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How to Turn Off Silent Mode Icon on iPhone 15 Pro
By Rhett Intriago
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max dropped the Ring/Silent switch in favor of the new Action Button, which can be customized to perform a variety of functions. As a result, a new status bar symbol has appeared to indicate when your iPhone is in Silent mode.
Organize Your iPhone’s Storage & Battery
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Now that you’ve perfected your Home Screen, it’s time to clean behind the scenes. In the past, you may have deleted apps from your Home Screen and now you’ve lost track. Maybe you have an absurd amount of photos or downloaded videos taking up a lot of storage and making your iPhone run slower than it needs to. Or maybe you keep ignoring the software updates, which puts your phone at a security risk. If any of those things sound relatable, this next section is all about how to make sure even the stuff occurring in the background of your iPhone is kept in check.
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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.
How to Fix One AirPod Not Working
By Olena Kagui
Since AirPods are not attached like wired headphones, it is possible to end up with only one AirPod working. This article covers the quickest way to troubleshoot a single AirPod not working or charging. I'll also explain how to fix AirPod volume so that both pairs sound equally loud. Finally, I'll tell you if and how you can buy one AirPod only.
iPhone Calendar Not Syncing? Try These 9 Tips
By August Garry
If you're having trouble with your iPhone calendar not syncing up with your other Apple devices, or vice versa, try these troubleshooting tips to ensure all your calendar events show up correctly on all your devices.
How to Turn On In-App Purchases
By Emma Chase
It’s possible to turn off in-app purchases, but what about when you need to turn in-app purchases back on to help you pass a particularly challenging level or get more coins to give you an advantage? We'll show you how to turn on in-app purchases for when you need them.
How to Translate Text in an Image on iPhone for Free
By Devala Rees
If you want to translate text from an image, there is actually an app that can translate pictures already built into your iPhone. It's the Camera app! This also works in Photos too, as it utilizes the Live Text feature to read the text in a picture and translate it from an image into your phone's preset language. Here's how to translate from a picture on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Stop Mac from Auto-Joining a Wi-Fi Network
By Devala Rees
By default, a Mac will automatically connect to Wi-Fi when it recognizes a network that it has joined before. If you'd like to stop this from happening for a network you don't want ot auto-join (such as an unsecured network at your local coffee shop) you need to know how to remove a Wi-Fi network from Mac network settings. We'll show you how.
How to Open Apps Automatically at Login on Mac
By Devala Rees
Mac startup programs are applications that automatically open every time you log in to your Mac. This is a useful feature if you routinely use certain applications each time you use your Mac or a specific Mac login. Here's how to change what apps open on startup.
How to Turn Off In-App Purchases
By Emma Chase
If you've ever spotted an extra charge from the App Store on your credit card statement and wondered where it came from, this tip may help. It's become more common for apps to have in-app purchases, even if the app itself is free. Let's learn how to prevent these charges from happening.
The Best Way to Fix Unlock with Apple Watch Not Working
By Olena Kagui
If your Apple Watch won't unlock your iPhone anymore, you are not the only one. Many iPhone 13 users have experienced this issue, which Apple has since addressed and fixed. There are also a few other surefire ways to quickly resolve Apple Watch not syncing with iPhone or other problems that may be causing this. Let's get started!
How to Get Keyboard on Apple Watch for Faster Typing
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch can do a lot entirely independently of the iPhone, but typing on the watch has always been one of the biggest obstacles. While Apple Watch keyboard apps are an option for most watch models, the built-in QWERTY Apple Watch keyboard is a game changer for compatible models.
Fitbit vs. Apple Watch: The Ultimate Guide
By Olena Kagui
Today there are three models of the Apple Watch for sale and even more Fitbit options. When picking the right device, there are many factors to consider. For example, do you want a smart watch, calorie tracker, or health-monitoring device? Then there's price, battery life, compatibility, and so much more to consider next! Let me help you figure out if an Apple Watch or Fitbit is right for you and which model is best.
Why Is My iPhone Hot? How to Stop Your Phone Overheating
By Ashleigh Page
Is your iPhone getting hot or overheating at random times? While you might have a damaged hardware component, the culprit can also be software bugs, battery-sucking apps, and defective chargers. To help you avoid an unnecessary trip to the Apple store, we've compiled a list of common issues and easy solutions to stop your iPhone heating up.
How to Clear iCloud Storage: 7 Tips to Free Up Space
By Leanne Hays
Is your iCloud storage full or almost full? Do you need to get more iCloud storage? Maybe not! Here's how to manage iCloud storage and free up space. We'll show you how to delete items from iCloud storage that you no longer need, seven different ways.
Is Your iPhone Spying on You?
By August Garry
Many of us have had a conversation with a friend, only to be scrolling on our phones later and come across an ad for the very thing we thought we’d been discussing in private. My colleague, Erin MacPherson, told me this story: “My mom was talking to me about wanting a side-by-side double trash can for under her breakfast bar, and a few days later, I was seeing Amazon ads for exactly those. It was... freaky. Up until then, I had pretty much assumed that I’d forgotten about Googling something or looking it up on Amazon, but I was sure I hadn’t with that one.” Stories like this raise the question—is your iPhone spying on you?
iPhone Touch Screen Not Working? Try These 6 Tips
By August Garry
When your iPhone or iPad touch screen is not working, it can just about drive you crazy. Without the touch screen, your whole iPhone becomes basically unusable. Luckily, we have six tricks for how to fix it when your iPad or iPhone screen is not responding to touch.
How to Use Cinematic Mode on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
One of the most exciting features of the iPhone 13 is Cinematic mode. The new iPhone video camera got an upgrade. Together with AI technology, videos filmed in Cinematic mode can be edited directly on your phone to alter depth perception and more. This article will teach you how to shoot video in Cinematic mode and even do some basic editing.
What to Do If Your iPhone or iPad Won’t Turn On
By Ashleigh Page
Is your iPhone or iPad not turning on? While this can be frustrating, it is usually not difficult to troubleshoot the issue and resolve the problem. Below, we'll walk through common solutions so that you can get your device working again whether you're experiencing a software glitch, charging issues, or have dropped your device.
