If you're a football fan without cable, figuring out how to watch the NFL season online is important. Whether you want to watch Monday Night Football, the Thursday games, or the NFL Sunday ticket, we'll cover your options for watching the NFL season on Apple TV without a cable subscription. We'll include how to watch NFL games online, on Amazon, with an over-the-air TV antenna, on Sling TV, and more.
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iPadOS Beta: How to Install It & What to Expect
By August Garry
Can't wait for the shipping version of iPadOS 18? If you're an early adopter who'd like to get early access to Apple's new iPad operating system and give feedback on how it's working, you can install iPadOS beta 18 now. Here's how to get iPadOS beta, and decide whether it's right for you.
There Was an Error Connecting to the Apple ID Server: Fixed!
By Leanne Hays
Have you ever tried to log in to your iCloud or other Apple account with your Apple ID, only to see an "Error Connecting to Apple ID, Verification Failed" error message? Or maybe a "There Was an Error Connecting to the Apple ID Server" error message? Don't worry; here's what to check if you can't sign in with your Apple ID.
How to Fix an iMessage Activation Error Fast!
By Conner Carey
FaceTime or iMessage not activating? According to Apple, it can take up to 24 hours to activate iMessages and FaceTime. If iMessage or FaceTime won't activate after 24 hours, it's safe to assume iMessage and FaceTime are not working. Here's how to fix an iMessage waiting for activation and similar errors.
How to Accept a Shared Album Invite on Your iPhone
By Brian Peters
Shared Albums let you add photos and videos to a collaborative photo album, but first, you have to know how to join a shared album. Here's how to accept a Shared Album invite, and what to do if a shared album invite is not showing up.
How to Record & Transcribe Audio in Notes on Your iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Did you know you can use the Notes app to record and transcribe audio on your iPhone and iPad? Here's how to record audio on an iPhone and transcribe your spoken words to text in the Notes app!
How to Lock Apps on iPhone & iPad with Touch ID
By Abbey Dufoe
Can you lock apps on an iPhone or iPad with a fingerprint? Yes! Here's how to lock apps on iPad with a fingerprint. Below, we'll also cover how to put a password on apps on iPhone or iPad for better security.
Crafting Happiness with Your iPhone
By Ashleigh Page
According to Spectrum Health & Human Services, crafting comes with some surprising benefits. Research consistently shows that artistic endeavors boost your mood, increase self-confidence, reduce stress, and improve mental agility. So maybe consider adding some acrylic-and-canvas therapy into your routine alongside your daily dose of leafy greens!
Real Life Gifts & Crafts to Make with Your iPhone Photos
By Olena Kagui
The iPhone camera can take breathtaking photos. But as your digital photo storage fills up, it can be easy to forget or lose some of those captured memories. Outside of posting them on social media or printing them out for an old-school photo album, there are many surprisingly fun ways to enjoy your favorite photos on a more regular basis.
Default Card Not Being Charged in Apple Pay? Fix It Fast!
By Leanne Hays
Have you ever made a payment with Apple Pay, only to realize the wrong card got charged? Why does that happen? You might not know that you can have a different default card on each one of your Apple devices. So, just because you change the default card in Apple Pay on your iPhone, doesn't mean it will be changed on your iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Here's how to change the default card on Apple Pay for each device, so you always charge the correct card.
How to Update Your iPad to iPadOS 18
By Leanne Hays
iPadOS 18 is finally here! We’ll cover how to update your iPad so you can begin to take advantage of the new iPad software features right away. We'll also cover whether or not you should update to iPadOS 18, which models are compatible with the new operating system, and reasons why your iPad won't update to iPadOS 18.
How to Hide Subscriptions on an iPhone or iPad
By Conner Carey
Want to keep your subscriptions private? Many people want to know how to hide subscriptions on their iPhone or iPad, but it's not completely possible at this time. We can show you how to hide subscriptions from your Family Sharing group, though! Of course, keeping your iPhone locked goes a long way toward keeping your subscriptions and subscription history private; we'll show you how.
How to Customize Lock Screen on iPad
By Rachel Needell
Since iOS 16 was released, iPhone users have been able to add widgets, adjust font, and change the clock style of their lock screens, but this feature was unavailable on iPad. Now, with iPadOS 17, you can finally customize your iPad Lock Screen. Here's how to edit the Lock Screen on iPad.
How to Use Time to Leave Alerts in the Calendar App
By Leanne Hays
Do you wish you could get an iPad or iPhone calendar alert when it's time to leave for an event or appointment? Now you can! Here's how to turn on Time to Leave alerts in the Calendar app on your iPhone or iPad.
Google Search Not Working? Fix It Fast on iPhone & iPad
By Leanne Hays
If a Google search is not working in the Google app or the Google Chrome app, you may get an error message like, "Unfortunately Google Search has stopped working", or "The request was not performed because there was no connectivity". Here's how to fix things when Google is not showing web results.
How to Fix iPhone Contact Poster Not Working
By Leanne Hays
If you're wondering why your Contact Posters won't update, here's how to fix the Contact Poster glitch! Solve update problems and get the most recent iOS 17 Contact Card for each of your Contacts.
The People & Pets album in the Photos app is an exciting new iOS 17 feature that lots of pet owners are excited about. But, many of our readers can't find the People & Pets album, or don't see their pets in the album, and are wondering what's gone wrong. Here's how to find the Pets & People album.
Fix Photos Not Uploading to iCloud Once & for All
By Leanne Hays
iCloud photos not syncing means risking treasured pictures if something happens to your iPhone or iPad. Here's how to fix photos not uploading to iCloud photo storage, and how to upload photos to iCloud without worry.
Lost a Text? Search Messages on Your iPhone & iPad
By Abbey Dufoe
Wondering how to search text messages on an iPhone or iPad to find a specific conversation? We can help! We'll cover how to search through your messages on an iPhone and iPad in the Messages app, search Facebook messages, and search keywords or phrases in your WhatsApp chat.
How to Pause Your Location on Find My iPhone
By Leanne Hays
Here's how to freeze your location on Find My iPhone, make your location stay in one spot, or even how to spoof or fake your location on an iPhone. Remember, use your powers for good, everyone!