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iPad Won’t Download Apps? How to Download iPad Apps Correctly

There are many reasons why you might be unable to successfully complete an iPad app download. Maybe you can't find the App Store icon on your iPad, have no storage, or have accidentally enabled settings to prevent you from installing new apps. I'll go through a simple step-by-step checklist that will fix all your iPad won't download app concerns, regardless of what caused them.

Remote Device Management Has Never Been Easier

(Sponsored Post) By Olena Kagui on Sun, 01/29/2023

Managing smart devices is essential for businesses and schools, especially when operating remotely. Jamf Now is a cloud-based mobile device management system that oversees 20 million Apple devices worldwide. Jamf Now allows you to configure settings, add email accounts, download apps, and set up security measures for all of an organization's devices. You can try this for free with up to three devices and add more for just $2 per device, paid monthly.

Do I Need Cellular on My Apple Watch? It Depends

For those just entering the Apple Watch world, the question of whether to get an Apple Watch with GPS and cellular capabilities or with just the GPS can seem like a big one. In actuality, it comes down to two very basic questions: if you think you'll use the cellular features and if you can afford it. Let's take a look at Apple Watch GPS v.s. cellular and see who might be the right fit for each.

Fixed: iPhone 14 Won't Turn On

By Rachel Needell

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Getting a new iPhone is always exciting, but your enthusiasm may be dampened if you can't get your brand-new iPhone 14, Pro, or Pro Max to turn on. Whether your brand-new phone won't turn on or the phone you've had for a while is giving you trouble, we've come up with a list of a few possible fixes to get to the bottom of why your new iPhone won't turn on. 

The Tech That Made Us

By Elisabeth Garry

The Tech That Made Us

These days, technology develops almost too quickly to keep track of. Every year, Apple releases a new iPhone that can do things that even a few years ago would have sounded straight out of a science fiction novel (and sometimes more in a Blade Runner than an Avatar way). Mark Zuckerberg wants us all to live in the metaverse (can’t he just get a Second Life account?); Elon Musk wants to evacuate the ultra-rich to Mars. We’ve become so used to walking around with supercomputers in our pockets that it can be easy to forget just how futuristic today’s tech would seem from the vantage point of even the early 2000s, let alone the middle part of the 20th century, when computers emerged in our cultural consciousness.

How to Access Shared Books in Apple Books App (2023)

Family Sharing is a super cool feature that allows you to have up to five family members share access to Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, and more. Family Sharing comes in handy when you want your husband to read the amazing new book you found in the Apple Books app. I'll walk you through exactly how to find your family member's books in the Apple Books—formerly iBooks—app.

How to Fix AirPods Charger Case Battery Drain

AirPods are undoubtedly some of the best-sounding and most convenient wireless earbuds on the market. However, some users have reported trouble with their AirPods charger case battery draining quickly or even draining when the case is not being used. No one is really sure what is causing this issue, but there are some steps you can take to mitigate the battery drain issue.

Set Daily Move Goals on Your iPhone Fitness App

iOS 16 gave us an iPhone Fitness app that allows you to set a move goal based on calories per day. Then, similar to the Apple Watch Activity app, you close the rings each day as you meet your move goal. However, fitness goals vary widely between individuals and may need to be adjusted depending on your current situation. Below, we'll cover how to change the move goal on your iPhone Fitness app. 

5G UC Meaning: The Difference Between Each 5G Network

You’ve probably heard a lot about 5G, the latest standard for cellular networks. Most modern phones are built with 5G antennas, giving you the fastest cellular speeds available. However, each mobile phone carrier seems to offer different variations of 5G, including 5G UC, 5GE, 5G+, and 5GUW. What do all of these abbreviations mean? Read on to find out!

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