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.
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.
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.
By Conner Carey
If you unsuccessfully try to unlock an iPhone or iPad too many times, an "iPhone is Disabled: message will pop up, and you'll be locked out. Here's how to fix a disabled iPhone or iPad without your password by using Finder, connecting to iTunes or iCloud, or using Recovery Mode.
By Belinda Sanmiguel
What would you do if you lost all of your data? Scary thought. Our devices are more than just for communicating with friends and family. We use our iOS devices for work, to purchase items, and to plan travel. But as much as we love our apps, they take up large amounts of space. So if you have limited iCloud storage space, you might not be able to sync everything. Below, we'll explain your options to manage iCloud storage, as well as how to sync specific apps to iCloud and which apps you should prioritize backing up.
Screen addiction is a real issue for many smartphone users, and Apple has a solution. There are several Screen Time features that can help iPhone and iPad users become aware of how much time they spend on their devices and cut back if needed. One of these settings is called Downtime, and we'll go over what it is and how to use it.
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.
By Olena Kagui
Apple announced Universal Control back in June 2021. Users had expected to start using it once macOS Monterey was released later that year, but the feature was delayed. Finally, Apple released the official software updates for your iPad and Mac that let you use Universal Control. Like many new features, Universal Control doesn't always work properly. Here's how to troubleshoot Universal control.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Why is my MacBook screen flickering? Before you panic and run to an Apple store, there are several easy fixes you can try to get your computer screen steady again. Here's how to fix MacBook or MacBook Pro screen flickering.
By Rhett Intriago
AppleCare+ is incredibly convenient for those with Apple devices. It protects you in case you ever damage your device, and in some instances, from theft and loss. However, how do you know if you have AppleCare? There’s an easy way to find out.
By Ashleigh Page
Got a scratched or cracked screen protector? Removing a glass screen protector is fairly simple and it can be replaced at home. Before getting started, I'll cover some common household items to make the process even easier, and then walk through how to remove a screen protector from your iPhone or other Apple device.
By Conner Carey
If you have multiple Apple devices, you can copy or cut something from one device and paste it to the other. This productivity feature is extremely helpful for starting something on one device and completing it on the other device. Apple calls this the Universal Clipboard, and the feature couldn’t be easier to use. Read on to find out!
By Rhett Intriago
One of the biggest draws of the AirPods Pro is its Active Noise Cancellation, which uses external microphones to detect sounds around you and filter them out. However, your listening experience may be negatively impacted if your AirPods Pro noise canceling is not working. In this article, we’ll go over what to do to help resolve the situation.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
On October 30, Apple squeezed in what is probably its last announcement of the year by bringing us the third-generation M3 chip and refreshing its MacBook Pro line and the 24-inch iMac. The upgrades to these computers focused entirely on performance rather than design or special features, but the M3 chips bring big improvements to graphics processing, and signifies a noteworthy boost to the iMac, which was last updated with the M1 chip. Here's everything to know about Apple's latest Mac release.
By August Garry
Focus in iOS 15 lets you customize many different modes to determine when you get notifications and from whom. But what happens when Focus mode doesn't work as intended: letting notifications through, not getting notifications you wanted, not showing notifications when your phone is unlocked. Let's go over what you can do about these common Focus mode issues.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
How do you uninstall Safari extensions? If you downloaded a Safari extension and found it to be cumbersome or annoying, you'll want to know how to delete extensions from Safari. Luckily, it's easy to do and doesn't involve mucking about in the App Store at all. Here's how to delete an extension on Safari.
By August Garry
There are a couple of ways to exit or close apps on Apple TV. You can close apps that aren't responding or keep your Apple TV running smoothly by regularly closing open apps. You can also force a restart of your Apple TV if it is not responding at all. Let's learn how.
By Tommy Boynton
By default, your Mac will automatically capitalize certain words (such as at the beginning of a sentence, a technical term, or a city's name). While this is usually helpful, there are times when automatic capitalization is inaccurate and becomes annoying to fix. Below, we'll cover how to turn off automatic capitalization on your Mac.
How do you change your AirDrop name? It’s easy and only takes a few seconds but will differ slightly between your Apple devices. You can change your AirDrop name to something more personalized to help you easily distinguish between devices. Below, we'll cover how to change your AirDrop name on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
By Rhett Intriago
The HomePod is one of the best smart speakers on the market. The Google Home and Amazon Echo offer similar experiences, and both are compatible with any phone. What about the HomePod? Do you need an iPhone to connect to HomePod? The short answer is yes, but there are some caveats we'll go over below.
