5 Best Weather Apps for Your iPhone
By Cullen Thomas
These days, anyone can be a weather nerd. There is so much information from so many good sources that we can plan our vacations and outings with greater confidence than ever before. Using our iPhone weather apps, we know when the sun will rise and set, we can see the paths of impending storms, and we can even see whether lightning is striking the ground or vice versa. What we love about having access to all of this information is that there is a weather app for everyone. Between free weather apps and paid weather apps, there is no limit on the information available for the casual user or the full-on weather enthusiast. So here are our picks for each category.
How to Share an Amazon Wish List with Friends & Family
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Amazon wish lists are a great way to save important items you'd like to own. More importantly, wish lists can help you and your family shop more conveniently. How do you share your list with family and friends? Before we get into how this works, let's start with how to access Amazon wish lists. Then we'll cover how to share wish lists, remove people from a wish list, and change privacy settings.
How to Save an Image on a Mac from the Mail or Messages App
By Rachel Needell
Ever wanted to save a picture to your Mac from the mail or messages app? There are a few different ways to save a photo on a Mac from these apps, some more efficient than others. This article will guide you through all the ways to save an image, including some valuable hints to help you save time and energy as well!
Has your Mail app given you an error message that says, "this message has not been downloaded from the server"? If you're asking yourself, "Why am I not getting emails on my iPhone?" read on. There are multiple reasons you might be getting this error, and we'll show you several different fixes.
How to FaceTime without Wi-Fi
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can you FaceTime without Wi-Fi? This is a common question, especially when you have an urgent call to make and your Wi-Fi has suddenly died. Or maybe you're out and about and don't have a public network to connect to. Fortunately, you can use FaceTime without Wi-Fi, though it does take up a lot of cellular data. Here is how to FaceTime without Wi-Fi
How to Print Text Messages from iPhone
By Tamlin Day
Have you ever needed to know how to print text messages? Sometimes you get an important text that you need to save or document, for legal reasons or to keep a paper trail of important communications, and saving and printing your texts from a Mac is not an option. In this article, we'll cover how to print text messages from iPhone using screenshots, your Mail app, and third-party apps.
How to Block Spam Text Messages from Email Accounts
By Ashleigh Page
Getting spam texts from emails and unknown phone numbers is frustrating. Unfortunately, there's no one perfect way to block all spam texts and calls. However, there are some steps you can take to block spam accounts and reduce the amount of spam you receive. As a bonus, we'll also cover how to report spam texts from email accounts and unknown senders.
Why We’re Wild for Universal Control
By Susan Misuraca
In the 176th episode, Donna is joined by Writer & Producer Cullen Thomas to discuss why he’s obsessed with texting on his iPad using Universal Control, a feature available in the latest macOS and iPadOS betas. Thomas also urges you to update to iOS 15.3 to take advantage of Apple’s latest security patch.In the 176th episode, Donna is joined by Writer & Producer Cullen Thomas to discuss why he’s obsessed with texting on his iPad using Universal Control, a feature available in the latest macOS and iPadOS betas. Thomas also urges you to update to iOS 15.3 to take advantage of Apple’s latest security patch.
Smart Plants: The Best Gardening Tools for the Techie Horticulturist
By Sarah Kingsbury
Winter is in full swing. It’s time to drag all your houseplants inside from their outdoor abode where they’ve been living their best lives and figure out how to keep them alive in the dry indoor air and limited winter sunlight. Having a house full of vibrant greenery offers a delightful contrast to the cold gray outdoors, but keeping plants happy requires the right tools. Here are all the apps and smart gear I use to keep my indoor garden thriving all winter long.
How to Watermark Photos on iPhone
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
How to Drop a Pin in Apple Maps
By Devala Rees
Dropping a pin is an easy way to temporarily mark a spot on the map so that you can easily find or retrace your steps to a marked location. This is especially useful when giving people directions to a large area without an address (such as a city park). Let's cover how to pin your location on the iPhone Maps app.
How to Customize a Web Page in Safari Reader Mode
By Conner Carey
Safari Reader mode removes the clutter of a web page so you can easily read content without interruptions from ads. With Safari settings for Reader mode, you can customize your font, text size, and background color for a fun and easy-to-read browsing experience. Let's learn how!
How to Customize Safari Settings for Individual Websites
By Tamlin Day
Setting a website to always open in Desktop or Reader Mode makes it easier to browse on your iPhone. With Safari's custom controls, you can also allow trusted websites access to your microphone, camera, and location. Let's cover how to customize Safari settings for a specific website.
How to Cancel Spotify Subscription
By Ashleigh Page
Whether you're a long-time subscriber or a newbie in the midst of the Spotify Premium free trial, your paid subscription can be canceled at any time. Below, we'll cover how to cancel your Spotify account so that you'll revert from Premium back to the free version.
The Easiest Way to Switch between Apps without the App Switcher
By August Garry
Did you know you can quickly switch between apps without ever opening the App Switcher? In this tip, we'll show you how to use the Home bar on your iPhone to toggle between open apps.
How to Queue Songs on Apple Music
By Devala Rees
Apple Music features on iPhone allow you to queue up songs so that when the current song finishes, the app automatically moves on to the next song you selected. This lets you easily create custom playlists while you're listening. Let's cover how to queue songs on Apple Music.
How to Add Music to a Video on iPhone (2 Free Ways)
By Ashleigh Page
Got an adorable, hilarious, or action-packed video that you're dying to add music to? While you can't add music to videos using your Photos app, the good news is that you can do this with the native Apple iMovie app. Below, we'll show you how to add music to a video for free using iMovie and with the third-party InShot video editing app.
Fitness Challenges & Budgeting Apps for the New Year
By Susan Misuraca
In the 175th episode, David and Donna unveil the winner of their Apple Watch Fitness Challenge and share the pros and cons of competing with your friends. Other topics include budgeting apps to reign in spending and subscription bloat in the new year, their favorite keyboard shortcuts, and photo sharing tips.
How to Hide Photos on iPhone
By Rheanne Taylor
Here's how to hide pictures you want to keep private in the Photos app on iPhone. Hidden photos are still visible in the Hidden album in the Albums tab. Here’s how to hide photos on iPhone.
How to Flip a Photo (Mirror Image) in the Photos App in iOS 13
By Cullen Thomas
Sometimes the right side is the left side—you've taken a picture that needs to be flipped, or mirrored, in order to get the best effect. The Photos app on your iPhone and iPad makes this really easy to do! Read on for how to horizontally flip pictures or images in the Photos app on the iPhone.
