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iPhone X: Using Reachability to Get to Control Center
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iPhone X: Using Reachability to Get to Control Center

Melissa Holt · 11:19 AM EST, Dec 1st, 2017 · 1 Comment

With Reachability on the iPhone X, accessing Control Center is easier than you think. Come read this Quick Tip and find out how to use this one-handed Accessibility feature to bring everything closer to you!

How to Sign Up for Apple and Stanford’s Apple Watch Heart Rhythm Study
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How to Sign Up for Apple and Stanford's Apple Watch Heart Rhythm Study

Jeff Gamet · 12:00 PM EST, Nov 30th, 2017 · 3 Comments

Apple and Stanford’s Apple Watch heart rhythm study is open for registration. Here’s how to sign up.

How to Fix the iOS 11 ‘IT’ Autocorrect Bug
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How to Fix the iOS 11 'IT' Autocorrect Bug

Jeff Gamet · 10:05 AM EST, Nov 29th, 2017 · Add Comment

Is the iOS 11.1.2 “IT” autocorrect bug tripping you up? Here’s how to work around it until Apple gets a proper fix out.

iCloud Drive: How to Recover (or Remove) Recently Deleted Files
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iCloud Drive: How to Recover (or Remove) Recently Deleted Files

Melissa Holt · 8:37 AM EST, Nov 29th, 2017 · Add Comment

Accidentally deleted something from your Desktop? That’s no problem if you’ve got iCloud’s Desktop and Documents syncing feature turned on! In today’s Quick Tip, we’re gonna tell you how to recover those files within the first thirty days—and what to do if you need to remove one, permanently and pronto.

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iPhone X: How to Make App Quitting More Like the iPhone 7 and 8

Jeff Gamet · 3:14 PM EST, Nov 28th, 2017 · 2 Comments

There’s more than one way to quit apps on the iPhone X once you know the right gesture. It isn’t quite as smooth as quitting apps on an iPhone 7 or 8, which is kind of weird because it could be just as simple. Check out TMO’s video showing how app quitting works on the iPhone X.

macOS: Importing Stickies (And Evernote!) into Notes
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macOS: Importing Stickies (And Evernote!) into Notes

Melissa Holt · 9:05 AM EST, Nov 27th, 2017 · 1 Comment

If you’re using Stickies—or Evernote, for that matter—you should know that there’s a way to import the data into Apple’s Notes program, so if you’d like to move your stuff into that app instead, you can! In today’s Quick Tip, we’ll explore the options for importing and exporting between those applications.

TMO’s Holiday Tips and Black Friday Deals Roundup
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TMO's Holiday Tips and Black Friday Deals Roundup

Jeff Gamet · 8:01 PM EST, Nov 22nd, 2017 · 2 Comments

Looking for some last minute help heading into the holiday season? The Mac Observer has you covered.

6 Must Have iPhone Apps for Holiday Travel
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6 Must Have iPhone Apps for Holiday Travel

Jeff Gamet · 3:10 PM EST, Nov 22nd, 2017 · Add Comment

Holiday travel can be pretty hectic, but it’s possible to cut out at least a little of the stress. Check out these iPhone apps that can make your travels easier and your trip experience more fun.

macOS: How to Remove a Time Machine Backup Disk
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macOS: How to Remove a Time Machine Backup Disk

Melissa Holt · 9:03 AM EST, Nov 22nd, 2017 · 3 Comments

If you’re getting warnings that you haven’t backed up because of an external drive that you no longer use, then this tip’s gonna make your life less annoying. We’ll tell you how to remove a Time Machine drive from your Mac’s preferences, which’ll stop those notifications. Whew!

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Siri’s Voice Missing from Your Apple Watch Series 3? Here’s How to Get it Back
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Siri's Voice Missing from Your Apple Watch Series 3? Here's How to Get it Back

Jeff Gamet · 5:13 PM EST, Nov 21st, 2017 · Add Comment

If Siri isn’t talking to you on your Apple Watch Series 3 she may not be giving you the cold shoulder; she may have lost her voice. Literally. Here’s how to get it back.

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