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Add or Remove Recovery Contacts from Your Apple ID
By Rhett Intriago
A Recovery Contact is someone who can help you regain access to your Apple ID if you ever forget your password or lose access to the account somehow. You can have more than oe Recovery Contact, and you can remove Recovery Contacts that you may no longer want to have on your account.
Emails Disappeared from iPhone? Here’s the Fix!
By Leanne Hays
If email disappeared from your iPhone or iPad inbox, don't panic. We'll go over how to retrieve disappearing emails on your iPhone and how to prevent mail from disappearing from your iPhone, too!
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When & How to Watch Apple's October 30 'Scary Fast' Event
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.
Fixed: Apple Watch Won’t Pair without Update (watchOS 10)
By Rhett Intriago
So you’ve just purchased a new Apple Watch and you’re eager to get started with using it. But when you try to pair it, the Apple Watch won’t pair without an update. This is seems to be a common problem that you may run into when trying to connect your Apple Watch to your iPhone. Luckily, it can be solved pretty easily.
Have you noticed since updating to the latest watchOS that the snooze option is missing from your Apple Watch alarm? Here's how to get snooze to show up again in the Apple Watch Clock app.
Why Does Do Not Disturb Keep Turning On Randomly
By Olena Kagui
Focus modes are a great productivity tool that can help you control what contacts and apps can or can't notify you. Since Focus modes can be connected to Lock Screens or turned on automatically based on location and phone usage, it is easy to accidentally turn it on without realizing it. Learn how to turn Focus mode off and keep it off to avoid missing important notifications!
Ghost in the iMachine: Spooky Tech Stories
By Elisabeth 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.
If your Apple Watch touch screen is not working, intermittently glitching, or unresponsive, we'll show you how to get taps, swipes, and gestures working again. Here's how to fix your Apple Watch screen.
Turn Off Name & Photo Contact Sharing (iOS 17)
By Rhett Intriago
Don’t want to share your contact name and photo with everyone who texts you? You can give yourself a bit of extra privacy by turning off contact sharing on your iPhone. Read on to find out how!
How to Type on Your Apple Watch Using Your iPhone (watchOS 10)
By Rhett Intriago
Typing on your Apple Watch can be a hassle because of how small the display is. Plus, if your Apple Watch is older than Series 7, you don’t even have access to an on-screen keyboard. However, did you know you can type on your Apple Watch using your iPhone? Here’s how.
Why Is My Apple Watch Vibrating but Not Showing Notifications?
By Rhett Intriago
Every Apple Watch owner experiences phantom vibrations from time to time. You’ve probably found this article because your Apple Watch vibrated for seemingly no reason. It can get annoying if it happens often and you frequently find yourself raising your wrist and seeing no new notifications. Let’s dive into why your Apple Watch is vibrating but not showing notifications.
AirPods and AirPods Pro are supposed to pair seamlessly with your iPhone, and they usually do. But a common glitch occurs where your AirPods say "connected," but no sound is coming out of them. Learn how to troubleshoot AirPods not playing sound once and for all.
iView: iPhone in Nature
By Hal Goldstein
My wife and I are most fortunate to own and share 33 acres of rural Iowa forest with birds, trees, plants, grasses, insects, fish, reptiles, small mammals, and deer. Admittedly, staring at my iPhone when walking in our woods is not a good look. Yet, worlds have opened thanks to apps that let me name trees, identify birds, diagnose plant health, and plot our newly created paths.
Are Emails Case Sensitive? Here’s What You Need to Know
By Olena Kagui
Do you take time out of your busy day to worry about email address case sensitivity? I know I have! The good news is that you don't need to fix accidental capitalization or turn caps lock off when writing an email because emails are not case-sensitive. Learn how to use this to your advantage!
Tesla Dog Mode: What Is It & How to Use It?
By Olena Kagui
My absolute favorite Tesla feature is Dog Mode, also known as Pet Mode, because it gives me peace of mind. I’ll explain everything you need to know about Tesla Dog Mode, including potential safety risks and ways to keep an eye on your pets using the mobile app.
How to Invert Image Color on iPhone (iOS 17)
By Rachel Needell
In order to invert the colors on an iPhone photo, you will need to download a photo editing app like Photoshop Express, Lightroom, or you can surf the web for online tools that will easily convert your image. For this example, I will be using Photoshop Express. Here's how to invert colors on an image on your iPhone.
Hands on with the iPhone 15 Pro Max
By Susan Misuraca
The reviews are in! After a month with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Donna and David are joined by iPhone Life’s founder Hal Goldstein to compare notes. They weigh in on the Action button, camera upgrades, USB-C, the new titanium shell, and more. What are the best and worst new features? Tune in to find out.
How to Link Notes Together (iOS 17)
By Rhett Intriago
In the latest version of iOS, you can link your notes together. If you have tons of disorganized notes, you can add hyperlinks to them so that you can quickly navigate to related notes.