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HomePod Touch Accommodations Make the Smart Speakers Easy for All
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HomePod Touch Accommodations Make the Smart Speakers Easy for All

Jeff Butts · 3:08 PM EST, Feb 14th, 2022 · Add Comment

When you set up your Apple smart speaker, know there are some great HomePod touch accommodations you may want to take advantage of.

Here are 5 Essential Gaming Tips to Get Started in Roblox
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Here are 5 Essential Gaming Tips to Get Started in Roblox

Andrew Orr · 10:40 AM EST, Feb 8th, 2022 · Add Comment

Apple featured a story in the App Store that shares five tips to get started in Roblox. Roblox is an online, multiplayer game.

macOS: How to Boot into Recovery Mode on an M1 Mac
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macOS: How to Boot into Recovery Mode on an M1 Mac

Andrew Orr · 1:10 PM EST, Feb 3rd, 2022 · Add Comment

Entering Recovery Mode on an M1 Mac is a different process than on an Intel Mac. Apple made it even easier to do.

Here’s How to Blur Your House on Apple Maps and Google Maps
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Here's How to Blur Your House on Apple Maps and Google Maps

Andrew Orr · 2:33 PM EST, Feb 2nd, 2022 · Add Comment

Did you know you can blur your house on Apple Maps and Google Maps? This capability is open to everyone, here’s what you can do.

Video Tips
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Here’s Where to Find a Word Count in TextEdit
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Here's Where to Find a Word Count in TextEdit

Andrew Orr · 1:55 PM EST, Jan 24th, 2022 · Add Comment

Michael Rankin, an instructor at LinkedIn, wrote a tip last year about finding the word count in TextEdit on the Mac.

How to Change Default Browser and Email Apps on iOS
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How to Change Default Browser and Email Apps on iOS

Jeff Butts · 1:09 PM EST, Jan 20th, 2022 · Add Comment

If you prefer different apps for email and web browsing, you may want to know how to change your default browser and email apps on iOS.

How to Stop Your HomePod Mini Draining Your iPhone Battery
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How to Stop Your HomePod Mini Draining Your iPhone Battery

Charlotte Henry · 1:04 PM EST, Jan 3rd, 2022 · Add Comment

If you just got a new HomePod mini you may have noticed that your iPhone battery is draining a lot quicker than before, but this can be fixed.

How to Measure Someone’s Height Using iPhone 13 Pro
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How to Measure Someone’s Height Using iPhone 13 Pro

Andrew Orr · 2:48 PM EST, Dec 29th, 2021 · Add Comment

In Apple’s latest iPhone user guide it tells people that iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max can measure someone’s height using the LiDAR sensor.

Here’s How to Create an Apple ID Recovery Key on iPhone
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Here's How to Create an Apple ID Recovery Key on iPhone

Andrew Orr · 1:14 PM EST, Dec 28th, 2021 · Add Comment

An Apple ID recovery key is an extra layer of security for your account. But you can be permanently locked out if you lose it, so be careful.

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How to Set Up Apple Pay on Your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac
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How to Set Up Apple Pay on Your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac

Andrew Orr · 12:55 PM EST, Dec 28th, 2021 · Add Comment

Andrew shows you how to set up Apple Pay, because it’s a secure and private way to buy goods and services online and offline.

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