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Check If an Email Is Valid on Your iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Everybody gets phishing emails. But sometimes it’s not always easy to determine if an email is from a legitimate email address or if it’s a scam. In this tip, we’ll show you how to check if an email is valid in the Mail app.
How to Stop AirPods from Switching Devices
By Rhett Intriago
If you use multiple Apple devices and use your AirPods between them, you’ve probably noticed how they’ll automatically switch between devices depending on which one is currently playing media. For some devices, you might not want the switch to happen automatically. Find out how to stop AirPods from connecting to other phones.
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How to Change iPad Font Size the Easiest Way
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
While the bigger screens of our iPads can be good for visibility, you might still be wondering how to increase the font size on your iPad. Fortunately, your iPad screen is very customizable. Learn how to quickly change your iPad font size, so you can read and browse with maximum comfort.
How to Refill Your Transit Card from Maps on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
So many people are saving time by adding their transit cards to their Apple Wallets. But did you know that you can refill your transit card directly from the Maps app? The biggest reason to do this is that you can first check how much your commute is going to cost, then top up the correct amount. I’ll show you how it works!
How to Add Transit Cards to Your Wallet on iPhone
By Olena Kagui
Public transportation makes getting around a city easier, especially now that you can add your Transit Card to your Apple Wallet! It doesn't matter if you already have a plastic or paper card that you want to convert to a virtual one or if you want to create a brand new one directly in your Wallet app while traveling.
Fixed: iPhone Dictation Not Working
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Is your iPhone dictation not working? Many users have found this to be the case after updating to iOS 16. Fortunately, in most cases it's just a matter of a setting being switched off. Here's how to fix that, as well as some other things to try if Voice to Text on your iPhone isn't working.
The iPhone Always-On Display is a new feature of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. This setting displays useful information on the Lock Screen while keeping it dim, but you may have noticed that it stays annoyingly bright when charging. If this issue is bothering you, we'll show you how to deal with it by enabling Sleep Focus mode!
Share a Wi-Fi Password Between Your Mac & iPhone
By Devala Rees
If you have a Wi-Fi password saved on one of your Apple devices, you can easily share the password to your other devices. This way, you can avoid manually typing the Wi-Fi password on each device. If you often connect your various Apple devices to new networks, this simple trick can make your setup much more convenient! Here's how to share Wi-Fi passwords between your iPhone to Mac.
How to Fix Power Button Ending Calls iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
You can quickly end phone calls by simply pressing the power button on your iPhone. While this is a handy feature to have, it can also lead to accidental hang-ups, since your fingers tend to rest on the Side button when holding the phone up to your ear. You can prevent the power button ending calls from the Accessibility settings on your iPhone.
CarPlay Not Working? How to Fix Connection Issues
By Leanne Hays
How to Turn Off Apple Watch’s Nightstand Mode
By Rhett Intriago
You may have noticed that when you put your Apple Watch on its charger, it displays a large digital clock. This is nightstand mode, and it’s meant to make it easy for you to check the time in the middle of the night.
10 Best Dynamic Island Apps for iPhone
By Olena Kagui
How to Switch between Windows with Stage Manager on iPad
By Rachel Needell
What is Apple's Stage Manager on iPad? Stage Manager is Apple's new multitasking solution for iPad users that debuted on iPadOS 16. It allows users to have multiple apps open at a time and work within them, similar to windows on Mac, as well as switch between them quickly and easily. In this tip, I'll show you exactly how to switch between open apps and windows with ease in Stage Manager!
What Is Thunderbolt & What Does It Do?
By Leanne Hays
There are lots of questions floating around about Thunderbolt. What is Thunderbolt, and what does it do? What's the difference between Thunderbolt generations? We'll answer all these questions and more!
USB-C vs. Thunderbolt: What's the Difference?
By Leanne Hays
USB-C cable versus Thunderbolt cable; both cables charge, transfer data, and connect devices, so how are these Mac and iPad cables different? We'll help you understand the differences between USB-C and Thunderbolt cables, so you can figure out which is right for you.
What Is a Lightning Cable & What Does It Do?
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!
Installing iPadOS 16, the Case for the iPad Pro & Why No One’s Using iOS 16 Messaging Features
By Susan Misuraca
It’s time to update to iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura! In Episode 193, David and Donna discuss Apple’s new OS releases and unveil which iPad Donna decided to buy thanks to listener feedback. They also take a look at why nobody seems to be using new iOS 16 messaging features like marking as unread, editing, and unsending.
How to Set Reminders for Medications or Change Frequency
By Olena Kagui
The iOS 16 update makes it possible to track medications in your Health app. While it's best to set reminders and the correct frequency during the initial setup, you can always change it at a later time. I'll teach you how to do this on your iPhone!
