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High CPU Usage on Mac? Here’s How to Optimize Performance
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High CPU Usage on Mac? Here's How to Optimize Performance

Nick deCourville · May 30, 2023

Are you concerned about high CPU usage with your Mac? While annoying, there is some things you can do to try and get it back to normal.

AirPods Pro Flashing White? Problems and Solutions
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AirPods Pro Flashing White? Problems and Solutions

Arnold Zafra · May 30, 2023

Learn what to do if you encounter issues with the AirPods Pro case flashing white, even though the accessory won’t pair with a nearby device.

How to Enable iPhone Orientation Lock for Specific Apps
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How to Enable iPhone Orientation Lock for Specific Apps

Darryl Dsouza · May 30, 2023

In this article, we’ll help you create an automation that will help you enable iPhone orientation lock for specific apps automatically.

Fix: iMessage and FaceTime Number Has Expired
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Fix: iMessage and FaceTime Number Has Expired

Jeff Butts · May 30, 2023

Resolve the iMessage and FaceTime number expired issue with our step-by-step guide for reactivating your number.

How To Remove Blue Microphone Icon at the Top of Your iPhone
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How To Remove Blue Microphone Icon at the Top of Your iPhone

Darryl Dsouza · May 29, 2023

Is your iPhone displaying a microphone icon in the status bar? Read along to learn how to remove the blue microphone icon from iPhone.

How to Collect Gimmighoul Coins in ‘Pokémon GO’ on iPhone
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How to Collect Gimmighoul Coins in 'Pokémon GO' on iPhone

Nick deCourville · May 26, 2023

Those looking to collect Gimmighoul Coins in “Pokémon GO” will need an additional game to get this elusive ghost.

What To Do If iCloud Keeps Asking for a Password
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What To Do If iCloud Keeps Asking for a Password

Jeff Butts · May 26, 2023

For those who are wondering what to do if iCloud keeps asking for Password when logging in on your iPhone or iPad, here are the solutions.

4 Expert Ways to Unlock iPhone Without a Passcode or Face ID
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4 Expert Ways to Unlock iPhone Without a Passcode or Face ID

Jeff Butts · May 26, 2023

If you’ve forgotten the passcode for your iPhone and Face ID is failing you, you might wonder how to unlock it. Jeff Butts has the answers.

Fix Installation Failed the Installer Encountered an Error on Mac
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Fix Installation Failed the Installer Encountered an Error on Mac

Nick deCourville · May 25, 2023

If you’re receiving an “Installation Failed the Installer Encountered an Error” message while installing an app, you’ve got some options.

What to Do if You Join a FaceTime Call From Your Own Number
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What to Do if You Join a FaceTime Call From Your Own Number

Nick deCourville · May 24, 2023

If you’re receiving FaceTime calls that are from your own number, there’s a couple of things that you will need to do.

How to Download Videos From Safari on iPhone and iPad
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How to Download Videos From Safari on iPhone and iPad

Darryl Dsouza · May 24, 2023

Here’s how to download videos from Safari on iPhone and iPad. We’ve also covered steps to downloading videos from Social Media Apps.

How To Authorize Your MacBook for Apple TV
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How To Authorize Your MacBook for Apple TV

Tom Victor · May 24, 2023

Tom Victor has designed this guide to walk users through the process of authorizing and setting up Apple TV on a MacBook.

How to Fix Can’t Add Phone Number to iMessage on iPad
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How to Fix Can't Add Phone Number to iMessage on iPad

Jeff Butts · May 24, 2023

Can’t add a phone number to iMessage on your iPad? Follow along to find out why and what device you’ll need before you’ll be able to add it.

How to Reinstall macOS Without Losing Data
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How to Reinstall macOS Without Losing Data

Arnold Zafra · May 24, 2023

Read along to learn how to reinstall macOS without losing data by installing it through Mac Recovery Mode.

9 Ways to Fix iPhone Auto-Lock Not Working
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9 Ways to Fix iPhone Auto-Lock Not Working

Mahit Huigol · May 24, 2023

iPhone auto-lock feature not working? In this article we will guide how to fix auto-lock feature on iPhone in simple steps.

What To Do if Mac Keeps Defaulting to Color Profile
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What To Do if Mac Keeps Defaulting to Color Profile

Nick deCourville · May 23, 2023

If you’re having issues with your Mac defaulting the Color profile, I’ll show some solutions and take a look at general Displays options.

Fix: iTunes Error Occurred While Converting the File
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Fix: iTunes Error Occurred While Converting the File

Jeff Butts · May 23, 2023

Check out the best way to fix the “Error occurred while converting the file. The required file cannot be found” once and for all.

How to Install and Set Up OBS Studio on Mac
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How to Install and Set Up OBS Studio on Mac

Arnold Zafra · May 23, 2023

For those who are planning to do live streaming or game streams, this guide teaches you how to install and set up OBS Studio on Mac.

How to Completely Delete Your Snapchat Account
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How to Completely Delete Your Snapchat Account

Nick deCourville · May 22, 2023

For those that are looking to completely delete their Snapchat account, there’s a couple of things you may want to know.

Instagram Not Refreshing Feeds? Here Are the Fixes
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Instagram Not Refreshing Feeds? Here Are the Fixes

Arnold Zafra · May 22, 2023

Find out how you can troubleshoot the Instagram not refreshing feeds issue by following some common steps and procedures.

Top 5 Apps to Print Photo Books from Apple Photos
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Top 5 Apps to Print Photo Books from Apple Photos

Arnold Zafra · May 22, 2023

For those who want their photos printed into books, Arnold Zafra rounds up the top apps to print photo books from Apple Photos.

Fix: The Version of macOS on the Selected Disk Needs To Be Reinstalled
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Fix: The Version of macOS on the Selected Disk Needs To Be Reinstalled

Nick deCourville · May 19, 2023

If you’re receiving an “The version of the macOS on the selected disk needs to be reinstalled” error, there is a solution to this problem.

How to Install and Use the Official ChatGPT App on iPhone
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How to Install and Use the Official ChatGPT App on iPhone

Darryl Dsouza · May 19, 2023

Since Open AI has finally announced the ChatGPT app, we’ve put together a guide to help you use the official ChatGPT app on iPhone.

How to Use Apple Music Set Lists Feature
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How to Use Apple Music Set Lists Feature

Darryl Dsouza · May 19, 2023

Here’s how to use Set Lists on Apple Music to discover setlists, track concerts and even book tickets to these concert from your iPhone.

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