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How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication with Gmail
By Rachel Needell
It is not an uncommon experience to have your email hacked. It's happened to me, it's happened to my family, and it could happen to anyone. It's a very scary experience and can totally wreck an otherwise good day. Turning on two-factor verification on Gmail is a great way to prevent this scary situation, as it ensures that anyone trying to gain access to your account must also have access to another device that you own. This extra step can make a huge difference in protecting your privacy and security. Here's how to turn on two-factor authentication on Gmail.
Secure Your Facebook with Two-Factor Authentication
By Rhett Intriago
Every day it seems like hackers are getting smarter and smarter. That’s why it’s important to ensure your most important accounts are secure. If you want to prevent others from taking control of your social media, it might be a good idea to enable two-factor authentication for your Facebook account.
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How to Organize Your Calendar in 2025
(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Thu, 10/31/2024
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.
Everything Announced at Apple's 2022 WWDC Keynote Event
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple's 2022 WWDC keynote was packed full of features many of us have been requesting for quite some time, from a customizable Lock Screen to multiple stops in Apple Maps. While most of it isn't groundbreaking technology, they're features many users will appreciate. Apple also announced a new MacBook Air, powered by the next generation of Apple's in-house processing chip, called the M2. Let's dive in to all the goodies and upgrades coming our way.
WatchOS 9: Zeroing In on the Apple Watch’s Health & Fitness Capabilities
By Rachel Needell
Apple unveiled its new smartwatch operating system, watchOS 9, during the WWDC 2022 keynote address. These updates focus on perfecting the Apple Watch as a fitness device. While we did get some additional watch faces and updates to banner notifications, Apple’s focus with watchOS 9 is clearly on health tracking and fitness.
New Productivity Features Come to macOS Ventura
By Olena Kagui
Apple’s new macOS Ventura software brings exciting new productivity features and app upgrades to the Mac that will have you working smarter, not harder. Here’s everything you need to know.
Pay Later & Order Tracking Coming to Apple Wallet
By August Garry
Apple announced major upgrades to Apple Wallet at its WWDC keynote address. With iOS 16, Apple is introducing Apple Pay Later and order tracking for purchases made via Apple Pay, along with digital ID support for age-restricted purchases, and 11 more states that are expected to integrate state IDs and driver's licenses with Apple Wallet.
There are hundreds of Mac keyboard shortcuts to help boost your productivity and streamline multitasking. Mac hot corners are nifty shortcuts that are simple to set up and even faster than common keyboard shortcut commands. Below, we'll show you how to set up hot corners on your Mac. Once I started using hot corners I wondered how I ever got along without it.
How to Reopen Closed Tabs in Safari on iPhone
By Kenya Smith
Why do your tabs keep closing on iPhone or iPad? Maybe you wanted to retrieve a few interesting recipes you saw online, but now the tabs for those recipes are nowhere to be seen in Safari. But don't panic! We'll show you how to retrieve those lost tabs on your iPhone or iPad.
iPhone 13 Macro Photography Guide & Macro Settings
By Olena Kagui
The iPhone 13 macro feature opens up a whole new world for photography enthusiasts like you! I’ll teach you everything you need to know about macro mode and settings. Plus, I’ll show you some cool macro photography examples that will inspire you to try it for yourself!
9 Hidden Ways to Use LiDAR: iPhone’s Secret Weapon
By Olena Kagui
LiDAR makes it possible for self-driving cars to detect their surroundings, but it also has many benefits for iPhone users. iPhones with LiDAR sensors take significantly better low-light photos and portraits. LiDAR also allows iPhones to measure distance accurately, scan 3D objects and 360° spaces, and use augmented reality apps.
iPhone Lenses Explained: Wide, Ultra Wide & Telephoto
By Olena Kagui
Since the release of the iPhone 11 Pro in September 2019, seeing three lenses on an iPhone has become the norm, at least for the Pro models. In this article, I'll explain why iPhones, iPads, and most Android phones have multiple lenses and what each iPhone 14 lens does.
Which iPhone Has the Best Camera & How Does Yours Compare?
By Olena Kagui
The newer iPhones have three lenses on the back and a camera on the front. Each lens serves a different purpose for your various shots. Let's figure out which lenses your iPhone has and how they stack up to Apple's best iPhone cameras.
How to Add Your Own Music to Apple Music with iTunes on PC
By Brian Peters
The Apple Music subscription service provides a huge library of music to stream, but of course, it doesn't have every song that exists. So what if you want to add one of those missing songs to your personal Apple Music library? We'll show you how to do so using iTunes on your PC.
What sets the best Procreate drawings apart from others is the use of brushes! There are many websites where you can download free Procreate brushes that can enhance your art and improve your drawing process. I'm excited to share my favorite Procreate brushes with you, and I'll teach you how to download them too!
Big Lock Screen, Focus & Notification Updates Expected at Apple’s June 6 Software Event
By Susan Misuraca
In the 184th episode, David and Donna pore over the rumors leading up to Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference. Tune in to imagine what an always-on Lock screen, expanded notification settings, and redesigned Messages app could look like. Other topics include supply chain delays for Mac and iPad orders and what that means for Apple’s product lineup this year.
How to Use Procreate 101: iPad Drawing with Apple Pencil
By Olena Kagui
Learn everything you need to know to start drawing on Procreate or learn new tips and tricks. This article will cover everything from the list of iPads that work with Procreate to how to use the blending brush, trace existing art, export your image, and more.
Does Taco Bell Take Apple Pay? (2024)
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Does Taco Bell accept Apple Pay? It does! Best of all, you can use Apple Pay in any of the three ways you can purchase from Taco Bell: in-store, at the drive-thru, and through the app. Here is how to use Apple Pay at Taco Bell.
Learning how to reset AirPods Pro (and AirPods) can be useful when troubleshooting device issues. It is also a necessary step to take when you want to give away or sell AirPods Pro that you no longer need. Knowing how to factory reset AirPods Pro will also allow you to use AirPods that you’ve found if you can’t locate the owner.
