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Use Text Expansion to Save Time While You Type
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Use Text Expansion to Save Time While You Type

Andrew Orr · March 25, 2020

Text expansion is kind of an overlooked feature of iOS and macOS but it can save you a lot of time if you type repetitive things a lot.

macOS: Here’s How to Restore the Mac Startup Chime
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macOS: Here’s How to Restore the Mac Startup Chime

Andrew Orr · March 20, 2020

Are you looking to restore the Mac startup chime? Many newer Macs do away with this feature but you can bring it back with a terminal command.

Use SideCar to Make Your iPad a Secondary Display For Your Mac
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Use SideCar to Make Your iPad a Secondary Display For Your Mac

Charlotte Henry · March 18, 2020

SideCar means that you can turn your iPad into a secondary display for your Mac in just a few easy steps, with customizable options.

Worried About Germs? Here’s How to Clean Your iPhone (Update)
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Worried About Germs? Here’s How to Clean Your iPhone (Update)

Andrew Orr · March 9, 2020

Your iPhone is probably your most-used device and it easily gets covered in germs. Here’s how to clean your iPhone the right way.

5 Productivity Apps to Help You With Your Work
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5 Productivity Apps to Help You With Your Work

Andrew Orr · March 9, 2020

We’ve found five productivity apps to use so you can give your workflow a boost, like using MindNode, Standard Notes, Fantastical, and more.

How to Get $5 Credit at a Wells Fargo ATM
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How to Get $5 Credit at a Wells Fargo ATM

Andrew Orr · March 5, 2020

Wells Fargo is offering its customers US$5 if they use Apple Pay at an ATM. The offer is valid until March 5, 2021.

Use Sign in With Apple to Access Your WordPress.com Account
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Use Sign in With Apple to Access Your WordPress.com Account

Charlotte Henry · February 28, 2020

You can easily login to your WordPress.com account using Sign in With Apple, making access simpler and a bit more secure.

How to Take iPad Screenshots Using Your Apple Pencil
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How to Take iPad Screenshots Using Your Apple Pencil

Charlotte Henry · February 26, 2020

As well as using the hardware buttons to take a screenshot on your iPad you can use the Apple Pencil or an alternative stylus.

5 Mint Alternatives You Can Use For Your Financial Needs
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5 Mint Alternatives You Can Use For Your Financial Needs

Andrew Orr · February 26, 2020

We’ve found five Mint alternatives if you want an app to manage your finances, or you’re a Mint user and you’re looking for something new.

See All Your iPad Keyboard Shortcuts in One go
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See All Your iPad Keyboard Shortcuts in One go

Charlotte Henry · February 26, 2020

If you’re using your iPad with keyboard, you can easily see all the shortcuts available to you with a click of one button.

How to Take Screenshots and Record Your Screen on iPad With iOS 13
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How to Take Screenshots and Record Your Screen on iPad With iOS 13

Charlotte Henry · February 25, 2020

Taking screenshots on an iPad is a simple click of the button. However, recording the screen requires a couple of extra steps.

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.

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