By Sarah Kingsbury
Tired of your current Siri voice? Let's learn how to change it. Now in iOS 14.5, Apple has recorded actors’ voices and run them through its neural text-to-speech engine in an effort to make Siri sound more natural, so you have more options than ever for how Siri's voice should sound.
By Conner Carey
For years I’ve heard about the app Procreate. But only recently was I able to download the app and try it with Apple Pencil on iPad for myself. I am certainly no visual artist, but I was immediately amazed by the capabilities and user-interface of Procreate. The app somehow manages to be both user-friendly and built for professionals. I expected a steep learning curve having used various other design software in the past. To my surprise, a couple YouTube videos and a few questions answered via Google were all I needed to feel like I had a grasp on how to use the app. Learn more on what it does and why we love it below.
By Ashleigh Page
One great Mac customization option is to change your Mac or MacBook Dock's location on the screen so that it appears on the bottom or the side, according to your preference. This is useful whether you want to create a fun and aesthetic desktop, or are hoping to learn how to organize your Mac desktop in a different way.
The Apple Watch may be a wrist-sized supercomputer, but it also fulfills the standard watch function of telling time. There are several ways to tell time on the Apple Watch: you can see it, hear it, or feel it. I will also teach you how to set time on Apple Watch and change it when needed.
App Tracking Transparency is finally here. Apple's highly anticipated new iOS 14.5 feature allows you to opt out of allowing apps to track your activity across other apps and websites. In this guide we'll show you what to do to opt out of tracking, even if you're not yet getting these App Tracking Transparency notifications.
By August Garry
So you've dropped your iPhone in water. It's an unfortunate situation we've all been in before. Luckily, newer iPhones are increasingly water resistant, but prolonged exposure to water can still damage your device. If you suspect your iPhone has sustained water damage, here's how to check:
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
We all know the convenience of all our passwords being stored in Apple Keychain. However, many of us also know the frustration of using our non-Apple devices and no longer having access to those passwords. Fortunately, there is now an extension for Chrome that lets you link your iCloud keychain to your Google browser, so you can keep all your passwords securely in one place. Let's learn how to do it.
By Tamlin Day
When you tap the Share icon in an app, you are taken to a sharing menu that includes options for Recent Contacts, Apps, and Actions. You can customize which options you see in the Share menu to make your life easier! The customizable actions available will vary between apps. We'll show you how to customize action menus in the iPhone Share screen.
By Erin MacPherson
Each Apple TV update brings bug fixes, better functionality, and a generally better tvOS software experience. We recommend keeping your Apple TV updated to the latest software, and to do that you'll either need to perform a manual Apple TV software update or set the latest Apple TV update to occur automatically whenever a new tvOS version is available. We'll show you how to do both!
By August Garry
If you're anything like me, you frequently have anywhere from fifteen to thirty different browser tabs open at a time. Inevitably, some of them start playing some irritating ad or video that you can't get to shut up, leaving you to wonder how to mute a tab in Chrome or another web browser. Luckily, all the modern browsers you may be using have an option to mute an individual tab, so you can continue browsing in peace.
By Violet Cooper
If you find yourself typing the same personal data and credit card information over and over again on your iPhone, it's time to set up Safari AutoFill. Setting up AutoFill in Safari on your iPhone saves you time and ensures the accuracy of the information you enter into forms online. We'll walk you through the Autofill setup process.
By Tamlin Day
When you need to make yourself a quick voice recording, the Voice Memos feature on the Apple Watch is a great shortcut. I like using this feature to make a recording when my iPhone is out of reach or I don't have time to open my iPhone and open the Voice Memos app. It's also a nice way to record your thoughts without losing your thread of concentration. Here's how to record a voice memo on the Apple Watch.
If you've recently noticed that the flashlight is missing from the Control Center, there's no need to worry. Your iPhone light is still available, and it's easy to place it back into the Control Center with your other quick-access icons.
By August Garry
Your iPhone’s Auto-Brightness feature automatically adjusts your screen’s brightness; if you’re in dim lighting, your iPhone screen will automatically dim to match it, and if you’re out in the sun, the screen will brighten again. If you want to stop the adjustment from happening, we'll show you how to turn the feature off.
By Olena Kagui
Your Apple Watch has a Handwashing timer to remind you to wash for 20 seconds, but sometimes your watch may not correctly track your time. If you're worried about having an accurate average handwashing time, you can keep your clean streak going by entering it into the Health app manually.
By August Garry
Apple's Voice Control feature allows you to navigate your iPhone hands-free, using only voice commands. It also offers a Numbered Grid overlay on your screen, which lets you select different items on your screen by calling out corresponding numbers. As an example, we'll show you how to use Numbered Grid to navigate your Photos.
By Ashleigh Page
We all like to blame Wi-Fi when our computers are lagging, but when did you last check your Mac RAM usage? Seemingly innocent apps running in the background can consume large portions of your Mac's active memory. We'll cover how to check RAM usage with the Activity Monitor, plus a few tips on how to free up RAM.
By Ashleigh Page
What is a smart folder? A smart folder is just a folder with filters added. These filters allow the folder to automatically pull in certain files according to your set criteria, which helps you to save time and stay organized. We'll show you how to create a new folder on a Mac using smart folder options.
By Ashleigh Page
The automatic switching feature for AirPods means if you're listening to music on your laptop and a call comes in, your AirPods should switch Bluetooth connection from your laptop to your iPhone. Unfortunately, some users find that this means their AirPods switch between devices unnecessarily when they're close together.
By Paul Strubell
If this pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that many of us will be reimagining our office environments going forward. With that in mind, I’ve laid out how I created a remote office environment so I can work from the road in my Airstream Travel Trailer. I’ll cover how to get the best internet connection in spotty areas, what gear you’ll need (including road trip planner apps), and how my own RV journey began.
