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How to Add Siri Suggestions to Home Screen on iPhone (2023)
By Rachel Needell
While I have a lot of love for many of the iPhone widgets, the one that stands out above all the rest is the Siri Suggestions Widget. The magical thing about the Siri Suggestions Widget is that it always knows what your most used apps or shortcuts are and adjusts its suggestions based on the apps or features you open and use most often.
In this episode, David and Donna discuss the pros and cons of Apple's new M2 Macs and HomePod. Other topics include the release of a new yellow iPhone 14 for spring, password management, and apps for learning the guitar and ukulele.
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You can create iPhone Shortcuts to automate tasks and customize your phone, but it can be quite complicated. Editing shortcuts is a great way to save time because you find existing shortcuts and quickly edit them to suit your needs. I will teach you how to edit shortcuts to make them your own in just a few easy steps!
I Dropped My iPhone and the Screen Has Lines! Try This First
By Rhett Intriago
Everybody drops their phone at some point, which is why it is a good idea to use a case with your device. Luckily, iPhones are built to be much more durable now than in the past, so when you drop your phone, it’s usually fine. However, sometimes something breaks, and you might end up with red or green lines on your iPhone screen. Before you shell out for an expensive repair fee, let’s make sure the problem is hardware-based and not a software-related issue.
Solved: How to Use Apple Watch as Alarm When Not Wearing It
By Rachel Needell
You may be someone who likes to charge your Apple Watch at night but you still want to use your Apple Watch as an alarm clock in the mornings. You can still use the Apple Watch alarm, even if you're not wearing it. You can do this by enabling Nightstand Mode (formerly Bedside Mode). I'll walk you through how to enable Nightstand Mode, and then set alarms on your Apple Watch and iPhone.
Why Does My HomePod Keep Cutting Out? 4 Fixes to Try (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
Why does my HomePod keep disconnecting? If your HomePod or HomePod mini keeps disconnecting, there could be several factors at play. Here are the steps to try before you contact Apple Support.
You try to connect your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to a Wi-Fi network, only to have a Wi-Fi privacy warning pop up. Apple is helpful to give us these security alerts, but what does this privacy warning mean? Here's what a Wi-Fi privacy warning means, and what to do about it.
Easy Fixes for Tap to Download Not Working (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
On the iPhone, when you receive images or other types of attachments, they are supposed to load immediately. Occasionally, you might instead see a message that says “Tap to Download” where an attachment should be, or, on newer versions of iOS, you might simply see a simple download button. When you tap that button, you can download the attachment. However, what should you do when tap to download is not working?
Where Do I Find My Downloads on My iPhone? (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Like any web browser, you can use Safari to download files to your iPhone. But where do those downloads go after you save them? In this article, we’ll go over how exactly to find out where your downloaded files are located.
How to Turn Off Vibration on iPhone (2023)
By Rachel Needell
Have you been wondering, "Why isn't my phone vibrating when I get a text?" Depending on your preferences or particular situation, you may want to have vibrate on silent turned on, or you may want to learn how to turn off vibration. We'll walk you through what to do if your vibration isn't working below.
How to Turn On AirDrop on Mac & MacBook (2023)
By Leanne Hays
AirDrop lets users wirelessly share files, photos, videos, contacts, websites, map locations, and more between Apple devices. You'll be able to AirDrop from your Mac to an iPhone, iPad, or another Mac, as well as receive AirDrops from an iPad, Mac, or an iPhone to your Mac.
What Happens If I Reset My iPhone or iPad? (2023)
By Leanne Hays
You may need to reset certain settings or do a full factory reset on your iPhone or iPad if you're experiencing problems with your Apple device, or if you plan to sell it. But what happens when you reset your iPhone? Let's get into it!
HomePod Won't Turn On? Here's Every Fix (2023)
By Amy Spitzfaden–Both
If your HomePod or HomePod mini is not turning on, you may feel like throwing it out the window and starting fresh with a brand-new one, but there are a few things to try before you rush out for a replacement. Here are all the steps to try to get your HomePod working again and how to know when it's time to call Apple.
How to Duplicate a Note on iPhone (2023)
By Rachel Needell
There could be a million reasons why you made need an exact copy of a note in the Notes app on your iPhone. As a writer who is addicted to Apple's Notes app, this is something I find myself doing often. I just found the coolest way to make an instant copy of an already existing note, and it's so easy. I'll show you how to duplicate a note in on your iPhone below.
We all love chatting on the phone with friends and family, but sometimes you just can't talk at that moment. Instead of declining calls and then going to the Messages app to type out a message, you can set up what's called Respond with Text in the Phone app. This will allow you to set up a custom text response that you can send directly from the incoming call screen of your iPhone.
So you went to download a new app on your Mac or MacBook, but the App Store isn't working! There are several things that could have gone wrong. Whether the App Store has a blank screen, won't open or load, can't connect, gives an error message, or can't download and update apps, we have the fix! Here's how to get your Mac's App Store working again!
How to Delete a Focus on iPhone in Seconds (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
Focus modes on iPhone are useful for staying on task when working, spending time with family, or even just going to bed. If you no longer use a specific Focus or you are experiencing issues with notifications or calls not coming through, you can remove a Focus from your iPhone.
You can get your new Apple Pencil (second generation), AirTags case, AirPods, and iPad engraved for free with letters, numbers, emoji, or a combination of all three. But is it a good idea to personalize your iPad or other Apple device? Let's go over the pros and cons of getting your Apple devices customized.
