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How to Fix macOS Ventura Not Sleeping or Waking Unexpectedly
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How to Fix macOS Ventura Not Sleeping or Waking Unexpectedly

Arnold Zafra · December 20, 2022

Learn several troubleshooting tips to help when macOS Ventura is not sleeping the way you want it or when your Mac wakes unexpectedly.

How to Change the Battery Settings on Your Mac Notebook
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How to Change the Battery Settings on Your Mac Notebook

Nick deCourville · December 19, 2022

The ability to change and tweak Battery settings on your Mac notebook can save you energy while also extending the life of your battery.

How to Stop Apple TV Notifications on Your iPhone
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How to Stop Apple TV Notifications on Your iPhone

Nick deCourville · December 16, 2022

Using your iPhone as a keyboard with your Apple TV can bring about a lot of notifications, here’s how to stop Apple TV notifications.

Turn Off Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications
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Turn Off Apple Watch Keyboard Notifications

Arnold Zafra · December 16, 2022

Follow the simple steps to stop your Apple Watch and Apple TV from sending keyboard notifications when typing text.

How to Fix a Split Keyboard on iPad
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How to Fix a Split Keyboard on iPad

Nick deCourville · December 15, 2022

Accidentally split your on-screen keyboard in two? We’ll show you how to fix your split keyboard in iPad, and how to disable the feature.

How to Customize Live Activities Update Frequency
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How to Customize Live Activities Update Frequency

Jeff Butts · December 14, 2022

As of iOS 16.2, it’s now possible to customize the update frequency of Live Activities for individual apps. Here’s how to do it.

How to Enable and Disable Notification Sounds in macOS
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How to Enable and Disable Notification Sounds in macOS

Nick deCourville · December 13, 2022

Today, we’re taking a look at how to enable and disable notification sounds in macOS Ventura, particularly for specific apps.

How to Stream the New Season of ‘Carpool Karaoke’ on Apple TV+
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How to Stream the New Season of 'Carpool Karaoke' on Apple TV+

Nick deCourville · December 9, 2022

“Carpool Karaoke: The Series” is back with all new episodes, and today we’re showing users how to stream it on Apple TV+.

How to Stream Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ on Apple TV+
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How to Stream Will Smith's 'Emancipation' on Apple TV+

Nick deCourville · December 9, 2022

Will Smith’s film “Emancipation” is now streaming on Apple TV+, and we’re taking a look at how audiences can access the film.

How to Send Your Own Message to the iPad on Artemis 1 As It Orbits the Moon
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How to Send Your Own Message to the iPad on Artemis 1 As It Orbits the Moon

Jeff Butts · November 23, 2022

NASA’s Artemis 1 is orbiting the moon, and you can send your own message to the iPad it’s carrying. Here’s how to do that.

How to Watch ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ Without an Apple TV+ Subscription for a Limited Time
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How to Watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' Without an Apple TV+ Subscription for a Limited Time

Nick deCourville · November 23, 2022

“A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” is streaming for a limited time on Apple TV+ without the need for a subscription: here’s how you can watch it.

How to Watch ‘Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock’ Night of the Lights Holiday Special on Apple TV+
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How to Watch 'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock' Night of the Lights Holiday Special on Apple TV+

Nick deCourville · November 22, 2022

Today we’re looking at how to watch the “Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock” Night of the Lights holiday special on Apple TV+.

‘Spirited’ is now Streaming on Apple TV+: Here’s How to Watch
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'Spirited' is now Streaming on Apple TV+: Here's How to Watch

Nick deCourville · November 18, 2022

Apple TV+ is now globally streaming the new holiday-musical ‘Spirited’, starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell: here’s how to watch.

How to Practice Using Emergency SOS via Satellite in Demo Mode
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How to Practice Using Emergency SOS via Satellite in Demo Mode

Jeff Butts · November 16, 2022

Apple’s new Emergency SOS via Satellite feature is live, so let’s look at how to practice using it in demo mode.

Bugged by the New Search Button on iOS 16? Here’s How to Turn It Off
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Bugged by the New Search Button on iOS 16? Here’s How to Turn It Off

Jeff Butts · November 14, 2022

The new Home Screen search button on iOS 16 is handy, but sometimes it gets in the way. Here’s how to disable it.

How to Add the Google Chrome Dino Game Widget to Your iOS 16 Lock Screen
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How to Add the Google Chrome Dino Game Widget to Your iOS 16 Lock Screen

Nick deCourville · November 11, 2022

Google Chrome has now added the infamous Dino game as a Lock Screen widget for iOS 16. Here’s how to add it to your Lock Screen.

How to Access Your Apple Music Replay Playlist Featuring Your Favorite Songs Throughout the Year
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How to Access Your Apple Music Replay Playlist Featuring Your Favorite Songs Throughout the Year

Nick deCourville · November 10, 2022

Today we’re showing how users can access their Apple Music Replay Playlist, featuring the top 100 songs they listened to throughout the year.

How to Turn Your Mac Into a White Noise Generator
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How to Turn Your Mac Into a White Noise Generator

Jeff Butts · November 9, 2022

New to macOS Ventura, your Mac now has a built-in white noise generator just like in iOS. Here’s how to find and use it.

How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad Using Siri
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How to Restart Your iPhone or iPad Using Siri

Jeff Butts · November 7, 2022

New to iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.1, you can now use Siri to restart your iPhone or iPad. Jeff Butts walks you through how it works.

How to View Your Mac’s System Report in macOS Ventura
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How to View Your Mac’s System Report in macOS Ventura

Jeff Butts · November 1, 2022

If you’re wondering what happened to System Report, or Information, on macOS Ventura, it’s still there. Let’s look at how to view it.

‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Streaming Free on Apple TV+ This Weekend: Here’s How to Watch
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'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' Streaming Free on Apple TV+ This Weekend: Here's How to Watch

Nick deCourville · October 28, 2022

Apple TV+ is streaming “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” for free this weekend, here’s how to watch the Peanuts classic.

Bug in macOS Ventura May Have Silently Broken Your Malware Protection; Here’s How to Fix It
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Bug in macOS Ventura May Have Silently Broken Your Malware Protection; Here’s How to Fix It

Jeff Butts · October 28, 2022

Your anti malware tools may be suffering a macOS Ventura bug that breaks them. Here’s how to fix it, until Apple offers a permanent solution.

Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library
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Set Up and Use iCloud Shared Photo Library

Jeff Butts · October 25, 2022

With the launch of iS 16.1, Apple’s new iCloud Shared Photo Library is available to use. Here’s how to get started and make the most of it.

Use the iOS 16.1 Live Activities Feature In These Apps
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Use the iOS 16.1 Live Activities Feature In These Apps

Jeff Butts · October 24, 2022

As of iOS 16.1, app developers can add Live Activities to customize your Lock Screen. We’ve gathered a list of apps offering that feature.

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