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How to Type Hidden Special Characters on iPhone and Mac
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How to Type Hidden Special Characters on iPhone and Mac

Jeff Butts · April 25, 2022

If you’ve ever wondered how to type special characters on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, wonder no more. We’ll show you exactly how to do it.

How to Set Up Apple Watch Fall Detection
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How to Set Up Apple Watch Fall Detection

Jeff Butts · April 15, 2022

If you have yet to set up Apple Watch Fall Detection, take a moment to do so. The life you save could be yours.

Apple Watch Theater Mode Helps You Be a Polite Moviegoer
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Apple Watch Theater Mode Helps You Be a Polite Moviegoer

Jeff Butts · April 6, 2022

At the movie theater, it’s important to keep your devices from disturbing others. Apple Watch Theater Mode is great for that.

Use Shortcuts Automation to Switch Watch Faces
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Use Shortcuts Automation to Switch Watch Faces

Jeff Butts · April 4, 2022

Maybe you never thought about it, but Shortcuts allows you to set an automation to switch your Watch face. Let’s look at how it’s done.

How to Fix a Broken Shift Key in Universal Control on an iPad
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How to Fix a Broken Shift Key in Universal Control on an iPad

Jeff Butts · April 1, 2022

If you’ve noticed a problem with your Shift key in Universal Control on an iPad, you aren’t alone. Here’s how to fix it.

This Trick Lets You Put Apps on Multiple Home Screens
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This Trick Lets You Put Apps on Multiple Home Screens

Jeff Butts · March 25, 2022

Here’s a neat trick. You can actually put icons for your apps on multiple Home Screens, for those apps you want accessible anywhere.

Optimizing Battery Life On Your 5G iPhone
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Optimizing Battery Life On Your 5G iPhone

Jeff Butts · March 22, 2022

Depending on your needs, the defaults on your iPhone may not be the best choices. Here’s how to optimize battery life on your 5G iPhone.

Hidden iOS Gesture to Select Multiple Items by Two-Finger Swiping
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Hidden iOS Gesture to Select Multiple Items by Two-Finger Swiping

Jeff Butts · March 22, 2022

A little known iOS gesture makes it much easier to select multiple items. All it takes is a two-finger swipe, as Jeff Butts demonstrates.

How to Use Universal Control for Mac and iPad
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How to Use Universal Control for Mac and iPad

Jeff Butts · March 18, 2022

A useful feature for Mac and iPad lets you share your Mac’s keyboard and cursor with your iPad. Let’s look at how to use Universal Control.

Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad
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Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad

Jeff Butts · March 17, 2022

Previously found only on the 6th-generation iPad mini, smart volume buttons are available for all Apple tablets running iPadOS 15.4 or later.

Learn If Your Mac and iPad Support Universal Control
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Learn If Your Mac and iPad Support Universal Control

Jeff Butts · March 15, 2022

A new feature allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard with your Mac and iPad. Let’s look at which devices support Universal Control.

Use Focus Mode to Make your iPhone a Gaming-Only Device
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Use Focus Mode to Make your iPhone a Gaming-Only Device

Nick deCourville · March 11, 2022

With Apple’s Focus Mode, iPhone users can create a custom, games-only profile, giving them peace of mind when a child plays with their phone.

How to Put Your Favorite Shortcuts in the Dock
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How to Put Your Favorite Shortcuts in the Dock

Jeff Butts · March 9, 2022

On macOS, the Dock is where to look for the apps you run the most. So why can’t you put shortcuts on the dock? In the latest version, you can.

How to Watch Apple’s First 2022 Media Event
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How to Watch Apple’s First 2022 Media Event

Jeff Butts · March 7, 2022

The first Apple media event of 2022 is just hours away. Here’s a breakdown of how to stream it and what time to tune in.

These 5 Focus Mode Tips Could Revolutionize Your Life
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These 5 Focus Mode Tips Could Revolutionize Your Life

Jeff Butts · March 4, 2022

One of the best features of iOS show lets you control who and which apps can interrupt you. Here are some tips to make the most of Focus Mode.

The Top 5 Everyday Uses for Apple Watch
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The Top 5 Everyday Uses for Apple Watch

Stacey Butler · March 2, 2022

Maybe you bought it for the fitness features, but there’s so much more. Here are 5 favorite, non-fitness features on Apple Watch.

Turn on MMS on iPhone to Send Messages With Photos to Android Users
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Turn on MMS on iPhone to Send Messages With Photos to Android Users

Charlotte Henry · February 16, 2022

To make sure sending photos from an iPhone to an Android device works iOS users need to turn on MMS messaging.

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 · February 14, 2022

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

Update Zoom to Stop Your Mac’s Mic Staying Active After a Call
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Update Zoom to Stop Your Mac's Mic Staying Active After a Call

Charlotte Henry · February 14, 2022

A Zoom update appears to fix a bug that stopped a Mac’s mic from being disabled after a meeting had ended.

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 · February 8, 2022

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

Turning On the HomePod Version of Alexa’s Whisper Mode
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Turning On the HomePod Version of Alexa’s Whisper Mode

Jeff Butts · February 7, 2022

Have you wished for a HomePod version of Whisper Mode, like the Alexa offers? It turns out, there is such a thing, in an unlikely place.

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 · February 3, 2022

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 · February 2, 2022

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.

Temporary Fix for macOS 12.2 Battery-Draining Bluetooth Bug
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Temporary Fix for macOS 12.2 Battery-Draining Bluetooth Bug

Jeff Butts · February 2, 2022

A battery-draining Bluetooth bug in macOS Monterey 12.2 may have you waking up to a dead battery. Here’s how to work around it, for now.

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