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Whether you're working in low-light conditions or you've just been struggling to read the small font on your computer, read on to learn how to increase the text size on your Mac.

Macs come with robust stock software to browse the web and open common file types, but sometimes there’s a third-party app that fits your needs better; think Google Chrome vs. Safari or Microsoft Word instead of Pages. You can change the default browser and other default apps on a Mac with just a few simple steps.

If the Reduce Loud Sounds setting leaves you struggling to hear your music, podcasts, and conference calls, you can make your headphones louder again with a quick setting. We’ll show you how to make your AirPods louder by quickly adjusting your iPhone volume settings.

AirPods allow you to listen to music, ask Siri a question, or make a phone call without even touching your phone. With such amazing features, how long do AirPods batteries last, and how can you improve AirPods’ battery life? This article will answer those questions and more.

Want to remove your AirPods from your ears without the audio pausing or the device disconnecting? A simple settings toggle makes it all possible! Dancing through your kitchen, you quickly remove an AirPod as your housemate walks by saying something. Realizing the audio has now paused, you remove the other AirPod only to find your device has now disconnected.

You can summon Siri, use Voice Control, or turn off the voice assistant feature paired to your iPhone's Home or Side button with this tip. Here's how to change iPhone Voice Control settings on your iPhone.

For those like me who don't like Safari Reader view, there’s a way to disable Reader mode for all webpages instead of turning it off one website at a time. I’ll show you how to turn this setting off, and how to turn it back on again if you change your mind or want to re-enable Reader mode temporarily.

Have you ever been asked why you didn’t answer someone’s call, only to find out that you missed it because your phone didn’t ring? You’re not alone. In this article we’ll help you figure out why your iPhone won’t ring, and fix the muted phone issue so you can stop missing calls.

Why won't my iPhone update to iOS 14? It’s a frustrating situation with so many troubleshooting steps that it’s hard to know where to start. We’ll show you the best iPhone update troubleshooting tips (which also work on iPads) to help you resolve your iOS software update issues.

iPhone shortcuts have been helping users customize their devices since the iOS 12 update. They allow a simple tap or voice command to trigger an automated task or a sequence of tasks. But depending on your iPhone usage, these Apple shortcuts can become a nuisance. Learning how to remove shortcuts can help you navigate your phone with ease.

We have passcodes and Touch ID to keep our information secure when our devices are locked, but this extra step can get irritating when you use many devices at once. We’ll show you how to unlock your Mac with an Apple Watch to save a step.

Siri is designed to activate on any device and wait for instructions.. At times, Siri will activate on the wrong device when you say “Hey Siri," which can be frustrating. Here’s how to ensure the right device responds when you say “Hey Siri.”

If you're like me, you like to set your clocks ahead a few minutes to help prevent being late. No matter the reason you want to set your Apple Watch clock ahead, we'll show you how to change the time on your Apple Watch.

The Apple Watch Now Playing app is handy when you're actually listening to music via your Apple Watch, but it's annoying that it auto-opens when you're listening to music on another Apple device. Here's how to disable Auto-Launch Audio Apps on your Apple Watch.

Do your iPhone lock screen notifications disappear before you’ve even had a chance to read them? Persistent banner style keeps your notifications visible until you close them. We'll show you how to set persistent notifications for the apps that matter to you.

Have you ever received a call or a text and your phone identified the contact as “Maybe: [Name]"? Your first impression is that it might be creepy or that your phone has been compromised. You don’t have to worry about that—it has nothing to do with your phone’s security. It has everything to do with how smart your phone actually is.

Optimized Battery Charging is designed to improve battery life, and part of charging optimization includes reducing the time that the iPhone spends fully charged. When this function is enabled, your iPhone will delay charging past 80% in certain situations. There are various benefits to keeping iPhone optimized charging on, but you can experience a faster charge if you turn charging optimization off. If you're interested in learning more about whether fast charging is safe for your iPhone, we can help with that too!

Safari is the default web browser app on all Apple devices. When you select links in other apps and open them in Safari, new tabs will open. After a while, it can become difficult to navigate and manage your tabs. Learn to close all safari tabs, bookmark tabs, open incognito tabs, and navigate the Safari web browser seamlessly.

Upgrading your iPhone to iOS 14 comes with many great features, but sometimes it can prevent newly downloaded apps from appearing on your Home screen. Here’s why you might be missing apps and how you can fix it.

The Apple Watch is an impressive and powerful device. Just like your iPhone, its software needs to be updated regularly for maintenance and bug repair. But what if the Apple Watch update won’t install? The following troubleshooting tips should help you when your Apple Watch won't update.