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Calendar Apps to Help You Schedule & Prioritize
By Ashleigh Page
If you’re firmly attached to the idea of owning a wall calendar, you’re not alone! Unlike many print products, sales of paper calendars are on the increase, alongside an explosion in the digital calendar app market. Instead of choosing between paper or digital, many people opt for both, allowing for the sentimentality of a wall calendar and the convenience of apps. In my quest to find the ultimate digital calendars and planners, I was pleasantly surprised by the range of layouts, sharing, and customization options offered by the different apps. Many of my top picks below combine functional interfaces with fun design elements, making them both easy to use and aesthetically appealing. There’s truly an app for everyone, from the fun and whimsical to the oh-so sleek and professional.
How to Easily Change Clock Font on iOS 16 (2023)
By Rhett Intriago
With the release of iOS 16, the iPhone now has some new customization options when it comes to the Lock Screen. Now, you can do much more than just choose your own wallpaper. You can add widgets to your Lock Screen and even change the clock's appearance. Here’s how to change the clock font on your iPhone.
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HomePod Mini Bluetooth Range & How to Improve It
By Olena Kagui
During the HomePod mini Bluetooth pairing process, you have to keep your iPhone close. However, once your HomePod is set up, it will have a surprisingly good range. I will clarify how far you can be without needing to raise your voice and give you tips for improving it.
How to Turn Off AirPod Notifications
By Rhett Intriago
One of the AirPods' most convenient features is that you can have Siri read incoming notifications to you and announce your calls so that you never have to pick up your phone while using them. However, this can prove to be an annoyance for some users. Thankfully, there is an easy way to turn off AirPod notifications.
How Many HomePods Can You Connect Together? (2022)
By Kenya Smith
HomePods allow you to play music in different areas of the same house at one time. While you can only pair two HomePods together at once, you can treat two stereo-paired HomePods as one speaker, allowing you to connect another HomePod to the pair. Let’s take a deeper look.
Want to type properly in Spanish? You'll need to add the upside-down exclamation point to your iPhone keyboard. Here's how!
Holiday Apps, Last-Minute Gifts & Celebrating Online
By Susan Misuraca
In the 196th episode, David and Donna share their best last-minute tech gifts, from AirTags to the Amazon Echo Dot. Other topics include apps and gear for holiday celebrations, and why you should sing karaoke with Apple Music Sing!
iView: Drone On
By Hal Goldstein
I’ve long thought about using a drone to capture footage of my Iowa woods. Knowing nothing about drones, I hesitated for years, concerned that I would crash it and it would disappear. I yielded and purchased the 5-star-rated DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo ($599). About half a pound, the Mini 2 looks like a bug-like creature (the light weight means no government registration is required). I am impressed despite a frustrating first few weeks.
iView: Use Your iPhone to Stay Healthy
By Hal Goldstein
Do You Need an iPhone to Connect to HomePod?
By Rhett Intriago
The HomePod is one of the best smart speakers on the market. The Google Home and Amazon Echo offer similar experiences, and both are compatible with any phone. What about the HomePod? Do you need an iPhone to connect to HomePod? The short answer is yes, but there are some caveats we'll go over below.
The new iPhone 14 satellite SOS feature makes it possible for users to contact emergency services via satellite even if they don't have an internet or cellular connection. Users can send important information about the situation via text and their location via Find My. Apple created a demo to familiarize you with this feature so you can use it confidently in a real-life emergency.
Were your AirPods stolen? We can help! We'll teach you how to find missing AirPods using FindMy and give you other tracking tips. We'll also cover reporting your AirPods stolen to the proper authorities and getting affordable single AirPod replacements in case all else fails!
USB-A vs. USB-C: What's the Difference? (2023)
By Leanne Hays
USB-A cable vs. USB-C cable; both cables charge, transfer data, and connect devices, but how are they different? Let's learn about these two USB types, and which is better, USB-A or USB-C?
How to Use Scribble on iPad (iPadOS 16)
By Rachel Needell
Scribble is a super fun feature available on the iPad that allows you to use your Apple Pencil to handwrite text into any text field you would normally use the keyboard for, and it will automatically turn into typed text. Not only is the feature surprisingly accurate at picking up even messy handwriting, but there are also written commands that you can perform, like slashing through a word to highlight, that make this feature very convenient!
What Devices Work with Find My Network?
By Rhett Intriago
Apple’s Find My network allows you to easily locate your devices whenever they’re lost or stolen. Whether you need to locate your Apple Watch, iPhone, or MacBook, the Find My app has you covered. For some devices, it can work even when there is no internet connection. The best part is, this helpful tool works with more than just Apple accessories.
How to Share Wordle Results from Your iPhone & iPad (2023)
By Devala Rees
This simple online game seemingly gained mass popularity overnight! If you often play Wordle on your iPhone or iPad, we'll show you how to share your Wordle scores. Read on to learn how to share your results in Wordle by emailing or texting them to friends or posting them on social media.
8 Hobbies to Learn on Your iPhone
By Rhett Intriago
Whether you’re stuck at home or just find yourself bored with your usual pastimes, you can effortlessly find a new hobby if you’ve got your iPhone nearby. From learning a second language to picking up better health habits, there’s an app for just about anything. Below you can find a list of some of the best apps for getting started with new pursuits and cultivating your talents.
5 Apps to Start Your Side Hustle
By Rachel Needell
Nowadays, it feels like everyone is running a side business out of their bedroom or selling clothes online. Additionally, business closures in the early days of the pandemic forced many people to turn to the internet to keep their families afloat. We've compiled a list of five very different apps where you can set up a small side hustle, or grow that side hustle into something bigger!