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How to Find Your iPhone with Amazon Echo and Alexa
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How to Find Your iPhone with Amazon Echo and Alexa

Tom Victor · August 16, 2023

Lost your iPhone in the house? Learn how to find your iPhone using Alexa and Amazon Echo with our easy-to-follow guide.

How to Reverse Image Search on Your iPhone
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How to Reverse Image Search on Your iPhone

Arkaneel Khan · July 19, 2023

Ever wish you could do a Google reverse image search right from your iPhone? Actually, you can, using Google Lens. Read, watch, and learn.

Fix: The Version of macOS on the Selected Disk Needs To Be Reinstalled
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Fix: The Version of macOS on the Selected Disk Needs To Be Reinstalled

Nick deCourville · May 19, 2023

If you’re receiving an “The version of the macOS on the selected disk needs to be reinstalled” error, there is a solution to this problem.

What to Do if Auto Brightness Won’t Turn Off On Your iPad
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What to Do if Auto Brightness Won't Turn Off On Your iPad

Nick deCourville · May 4, 2023

If you need to turn off the Auto Brightness on your iPad, then look no further. A certain setting may not be where you think.

How to Mute an Emergency Alert on iPhone Without Dismissing It
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How to Mute an Emergency Alert on iPhone Without Dismissing It

Nick deCourville · April 28, 2023

Looking to mute Emergency Alerts on your iPhone without dismissing them? You can bring silence to your life with a button press.

Apple TV Video Not Available? Diagnostics and Solutions
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Apple TV Video Not Available? Diagnostics and Solutions

Nick deCourville · April 21, 2023

If you’re receiving a Video Not Available message when using Apple TV or the app, there’s several solutions you can try.

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Apple TV Got a Blinking Light? Here's a Fix

Nick deCourville · April 6, 2023

If you’re experiencing a white blinking light on your Apple TV, there’s a couple of different solutions you can try.

How to Unzoom with an Apple TV
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How to Unzoom with an Apple TV

Nick deCourville · February 21, 2023

For Apple TV owners, their screen may be zoomed-in when they don’t want it to be: here’s how to unzoom on your Apple TV.

Unsilence Calls on iPhone: Looking at Solutions
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Unsilence Calls on iPhone: Looking at Solutions

Nick deCourville · February 7, 2023

Sometimes, a user just needs to hear their device ring, which is why I’m taking a look at how to unsilence calls on your iPhone.

Grayscale Your iPhone: Why and How to Use It
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Grayscale Your iPhone: Why and How to Use It

Nick deCourville · February 3, 2023

Users may not know that they can make their iPhone screen black and white. I’m going to show you how to Grayscale your iPhone.

Check Your Apple Card Application Quickly and Easily
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Check Your Apple Card Application Quickly and Easily

Nick deCourville · January 10, 2023

While applying for an Apple Card can often be quick, sometimes this isn’t the case. Here’s how you can check your Apple Card application.

How to Get Free Apple Music Through Best Buy
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How to Get Free Apple Music Through Best Buy

Nick deCourville · January 9, 2023

In thanks to a promotional offer from Best Buy, new and returning Apple Music subscribers can receive up to four months free: here’s how.

How to Set Up and Use macOS Ventura Focus Mode
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How to Set Up and Use macOS Ventura Focus Mode

Arnold Zafra · January 4, 2023

In this guide, we will walk you through on how to set up and use macOS Ventura Focus Mode to minimize distractions when working on your Mac.

How to Take an iPhone Screenshot
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How to Take an iPhone Screenshot

Arnold Zafra · January 3, 2023

Follow these simple steps if you want to take an iPhone screenshot, either on models without a Home Button or with one.

macOS Ventura Not Charging? How to Fix
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macOS Ventura Not Charging? How to Fix

Arnold Zafra · January 3, 2023

Let’s look at the different troubleshooting tips that you can do when you encounter issues with macOS Ventura not charging your MacBook.

How to Erase Your Apple Watch
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How to Erase Your Apple Watch

Nick deCourville · December 30, 2022

This guide will show users how to erase an Apple Watch, which they should do if they plan on selling, trading or giving away the device.

How to Record Your iPhone Screen
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How to Record Your iPhone Screen

Nick deCourville · December 30, 2022

This guide will show users how to record the screen on an iPhone, which can be helpful for a variety of reasons.

How to Turn Off Your Apple Watch
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How to Turn Off Your Apple Watch

Nick deCourville · December 29, 2022

This guide will show users how to turn off their Apple Watch, which may provide a quick solution to certain issues.

How to Use the Apple Watch Ultra Depth App
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How to Use the Apple Watch Ultra Depth App

Arnold Zafra · December 29, 2022

Follow a few simple steps to start using the Depth app on your Apple Watch Ultra, including how to set up depth and water temperature units.

Mac Not Reading Your SD Card? Here Are Ways to Fix It
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Mac Not Reading Your SD Card? Here Are Ways to Fix It

Arnold Zafra · December 27, 2022

Let’s explore the reasons why your Mac might be unable to read an SD card, along with some tips on how to resolve this issue.

How to Use the Walkie-Talkie App with Your Apple Watch
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How to Use the Walkie-Talkie App with Your Apple Watch

Nick deCourville · December 27, 2022

This guide will show users how to use the Walkie-Talkie app with their Apple Watch, which can be an entertaining way to quickly communicate.

How to Change a macOS User Account in Ventura
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How to Change a macOS User Account in Ventura

Nick deCourville · December 20, 2022

Follow these steps to change your macOS account name using Ventura. This handy guide will give you the information you need to make changes.

How to Fix Quick Look If It Stopped Working After macOS Ventura Upgrade
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How to Fix Quick Look If It Stopped Working After macOS Ventura Upgrade

Arnold Zafra · December 20, 2022

Do any of the three suggested tips on how to fix Quick Look not working after upgrading your computer to macOS Ventura.

How to Fix macOS Ventura Not Sleeping or Waking Unexpectedly
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How to Fix macOS Ventura Not Sleeping or Waking Unexpectedly

Arnold Zafra · December 20, 2022

Learn several troubleshooting tips to help when macOS Ventura is not sleeping the way you want it or when your Mac wakes unexpectedly.

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