There are two different kinds of shortcuts and they can be used in different ways. You can build a shortcut and activate one using Siri.
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U.S. Users Can Get Paramount+ Free For a Month Via Apple TV
Users in the U.S. can get a month of Paramount+ for free via the Apple TV app in an offer that ends on June 30.
How to Watch Apple’s WWDC 2021 Keynote
The WWDC 2021 keynote will take place on 7 June at 10 AM PDT and there are multiple options to watch so you don’t miss any announcements.
Reminder: You Can Charge AirPods With an iPhone 12 MagSafe Puck
If you have a MagSafe puck you got with an iPhone 12 or purchased separately, you can use it to charge your AirPods.
The New Pride Apple Watch Faces Have an Easter Egg Feature
There is a new rectangular Pride Edition Apple Watch Face and a circular one, and both offer a bit of interactivity via the Digital Crown.
You Can Search and be Directed to Contact's Address in Apple Maps
You can search for the address of someone in your Contacts directly in Apple Maps, using the name you’ve saved them under.
Your iPhone Now Tells You When Your Apple Watch is Unlocked
Charlotte noticed a new iPhone notification recently, that told her when her nearby Apple Watch had been unlocked.
How to Set up Face ID to Unlock Your iPhone With Apple Watch When Wearing a Mask
iOS 14. 5 and watchOS 7.4 introduced the ability for Face ID to unlock your iPhone even when a user is wearing a mask.
What New Apple Products Will be Available to Order on April 30, 2021?
The new M1 iMac, M1 iPad Pro, and Apple TV 4K will all become available to order on Friday, April 30, 2021.
How to Change Default Search Engine in Safari 14 on a Mac
In Safari 14 on a Mac, it is quite how easy to change your default search engine and users can choose between a number of major providers.
How to Play Apple Music Radio and Playlists on an Amazon Alexa Device
Apple Music 1, the rebranded radio station, and playlists can be accessed on Amazon’s Echo dot and other Alexa-enabled smart speakers.
How to Clear Text Formatting When You Copy/Paste Something
Andrew recently learned a quick way to automatically clear text formatting when you’re copying and pasting something.
Here’s How Authenticator Apps Can Help Secure Your Accounts
Two-factor authentication is an important security measure that you can add to online accounts that support this feature.
Fantastic Safari Extensions and Where to Find Them
Apple started moving Safari extensions to the Mac App Store in 2017. Here’s where to find and install extensions to add extra functions to Safari.
5 Cryptocurrency Wallets You Can Use to Access Your Treasure
A cryptocurrency wallet can be software, hardware like a USB device, or even a piece of paper. Here are five wallets to look at.
Find Your Apple Music Replay 2021 Playlist Here
Apple Music subscribers can now find their Replay 2021 playlist in the app. It ranks your top 100 played songs from the streaming service.
Students Can Get Apple Music Free For Six Months
Apple has extended its free trial of Apple Music for students so that it now lasts six months instead of three.
iOS 14.4 Introduces ‘Auto Playing Similar Music’ in Apple Music
Over the weekend, Andrew discovered a feature in iOS 14.4 that wasn’t included in the release notes: Autoplaying Similar Music.
How to View Your Apple Watch Apps as a List
The default Grid View on Apple Watch is a bit of a mess, but you can adjust the settings to view Apple Watch apps as a list instead.
4 Plain Text Shortcuts to Use for Data Portability
Plain text is one of the most common, open file formats in computing. Andrew has been using four plain text shortcuts on iOS.
How to Change Your Zoom Display Name
As usernames replace nametags, you may want to change your Zoom display name so that, for example, people can see which company you are from.
How to Use The Reading List Feature in Safari
Safari 14 in macOS 11 Big Sur has the Reading List feature that lets you save articles you may want to return to at a later point.
How to use Translation on Mac OS 11 Big Sur and Safari 14
Mac OS 11 Big Sur and Safari 14 introduced a new Translation tool that allows you to quickly and easily change the language of a website.
Here are the Top 5 Encrypted Cloud Storage Services
To accompany his roundup of encrypted DNS services, Andrew has a roundup of the best encrypted cloud storage services.