How do you change your AirDrop name? It’s easy and only takes a few seconds but will differ slightly between your Apple devices. You can change your AirDrop name to something more personalized to help you easily distinguish between devices. Below, we'll cover how to change your AirDrop name on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Screen cover bubbles not only look tacky, but they can also obscure your screen and make touch gestures more difficult on your phone. While your initial instinct might be to remove the screen protector and re-apply it, this should be a last-ditch measure, since this process can be messy and reduce the strength of the adhesive backing. To help avoid this, we've compiled a list of clever and easy tips to help remove air bubbles from under your screen protector.
By Rachel Needell
Ever wondered what Airplane Mode actually does? We've all been asked to put our devices into Airplane Mode while traveling on a flight. You may be wondering whether Airplane Mode is important or what will happen if you don't enter Airplane Mode while on a flight. I've done the research, so you don't have to! Let's get into it
By Conner Carey
A handy feature called Continuity & Handoff makes it possible for you to answer phone calls from your Mac or iPad when they are all connected through iCloud. However, if you want to learn how to stop your iPad from ringing or how to turn off the ringer on your Mac, there is a quick way to easily disable your other devices from ringing. Here’s how to turn off phone calls on iPad and Mac.
By Rachel Needell
Many Apple users are familiar with Split View, a feature that allows you to open two applications on iPad at once. Did you know you can also use Split View to work in two windows of the same app open at once? I just learned this hidden trick that allows you to open the same app in two separate windows and work within them both at once. I'll walk you through exactly how!
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Creating a stereo pair with two Apple HomePod mini or HomePod speakers can create a rich sound experience that cannot be accomplished with one HomePod alone! Songs that are meant to be heard in stereo can reach their full potential, and your paired HomePod minis can become speakers for your Apple TV. We’ll teach you how to set up a HomePod or HomePod mini stereo speaker, whether you're starting fresh or already have two HomePods set up.
By Rachel Needell
Just when you thought the Notes app couldn't get any better, you learn that you can actually turn a note into graph paper, or create evenly spaced lines that help you maintain straight writing. This is a super handy tip, especially if you're drawing out a math problem or simply want to take handwritten notes on some lined paper. The Notes app can do it all! Let's get into how to add lines and grids to Notes.
By Olena Kagui
If you're in the market for an AirTag or already have one, you may be wondering, "How long do AirTags last?" As long as you keep your AirTag safe and dry, it should last you years, but you'll have to replace the battery every year or so. I'll teach you everything you need to know about AirTag battery life and replacement.
By Rhett Intriago
AirPods spatial audio provides a theater-like sound experience when listening to music or watching movies on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. With the release of iOS 16 and a pair of third-generation AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, you can create a personalized spatial audio experience.
Apple announced big iPadOS 16 updates during the live presentation marking the start of WWDC 2022. Many new features coming with iOS 16, like the updates to the Lock Screen, Messages, and Focus will be available on the iPad as well, but we can look forward to some exciting new iPad-specific features, too.
By August Garry
Have you ever tried to share a recital or conduct a music lesson over FaceTime? If so, Wide Spectrum Mic Mode may be for you. Wide Spectrum mode brings in and enhances all the background noise around you so your friends or family can hear things with better quality.
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.
By Jim Karpen
Looking for free TV apps for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac? Overall, it’s surprising the number of good free movies and free TV shows you can watch. Here are our eleven best free TV and free movie apps for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
By Rhett Intriago
The clipboard is something that is built into every phone and computer. It holds things that have been copied so that you can paste them elsewhere, whether it’s an address that you need to paste into Maps or a funny meme that you want to share with your friends. But how do you view the clipboard? While it’s not normally accessible, there are some roundabout methods of viewing what’s on your clipboard and, in some cases, editing it.
There are many reasons why you might be unable to successfully complete an iPad app download. Maybe you can't find the App Store icon on your iPad, have no storage, or have accidentally enabled settings to prevent you from installing new apps. I'll go through a simple step-by-step checklist that will fix all your iPad won't download app concerns, regardless of what caused them.
By Rachel Needell
Stage Manager, the multi-tasking user interface available on M1 iPads, helps make your iPad more like a computer than ever before. One of the key advantages of Stage Manager is the way a user can switch between multiple app windows with ease. Grouping apps together in Stage Manager is an amazing way to take your multitasking abilities on the iPad to the next level. Let me show you my favorite way to work on the iPad!
By Rachel Needell
What is Apple's Stage Manager on iPad? Stage Manager is Apple's new multitasking solution for iPad users that debuted on iPadOS 16. It allows users to have multiple apps open at a time and work within them, similar to windows on Mac, as well as switch between them quickly and easily. In this tip, I'll show you exactly how to switch between open apps and windows with ease in Stage Manager!
If you’re an avid golfer, having the best iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch golf apps can improve your game experience and performance. Our favorite golf apps help you find nearby ranges, track your score, and offer everything from golf tips to full-on golf lessons (say hello to that perfect putt!). Here's our roundup of the best golf apps.
By Rachel Needell
Apple's new iPad multitasking tool, Stage Manger, arrived with iPadOS 16, and we're all excited to jump right into it. But before you can use Stage Manager to work in multiple windows at once, you have to learn how to activate the feature. In this article, we'll be showing you how to turn on Stage Manager from Settings or the Control Center on your iPad.
By Brian Peters
One of the great things about iPads is their combination of portability and a large screen. This makes them perfect for reading e-books, digital comics, and magazines. It also makes them a potential replacement for a paper notebook, especially when paired with a good stylus like the Apple Pencil. Of course, to replace someone’s sketchbook, journal, or notepad, the iPad needs a good notetaking app. As someone who used to love brainstorming ideas and writing short stories by hand, I’ve long been curious if the iPad could help me recapture that feeling. So, I decided to look at some of the most popular notetaking apps available for the iPad, all of which offer their core functionality for free (and most of which have premium versions with more features if you decide you love them).
