Seeing lines on MacBook screens is always a cause for concern, especially when they come in a myriad of bright colors. Learn how to determine if the lines on your monitor were caused by a software or hardware problem, why they happened, and how to fix them. I’ll cover vertical and horizontal lines, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air solutions, and give you tips on how to prevent lines on monitor problems in the future!
By Leanne Hays
If you have an Apple Magic Mouse, we'll show you how to connect your mouse to a Mac. We'll go over how to connect a Mac mouse to any Mac, including the MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and desktop Macs.
By Leanne Hays
There are lots of questions floating around about Apple's Lightning cable. What is the purpose of a Lightning cable? What's the difference between a Lightning connector and a regular cable? Is a Lightning connector a charger? We'll answer all these questions and more!
By Kenya Smith
By Brian Peters
The Apple Music subscription service provides a huge library of music to stream, but of course, it doesn't have every song that exists. So what if you want to add one of those missing songs to your personal Apple Music library? We'll show you how to do so using iTunes on your PC.
By Leanne Hays
Is there an IP address on an iPhone? Yes, and we'll show you how to find an iPhone IP address with Wi-Fi and without Wi-Fi.
By Conner Carey
Want to know how to quickly switch between open apps or close apps running in the background? We'll show you how to access and use the App Switcher on your iPhone so you can quickly view and close your open apps.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Where do AirDropped files go? If someone sent you something over AirDrop and you can't find it, you'll want to know where to find AirDropped photos and files. It depends on whether you're using a Mac or an iPhone, but generally, everything AirDropped to a Mac will go to your Downloads folder, and everything AirDropped to an iPhone will go to its associated app (e.g. Photos). Let's take a closer look.
By Rachel Needell
Even though most remote controls are powered by disposable batteries, the Apple TV Remote battery is rechargeable. This means that you don’t need to replace the battery in your Apple TV Remote, which is very convenient. However, you will need to keep it charged in order for it to work. Although it’s very simple, we’re here to help you figure it out.
By Olena Kagui
Do you have several Apple Watches listed in your FindMy or Watch apps and find it hard to figure out which is your new watch and which you no longer use? I’ll teach you how to remove your Apple Watch from your iCloud account. If you haven’t unpaired or removed the activation lock yet, I’ll teach you how to do that too!
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The first iPad without a Home button debuted on Halloween in 2018, and while change is always a little scary, losing the Home button doesn't have to be a horror story. While it may be a bit of a shock at first, and you may find yourself asking, "where is the home button on my iPad," most users find they adjust to the lack of the Home button rather quickly. If you've found yourself with an iPad sans button, we'll walk you through how to use it below!
By Leanne Hays
Are you having a hard time telling the Bluetooth devices connected to your iPhone apart? If so, you're probably wondering, "can I rename a paired Bluetooth device?" Yes, you can! Here's how to change a Bluetooth device name on an iPhone or iPad.
By Conner Carey
Believe it or not, you can FaceTime using an email instead of phone number or vice versa. Also, If you have multiple numbers and email addresses associated with FaceTime, you may want to know how to use a phone number for FaceTime instead of email. This article will show you how to change your FaceTime caller ID settings in just a few simple steps.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Can I use an iPad charger for my iPhone? You sure can! We all have so many charging blocks and cables around, and it's a relief to know when they're cross-device compatible. Many people worry about a more powerful adapter overloading their iPhone battery, but this isn't the case. Let's go over how to use an iPad charger for an iPhone and the benefits you might get from it.
By Leanne Hays
You may need to reset certain settings or do a full factory reset on your iPhone or iPad if you're experiencing problems with your Apple device, or if you plan to sell it. But what happens when you reset your iPhone? Let's get into it!
By Rhett Intriago
If you've misplaced your Apple Watch and need to find it, look no further. In this article, we’ll first go over how to find a lost Apple Watch using the Find My app. We'll also show you how to remotely disable the device so thieves cannot misuse your Apple Watch or its data.
What's blacklisting, and what does IMEI is blocked mean on an iPhone? Let's go over what happens if your IMEI is blocked, how to get unblocked, and how to make sure you don't buy a blacklisted iPhone.
By Paula Bostrom
Double-clicking the iPhone side button is something everyone does, whether it's to pull up Apple Pay or confirm that you want to install an app. However, if you have shaky hands or a physical impairment that prevents you from clicking the side button fast enough, you might have trouble using these features. Luckily, if double-clicking the side button is not working for you, your iPhone has an accessibility setting to slow down the click speed.
Learning how to reset AirPods Pro (and AirPods) can be useful when troubleshooting device issues. It is also a necessary step to take when you want to give away or sell AirPods Pro that you no longer need. Knowing how to factory reset AirPods Pro will also allow you to use AirPods that you’ve found if you can’t locate the owner.
By Olena Kagui
You've probably wondered if you can trade in AirPods or AirPods Pro, and the answer is "yes" followed by a really big "but." Sending your AirPods to Apple will ensure proper recycling, which is great for the planet, but it won't get you any trade-in credit. I'll explain why and how to do this, plus I'll give you some unusual money-saving alternative options.
