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How Much Does iCloud Storage Cost?
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How Much Does iCloud Storage Cost?

Charlotte Henry · 10:29 AM EDT, Oct 1st, 2020 · 1 Comment

Every Apple user gets 5GB of iCloud storage at no cost, but for those that need a bit more, there are three paid options.

NextDNS Lets You Create Configuration Files for iOS 14 Encrypted DNS
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NextDNS Lets You Create Configuration Files for iOS 14 Encrypted DNS

Andrew Orr · 3:02 PM EDT, Sep 29th, 2020 · Add Comment

NextDNS released a new tool on Tuesday that lets you generate a configuration profile to let you use iOS 14 encrypted DNS without needing the NextDNS app.

iOS 14: Here’s How to Turn the iPhone Flashlight Off and On
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iOS 14: Here’s How to Turn the iPhone Flashlight Off and On

Andrew Orr · 2:20 PM EDT, Sep 29th, 2020 · 3 Comments

There are a couple of different ways you can turn the iPhone flashlight off and on. These methods also work for iPad Pro and iPod touch.

iOS 14 Home Screen Widgets Allow Countdowns
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iOS 14 Home Screen Widgets Allow Countdowns

Jeff Butts · 3:02 PM EDT, Sep 24th, 2020 · Add Comment

With the latest update to the iPhone and iPad software, you can enjoy a countdown as an iOS 14 Home Screen widget. Jeff Butts shows you how.

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iPadOS 14: How to Fix iPad Books 2-Column Issue
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iPadOS 14: How to Fix iPad Books 2-Column Issue

Bryan Chaffin · 6:16 PM EDT, Sep 22nd, 2020 · 1 Comment

Apple’s Books app in iPadOS OS 13 and iPadOS 14 has an interesting interface quirk that can display your book’s text in two narrow columns like a newspaper, and Bryan Chaffin has the quick fix.

iOS 14: Create Background Automations That Don’t Need Your Input
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iOS 14: Create Background Automations That Don’t Need Your Input

Andrew Orr · 2:05 PM EDT, Sep 17th, 2020 · Add Comment

A welcome change in iOS 14 users involves Shortcuts. It’s now possible for certain automations to run entirely in the background.

There Are So Many VPN Apps. Which One Should You Choose?
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There Are So Many VPN Apps. Which One Should You Choose?

Andrew Orr · 1:25 PM EDT, Sep 14th, 2020 · 5 Comments

With so many VPN apps on the market, which ones should you choose? Andrew has five VPN apps to share with his opinions.

iOS 14: How to Add Captions to Photos to Add Context
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iOS 14: How to Add Captions to Photos to Add Context

Andrew Orr · 2:05 PM EDT, Sep 2nd, 2020 · 3 Comments

iOS 14 lets you add captions to photos and it’s a great way to add more information to them to save your memories.

How to See All Quote Tweets in Twitter For iOS and Safari
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How to See All Quote Tweets in Twitter For iOS and Safari

Charlotte Henry · 2:15 PM EDT, Sep 1st, 2020 · Add Comment

Twitte has now rolled out the ability to see all the different quote tweets related to a post across all platforms.

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macOS: Getting Rid of the Windows EFI Boot Entry
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macOS: Getting Rid of the Windows EFI Boot Entry

Jeff Butts · 9:35 AM EDT, Aug 26th, 2020 · 13 Comments

When you delete a Windows partition, but don’t use Boot Camp Assistant to remove the installation, something pesky gets left behind. In this Quick Tip, Jeff Butts shows how to delete the leftover EFI Boot entry from when you dual-booted between macOS and Windows.

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