why this might be happening. In this article we will cover ways to unblur your screen or wallpaper whether it is happening because of certain iPhone features, incorrect settings, or a software glitch.
Fill Out Forms Automatically on iPhone & iPad
By Rhett Intriago
Does your iPhone frequently AutoFill the wrong information? Maybe you let a friend use your iPhone once and now their name and address won’t stop auto-populating forms. Thankfully, you can easily edit your AutoFill settings on your iPhone, ensuring your contact information is always correct.
Smart Home Buyer’s Guide
By Susan Misuraca
In the 207th episode, David and Donna share the best smart home gear of the year. From smart locks, lights, and thermostats, to the best smart pet and kitchen gear, they uncover the gadgets most worth the investment.
How to Charge a Tesla & Use a Tesla Supercharger
By Olena Kagui
If you're used to gas cars, the idea of charging a Tesla can be intimidating, but it shouldn't be! Charging a Tesla is straightforward as long as you have the charging cable and a compatible power source. In rare cases, you may need an adapter. Ultimately, you can even use a regular 240 Volt or even 120 Volt outlet to charge a Tesla if you don't mind the long wait.
Why Is Apple Watch Not Tracking Sleep?
By Rachel Needell
One of my favorite things about my Apple Watch is the sleep tracker. It is so cool and helpful to be able to view your sleep stages and understand your sleeping patterns and general health better. But sometimes the Apple Watch will stop tracking your sleep or randomly skip a night. Here are a few potential fixes for Apple Watch not tracking sleep.
How to Find iPhone Featured Photos in the Photos App
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you see a photo you like in your Feature Photos on your iPhone and want to locate it in an album or your camera roll, it's possible, but still a little tricky to find. Here are two ways to find Featured Photos in your camera roll or albums.
How to Stop Sharing Location without Them Knowing
By Rhett Intriago
Sharing your location with a trusted contact can be useful for safety purposes or if you want to provide a friend with an estimated time of arrival. However, at some point, you might not want to continue sharing your location. So how do you stop sharing your location without them knowing?
Video Games & Kids: Stop Worrying & Love Tech
By Leanne Hays
Kids and video games: it seems like everyone has an opinion on the topic, but there isn’t a lot of practical advice for how to walk the middle road between unhinged internet addiction and living like the Amish. I’ve had my share of internal struggles about letting my kids game, and honestly still do! Here’s what I’ve learned along the way about introducing gaming in a safe and healthy way. Hopefully, my experience will help you find a strategy that works for your family.
Apple Watch Double Tap: What Is It & How to Use It
By Rhett Intriago
Starting with the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, there is a feature called Double Tap. This handy new feature allows you to control your watch with a simple hand gesture. Find out exactly how Double Tap on Apple Watch works and how to enable it.
StandBy mode is a feature in iOS 17 and later that is sometimes called nightstand mode. It will turn off automatically unless you have an iPhone with an Always-On display. Even if your Always-On display is toggled on, using Focus modes such as Sleep Focus will turn the StandBy mode screen off automatically. However, as long as you have Always-On display toggled on, you can adjust a single StandBy setting to make sure your screen never turns off.
Best Way to Fix iPhone StandBy Mode Not Working
By Olena Kagui
StandBy mode, sometimes called "iPhone nightstand mode," is on by default on iPhones running iOS 17 or later. Just make sure to toggle on StandBy mode and Always On Display. Plus, make sure your iPhone is plugged into a compatible charger and leaning back while in landscape mode.
