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Why I Ditched My Apple Watch for the Oura Ring
By Donna Schill
Every morning for the past three months, I wake up wearing a shiny gold ring on my right pointer finger. If you look closely, you can see beams of red or green light leaking out the sides as it scans my heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature. I roll out of bed, grab my phone, and open the Oura app.
How to Add an Attachment to a Calendar Event
By Rachel Needell
Whether you love planning and hosting parties or you love being prepared for a big event, using the Calendar to manage your schedule is a great way to get organized. Did you know that you can attach a file to a Calendar event that all invitees can see? This makes it super simple to share information with all parties involved! Here's how to add an attachment to a Calendar event.
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How to Organize Your Calendar in 2025
(Sponsored Post) By Amy Spitzfaden Both on Thu, 02/13/2025
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.
Does Target Take Apple Pay? (2025)
By Brian Peters
Apple Pay is a popular system used by many people to make payments at stores and online without needing access to their physical credit cards or cash and can be used with Macs, iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. Unfortunately, not all major retailers have made their stores and sites compatible with Apple Pay. So, does Target accept Apple Pay? The short answer is, yes!
Does McDonalds Take Apple Pay? (2025)
By Brian Peters
Apple Pay is a contactless payment system used by hundreds of millions of people to make payments online and in stores without needing to have cash or credit cards on hand. You only need your favorite Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Mac) on hand. You can even use it to pay for a purchase at McDonald's.
How to Create Your Own Poll in iMessage Group Chats
By Kenya Smith
iPhone Alarm Not Going Off? Here's the Fix
By Leanne Hays
When you set an alarm on your iPhone, you need a guarantee that it will go off. So when it doesn’t, you have to fix it ASAP. We'll go over why your alarm sound is not going off and how to get your alarms working again.
How to Change Mac Password
By Jivan Hall
Let’s face it, passwords get stolen online all the time. If your Mac login is not unique, or it’s easy to guess, you are more vulnerable to remote hackers. Or maybe your hackers are in-house (your kids). Or perhaps your employer requires you to change your password from time to time. Whatever the reason, we’ll show you how to change a password on your Mac.
Quick Apple Pencil Tip Replacement Guide
By Olena Kagui
There are many reasons why you may need an Apple Pencil tip replacement. I will explain when and how to replace Apple Pencil tips to ensure a smooth glide that doesn’t damage your iPad’s display. I’ll also tell you everything you want to know about third-party replacement Apple Pencil tips.
Great MagSafe Case & Other Top iPhone Accessories of the Year
By David Averbach
In 2020 Apple introduced MagSafe technology into its line of iPhones. MagSafe is a ring of magnets inside the iPhone that allows you to magnetically connect your iPhone to accessories. MagSafe also allows you to charge your iPhone wirelessly with compatible docks and chargers.
Smart Speaker Showdown: iPhone Life's Top 3 Recommendations of 2025
By Nicholas Naioti
In October of 2021, Apple unveiled the new HomePod mini, a thoughtful update on the cult favorite HomePod (which is now discontinued). But how does the HomePod mini stack up to the competition at the same price point? I’ll break down the advantages and drawbacks of the HomePod mini compared to the Google Nest Audio and the fourth-generation Amazon Echo.
iPhone 14 Leaks, iOS 16 Rumors & Saying Goodbye to the iPod
By Susan Misuraca
In episode 183, David and Donna break down the latest rumors leading up to Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 6. David shares the buzz around the iPhone 14 as well as the major upgrade we’re expecting from next year’s iPhone 15. Other topics include smart home lighting and a new trend—earbuds that enhance your hearing!
How to Turn Off AirPods to Save Battery
By Olena Kagui
Many people want to learn how to turn AirPods off because they think it may help preserve battery life. Unfortunately, this isn’t possible. I’ll explain why turning AirPods on and off isn’t possible. Plus, I’ll give you valuable power-saving tips!
Can You Use Apple Pay on Amazon? Sort of. Here’s the Deal
By Leanne Hays
Does Amazon take Apple Pay? Yes, you can use Apple Pay on Amazon, as well as Visa Checkout, and Masterpass, but it's up to individual vendors to enable the feature. There are a few ways you can use your Apple Wallet to make Amazon purchases. If the vendor doesn't accept Apple Pay, you can set up your Apple Card on Amazon as an alternative payment option. Here's how to use Apple Pay on Amazon.
Does Walgreens Take Apple Pay? (2025)
By Leanne Hays
Does Walgreens accept Apple Pay, and how do you use Apple Pay at Walgreens? Here's how to use Apple Pay on an iPhone at Walgreens.
How to Inspect Element on iPhone or iPad
By Rachel Needell
Often, when attempting to save a small image, it will degrade in clarity and sharpness. Using inspect element to save an image will preserve its original size and clarity even if it looks very small on the website. This is a really cool feature, so don’t be scared to check out something a bit more advanced!
How to Tweet a GIF—The Easiest Way
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
A picture is worth a thousand words, and since the bird app limits your characters, you'll want to learn how to post a GIF to Twitter. GIFs are short animations that usually show some kind of emotion or reaction and are frequently used for humor or emphasis. Basically, any time you might say, "I have no words." Here's everything you need to know about posting GIFs on Twitter.
How to Change Payment Method on iPhone with Family Sharing
By Rhett Intriago
If you're the organizer of an Apple Family Sharing plan on your iPhone and you have purchase sharing turned on, you can manage the different Family Sharing payment methods that your family uses to make App Store purchases. We'll show you how to change Apple payment methods on an iPhone with Family Sharing.
How to Transfer Pictures from Android to iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you're like me and live in a technologically diverse household, you'll want to know how to transfer photos from Android to iPhone. My husband and I both have a million pictures of our daughter but since he has an Android and I have an iPhone, we've experienced challenges in sharing them. Here are several easy ways to transfer photos from Android to iPhone.