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macOS: Automate Your Mac with Smart Folders

Andrew Orr · 2:50 PM EDT, Oct 17th, 2018 · Add Comment

Smart Folders are kind of a hidden feature of macOS, but can greatly help you manage and organize your files. Here’s how to get started.

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How to Enable Two Factor Authentication on Facebook

Andrew Orr · 2:42 PM EDT, Oct 16th, 2018 · Add Comment

In light of the recent breaches and hacks at Facebook, it’s a good idea to enable two-factor authentication on Facebook for security.

iOS 12: How to Make Your First Shortcut and Add a Siri Command
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iOS 12: How to Make Your First Shortcut and Add a Siri Command

Jeff Gamet · 11:38 AM EDT, Oct 4th, 2018 · Add Comment

Making your first Shortcut in iOS 12 on your iPhone or iPad doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. Here’s how to get started, and how to add a Siri voice command, too.

How to Use Memoji Camera Effects in Messages and FaceTime
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How to Use Memoji Camera Effects in Messages and FaceTime

Jeff Gamet · 2:51 PM EDT, Sep 26th, 2018 · Add Comment

You can use your Memoji, or Animoji with real time camera effects in Messages and FaceTime in iOS 12. Here’s how.

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macOS: How to Create a Mac Panic Button With Automator

Andrew Orr · 1:40 PM EDT, Sep 24th, 2018 · Add Comment

Andrew explains how he used Automator to create a Mac panic button. It automatically deletes certain files, then empties the Trash.

watchOS 5: Here’s How to Use Walkie Talkie with your Apple Watch
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watchOS 5: Here's How to Use Walkie Talkie with your Apple Watch

Jeff Gamet · 6:31 PM EDT, Sep 19th, 2018 · Add Comment

Here’s how to set up and use watchOS 5’s Walkie Talkie feature on your Apple Watch.

A New iPhone and New Apple Watch Set Up Guide
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A New iPhone and New Apple Watch Set Up Guide

John Martellaro · 6:00 PM EDT, Sep 19th, 2018 · 1 Comment

So you’re getting a new iPhone soon. And maybe a new Apple Watch as well. Getting your devices properly set up can be confusing, so John has put together a new iPhone and new Apple Watch set up guide to make sure everything goes smoothly.

How to Pick Just the Right Apple Watch Series 4
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How to Pick Just the Right Apple Watch Series 4

John Martellaro · 5:25 PM EDT, Sep 12th, 2018 · 2 Comments

The new Apple Watch Series 4 has lots of color, connectivity, and case material options. John shows you how to navigate Apple’s website to select just the Apple Watch you want.

How to: Fix Apple TV Refusing to Play Sound through HomePod
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How to: Fix Apple TV Refusing to Play Sound through HomePod

Bryan Chaffin · 8:00 AM EDT, Sep 4th, 2018 · Add Comment

Bryan Chaffin shows you how to fix Apple TV refusing to play sound through HomePod.

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macOS: How to Get Manual iCloud Sync Control

Andrew Orr · 1:49 PM EDT, Aug 29th, 2018 · 1 Comment

With macOS Sierra, Apple introduced Documents & Desktop syncing to iCloud. But sometimes it can be a pain in the arse to use.

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