By Leanne Hays
How do I reduce file size on a Mac? You don't have to pay for a file compressor to create a zip file or zip folder. We'll show you how to compress a file (or folder) in three easy steps! We'll also cover how to unzip files on a Mac.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Our iPhones are capable of so much, yet many of us only scratch the surface with our daily use. Expanding your iPhone skills doesn’t mean you have to create feature-length movies or become a high-level app developer. You can simply learn hidden features that make your daily tasks easier. So, let’s take a look at the best hidden iPhone tricks to make your iOS use a little easier and a lot more fun.
By Kenya Smith
Let's say you created a Lock Screen for your iPhone, but you're not satisfied with how your Lock Screen turned out. One solution is to create a new Lock Screen, but that takes a lot of work. Fortunately, iOS 16 allows you to edit your current Lock Screen without creating a new one. We will show you how to do this quick and simple task.
By Brian Peters
There's a fun new feature available for Lock Screen photo wallpaper that's been added with iOS 16: the Depth Effect! This neat feature will make the subject of the photo appear in front of the clock, and here we'll walk you through a few common problems that can temporarily disable the effect.
By Olena Kagui
It is possible to customize your Lock Screen like never before. You can now add widget apps directly to your Lock Screen so that you can access information and stats at a glance without needing to unlock your iPhone. This is definitely a productivity or entertainment game changer!
By Brian Peters
There are now more options than ever for customizing your Safari browsing experience with Tab Groups. I’ll walk you through how to pin tabs in groups and how to set unique Start Page backgrounds and favorites.
By Hallei Halter
I like listening to shows or music before I fall asleep. Unfortunately, I had a habit of falling asleep while the media was playing and would wake up to a dead device. Here's an easy tip to use the Clock's hidden sleep timer on your iPhone so that media will automatically stop playing.
By Leanne Hays
By Rachel Needell
Ever since I got my Apple Watch, it has become the primary way my alarm wakes me up in the morning. I often find myself messing with my alarm settings via my Apple Watch. That's why it's handy to know how to delete alarms directly from your Apple Watch without using your iPhone. Here's how to disable an alarm on Apple Watch.
By Olena Kagui
Widgets have helped people customize their iPads for years! You can now add widgets on your iPad Home Screen and not just in the Today View. In the steps below, I'll walk you through how to add a widget to your iPad Home Screen.
By Rhett Intriago
The Reminders app is an incredibly useful feature to help you avoid forgetting tasks, appointments, and deadlines. But once you’re done with the reminder what do you do? In this article, we’ll go over how to delete reminders on your iPhone to help you stay organized and on track.
By Rachel Needell
Voice Control on iPad is a really interesting and fun feature that allows you to use your tablet completely hands-free. You can tap anywhere on the screen without using your fingers by saying "show grid," and telling the iPad to tap certain quadrants. However, it can become a bit of a nuisance and you may find you need to turn off Voice Control. We'll show you how to enable and disable Voice Control on your iPad.
By Kenya Smith
You're probably familiar with how to use a photo as your Lock Screen, but with iOS 16, having a photo as your Lock Screen is even better. You will be able to edit photos and change the style of your photo to make a Lock Screen that fits your personality. Before you learn how to add different styles to your photo lock screen, let's go over the basic setup.
By Rhett Intriago
Live Activities is a new feature introduced with iOS 16 that can display live updates from apps on your Lock Screen. Live Activities can show you anything from breaking news to updates on a delivery or sports scores. There is even an option to enable more frequent updates to your iOS 16 Live Activities!
By Olena Kagui
Knowing how to close apps on Apple Watch is important whether an app is acting up or you just don't want to scroll through so many open apps when you're trying to navigate between them. Here's how to close applications on an Apple Watch quickly, and what to do if that isn't working.
By Kenya Smith
You may know Magnifier as a handy iPhone Control Center feature that lets you read small print more easily. But it's actually a feature-rich tool that helps users see the world more clearly in a variety of ways. One of those features, Detection, helps blind and low vision users be aware of their surroundings. There are two types of Detection Modes: People Detection and Door Detection. These two Detection Modes can help you practice safe social distancing, especially since COVID-19 is still around. If you're lost, Door Detection can help you locate doors when in new or unfamiliar places. Let's learn how to set up these Detection Modes and to use them.
By Olena Kagui
Previously, if your Apple Watch firmware ever became corrupted, restoring an Apple Watch from a backup used to require a visit to the Apple store. The new software updates make it possible to restore Apple Watch firmware directly from an iPhone! We’ll teach you when to restore your Apple Watch and how to do it from your iPhone!
By Rachel Needell
With Apple releasing watchOS 10 this fall, Apple Watch lovers will be very interested to know that the Weather app has been completely redesigned. This new version is easier to use and doesn't seem to have many bugs that the previous app struggled with. If you're ready to learn how the new Weather app on Apple Watch works, keep reading!
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
While the bigger screens of our iPads can be good for visibility, you might still be wondering how to increase the font size on your iPad. Fortunately, your iPad screen is very customizable. Learn how to quickly change your iPad font size, so you can read and browse with maximum comfort.
By Kenya Smith
With iOS 16, you have various ways of customizing the wallpaper for your Lock Screen. One way you can customize your Lock Screen wallpaper is to display the weather conditions of your current location. Let's check out how to create a Weather Lock Screen on your iPhone.
