A welcome change in iOS 14 users involves Shortcuts. It’s now possible for certain automations to run entirely in the background.
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There Are So Many VPN Apps. Which One Should You Choose?
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
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
Twitte has now rolled out the ability to see all the different quote tweets related to a post across all platforms.
macOS: Getting Rid of the Windows EFI Boot Entry
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.
Set an Alarm In the Revamped iOS 14 Clock App
An annoyance in how you set an alarm in the Clock app has been fixed. The rotating dial is gone, but the feature still isn’t perfect.
MacOS: Using Email Encryption in Apple's Mail
You’ve heard how easy it is to send and receive encrypted emails using Apple Mail. This is pretty important to set up, if you send sensitive data through email. In this article, Jeff Butts walks you through that configuration from beginning to end.
Apple Card Customers Should Use Mastercard ID Theft Protection
There are a couple of benefits you can receive if you’re an Apple Card customer. One benefit is Mastercard ID Theft Protection.
Cleaning the Nano-Texture Glass on Your New iMac
If you’ve bought a 27-inch iMac with the nano-texture glass, you might wonder how to clean it. It’s simple, really, as Jeff Butts points out.
Apple Card Guide: All of the 3% Cash Back Merchants
Apple is treating Apple Card as a service, not just a physical product, and will continue to add merchants to its 3% Daily Cash program.
These 5 Shortcuts Help Me Automate My Digital Life
Andrew uses these five shortcuts nearly every day to help him automate his digital life, like a web clipper for Apple Notes.
Here’s Where to Find iOS 14 Widgets and Start Using Them
iOS 14 widgets can be placed on the Home Screen and stacked, and they come in different sizes. Here’s where to find and start using them.
iPadOS: How to use the Five Finger Death Pinch
Andrew has a special iPad move called the Five Finger Death Pinch. It’s an advanced gesture and should only be used by trained professionals.
iOS 14: Sleep Mode is in a Different Location Now
iOS 14 Sleep Mode is a feature that replaces Bedtime introduced with iOS 12. You’ll be opening a different app to set a sleep schedule.
How to Look Up Your Apple Warranty Status
There’s an easy way to look up your Apple warranty status for any product you own. And then proceed if you need assistance.
Get Around Those YouTube Ads With a Simple Hack
If you’re one of those folks who looks for ways to get around those YouTube ads, you’ll be interested in this simple hack posted on Reddit.
Explaining the Today View on iPhone and iPad to Use Widgets
The Today View on iPhone and iPad is an area of your home screen that acts as a dashboard for apps to give you useful information.
Stay Productive With These 4 Plain Text Editors on iOS
With these four plain text editors on iOS and iPadOS, you can create documents using a universal format that virtually all systems support.
How to Uninstall Apps on iPhone and iPad
Andrew shows you how to uninstall apps on iPhone and iPad in case you downloaded one and changed your mind.
How to Change iPad Mouse Settings Like Disabling Animations
Andrew shows you how to change iPad mouse settings, which includes button customization and disabling the way it morphs with the user interface.
iOS: How to Find and Use iPhone Emojis
Andrew shows you how to turn on the emoji keyboard and start using it in apps. Apple adds new emojis just about every year.
How to Remove Mac Screenshot Drop Shadows in macOS Catalina
To remove Mac screenshot drop shadows in macOS Catalina, you’ll have to use a keyboard shortcut instead of a Terminal command. Andrew shows us how.
7 Private Alternatives to Apple Apps and Services
Andrew found seven Apple alternatives to use if you don’t want your data shared with the FBI, including Bitwarden, Cryptomator, and more.
Use Text Expansion to Save Time While You Type
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.