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Place iPhone Apps Anywhere on the Home Screen (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
The latest software update for your iPhone brings many new customization options. You can now drag apps anywhere on your Home Screen while still keeping them in a neat grid. Here’s how to move an iPhone app anywhere on your Home Screen.
Sort Your Passwords in the Passwords App (iOS 18)
By Rhett Intriago
In previous versions of iOS, your passwords were stored in iCloud Keychain, which you could access by going into the Settings app. Now, Apple has given us a dedicated Passwords app. Let’s go over how to sort passwords in the Passwords app.
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How to Take Long-Exposure Photos on Your iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Long-exposure photos are a great way to capture images with lots of movement, like bustling New York streets or a group of people jogging. Here's the fun part: you don't need fancy photography equipment to take a long-exposure shot! You can take long-exposure photos on your iPhone by making use of the Live Photos setting. Below, we'll cover how to do long-exposure photos on the iPhone.
Switch Off Your iPhone’s Flashlight with a Single Tap
By Rhett Intriago
Did you know you can use the Dynamic Island to control your iPhone’s flashlight? The Dynamic Island is one of the most useful features, thanks to shortcuts like this. Find out how to use the Island on your iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 to turn off the flashlight.
iPad & Apple Pencil Compatibility Guide (+Apple Pencil Pro)
By Olena Kagui
Apple Pencil compatibility can be confusing since Apple has released four models of Apple Pencil and 37 different iPads. I’ll explain what iPads work with Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB-C), Apple Pencil (2nd generation), and Apple Pencil (1st generation). If you need help identifying your Apple Pencil or iPad, I’ll help with that too!
How to Control How Facebook Uses Your Data
By Rachel Needell
Staying on top of digital privacy should be a priority in the modern age, especially while using apps like Facebook. Luckily, Facebook has a feature called Privacy Checkup. Privacy Checkup lets you easily navigate all of Facebook's complicated security features from one place while providing helpful information to help you make the most informed decisions regarding your data. Here's how to use the Privacy Checkup feature to control how Facebook uses your data.
How to Combine Emojis on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Did you know that there is a way to combine emojis to create one big emoji using the Stickers feature in iMessage? If you've ever wanted to create a scene or tell a story with your emojis, now there's a way! Here's how to combine emojis on iPhone by mixing them together.
Accidentally Reported a Text as Junk? Here's What to Do
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
If you accidentally reported a text as junk, you may be worried that you've blocked that number or that you won't be able to recover the text. Fortunately, neither one is true. Here's how to unreport a junk text, or at least the steps you can follow so the report won't matter.
How to Share a Password in iCloud Keychain
By Rachel Needell
If you have a close family or a spouse with whom you share everything, you might be wondering if there's a way to share passwords safely and securely. Luckily, Apple has a built-in system that allows you to share passwords between selected contacts so everyone can quickly access important shared accounts. Here's how to set up Apple password sharing.
How to Add a Security Key to Facebook
By Rachel Needell
A security key is a physical device you can take with you that acts as a key to accounts with sensitive information. In the digital age, it's nice to have something tangible that works the old-fashioned way instead of having to rely on memory or have your iPhone on you at all times for two-factor authentication. If you already own a security key and are ready to secure your Facebook account, here's how to set up a security key.
How to Fix Apple Podcast Not Working on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
If you're wondering, "Why does my phone stop playing podcasts?" or "Why won't my podcast resume play?" it could be because of a poor connection, some settings that need to be reset or changed, an app that needs to be restarted, and more. Let's go over why Apple Podcasts is not working, and how to fix podcast audio on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Turn Off 5G on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
5G is the ideal way to use your iPhone on the go since it offers faster upload and download speeds and more reliable connections than 4G networks. However, 5G networks can use more battery and drive up the cost of your phone bill if you don't have unlimited data. If that's a concern for you, you can easily disable 5G in your iPhone settings.
What Does “Verification Required” in App Store Mean?
By Rhett Intriago
Why can’t I download apps on my iPhone? Downloading apps is one of the essential functions of the iPhone, but if you get a message saying “verification required” in the App Store, you won’t be able to download or install any apps. In this article, we’ll go over how to fix when the App Store says, “verification required.”
How to Control Facebook Tracking You on Other Apps
By Rachel Needell
The way that the internet is connected can be a bit scary at times. Sites like Facebook have relationships with other apps and websites that allow those apps to share your data with Facebook. This is how Facebook collects data about you when you click on an ad or enter in something in a Google search. If you want to learn how to control what is shared with Facebook or to disable the information sharing altogether, we'll walk you through the steps!
How to Connect Mouse to Mac
By Olena Kagui
Learning how to connect a wireless mouse to a Mac is easy! You can usually do it by turning on your Mac’s Bluetooth and finding your wireless mouse under Bluetooth devices. Some third-party mouses require you to plug in a USB or USB-C mouse dongle in order to connect a Mac mouse.
How to Automatically Copy Mac Screenshot to Clipboard
By Olena Kagui
Taking screenshots on a Mac is a useful skill, and copying them directly onto the clipboard can save you lots of time. Skip searching for the location of your screenshot and automatically copy it, then jump directly to pasting with a simple keyboard shortcut. You can capture the entire screen, a portion of it, or just an app window.
How to See Who Sent You Links on iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
One of the great features of Safari is that when someone sends you a link, you can access it right from the new tab screen. Not only that but also, when you open a link that someone sent you, Safari will tell you who the sender is. Find out how to easily see Shared with You links and quickly reply to links that have been sent to you.
How to Change Folder Color on Mac
By Rachel Needell
One of the best parts of having a Mac is the ability to customize every detail. Did you know that you can change folder colors on Mac? There's actually a lot of different ways you can change the folder icon on Mac, and it's not difficult once you learn how! First, we'll cover how to change the color of folders on a Mac, and then we'll go over how to use your own custom image for Mac folder icons!