The Apple Watch may be a wrist-sized supercomputer, but it also fulfills the standard watch function of telling time. There are several ways to tell time on the Apple Watch: you can see it, hear it, or feel it. I will also teach you how to set time on Apple Watch and change it when needed.
By August Garry
So you've dropped your iPhone in water. It's an unfortunate situation we've all been in before. Luckily, newer iPhones are increasingly water resistant, but prolonged exposure to water can still damage your device. If you suspect your iPhone has sustained water damage, here's how to check:
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
We all know the convenience of all our passwords being stored in Apple Keychain. However, many of us also know the frustration of using our non-Apple devices and no longer having access to those passwords. Fortunately, there is now an extension for Chrome that lets you link your iCloud keychain to your Google browser, so you can keep all your passwords securely in one place. Let's learn how to do it.
By Tamlin Day
When you tap the Share icon in an app, you are taken to a sharing menu that includes options for Recent Contacts, Apps, and Actions. You can customize which options you see in the Share menu to make your life easier! The customizable actions available will vary between apps. We'll show you how to customize action menus in the iPhone Share screen.
By Erin MacPherson
Each Apple TV update brings bug fixes, better functionality, and a generally better tvOS software experience. We recommend keeping your Apple TV updated to the latest software, and to do that you'll either need to perform a manual Apple TV software update or set the latest Apple TV update to occur automatically whenever a new tvOS version is available. We'll show you how to do both!
By August Garry
If you're anything like me, you frequently have anywhere from fifteen to thirty different browser tabs open at a time. Inevitably, some of them start playing some irritating ad or video that you can't get to shut up, leaving you to wonder how to mute a tab in Chrome or another web browser. Luckily, all the modern browsers you may be using have an option to mute an individual tab, so you can continue browsing in peace.
By Tamlin Day
When you need to make yourself a quick voice recording, the Voice Memos feature on the Apple Watch is a great shortcut. I like using this feature to make a recording when my iPhone is out of reach or I don't have time to open my iPhone and open the Voice Memos app. It's also a nice way to record your thoughts without losing your thread of concentration. Here's how to record a voice memo on the Apple Watch.
If you've recently noticed that the flashlight is missing from the Control Center, there's no need to worry. Your iPhone light is still available, and it's easy to place it back into the Control Center with your other quick-access icons.
By August Garry
Your iPhone’s Auto-Brightness feature automatically adjusts your screen’s brightness; if you’re in dim lighting, your iPhone screen will automatically dim to match it, and if you’re out in the sun, the screen will brighten again. If you want to stop the adjustment from happening, we'll show you how to turn the feature off.
By Olena Kagui
Your Apple Watch has a Handwashing timer to remind you to wash for 20 seconds, but sometimes your watch may not correctly track your time. If you're worried about having an accurate average handwashing time, you can keep your clean streak going by entering it into the Health app manually.
By August Garry
Apple's Voice Control feature allows you to navigate your iPhone hands-free, using only voice commands. It also offers a Numbered Grid overlay on your screen, which lets you select different items on your screen by calling out corresponding numbers. As an example, we'll show you how to use Numbered Grid to navigate your Photos.
By Ashleigh Page
We all like to blame Wi-Fi when our computers are lagging, but when did you last check your Mac RAM usage? Seemingly innocent apps running in the background can consume large portions of your Mac's active memory. We'll cover how to check RAM usage with the Activity Monitor, plus a few tips on how to free up RAM.
By Ashleigh Page
What is a smart folder? A smart folder is just a folder with filters added. These filters allow the folder to automatically pull in certain files according to your set criteria, which helps you to save time and stay organized. We'll show you how to create a new folder on a Mac using smart folder options.
By Ashleigh Page
The automatic switching feature for AirPods means if you're listening to music on your laptop and a call comes in, your AirPods should switch Bluetooth connection from your laptop to your iPhone. Unfortunately, some users find that this means their AirPods switch between devices unnecessarily when they're close together.
By Paul Strubell
If this pandemic has shown us anything, it’s that many of us will be reimagining our office environments going forward. With that in mind, I’ve laid out how I created a remote office environment so I can work from the road in my Airstream Travel Trailer. I’ll cover how to get the best internet connection in spotty areas, what gear you’ll need (including road trip planner apps), and how my own RV journey began.
By August Garry
Do you often find yourself wishing you could put all of the YouTube videos you love in one place and have them all play one after the other, like a playlist? Well, we've got some good news for you: you absolutely can! We'll go over how to create a playlist on YouTube, and where to find it once you've made it.
By August Garry
Is your (formerly) clear iPhone case looking a little grimy? If your clear phone case is turning yellow, it’s most likely due to exposure to heat (be it from the sun or the phone itself) and natural aging. If that is what you’re seeing, you may consider that it’s time to retire your long-suffering iPhone case and bring in a fresh, new replacement. But before you do that, let’s go over some less drastic solutions for cleaning your clear phone case.
By Ashleigh Page
In this article, we'll show you show to create a ringtone on your iPhone using third-party apps and websites. We'll also show you how to use the GarageBand app to create a ringtone from one of your Apple Music songs. Creating a ringtone takes only a few minutes, and the final result is a cool ringtone that you actually enjoy!
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The Apple Translate app is incredibly versatile, allowing users to translate pages in Safari, convert text messages to a different language, translate conversations, and save and access important phrases. The best part? Each of these translation functions can be accessed with just a few quick taps.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
The Apple Photos app has many powerful features! In this article, we'll cover some fun tricks for taking amazing iPhone photos. We'll also cover the best way to organize your photos by showing you how to add captions to photos and how to sort photos on your iPhone.
