iOS 14: How to Create an Apple ID Recovery Key

9:19 AM EDT, Jul 15th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

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.

Here’s How to Get the Developer and Public iOS 14 Beta

2:02 PM EDT, Jul 14th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

The iOS 14 beta has been released for developers, but the public beta isn’t out yet. Here’s where to install them on your devices.

Apple Warns Not to Close Your Laptop Lid With a Webcam Cover

1:14 PM EDT, Jul 13th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

In a new support document, Apple says not to close your MacBook’s lid while using a webcam cover, as doing so can damage the screen.

iOS 14: How to Use a Private MAC Address on iPhone and iPad

10:22 AM EDT, Jul 13th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

Apple lets you use a private MAC address in iOS 14, iPadOS 14, and watchOS 7. Here’s what that means and where to find the setting.

How to Show Battery Percentage on iPhone XR and iPhone 11

8:00 AM EDT, Jul 9th, 2020 · Charlotte Henry · How-To

To show battery percentage on an iPhone XR or iPhone 11 you need to access the Control Center or add a Widget.

How to Search in Apple Music by Lyrics Not Song Title

9:03 AM EDT, Jul 2nd, 2020 · Charlotte Henry · How-To

One of Charlotte’s favorite features in Apple Music is that you can search for a song using the lyrics, without knowing the title.

Apple Card Users Can Defer Payments Through July

11:33 AM EDT, Jul 1st, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

Apple is extending its COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program through July for customers who have been financially impacted by the pandemic.

How to Turn Off FaceTime on Mac

10:51 AM EDT, Jun 26th, 2020 · Charlotte Henry · How-To

It is not immediately obvious how you can turn off FaceTime on your Mac, but there are actually a couple of ways to do it.

Get Siri to Tell You Which Song is Topping The Chart

12:42 PM EDT, Jun 25th, 2020 · Charlotte Henry · How-To

One fun thing that Siri can do is tell you which song is currently topping the charts in whichever country you’re in.

Here’s How to Pair AirPods on Your Apple Devices

3:49 PM EDT, Jun 19th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

Recently purchased AirPods? Andrew shows you how to pair AirPods on your Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Android device.

How to Cancel Your Apple Music Subscription

12:00 PM EDT, Jun 18th, 2020 · Charlotte Henry · How-To

If you want to cancel your Apple Music subscription you can do so whether you’re on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.

How to Right-Click on a Mac

4:52 PM EDT, Jun 11th, 2020 · John Martellaro · How-To

The first Mac launch in 1984 with a one button mouse. It wasn’t until 1997 that Steve Jobs relented to allow right-clicking in Mac OS, and Apple later shipped a mouse capable of a direct right-click. Here’s a recap on how to right-click on a Mac.

How to Delete Contacts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

2:40 PM EDT, Jun 9th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

Ever wondered how to delete contacts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac? As Andrew explains, it may be faster to do this on a Mac.

How to Force Quit on a Mac Running macOS Catalina

7:17 AM EDT, Jun 8th, 2020 · Charlotte Henry · How-To

There are though three ways to Force Quit on a Mac if an application you are using stops working and becomes non-responsive.

How to Wipe an iPhone, iPad, and Mac

1:58 PM EDT, Jun 3rd, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

After years of using your Apple device, you may be wondering how to wipe your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. “Wipe” meaning factory reset.

How to Create Custom Icons for Home Screen Shortcuts

4:16 PM EDT, May 29th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

Last week Andrew shared how to add a shortcut to your home screen. Today he writes how to create custom icons for home screen shortcuts.

How to Update Apps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

1:57 PM EDT, May 28th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

Wondering how to update apps on your Apple devices? It’s easy to do manually and there’s an option to do it automatically.

iPhone Low Power Mode - What Does it Do and How Do You Turn it on?

10:20 AM EDT, May 28th, 2020 · Charlotte Henry · How-To

Your iPhone has an option called Low Power Mode – it helps preserve battery life for as long as possible, and it is very easy to turn on.

Export Apple Card Transactions to Quicken and QuickBooks

9:39 AM EDT, May 28th, 2020 · Andrew Orr · How-To

Apple customers can now export Apple Card transactions as Quicken and QuickBooks formats. Here’s how to do this.

How to Mirror iPhone Display on Apple TV

7:14 PM EDT, May 27th, 2020 · John Martellaro · How-To

There are times when you’d like to see an iPhone’s display on a big screen, HD/UHD TV via an Apple TV. John shows how to do it.