It’s easier than ever before for Apple users to share photos and videos with close friends and family through the iCloud Shared Photo Library. Here’s what you need to know about setting up and using the feature….
Partly owing to a lack of serious competitors in the Android space, Apple reached the top of the tablet game with the iPad lineup. As we stand, though, there are way too many iPads on the market — and users are confused….
With iOS 16 and macOS 13, you can use Apple’s Continuity Camera to turn your compatible iPhone into a high-quality webcam. It’s useful, convenient, and simple. Let’s dive in.
Very few circumstances would require you to connect your iPhone to Ethernet. However, connecting to Ethernet might be best if Wi-Fi isn’t available or if it’s unstable. All you need to make the connection is the correct adapt…
Real-Time Text is a standard accessibility feature on your iPhone. If you don’t need the feature, you can turn it off easily and prevent it from reappearing. Here’s how to do just that.
Restarting your iPhone can fix all sorts of problems, such as software issues, strange iOS behavior, or unexplainable connectivity problems. We’ll show you how to restart your iPhone regardless of which model you have….
Can’t see things because your phone’s flashlight is just too dim? Good news—you can make your phone’s flashlight brighter than the default levels. We’ll show you how to use your phone’s built-in features to make it happen….
Your Apple Watch can automatically unlock your Mac and be used to approve authentication requests across the operating system. Unfortunately, the feature doesn’t always work as advertised. Here are some fixes to try if you’ve…
The iPhone is generally considered a “simple” smartphone to use, but it has become packed with features over the years. “Focus” is one feature that is particularly jam-packed with powerful tools. We’ll show you why it’s wort…
Many people have been awaiting Apple to finally ditch the proprietary Lightning port and swap it out for a USB-C port, like literally any other smartphone out there or even other Apple hardware. The company will finally add U…
Finding that favorite photo you took can be frustrating when you have thousands to sift through. Luckily, there are plenty of useful tricks for searching and filtering your media, including photos, videos, imports, and more. …
iPhones (and iPads) are great devices for reading, especially those times when you don’t have access to an eReader. However, it’s still a phone (or tablet), and phones (or tablets) are distracting. We’ll show you how to autom…
Notifications are one of the most valuable features of any smartphone. On your iPhone, you can customize how your notifications are displayed so they’re more useful and less distracting. We’ll show you how….
Want to ensure your phone alarm doesn’t interrupt your slumber? Turn your alarms off or delete them! We’ll show you how to do just that on both iPhone and Android right here.
No one has a perfect memory, and you’re bound to eventually forget a Wi-Fi password or two. Apple has finally introduced the ability to view your previously saved Wi-Fi passwords with the release of iOS 16 — here’s how to v…
iPhone’s Depth Effect feature enables you to overlay elements on top of the time on your lock screen. Here are some tips for getting the feature working and picking the right photo.
Apple’s insistence on selling products with both Lightning and USB Type-C ports has led to plenty of frustration, confusion, and bizarre adapters. From the company that revolutionized the headphone dongle comes a new product:…
Don’t have anyone around to take your pictures? If so, use your iPhone’s camera timer to automatically capture a photo. You can choose either a 3-second timer or a 10-second timer. We’ll show you how to use the feature right …
The 2022 model of the MacBook Air saw the introduction of Apple’s M2 processor, the first chip belonging to Apple’s second generation of M-series CPUs. Now it’s coming to the iPad with the new generation of the iPad Pro….
Apple sells many different iPad models at this point, but the base $239 iPad has been the most affordable option for a long time. Apple now has a “new iPad” with several hardware upgrades, alongside a new iPad Pro, but the pr…
If you’re worried that your enormous pile of unclosed tabs in Safari for iPhone is slowing down your phone, decreasing your battery life, or wasting your storage, this is the article for you.
If you have an iPhone and haven’t added some widgets to your lock screen yet, you really should. I ignored the feature, and now that I’m using it, I can’t get over what a time and attention-saver it is….
In the past, there was a specific number of tabs you could have open in the Safari browser on your iPhone. Now, things are a little more complicated. Here’s how Safari tabs work on iOS.
Whether it’s an Android phone or an iPhone, a smartphone under normal working conditions shouldn’t restart without any interaction from you. Such behavior can point to many problems that might need your attention. Here are so…
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