Macs come with robust stock software to browse the web and open common file types, but sometimes there’s a third-party app that fits your needs better; think Google Chrome vs. Safari or Microsoft Word instead of Pages. You can change the default browser and other default apps on a Mac with just a few simple steps.
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How to View & Sort Your Apple Watch Workout History
By Leanne Hays
Do you know how to see past workouts on Apple Watch? The Fitness app for Apple Watch tracks data about your workouts each day so you can find your workout history with ease. This can help you get a feel for your habits and keep track of any goals you've set for yourself! We'll show you how to see your Apple Watch Workout history.
Understanding Fitness Trends & Apple Fitness Challenges
By Olena Kagui
The Apple Watch Activity rings reflect your daily burned active calories, minutes exercised, and hours in which you stood and moved around for at least one minute. You can also use the Fitness app on your iPhone and the Activity app on your watch to see your averages over time. I will help answer all your questions about Fitness Trends and Apple Fitness Challenges!
Fixed: The Number You Have Dialed Has Calling Restrictions
By Rhett Intriago
Have you ever tried to call someone and received a message saying that the number you have dialed has calling restrictions? This can be frustrating, especially if you’re trying to reach a friend or family member. So what do calling restrictions mean and how can you resolve the issue? Let’s find out!
How to Blur Something in a Picture on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
Ever had a weird person photobomb your family pictures? Or has your nephew decided that wearing shirts with curse words is appropriate birthday-party attire? There may be many reasons why you might need to blur out part of a photo. We’ll teach you how to blur a photo on iPhone 15 and earlier models using native apps and third-party options.
How to Fix iCloud Photo Link Not Working on iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Can't open an iCloud photo-sharing link? Here's the fix for when photo sharing is not working or because the iCloud link is not working or isn't loading. Here's how to fix it and open an iCloud link on an iPhone.
How to Use iPhone Voicemail Transcriptions
By Conner Carey
A lot of people are asking, "How do you use voicemail transcription on the iPhone?" The feature itself is pretty easy to use, but it can be a little glitchy. We'll go over everything you should know about how to use voicemail transcriptions on your iPhone and what to do if voicemail transcription is not working on your iPhone. Here's how to use the voicemail-to-text feature of Visual Voicemail on your iPhone.
How to Get Rid of Split Screen on iPad
By Jim Karpen
Wondering how you get rid of split screen on iPad? Split View is the split screen feature that allows two apps to be open at once on your iPad's screen, but many people end up with a split screen on their iPads by mistake, especially in the Safari app. While there are many useful ways to use split screen on the iPad, some users simply don't like the iPad split screen. Here's how to remove split screen on iPad.
How to Send a PDF File via Text on iPhone
By Rachel Needell
If you want to attach a PDF to a text message, it's actually quite simple. You just need to have uploaded the file to your iCloud account so you can access it through the Files app. If you need to figure out how to text a PDF file, I'll walk you through the steps.
How to Find Someone's Amazon Wish List or Registry
By Belinda Sanmiguel
Amazon wish lists are just like gift registries When someone creates an Amazon wish list, they can add items they'd like to receive to help others know what they want for Christmas, their birthday, or other special occasions. Those wish lists can then be shared with friends and family to take the guesswork out of gift shopping. Below, we'll show you how to find someone's Amazon wish list so you can get them the perfect gift.
How to Sync Messages from iPhone to Mac
By Conner Carey
Here's how to set up Apple's Messages app on an iPhone, Mac, and iPad. Once you've done this, you can view text messages sent and received from all the Apple devices you've synced. Let's start learning how to connect iPhone to Mac and iPad to get iMessage on Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
How to Sync Fitbit to iPhone’s Apple Health App
By Becca Ludlum
Can you connect Fitbit to Apple Health? Yes! Syncing your Fitbit and other third-party wearable trackers to Apple's Health app makes it easy to keep all of your comprehensive health information in one place on your iPhone. We’ll walk you through doing a quick and easy Fitbit sync.
Apple's Photos app automatically organizes your pictures into a collection called Featured Photos. Featured Photos frequently change, so if you see one you love, you'll want to take action, so it's not buried in your Photos Library again. Let's go over how to share, favorite, and edit Featured Photos.
Never Miss a Text with the Catch Up Button
By Rhett Intriago
Group chats are now much easier to manage thanks to the addition of the Catch Up button in iMessage. This feature allows you to quickly jump to the last unread message so you never miss a text.
Solved: Why Is My iPhone Hot When I Use the Maps App?
By Leanne Hays
Does your iPhone get hot while using Maps, or another app that uses GPS? Let's go over why your iPhone gets hot, and how you can stop your iPhone overheating.
Health App Missing from My iPhone! How Do I Reinstall It?
By Sarah Kingsbury
There are a couple of reasons why your Apple Health app might have disappeared from your iPhone: it was accidentally deleted or removed from your Home Screen, or you have it hidden in Screen Time settings. We'll walk you through how to get this vital app back on your Home Screen.
How to Make Hands-Free Calls on the iPhone
By Abbey Dufoe
Do you find yourself answering the phone and quickly putting it in speakerphone mode so you can use your iPhone hands-free? Do you find it annoying to scroll through contacts, calls, and messages just to make a phone call? Well, there’s an easier way. You can set your iPhone settings to place and receive calls hands-free, automatically, within the Settings app. It’s part of Apple's accessibility and Hey Siri features. Here’s how to use Siri to make calls and have them automatically answer on speaker so you never have to use your hands.
How to Add Emojis to Text Messages
By Conner Carey
There are two ways to add iPhone emojis to your text messages: using the emoji keyboard and using predictive text. Both methods require you to have the iPhone emoji keyboard enabled. Once you've done this, you'll be able to choose from a huge array of emojis, including the popular heart emoji, shrug emoji, facepalm emoji, and even clown emoji! Let's learn how.
Forget Mirror Apps: How to Use the iPhone Camera as a Mirror
By Sarah Kingsbury
We’ve all found ourselves checking our teeth or applying lipstick in the reflection of our iPhone screen. Some of us have even considered downloading a mirror app for our iPhone. While there isn’t a built-in iPhone mirror app, using the front-facing or selfie camera will do the trick. We’ll teach you how to do this and we’ll recommend two free mirror apps if the camera solution is not for you.
Fixed: iPhone Stuck on Home Critical Alerts
By Olena Kagui
You're not alone if you see a "Home would like to send you Critical Alerts" notification stuck on your iPhone. This annoying Critical Alerts iPhone notification can keep popping up and freezing your phone until you go through several troubleshooting steps. I'll teach you how to fix this issue and correct your Home Critical Alert settings.