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Earth 3D Brings Gorgeous Live Wallpapers to Your Mac
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Earth 3D Brings Gorgeous Live Wallpapers to Your Mac

Andrew Orr · February 21, 2020

Earth 3D is a cool app we recently discovered in the Mac App Store. It gives you live wallpapers and screensavers of the earth.

Here’s How to Block Apple News+ Magazines
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Here’s How to Block Apple News+ Magazines

Andrew Orr · February 21, 2020

Andrew found that the Today tab in News is filled with News+ content, despite not being subscribed. But he found a way to block News+ magazines.

What Do Bank-Level Encryption and Military-Grade Encryption Mean?
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What Do Bank-Level Encryption and Military-Grade Encryption Mean?

Andrew Orr · February 20, 2020

Two phrases that you’ll often hear in security are “bank-level security” and “military-grade encryption.” But what do they mean?

HDR Mode is a Quick Trick to Make Your Photos Look Better
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HDR Mode is a Quick Trick to Make Your Photos Look Better

Andrew Orr · February 19, 2020

The next time you take a picture, consider turning on HDR mode. It can help you deal with clipped highlights and shadows.

iCloud is a Syncing Service, Not a Backup Service
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iCloud is a Syncing Service, Not a Backup Service

Andrew Orr · February 17, 2020

It’s important to keep backups of your data. One way to do that is iCloud Backup, but that shouldn’t be your only backup method.

Here is My Shortcut to Get App Screenshots
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Here is My Shortcut to Get App Screenshots

Andrew Orr · February 14, 2020

Andrew created a shortcut to get app screenshots from the App Store in a higher quality than what it defaults to when you download them.

Apple Card Supports OFX to Export Transactions
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Apple Card Supports OFX to Export Transactions

Andrew Orr · February 11, 2020

Apple Card now supports the ability to export financial transactions to Open Financial Exchange (OFX). This is what apps like Mint support.

Here’s How to Turn Off Netflix Autoplay Previews
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Here’s How to Turn Off Netflix Autoplay Previews

Andrew Orr · February 6, 2020

Today we can finally turn off Netflix autoplay previews, a feature that annoyed many users. You’ll have to sign in to Netflix in a browser.

4 Cloud Services to Torrent Files on iPad
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4 Cloud Services to Torrent Files on iPad

Andrew Orr · February 4, 2020

Andrew found four cloud services that let you torrent files on iPad. All of them have free accounts and with two you don’t need an account.

Every VSCO Preset and What Photography They’re Best For
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Every VSCO Preset and What Photography They’re Best For

Andrew Orr · February 4, 2020

Over the past two years Andrew has collected information on every VSCO classic preset and the kind of photography each one works best with.

Don’t Miss Out On Your Free Year of Apple TV+
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Don't Miss Out On Your Free Year of Apple TV+

Charlotte Henry · January 30, 2020

The free trial for Apple TV+, which people who purchased a new device from September 10 2019 qualified for, is coming to an end.

iOS 13: How to Use Screen Time as a Privacy Feature
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iOS 13: How to Use Screen Time as a Privacy Feature

Andrew Orr · January 29, 2020

Using Screen Time, Andrew shows you how to block robocalls, disable your microphone and camera, and make the job harder for thieves.

How to Set up Announce Messages With Siri on AirPods Pro
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How to Set up Announce Messages With Siri on AirPods Pro

Andrew Orr · January 22, 2020

Announce Messages with Siri is a feature with certain Apple headphones where Siri reads your incoming messages and lets you reply with voice.

macOS: How to Display All Previously Installed Security Updates
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macOS: How to Display All Previously Installed Security Updates

John Martellaro · January 2, 2020

macOS maintains a listing of all software updates. That list contains a list of all previously applied security updates. John shows how to display those entries.

How to Add an Apple Gift Card to Wallet in iOS 13
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How to Add an Apple Gift Card to Wallet in iOS 13

Charlotte Henry · December 31, 2019

If you got an Apple Store gift card for Christmas you can easily add it to your Wallet, so you can just use your phone to make a purchase.

How to Sign Up For Disney+ and Bill to Your Apple ID
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How to Sign Up For Disney+ and Bill to Your Apple ID

John Martellaro · December 30, 2019

The nominal way to sign up for Disney+ is to go to disneyplus.com and create an account. But it’s also possible to sign up from within the tvOS or iOS app and bill the subscription to your Apple ID. John explains how to do it—and the advantages.

End a Call with the iPhone’s Power Button and Other Hardware Button Tricks
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End a Call with the iPhone's Power Button and Other Hardware Button Tricks

Charlotte Henry · December 30, 2019

The iPhone’s hardware keys may seem like one of the more uninteresting parts of it, but they can perform useful extra functions.

How to Move Your Data to Your New Mac
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How to Move Your Data to Your New Mac

Charlotte Henry · December 27, 2019

If you got a new Mac for Christmas there are various ways to get all your data over to your new device so you have everything you need.

macOS Catalina: How to Make the Cursor Bigger
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macOS Catalina: How to Make the Cursor Bigger

Andrew Orr · December 26, 2019

Apple’s operating systems have a lot of accessibility settings, and one of them is a way to make the cursor bigger on macOS.

How to Send a Last Minute Gift Through the iOS App Store
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How to Send a Last Minute Gift Through the iOS App Store

Charlotte Henry · December 24, 2019

Got an unexpected guest coming to Christmas dinner? Don’t panic – you can send last-minute gifts through the iOS App Store.

Optimize Your iPhone Battery Charging in iOS 13
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Optimize Your iPhone Battery Charging in iOS 13

Charlotte Henry · December 12, 2019

Your iPhone has an often overlooked setting through which it optimizes charging in order to prevent the battery aging unnecessarily.

How to Scan Documents Direct to Mail in iOS 13
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How to Scan Documents Direct to Mail in iOS 13

Charlotte Henry · December 6, 2019

iOS 13 has a tool which allows users to scan documents directly within the Mail app, and send the document as an attachement.

iOS 13: How to Customize Control Center With Different Tools
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iOS 13: How to Customize Control Center With Different Tools

Andrew Orr · December 5, 2019

Andrew explains how to customize Control Center to give you fast access to tools like camera, Wallet, calculator, and more.

Here’s How to Get Your Apple Music Replay Mix
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Here’s How to Get Your Apple Music Replay Mix

Andrew Orr · December 5, 2019

Apple Music Replay lets you see the top songs, artists, and albums you’ve listened to this year. Here’s where to find it and download it.

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