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Using Measurement Conversions in iOS 16
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Using Measurement Conversions in iOS 16

Jeff Butts · 5:40 PM EDT, Jun 23rd, 2022 · Add Comment

Using iOS 16, measurement conversions get much easier. Jeff Butts shows how you can highlight a measurement and see it converted.

Finding, Viewing and Copying Your Wi-Fi Password in iOS 16
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Finding, Viewing and Copying Your Wi-Fi Password in iOS 16

Jeff Butts · 3:28 PM EDT, Jun 21st, 2022 · Add Comment

One cool change in iOS 16 is the ability to view your Wi-Fi password. Here’s how to do it, so you can easily share your Wi-Fi with guests.

Use iCloud Drive Desktop and Documents Folders Sync to Save Space and Stay Connected to Your Files
How-To

Use iCloud Drive Desktop and Documents Folders Sync to Save Space and Stay Connected to Your Files

Jeff Butts · 4:35 PM EDT, Jun 20th, 2022 · Add Comment

Here’s how to set up iCloud Desktop and Documents Folders Syncing, a great way to save space and keep your files accessible anywhere.

Apple Allows You to Delete 31 Stock Apps in iOS 16
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Apple Allows You to Delete 31 Stock Apps in iOS 16

Jeff Butts · 2:37 PM EDT, Jun 20th, 2022 · Add Comment

In iOS 16, Apple has added four titles to the list of stock apps you can delete from your iPhone. This can help declutter your Home Screen.

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How to Use Door Detection in iOS 16
How-To

How to Use Door Detection in iOS 16

Jeff Butts · 4:20 PM EDT, Jun 19th, 2022 · Add Comment

New in iOS 16, Door Detection can help those with vision problems more easily navigate the world around them. Here’s how to use the feature.

How to Add Your Apple Account Card to Wallet
Quick Tip

How to Add Your Apple Account Card to Wallet

Jeff Butts · 10:40 AM EDT, May 26th, 2022 · Add Comment

With iOS 15.5, Apple has brought back the iTunes Pass as your Apple Account Card. Let’s look at how to add it to Wallet and use it.

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

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.

These 5 Tips Will Help You Maximize Your FaceTime Call
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These 5 Tips Will Help You Maximize Your FaceTime Call

Jeff Butts · 4:49 PM EDT, May 19th, 2022 · Add Comment

If you want to make the most of the built-in video calling app on your iPhone, these FaceTime tips are a great start.

How and Why to Use Zoom on Apple Watch
How-To

How and Why to Use Zoom on Apple Watch

Jeff Butts · 4:12 PM EDT, May 18th, 2022 · 2 Comments

The text on your Apple Watch may seem too small at times. Luckily, the Accessibility feature Zoom on Apple Watch can help with that.

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Customize Your CarPlay Apps the Way You Want Them
How-To

Customize Your CarPlay Apps the Way You Want Them

Jeff Butts · 2:37 PM EDT, May 17th, 2022 · 1 Comment

If you’re wondering how to customize your CarPlay apps, wonder no more. Jeff Butts walks you through organizing, deleting, and adding apps.

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