By Jim Karpen
You need a recent iCloud backup before you switch to a new iPhone, update to iOS 18, or restore your iPhone or iPad should something happen to it. Here’s how to back up your iPhone to iCloud manually or set automatic iCloud backups to make things easier.
By Jim Karpen
Apple recommends having both an iCloud backup and a local backup, and we agree! Backing up your iPhone is incredibly easy, and having both makes it more convenient and more secure. Here’s how to back up your iPhone to your computer.
By Rhett Intriago
The App Store is one of the iPhone’s most defining features. It’s where you go to download other apps onto your phone. But what do you do when the App Store is not working? Whether you are having trouble connecting to the App Store, downloading apps, or making in-app purchases, we are here to help. In this article, we’ll go over how to troubleshoot the most common App Store issues.
By Conner Carey
iCloud is a great way to store files, photos, and backups, but the 5 GB of free iCloud storage each user gets is often not enough. If you use iCloud Drive to store and transfer a lot of files between devices, you might want to buy more iCloud storage. We'll show you how to change iCloud storage plans or cancel an iCloud subscription in iPhone Settings.
By Jim Karpen
If you find it more convenient to listen to some text on your iPhone or iPad rather than read it, you can easily enable that capability. You might, for example, want your device to read a web page, ebook, or another document to you while you perform household chores. Here’s how to use text-to-speech on iPhone or iPad.
By Conner Carey
You can pair multiple Bluetooth devices to your iPhone or iPad and easily switch between them from the Control Center. We'll go over where in the Control Center you can switch which Bluetooth device is currently playing your sound. This is handy if you need to switch from a speaker to headphones and in other similar instances. Here's how to switch Bluetooth devices in the Control Center.
By Jim Karpen
When you know how to delete text messages on the iPhone automatically, you'll have an easier time managing your storage. The stuff on our iPhones and iPads tends to accumulate, using up valuable storage space. This will be especially useful in saving space if your text messages include video and audio messages. Here's how to automatically erase old text messages on iPhone.
By Leanne Hays
There are a few things to check into if your wireless mouse is suddenly not working with your Mac. The good news is that the solutions to fix your wireless mouse are usually pretty simple. Your mouse battery may be running low, Bluetooth may not be connected, or the mouse may just need to be disconnected and reconnected to your Mac. Let's find the Mac mouse fix that works for you!
By Leanne Hays
One of the best parts of modern technology is the ability to wirelessly connect your iPhone to Bluetooth devices. However, getting a Bluetooth device set up and paired with your iPhone can be a little tricky. Here's how to add Bluetooth a device to your iPhone.
By Rhett Intriago
One of the great features of Safari is that when someone sends you a link, you can access it right from the new tab screen. Not only that but also, when you open a link that someone sent you, Safari will tell you who the sender is. Find out how to easily see Shared with You links and quickly reply to links that have been sent to you.
By Conner Carey
If the Apple Beta Software Program is wreaking havoc on your iPhone, we'll show you how to change from the iOS beta to the latest publicly-released iOS update. There's one major downside, though; you will have to restore your iPhone from a backup. Here's how to downgrade from iOS 18 to iOS 17.
By Conner Carey
If you're wondering, "Why am I suddenly getting Facebook emails?" or "How do I stop Facebook notifications?" don't worry; it's all within your control. You can go into your Facebook Settings to decide which notifications you get from Facebook in just a few easy steps. If you're not getting FB notifications and want them back, you can also use these steps to get your notifications working again!
By Conner Carey
The iOS 18 public beta is coming soon. The Apple beta program software isn't ready for prime time yet, so if you download the iOS 18 beta, you'll get the first look at all the new features, but you'll also experience bugs and glitches. If you'd rather not deal with a rough-around-the-edges operating system, I'd advise waiting for the finished operating systems to be released. Now, let's go over how to download the beta profile and participate in iOS 18 beta testing.
By August Garry
Is your iPad frozen? Pressing the Home Button over and over doing nothing? If your iPad won't switch on, or you're dealing with an iPad screen blackout, or your iPad screen has turned white, it's time for a hard reset! Here's how to hard restart your iPad, whether you have a model with or without a Home Button.
By Sarah Kingsbury
Your Apple ID is the key to using your iCloud account and making purchases in the App and iTunes Stores. If you want to change your Apple ID email address, perhaps because you no longer use that email, the process is surprisingly simple. Below, let's take a look at how to change Apple ID email.
By Conner Carey
When using Wi-Fi, if your connection is unreliable, your phone will automatically boost your signal using cellular data. This can be extremely helpful and save you the time of having to turn off the Wi-Fi. However, if you’re watching your data usage, you might want to turn Wi-Fi Assist off to avoid using extra data. Let's go over how to turn off Wi-Fi assist on iPhone.
By Olena Kagui
If your iPhone cellular data is slow, it could be caused by your iPhone or your provider. We'll go over ways to troubleshoot your cellular data not working as it should. We will also teach you how to check the speed of your cellular data and rule out issues with your provider to get you faster internet today.
By Olena Kagui
Is your MacBook’s laptop keyboard not working? We can help! Whether your built-in, wireless, or wired Mac keyboard is acting up, we will help you get it fixed fast. Learn how to fix keyboard keys or your entire Apple keyboard not working.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
So, why won't your phone scan QR codes? The answer is probably one of two things: you don't have QR code scanning enabled, or there is an issue with your iPhone camera. The fix for this is usually pretty simple! Now, here's what to do if QR codes are not working on your iPhone.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple held its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on June 10 and showed us not only what all the new Apple operating systems have in store but also a peek into the controversial world of AI. We learned iOS 18 will bring us revamped Home Screen options, new messaging capabilities, and a completely redesigned Photos app; iPadOS 18 is finally getting a calculator and will quietly improve your handwriting; and watchOS 11 will offer more tracking than ever. Mac’s new operating system is named after the mighty sequoias and will sync with your iPhone better than before, while visionOS sees its first update. Let’s dive into everything announced at the 2024 WWDC keynote.
