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How to Backup Your iPhone Without iCloud
How-To

How to Backup Your iPhone Without iCloud

Nick deCourville · 4:29 PM EST, Feb 1st, 2023 · Add Comment

While there are advantage to iCloud, some users may want to skip it: here’s how to backup your iPhone without using iCloud.

What Does Security Lockout Mean on iPhone?
How-To

What Does Security Lockout Mean on iPhone?

Arnold Zafra · 9:45 AM EST, Feb 1st, 2023 · Add Comment

Learn what Security Lockout does on iPhone, and what to do if you’ve forgotten your passcode and the Security Lockout prompt appears.

How to Turn Off Siri Reading Messages
How-To

How to Turn Off Siri Reading Messages

Arnold Zafra · 7:30 AM EST, Feb 1st, 2023 · Add Comment

You may have Siri set up to announce your notifications. When you need privacy, though, here’s how to turn off Siri reading messages to you.

How to Remove Siri Suggestions from a Widget Stack
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How to Remove Siri Suggestions from a Widget Stack

Nick deCourville · 5:37 PM EST, Jan 31st, 2023 · Add Comment

Keeping control of your device is crucial for some users, which is why I’m looking at how to remove Siri Suggestions from a widget Stack.

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  • The State of Streaming with Charlotte Henry - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-27
  • The Big HomePod Returns - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-19
  • Whispers of New MacBook Pros and iPhone Sales - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-17
How to Fix AirPlay Only Playing Audio
How-To

How to Fix AirPlay Only Playing Audio

Nick deCourville · 4:03 PM EST, Jan 31st, 2023 · Add Comment

Apple AirPlay is quite useful, though some users report issues with it only playing audio: here’s some tips and tricks for a fix.

How to Set Up Security Keys for Apple ID on Your iPhone
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How to Set Up Security Keys for Apple ID on Your iPhone

Jeff Butts · 11:00 PM EST, Jan 30th, 2023 · Add Comment

Apple’s addition of support for security keys for Apple ID means better protection for your devices. Here’s how to set it up on your iPhone.

How to Disable the Continuity Mic on iPhone
How-To

How to Disable the Continuity Mic on iPhone

Nick deCourville · 2:43 PM EST, Jan 30th, 2023 · Add Comment

If your iPhone is connecting to your Mac as a microphone, you may need to disable the Continuity Mic: here’s how.

Market Share, Apple Shares, and Surf’s Up
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Market Share, Apple Shares, and Surf's Up

Ken_Ray · 11:00 AM EST, Jan 30th, 2023 · Add Comment

Checking iPhone shares in China, analysts send notes ahead of Apple earnings, and HomePod starts playing hard to get.

How to Disable Continuity Camera on Your iPhone and Mac
How-To

How to Disable Continuity Camera on Your iPhone and Mac

Arnold Zafra · 5:22 AM EST, Jan 30th, 2023 · Add Comment

If you don’t want your Mac to detect your iPhone and use its camera as webcam, here are the steps to disable Continuity Camera.

Featured Articles
  • The State of Streaming with Charlotte Henry - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-27
  • Examining Security Keys with Duane Waddle - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-24
  • Whispers of New MacBook Pros and iPhone Sales - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-17
  • Leading Design Without a Design Lead? - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-06
  • Crashing and Tweeting and Mailbag Monday - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-16
  • Listening In On Apple's Q1FY23 Call - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-03
How to Recover Contacts from iCloud for iPhone
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How to Recover Contacts from iCloud for iPhone

Nick deCourville · 3:58 PM EST, Jan 27th, 2023 · Add Comment

Losing a contact can be detrimental to one’s day: here’s how to recover contacts from iCloud for your iPhone. Users will have some options.

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