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A Tip for Using Face ID While Lying Down
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A Tip for Using Face ID While Lying Down

Jeff Butts · December 10, 2020

If you’ve struggled with using Face ID while lying down, this article is for you. It turns out, you’re just holding it wrong.

Favorited iCloud Photos Now Sync to Google Photos
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Favorited iCloud Photos Now Sync to Google Photos

Andrew Orr · December 9, 2020

Favorited photos stored in iCloud, as well as starred photos stored in Google, now sync with each other. Here’s how to enable the setting.

[Updated December 9] All The Devices That Get You Apple TV+ Free for a Year
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[Updated December 9] All The Devices That Get You Apple TV+ Free for a Year

Charlotte Henry · December 9, 2020

Apple offers a year free of Apple TV+ with the purchase of a new iPhone, iPad, Macs, Apple TV or iPod Touch.

How to use Translation on Mac OS 11 Big Sur and Safari 14
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How to use Translation on Mac OS 11 Big Sur and Safari 14

Charlotte Henry · December 4, 2020

Mac OS 11 Big Sur and Safari 14 introduced a new Translation tool that allows you to quickly and easily change the language of a website.

Fixing Broken Mail Search on macOS
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Fixing Broken Mail Search on macOS

Jeff Butts · December 4, 2020

When you run into a problem with broken Mail search, you could pull out your hair trying to fix it. Or, you could just follow these tips.

Here are the Top 5 Encrypted Cloud Storage Services
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Here are the Top 5 Encrypted Cloud Storage Services

Andrew Orr · December 3, 2020

To accompany his roundup of encrypted DNS services, Andrew has a roundup of the best encrypted cloud storage services.

5 Encrypted DNS Services to Use on iOS and macOS
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5 Encrypted DNS Services to Use on iOS and macOS

Andrew Orr · December 3, 2020

Switching from your ISP’s DNS is good because your browsing history could be sold. Here are five encrypted DNS services to use instead.

Watch ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ For Free Via Apple TV
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Watch 'A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving' For Free Via Apple TV

Charlotte Henry · November 25, 2020

A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving was shown on November 22, but is still available, for free, via Apple TV.

All the Devices That Support Apple TV
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All the Devices That Support Apple TV

Charlotte Henry · November 25, 2020

Apple TV is available on an increasing number of third-party devices, including televisions from major makers and the latest consoles.

5 Multiplayer Games to Play Over the Holidays
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5 Multiplayer Games to Play Over the Holidays

Andrew Orr · November 24, 2020

Whether you’re visiting your family for the holidays in person or over a video call, it’s fun to play games with others.

How to Use and Edit Widgets in macOS Big Sur
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How to Use and Edit Widgets in macOS Big Sur

Charlotte Henry · November 20, 2020

Widgets have been a feature in macOS for a while, and they again appear in Big Sur with a couple of ways to access and edit them.

Go64 Tells What Apps Are Apple Silicon Compatible
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Go64 Tells What Apps Are Apple Silicon Compatible

Jeff Butts · November 19, 2020

Before taking the plunge and buying a new Mac with the M1 chip, you may want to ensure your apps are Apple Silicon compatible. Here’s how.

Will You Need a New SIM Card to Use 5G?
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Will You Need a New SIM Card to Use 5G?

Andrew Orr · November 18, 2020

Now that more people are getting 5G smartphones like iPhone 12, the next question to figure out is if you need a new 5G SIM card.

How to Embed a Podcast From Apple Podcasts Into a Website
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How to Embed a Podcast From Apple Podcasts Into a Website

Charlotte Henry · November 17, 2020

Apple has finally made it possible to embed an entire podcast or a single episode of a podcast into a website.

How to Use Your Apple Watch to Find Your iPhone
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How to Use Your Apple Watch to Find Your iPhone

Charlotte Henry · November 12, 2020

If you have an Apple Watch, there’s a couple of ways that it can help you find your misplaced iPhone with the ‘Ping iPhone’ tool.

How to Watch Apple’s ‘One More Thing’ Event, November 10, 2020
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How to Watch Apple's 'One More Thing' Event, November 10, 2020

Charlotte Henry · November 10, 2020

On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, Apple is hosting an event titled ‘One More thing’. and there are lots of ways to watch.

iOS 14.2: Siri Gives You a Personalized Daily Update
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iOS 14.2: Siri Gives You a Personalized Daily Update

Andrew Orr · November 6, 2020

If you’ve installed iOS 14.2 you can receive a personalized update from Siri every day from your iPhone, iPad, and HomePod.

Here are the Lock Screen Privacy Settings for iPhones and iPads
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Here are the Lock Screen Privacy Settings for iPhones and iPads

Andrew Orr · November 6, 2020

There are a number of Lock Screen privacy settings you can find on your iPhone and iPad to help secure your devices from people.

5 Fun Apple Arcade Games to Entertain and De-Stress
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5 Fun Apple Arcade Games to Entertain and De-Stress

Andrew Orr · November 4, 2020

Apple Arcade is available in all three Apple One subscription tiers. Games are fun and a great way to entertain and de-stress. Here are five.

iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Device Frames Now Available
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iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro Device Frames Now Available

Andrew Orr · October 28, 2020

You can now download iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro device frames from Apple’s design resources website.

Get Apple TV+ And Apple Arcade Free on iPhone 12
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Get Apple TV+ And Apple Arcade Free on iPhone 12

Charlotte Henry · October 26, 2020

If you just got, or are about to get, an new iPhone 12 or Pro you can get Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade for free.

Using Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program to Purchase iPhone 12
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Using Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program to Purchase iPhone 12

Jeff Butts · October 23, 2020

If you want a new iPhone 12, but can’t see paying $1,000 or more for it, using Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program is a very good choice for you.

6 Must Have iPhone 12 Accessories
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6 Must Have iPhone 12 Accessories

Andrew Orr · October 23, 2020

Now that iPhone 12 models are being delivered today, it’s a good time to look at accessories. Andrew found six products to consider.

Roundup: Here are the Best Cases for Your iPhone 12
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Roundup: Here are the Best Cases for Your iPhone 12

Andrew Orr · October 22, 2020

There are a ton of iPhone cases and Andrew has only scratched the surface with his roundup of cases, from rugged, thin, and more.

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