By Rachel Needell
Nobody likes to miss their friend's birthday. Especially if you don't use social media, it can be easy to forget the exact day a person was born. That's why I like to have my iPhone send me notifications automatically on an important person's birthday. Here's how to set it up!
By Rhett Intriago
Everyone has seen the mysterious laundry symbols on their clothes, but nobody seems to really know what they mean. I, for one, always have to look up what the symbols actually mean to make sure I’m washing my clothes correctly. Luckily, the latest iOS software makes it easy to identify laundry tag symbols.
By Olena Kagui
If you want to watch a movie on your MacBook offline or without interruption when your internet is slow, downloading it is the way to go. There are many third-party apps and websites that let you download episodes of shows and movies. While it is possible to do it for free, the safest way is to use trustworthy apps that you have a paid subscription to, such as Amazon Prime Video.
By Olena Kagui
Did your Apple TV remote break or get lost? If you need an Apple TV remote replacement, you’ll have to identify your Apple TV model and device. I’ll explain everything you need to know about getting a replacement Apple TV remote so that your new remote pairs seamlessly and will work perfectly with your Apple TV.
By Rhett Intriago
Apple values privacy and is dedicated to keeping your iPhone secure. Apps on your device can only access your microphone and camera if you give them permission. Not only that but when any app does that, your phone will let you know. Here’s how to check what app is using your camera or microphone.
By Olena Kagui
Every card, key, pass, or ticket that you add to your Apple Wallet stays there until you manually delete it. Depending on the type of ticket or pass you have, the steps to delete it can vary, but they are easy to delete once you know what to look for.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Your app collection is one area that can quickly make your iPhone feel disorganized. Your Home Screen becomes cluttered and soon you’re swiping through page after page, trying to figure out where the three apps you actually use ended up. Here are some tips to get your apps under control.
By Leanne Hays
Is your iPhone alarm volume low? Here's how to change the alarm volume on your iPhone or iPad if you've already increased the volume but the alarm sound is still quiet.
By Olena Kagui
FaceTime has been a valuable communication tool, keeping loved ones in touch for over a decade. The SharePlay feature has brought so many new possibilities to FaceTime users, such as playing games, watching movies, cooking, exercising, reading, and even playing the piano together!
By Rhett Intriago
It can be frustrating to try to send a text only to receive a message back telling you that message blocking is active. The message provides no context or further information on how to disable message blocking. Let’s go over what message blocking is and how you can turn it off.
By Olena Kagui
Right-clicking on an iPad can be useful when navigating the device, but it is less functional than it is on a computer. I will teach you how to right-click on an iPad using finger gestures and an Apple Pencil. Not all apps offer right-click features, so I'll show you the most practical ways to use this gesture on your iPad.
By Olena Kagui
The good news is that you don't need a HEIC to JPG converter if you're looking to convert one or several images. I will teach you how to make sure every photo you take in the future is a JPG and how to convert HEIC to JPG directly on your iPhone, no third-party apps necessary.
By Rachel Needell
When you take a Live Photo, your iPhone or iPad captures the audio and video 1.5 seconds before and 1.5 seconds after you tap the shutter button. Any recording not part of the Live Photo is discarded, but you might be wondering how to hear the sound of your Live Photos. Here's how to hear the sound on a Live Photo.
By Rachel Needell
As someone who has to manage three different email accounts, I know how difficult it can be to keep track of all your email accounts on different apps. But did you know that you can add all your email accounts to the Mail app, regardless of which email address you use? That means you can add your Gmail account, iCloud account, and work email account to the Mail app and view each in the same inbox. Here's how!
By Rhett Intriago
Is your Apple Watch not charging to 100% despite Optimized Battery Charging being turned off? It can be frustrating not to have your watch fully charged when you need it most. Let’s go over what Optimized Battery Charging means, how to disable it, and what to do when your Apple Watch is not charging even though Optimized Battery Charging is disabled.
