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How to extend your Apple TV's audio via AirPlay, no matter the source
Apple TV that supports AirPlay 2 can add additional speakers even when youu2019re streaming to the Apple TV from an iPhone or iPad.
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Get Apple TV without buying an Apple TV
Roku offers most of what people want from an Apple TV for a fraction of the price.
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What do the accessibility symbols in Apple TV and TV apps mean?
A host of abbreviations appears after many TV programs, movies, and other video online. What does it all mean?
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Apple Music comes to PlayStation 5 in new subscriber push
Apple Music subscribers who own a PlayStation 5 can now access the music streaming service through the gaming console.
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How to play audio files in the Terminal
Learn how to play, convert, and get info on audio files using some macOS Terminal commands.
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How to watch Ted Lasso
The second season of Ted Lasso's now on Apple TV+. Here's what you need to watch it, how much it costs, and how to watch for free.
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Lossless and Spatial Audio: What you need to listen
Apple Music is about to get several new audio formats, but you may not have the hardware necessary to enjoy them.
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How to install the tvOS beta on Apple TV
Fancy taking a look at the latest Apple TV features coming later this year? Here's how to install the tvOS 15 beta.
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How to use your iPhone and Apple TV to calibrate your TV’s picture
Apple has launched a new tool for Apple TV that uses your iPhone's TrueDepth camera to calibrate the color on your TV. Here's how to use it.
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How to use 'Hey Spotify' voice commands in the Spotify iOS app
The Spotify iOS app now supports Voice Interactions that provide hands-free control of the app. Here's how it works.
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How to connect AirPods to Apple TV
Route the sound from your TV to your AirPods using the Apple TV
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When deleting a song from iTunes or Apple Music in macOS, where does it go?
iTunes and Music lack a Recently Deleted album. But you can find songs you deleted in those apps in the Trash.
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What to do when iTunes prompts you to update when connecting an iPhone
A newer version of iOS can require a small software update for iTunes that isnu2019t otherwise available.
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No, macOS Catalina didn’t delete your personal and ripped videos, but it’s harder to find them
Searching in the TV app in Catalina doesnu2019t produce expected results.
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macOS Big Sur: What’s new in the Photos app
More editing tools to make your photos look their best.
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How to cancel Apple Music
You've given Apple Music a try, but it's not for you. Here's how to end your subscription.
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Apple media sharing limits explained and why you should use Plex instead
Apple sets limits in a few directions on what you can share among people in a family or home.
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Your old videos may not play in macOS Catalina. Here’s why
Video you shot long ago with older devices require conversion to work in Catalina.
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How to stream music to your stereo without an AirPort Express
Appleu2019s old base station had a feature many loved: it was an AirPlay music streamer.
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How to use Zoom or FaceTime with an Apple TV (or any TV)
Make other peopleu2019s faces larger, but watch out for the audio.
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Having problems with Bluetooth audio quality on a Mac? Here are ways to fix it
Some Bluetooth devices use a lower-quality audio method when acting as both a mic and a speaker or headphones.
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How to watch Disney+ on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac
Disney+ is coming to the uK, here's how to watch on your Apple devices
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How to reset an Apple TV after a split, sale, or other change
Apple TV apps, just like those in iOS and iPadOS, retain registration information about the initial downloader.
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How to stop receiving subscription renewal emails from Apple
Tired of getting emails every month about your app and service subscriptions billed through Apple? Hereu2019s how to opt out.
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How to search your music library in macOS Catalina’s Music app
Three buttons let you choose among collections to search, but Your Library should be one of them.
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iTunes Match can be a problem for switching Apple ID countries
The annual subscription service can only have its renewal revoked, not prematurely expired.
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How to set up Family Sharing on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Share purchases and subscriptions with up to five other family members.
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How to set up the Apple TV
Find out how Apple TV works and everything you need to know to set one up
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iTunes Match, no Mac, a conundrum: Download!
You can use Google Play Music as a free alternative, but first have to extract your music.
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Cancelling iTunes Match? Here’s how to download your iCloud Music Library before you do so
For many people the renewal is nigh, but you should prep before canceling.
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How to cancel Apple TV+ subscription
If you've got bored of Apple TV+ here's how you can stop paying your monthly subscription (or cancel before the trial ends!)
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How to watch Apple TV on a Mac
Wondering how to watch Apple TV on your Mac now that Apple's new shows are here? We'll explain
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How to hand off music or phone calls from your iPhone to a HomePod
Want your iPhone to play what your HomePod is playing? Just bring the two devices close together.
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How to connect an iPad or iPhone to a TV
Want to watch what's on your phone's screen on the big screen? Here's how to mirror your iPhone or iPad to your TV
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How to set a sleep timer on HomePod
Appleu2019s smart speaker can now lull you to sleep and shut off after you drift into dreamland.
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macOS Catalina: How to keep your internet radio favorites playing in the Music app
Apple has deleted the Internet Radio list, but still plays streams.
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Where did that go? Find the parts of iTunes now spread throughout different apps in macOS Catalina
iTunes is dead. But the severed parts remain if you know where to find them.
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How to add multiple accounts to Apple TV
Enjoy a little more personalization on the Apple TV with one of the biggest new features.
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How to use synchronized lyrics in Apple Music on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV
Get ready for Karaoke night with Apple Music in iOS 13, iPadOS 13, or tvOS 13.
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How to fix a Spotify playlist’s original order after sorting by category
Itu2019s as simple as one, two. Or sometimes, just one.rn
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How to use Keynote to add text overlays in your iMovie projects
Yes, itu2019s a bit of a workaround, but itu2019s a great help for certain iMovie projects.
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Which Apple TV do I have?
Use this guide to discover which generation of Apple TV you own, and whether it's worth upgrading
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How to install Kodi on Apple TV
Kodi is a hugely customisable open source media player, and here's how you can install it on your Apple TV
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How to jailbreak an Apple TV
It’s easy to jailbreak an old Apple TV, and a jailbroken Apple TV can run Kodi, ATV Flash and a stack of neat apps. Here’s how…
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What iTunes means when it tells you deleted songs might not be moved to the Trash
The dialog box when you delete music within iTunes has so many provisos, itu2019s hard to know what the outcome will be.
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How to set up Steam Link on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
Valveu2019s Steam Link app allows remote streaming from a PC or Mac to an iOS device or Apple TV, and itu2019s relatively easy to set up.
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How to download shows on the Apple TV app for offline viewing on iPhone and iPad
The new Apple TV app lets you watch HBO shows even if you donu2019t have an internet connection. We show you how to sign up, download episodes, and delete them.
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When iTunes says to “restore your iPhone,” do you have to?
A bug in iTunes can be generally bypassed by quitting the app and relaunching.
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How to watch live TV and satellite TV on Apple TV
Want to watch live and satellite TV via your Apple TV? Here's how…
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