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macOS: How to Create a Mac Panic Button With Automator

Andrew Orr · 1:40 PM EDT, Sep 24th, 2018 · Add Comment

Andrew explains how he used Automator to create a Mac panic button. It automatically deletes certain files, then empties the Trash.

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How to Pair a New Apple Watch When You Also Have a New iPhone

Andrew Orr · 3:23 PM EDT, Sep 21st, 2018 · 3 Comments

There are a specific number of steps to take in a certain order to ensure you don’t lose any information when you pair a new Apple Watch.

watchOS 5: How to Enable Raise to Speak for Siri on Apple Watch
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watchOS 5: How to Enable Raise to Speak for Siri on Apple Watch

Jeff Gamet · 11:52 AM EDT, Sep 20th, 2018 · 1 Comment

Raise to Speak in watchOS 5 lets you talk to Siri on your Apple Watch without having to say “Hey Siri.” Here’s how to turn it on.

watchOS 5: New Notifications Options and “Deliver Quietly” for Apple Watch
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watchOS 5: New Notifications Options and "Deliver Quietly" for Apple Watch

Jeff Butts · 8:48 AM EDT, Sep 20th, 2018 · 1 Comment

Within watchOS 5, there’s a handy way you can control notifications by app—and have those changes reflected on your iPhone, too. Today’s Quick Tip is all about just how you’ll use this brand-new feature!

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watchOS 5: Here’s How to Use Walkie Talkie with your Apple Watch
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watchOS 5: Here's How to Use Walkie Talkie with your Apple Watch

Jeff Gamet · 6:31 PM EDT, Sep 19th, 2018 · Add Comment

Here’s how to set up and use watchOS 5’s Walkie Talkie feature on your Apple Watch.

A New iPhone and New Apple Watch Set Up Guide
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A New iPhone and New Apple Watch Set Up Guide

John Martellaro · 6:00 PM EDT, Sep 19th, 2018 · Add Comment

So you’re getting a new iPhone soon. And maybe a new Apple Watch as well. Getting your devices properly set up can be confusing, so John has put together a new iPhone and new Apple Watch set up guide to make sure everything goes smoothly.

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How to Turn on Live Listen for Your AirPods

Andrew Orr · 3:36 PM EDT, Sep 19th, 2018 · 3 Comments

It turns your iPhone into a microphone to help you hear in difficult situations. Here’s how to turn on Live Listen with AirPods.

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5 iOS 12 AR Apps to Test Your New Camera

Andrew Orr · 3:02 PM EDT, Sep 19th, 2018 · Add Comment

If you’ve purchased an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR, we’ve roundup up some iOS 12 AR apps to test that new camera.

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5 Pre-Made Siri Shortcuts To Help You Get Started

Andrew Orr · 1:50 PM EDT, Sep 19th, 2018 · 3 Comments

Andrew has a bunch of Shortcuts that he’s been using since Workflow, and he shares his 5 favorite pre-made Siri Shortcuts to use in iOS 12.

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iOS 12: How to Create Shortcuts from Siri Suggestions
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iOS 12: How to Create Shortcuts from Siri Suggestions

Jeff Gamet · 2:30 PM EDT, Sep 18th, 2018 · Add Comment

Here’s how to set up iOS 12 Shortcuts from Siri Suggestions to automate tasks on your iPhone or iPad.

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