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iOS: A New Charging Animation for Your iPhone
If you hate how boring the charging notification is on the iPhone, here’s a solution. Give your iPhone a cool charging animation.
macOS: How to Enable Touch ID Authentication for Sudo in Terminal
A few days ago, a commenter in The Mac Observer’s Mac Geek Gab Forum shared a way to use the sudo command in Terminal and use Touch ID.
Finding the Best iPad mini Case
With so many options, how do you find the best iPad mini case? Here are a few top choices, from standard folio to wraparound protection.
iOS 15: Navigating the New Tab Bar in Safari
Before you dismiss the new tab bar in Safari on iOS 15 completely, let’s take a look at how it can actually make browsing the web smoother.
iOS Allows You to Easily See Your Shazam History
If you’ve been trying to remember what songs you recently discovered, you can see your Shazam history right in iOS 15.1’s Control Center.
Apple Returns Policy - Can Customers Take Back an Old MacBook Pro And Get a New M1 Model?
The Apple returns policy allows you to get the latest M1 MacBook Pro if you bought an older model recently and want the latest instead.
What Does the AirPods IPX4 Rating Mean?
We know the new AirPods are IPX4 rated against rain and sweat. What does that really mean, though? Jeff Butts explains all the IPX ratings.
How to Make (Almost) Any Case MagSafe Compatible
Love your iPhone case, but wish it was MagSafe-compatible? You might just need to add a metallic ring to it, which is quite easy to find.
What is The Apple Music Voice Plan?
The Apple Music Voice Plan costs US$4.99 per moth, half the price of the standard plan, and is powered entirely by Siri.
How to Watch Apple’s ‘Unleashed’ MacBook Pro Event, October 18, 2021
Monday, October 18, 2021 Apple is hosting its ‘Unleashed’ event, where new MacBook Pros are expected – there are lots of ways to follow it.
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What's Coming to Apple TV+ in Fall 2021? [Updated]
There is quite a lot coming to Apple TV+ this fall, leaving the streaming service in a good place as it approaches its second year.
iOS: How to Use Assistive Touch
For folks with limited use of their hands, some tasks on iPhone are particularly challenging. Assistive Touch can help with those struggles.
iOS 15: Use Notify When Left Behind with AirPods Pro
The worry of losing your AirPods Pro just became more manageable. The new Notify When Left Behind feature in Find My will let you know.
What the Chance of Rain in Weather Really Means
Ever wonder why the chance of rain is forecast as 100%, but you don’t see a drop? Well, it all comes down to what that number really means. Jeff Butts explains what meteorologists are really saying in your local forecast.
How to Turn Off iMessage Apps and Stickers on Your iPhone
You can easily turn off iMessage apps and stickers if you don’t use them and want to declutter the interface.
Cleaning-up my Email - Part 1: Inbox Zero
Charlotte’s email was quite a mess, with thousands of unread messages. To solve this, she first had to get to Inbox Zero.
How to Drag and Drop Apps in iOS 15
Part of the new features in iOS 15 for the iPhone, there’s now a way to drag and drop apps from Spotlight or Siri Suggestions.
iOS 15: Here's How to Set Up an iCloud Data Recovery Contact
In recent versions of its operating systems, Apple has added a way to set up an iCloud Data Recovery contact.
How to Use the iCloud+ Hide My Email Feature
As of iOS 15, those who pay for extra iCloud storage also get access to the iCloud+ service. One of its features is the Hide My Email option. Jeff Butts walks through its benefits and usage.
How to Use Photographic Styles With Your iPhone 13
iPhone photographers can enjoy a new feature with their iPhone 13 called Photographic Styes. It’s available with all of the models in the iPhone 13 product line.
How to Schedule Your Mac to Reboot
There are plenty of times when you could benefit from a fresh start on your Mac. Let’s look at how to schedule your Mac to reboot.
How to Maximize Focus Mode on iOS 15
The new Focus Mode options in iOS 15 offer a lot of customization to the retired Do Not Disturb feature. Let’s walk through setting them up.
iOS 15: Turn Off 'Website Tinting' in Safari
Safari on iOS 15 has ‘Website Tinting’, which means the address bar automatically becomes the same color as the webpage a user is browsing.