Macs come with robust stock software to browse the web and open common file types, but sometimes there’s a third-party app that fits your needs better; think Google Chrome vs. Safari or Microsoft Word instead of Pages. You can change the default browser and other default apps on a Mac with just a few simple steps.
By Conner Carey
Here's how to set up Apple's Messages app on an iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Once you've done this, you can view text messages sent and received from all the Apple devices you've synced. Let's start learning how to connect iPhone to Mac and iPad to get iMessage on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
By Olena Kagui
Upside-down exclamation marks, also called Spanish exclamation points or inverted exclamation points, are used in Spanish, Asturian, and Waray languages. They are used at the beginning of an emphasized sentence, and there is a right-side-up exclamation mark at the end. I'll teach you how to do upside-down exclamation marks easily on your Mac!
By Leanne Hays
Kids and video games: it seems like everyone has an opinion on the topic, but there isn’t a lot of practical advice for how to walk the middle road between unhinged internet addiction and living like the Amish. I’ve had my share of internal struggles about letting my kids game, and honestly still do! Here’s what I’ve learned along the way about introducing gaming in a safe and healthy way. Hopefully, my experience will help you find a strategy that works for your family.
By Rachel Needell
Amazon's wishlist feature is a great way to quickly share a list of items from Amazon's website with another person. You might want to share your Amazon cart for a few reasons, whether as a potential gift guide, a shared shopping list, or more. However, you cannot share your shopping cart on Amazon without also sharing your username and password information. We've found a few ways to send an Amazon cart to someone.
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
You might already be familiar with the keyboard shortcuts for copy and paste on a MacBook, but you'll also want to know how to do that using a mouse or a trackpad. These devices aren't always as intuitive as we might think, but once you know how to do it, it's quick and easy. So if you're looking at your mouse and wondering, "How do you copy and paste on a Mac?" we have the answer for you. Let's learn how.
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 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 Olena Kagui
During its 'Scary Fast' Event on October 30, 2023, Apple announced a new MacBook Pro lineup with brand new M3 chips. With the lower-priced M3 MacBook Pro now on the market and so many chip options to pick from, deciding which MacBook to buy can seem overwhelming. We'll help you decide which MacBook is best for you by outlining the pros, cons, and key differences between your options.
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 Leanne Hays
Have you been waiting for the latest Apple news? Here it is! Apple just announced 'Scary Fast,' its second fall event. The event will be held on Monday, October 30, at 5 p.m. PT., and the keynote will be live-streamed. Here's how and where to watch.
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
As much as we love technology, we have always been suspicious of it. You only need to look to our horror stories to understand that: from 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Ring to M3GAN, we are captivated by the idea of what happens when technology turns on us. Even Frankenstein, considered by many the first true science-fiction story, is about the dangers inherent in toying with technology whose consequences we can’t fully understand.
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 Amy Spitzfaden Both
Apple's fall event may be just around the corner! Sources say we should set our calendars for September 12 or 13 and ready ourselves for the iPhone 15, the Apple Watch 9, and more. Here's everything we know about Apple's rumored fall event.
By Hal Goldstein
Around Thanksgiving, 1985, not knowing anything about printing, publishing, or running a business, my late wife Rita and I launched our company and first print publication: a 32-page newsletter about making the most of the Hewlett Packard 110 Portable PC. For 38 years, we’ve published print issues helping tech enthusiasts—first of HP, then Microsoft, and finally of Apple products—238 issues in all. With the summer 2023 issue of iPhone Life, the print streak ends.
By Rachel Needell
Being able to connect to Bluetooth on your Mac is a crucial function to allow you to connect to speakers, smart TVs, and other devices. Sometimes, however, the Bluetooth is not available on Mac for a variety of reasons. Luckily, there are a few methods you can try to figure out why Bluetooth is not working on your Mac.
