What to Do When Mac Mouse Disappears: How to Find & Fix
By Leanne Hays
My mouse disappeared! If your Mac has a disappearing cursor, we have the fix. Here are 12 ways to get your mouse pointer back.
Leanne Hays
Leanne Hays has over a dozen years of experience writing for online publications. As a Feature Writer for iPhone Life, she has authored hundreds of how-to, Apple news, and gear review articles, as well as a comprehensive Photos App guide. Leanne holds degrees in education and science and loves troubleshooting and repair. This combination makes her a perfect fit as manager of our Ask an Expert service, which helps iPhone Life Insiders with Apple hardware and software issues.
In off-work hours, Leanne is a mother of two, homesteader, audiobook fanatic, musician, and learning enthusiast.
How to Add Money to Apple Pay without Debit Card on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Want to know how to add money to Apple Cash? If you're an Apple Pay user, you may be wondering, "Can I use Apple Pay without a debit card?" Yes, you can add money to Apple Cash without a debit or credit card, or even a bank account.
MacBook Pro M1 Max: Should You Buy It?
By Leanne Hays
Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro is loaded with updates and improvements that make it “the world’s best pro notebook,” as Apple executive Greg Joswiak proclaimed upon its release. But these high-end features come with a hefty price tag. Does the 2021 MacBook Pro warrant the price? Is it a better idea to wait for the refreshed MacBook Air that’s sure to arrive in a year or less?
How to Change the Name of a Bluetooth Device on iPhone
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.
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.
How to Connect an Apple Magic Mouse to Mac
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.
New watchOS 9 Rumors: Release Date, Compatibility & Features
By Leanne Hays
Apple just announced that WWDC 2022 is happening June 6 through 10. This means we'll soon hear what watchOS 9 features are coming to your Apple Watch this fall! Here are all the watch OS rumors about the release date, compatibility, and the features we'd like to see.
Apple Magic Mouse Gestures
By Leanne Hays
How do you right-click on a mouse for a Mac or MacBook Pro? What about the other Magic Mouse 2 and Magic Mouse gestures with an Apple wireless mouse? Here's how to use the Apple Magic Mouse.
How to Post a Live Photo on Instagram from iPhone
By Leanne Hays
You can post Live Photos on Instagram, but you have to turn the Live Photo into a video or GIF first. Once you’ve turned your Live Photo into a GIF, you can share live images with the Boomerang Instagram feature.
Apple Announces the Powerful & Affordable iPhone SE 3
By Leanne Hays
The rumors were true! Apple announced the third-generation iPhone SE at the "Peek Performance" event today, and the new iPhone's features did not disappoint. Though not much has changed on the outside, the SE 3 is jam-packed with high-end improvements. But, is the third-generation iPhone SE the upgrade you've been waiting for, or would it be better to go for the iPhone 13 mini, or even wait for the iPhone 14 mini? Let's find out.
