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How to Turn Off Alarms on Other People’s iPhones
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How to Turn Off Alarms on Other People’s iPhones

Jeff Butts · 4:34 PM EDT, May 24th, 2022 · 1 Comment

If you’ve ever wished you could easily turn off someone’s iPhone alarm when they forgot, you can. Siri will gladly handle it for you.

How to Fix a Broken Shift Key in Universal Control on an iPad
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How to Fix a Broken Shift Key in Universal Control on an iPad

Jeff Butts · 4:34 PM EDT, Apr 1st, 2022 · Add Comment

If you’ve noticed a problem with your Shift key in Universal Control on an iPad, you aren’t alone. Here’s how to fix it.

How to Reset Bluetooth on macOS Monterey
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How to Reset Bluetooth on macOS Monterey

Jeff Butts · 10:45 AM EDT, Mar 31st, 2022 · Add Comment

With the loss of its menu bar option, you may wonder how to reset Bluetooth on macOS Monterey. Wonder no more, as Jeff Butts explains how.

This Trick Lets You Put Apps on Multiple Home Screens
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This Trick Lets You Put Apps on Multiple Home Screens

Jeff Butts · 12:48 PM EDT, Mar 25th, 2022 · Add Comment

Here’s a neat trick. You can actually put icons for your apps on multiple Home Screens, for those apps you want accessible anywhere.

Video Tips
  • Get A Number Pad On iPhone Instead of the Time Wheel
  • Siri Can't Dictate Emojis
  • iOS 15.1 Quick Tips: Snoozing with Siri and Contacts Using The People Album
  • Geo-Fence Your Robot Vacuum
  • Disk Utility Can Manage Your APFS Snapshots
  • Empty Your Mac's Trash For Good
Hidden iOS Gesture to Select Multiple Items by Two-Finger Swiping
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Hidden iOS Gesture to Select Multiple Items by Two-Finger Swiping

Jeff Butts · 11:38 AM EDT, Mar 22nd, 2022 · Add Comment

A little known iOS gesture makes it much easier to select multiple items. All it takes is a two-finger swipe, as Jeff Butts demonstrates.

Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad
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Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad

Jeff Butts · 6:08 PM EDT, Mar 17th, 2022 · 2 Comments

Previously found only on the 6th-generation iPad mini, smart volume buttons are available for all Apple tablets running iPadOS 15.4 or later.

Learn If Your Mac and iPad Support Universal Control
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Learn If Your Mac and iPad Support Universal Control

Jeff Butts · 5:41 PM EDT, Mar 15th, 2022 · Add Comment

A new feature allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard with your Mac and iPad. Let’s look at which devices support Universal Control.

How to Put Your Favorite Shortcuts in the Dock
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How to Put Your Favorite Shortcuts in the Dock

Jeff Butts · 4:07 PM EST, Mar 9th, 2022 · Add Comment

On macOS, the Dock is where to look for the apps you run the most. So why can’t you put shortcuts on the dock? In the latest version, you can.

How to Watch Apple’s First 2022 Media Event
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How to Watch Apple’s First 2022 Media Event

Jeff Butts · 2:22 PM EST, Mar 7th, 2022 · Add Comment

The first Apple media event of 2022 is just hours away. Here’s a breakdown of how to stream it and what time to tune in.

Video Tips
  • Disk Utility Can Manage Your APFS Snapshots
  • Unlock iPhone's Scientific Calculator
  • Geo-Fence Your Robot Vacuum
  • How To Keep Up With Your Shows While Traveling
  • Empty Your Mac's Trash For Good
  • Siri Can't Dictate Emojis
The Top 5 Everyday Uses for Apple Watch
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The Top 5 Everyday Uses for Apple Watch

Stacey Butler · 10:23 AM EST, Mar 2nd, 2022 · 5 Comments

Maybe you bought it for the fitness features, but there’s so much more. Here are 5 favorite, non-fitness features on Apple Watch.

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