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How to Transfer Photos from Mac to an External Hard Drive
By Leanne Hays
Backing up your photos is always a good idea, but it can also help save storage space on your Mac. You can move your Mac Photos Library to an external hard drive that's been formatted for a Mac and isn’t being used for Time Machine. Let's learn how to transfer photos from a Mac to an external hard drive.
How to Share Location Indefinitely on iPhone to Android
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can you share your location from iPhone to Android? Apple doesn't allow it with any of its native apps, but other apps, such as WhatsApp and Google Maps, let you share your location with other users. If you want to keep an Android user up to date with your movements, here are the best apps to let you share your location from iPhone to Android.
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How to Show Text Message Timestamps on Mac
By Devala Rees
Text message timestamps on Macs are automatically hidden. Unless you know how to see timestamps on a Mac, you're stuck guessing when you last texted someone or heard back from them! We'll show you how to view text times on Mac, and how to hide them again if you choose to. Here's how to tell when a text was sent in the Messages app on Mac.
How to Find Stores That Accept Apple Pay in Maps on iPhone
By Devala Rees
Apple Pay can be a very convenient tool for easy, no-contact payment, but first you must find out which stores accept Apple Pay near you. Thankfully, you can easily tell who accepts Apple Pay using the Maps app. We'll show you how to find locations that accept Apple Pay in Maps on iPhone.
It happens to us all. You're browsing contentedly in Safari, when suddenly Safari can't open the page you're trying to navigate to. So what causes this Apple Safari issue, and what can you do about it? We’ve laid out five easy ways to fix the Safari Cannot Open the Page error. Let's get started.
How to Scan for AirTags on iPhone & Avoid Being Tracked
By Erin MacPherson
Apple AirTags are a great tool to help you keep track of items like your wallet, keys, or backpack. However, they can also be used by untrustworthy individuals to track people without their knowledge or consent. Learn how to scan for AirTags in the Find My app to prevent unwanted tracking and how to disable an AirTag that may be found near you.
Why Does My iPhone Say No SIM? Here Are the Top Fixes!
By Ashleigh Page
Don't rush to replace your iPhone or SIM card just because your phone says "no SIM" or "invalid SIM." These error messages can seem very serious, but don't necessarily indicate hardware damage. Sometimes the solution is incredibly simple, such as a software bug fixed by restarting your device or cleaning dust off of your SIM card. We'll cover the top solutions to get the SIM card on your iPhone or iPad working again.
How to Clean iPad Screen (So It Feels Brand New)
By Ashleigh Page
Let's face it, most of us don't clean our often-used Apple devices as often as we should. Cleaning your iPad is very simple, but you need to make sure you're using the proper cleaning products to avoid removing protective coatings. We'll walk you through what to use as an Apple iPad screen cleaner (along with what not to use) and then cover how to clean and disinfect your iPad.
How to Get Rid of iPhone Calendar Spam
By Ashleigh Page
Are you concerned your device has an iPhone calendar virus? The more likely answer is that you've accidentally subscribed to a spam calendar on your iPhone. If unknown (and unwanted) events are suddenly appearing in your iPhone calendar that are not a part of the standard holidays and memorials displayed, these can be easily removed. Let's cover how to get rid of calendar spam.
Hands on with the 2021 MacBook Pro
By Susan Misuraca
In the 173rd episode, David shares his impressions of the brand-new 2021 MacBook Pro, packing the M1 Max chip with 64 GB of memory. Stick around to hear about Donna’s Apple Watch texting challenge and why she’s determined to master the full-screen keyboard on the Series 7.
Best SharePlay Apps for iPhone & iPad
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
SharePlay is a feature introduced in iOS 15.0.1 that allows users to share media, games, and more over FaceTime. However, not every app offers SharePlay capabilities, and it can be hard to know which apps are best optimized for this new feature. We've put together a list of the nine best apps for SharePlay to help get you going with this fun new option.
How to Edit Photos & Videos on Mac
By Leanne Hays
How do you add effects to photos on a Mac? The Photos app includes free video editing and picture editing software. Apple makes it easy to adjust light, color, and more in your pictures and videos. If you don’t like edits you’ve made and are wondering, “How do I undo a photo edit on a Mac?” we’ll go over that as well.
How to Turn a Photo into an Emoji on iPhone
By Emma Chase
Have you wondered how to make your own emoji images? Apple lets users create Memojis, and as of iOS 17, it now lets you make emojis from pictures! Below, we lay out how to make emoji on iPhone from a photo.
How to Put a Filter on a Photo or Video on Mac
By Leanne Hays
If you’ve been wondering, “How do I add a filter to a photo on a Mac?” it’s actually quite easy. Let’s go over how to apply filters to pictures on your Mac, and how to remove the filter or revert back to the original photo or video.
How to Compare Edited Photos & Videos to the Original on Mac
By Leanne Hays
Before you begin to add filters or otherwise edit pictures and videos in the Photos app on your Mac, you’ll want to know how to compare your edited media to the originals. Here’s how to compare edited pictures and videos to the original versions.
How to Duplicate a Photo or Video on Mac
By Leanne Hays
This Mac Photos app tip will allow you to make a duplicate of a photo or video so you can work on the copy and leave the original untouched. Here’s how to make a copy of a picture or video on a Mac.
Reminders Not Syncing? Try These 5 Tips
By Elisabeth Garry
Are you having trouble with Reminders not showing up on iPhone or Mac? If you're struggling with how to sync Reminders from iPhone to Mac or iPad, or vice versa, we've put together a list of troubleshooting tips to help you get your Reminders back.
iCloud Contacts Not Syncing? Try These 5 Tips
By Elisabeth Garry
Are you having trouble with contacts not showing up on iPhone or Mac? If you're struggling with how to sync contacts from to iPhone to Mac or iPad, or vice versa, we've put together a list of troubleshooting tips to help you get your contacts back.