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How to take full control of your Control Center in macOS Tahoe
How you can add controls, remove the ones you don't want, and arrange them in a way that makes sense for you.
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How to sell or trade in your old iPhone
Here's how to get your old iPhone ready for someone else to use, the best ways to sell it, and how much money you might make.
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iOS 26 has a new Camera app: Here's what's new and how to find everything that's moved
The fully redesigned Camera app is a shock at first, but will quickly feel familiar.
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How to copy and paste on a MacBook or Mac
Cut & paste on Macs without formatting, paste between iPhone, Macs and iPad, get clipboard options, and see your Mac clipboard.
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How to get iOS 26 beta updates on iPhone
Want to try out the next round of iOS 26 features early? Here's how to download and install the iOS beta, and what you need to know before you do.
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Maximize iCloud+! 5 tips and tricks you need to start using right now
iCloud is a major component of the Apple ecosystem. Here's how to get the most from it.
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Stop! Don’t plug that USB drive into your Mac until you read this
Learn the nuances of file formats to get the most out of your flash drives.
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Terminal trick that brings back Launchpad on macOS 26 no longer works
The official release of macOS Tahoe also signifies the official end of Launchpad.
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How to recover data from damaged Mac or external drive
If your external hard drive or your Mac hard drive has failed and you want to recover the lost data here is what to do.
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Backing up a Mac with Time Machine is easy and essential, here's how
Don't risk losing everything on your Mac! It's simple to back up using Apple's Time Machine.
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How to remove the macOS Tahoe beta
Regret installing macOS Tahoe beta? Want to go back to macOS Sequoia? Here's how to uninstall the macOS beta.
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How to remove an iOS beta from your iPhone
Regretting trying out the iOS 26 beta? Here's how to remove the iOS 26 beta and recover your iPhone back to iOS 18.
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How to become an Apple beta tester for iPhone, iPad & Mac
Beta testers can try out pre-release versions of iOS, iPadOS, macOS & tvOS. Here's how you can get on to Apple's beta program.
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How to get WhatsApp on iPad
Want to get WhatsApp messages on your iPad? You can! Here's how to use WhatsApp on an iPad.
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Free streaming's hidden dangers–and how to protect your Mac
MyFlixer’s promise of free movies and TV could cost you a virus on your Mac and risk the security of your personal information and data. Here’s how to block MyFlixer ads and remove any malware installed by the service.
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Master the macOS Finder with these 10 essential tips, tricks, and tweaks
You can tweak the Finder so it better suits the way you do things, and there are a few tasks you can do within the Finder instead of in an app.
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How to get Photoshop for Mac – including for free!
Want to install Photoshop on your Mac? We'll show you how to get the full version, save money, or even get Photoshop for free!
Mac 911
How to disable math results in Messages for iPhone and iPad
Do you find it distracting to have calculation results appear automatically? You can turn it off.
Mac 911
What to do when an iCloud calendar invitation won't work
You can use an account at Apple’s website to work around an issue some readers have with failed iCloud calendar invitations.
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macOS survival guide: How to handle every calamity
Want to make your Mac last longer? Work faster? Be safer? Follow these tips.
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How to find and block an AirTag that's detected near you
Here's how to find an AirTag and disable it if you've had a notification that an AirTag is detected near you.
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How to open a Mac app from an unidentified or unknown developer
Is your Mac stopping you from opening an app? Here's how to allow apps from unidentified developers on your Mac.
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How to create a bootable USB macOS installer
Make a macOS installer with createinstallmedia and install Sequoia, the latest beta, or any macOS on multiple Macs, or do a clean install.
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How to recover unsaved Word documents on a Mac
Recover unsaved or deleted Word documents on your Mac, find the AutoRecovery folder, and access older versions of the file.
Mac 911
Why won't an external drive work with Time Machine? It might be its format
Make sure your external drive isn’t using a Windows-focused format.
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Sun's out! Here's how to get Face ID on iPhone to work with sunglasses
Is Face ID not working on your iPhone? Are you wearing sunglasses? Here's what to do if you want to get Face ID to work with your shades.
Mac 911
How to stop your iPhone or iPad from suggesting text effects in Messages
Apple’s Text Effects appear in predictive text and sometimes even autocomplete.
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7 iOS 18 settings you'll want to change right away
These tweaks, tips, and toggles will make life on your iPhone even better.
Mac 911
Do you always lose your active window on macOS? This app can help
HazeOver adds a much-needed feature to the Mac.
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How to clean install macOS on your Mac
Wipe your Mac and reinstall a clean copy of macOS to speed it up and fix problems by following these simple steps.
Mac 911
How to avoid accidentally placing photos in the iCloud Shared Photo Library
The addition of a Shared Library makes it easier to place photos other than where you want them to go.
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Why Safari is suddenly showing your search history and how to turn it off
Safari shows your recent search queries by default. If that's not useful to you, here's how to stop it.
Mac 911
How to control folder opening behavior in the Finder
Apple’s settings for folders don’t seem to function as described.
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How to get Instagram on iPad
Instagram doesn't offer an official iPadOS app, but there are easy workarounds. Here's how to get Instagram on your iPad.
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You can use a VPN for TikTok if it gets banned, but it's a headache
With TikTok possibly being banned (again) in the U.S. here's what you'll need to do to use it.
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How to avoid including the Atlantic editor-in-chief in your messages
Autocompleting addresses and address suggestions are powerful shortcuts that can easily bite you.
Mac 911
Mail moving unexpectedly among mailboxes? Check your rules
You can set rules on your mail host, like iCloud.com, that can move things around you might not expect.
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Has your Apple Account been hacked? Here’s how to know
Here's what you can do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised in a data breach or attack.
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How to set up two-factor authentication for your Apple Account and iCloud
Protect your data from any hackers and creeps. It's really quite easy to set up.
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Hate the new Mail app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac? Here’s how to change it back
There's an easy way to go back to the old view.
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How to speed up a slow Mac
Wondering why your Mac is running so slow? Here are 21 tips to make your Mac or MacBook run faster and improve its performance.
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How to type a hashtag (#) on Mac
Can't find the hashtag key on your Mac or MacBook keyboard? Here's how to type the # special character on a Mac.
Mac 911
How to control simultaneous notifications sounds across your Apple devices
It’s one thing to get a ding on your Apple Watch or iPhone and another to get quadrophonic audio alerts for each notification.
Today I Learned
How to get rid of a phantom Messages badge
There's a bug in Messages for macOS. Here's a way to address it.
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How to reset the NVRAM, PRAM, and SMC on any Mac
If you're experiencing weird glitches with your Mac, doing a reset of your MacBook or desktop Mac could help. Here's how to reset the NVRAM, PRAM, and SMC on either an Intel or M-Series Mac.
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macOS 15.4 makes it harder to see how much storage Apple Intelligence uses
It looks like Apple is changing the default behavior from macOS 15.3.
Mac 911
How to find alternatives for verification codes when roaming
SMS remains a weak point in verifying logins and may be unavailable to you while outside your home country or region.
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How to show hidden files on a Mac
We explain how to see hidden files and the ~/Library folder so you can make adjustments. But beware, they are hidden for a reason.
Mac 911