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How to get your iPhone ready to be the first to try iOS 18 when it arrives
Here's what you need to do to prepare your iPhone ahead of WWDC.
Mac 911
'Show Sidebar' option turned off in the Finder? Here's how to bring it back to macOS
Apple links two settings together, which can prevent you from revealing the Finder window sidebar.
Mac 911
How to avoid force ejecting mounted volumes in macOS
Sometimes, an external drive, disk image, or other mounted volume refuses to leave macOS of its own free will.
Mac 911
How to recover deleted notes in the Notes app
There’s an easy way and a hard way to recover lost entries in the Notes app for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Mac 911
Is your Mac sluggish or running hot? Here's what to do
Sometimes quitting apps and restarting the Mac is the best course of action.
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How to clear disk space on a Mac
Find out what's taking up space on your Mac and learn the best ways to free up disk space and increase the storage available on your Mac.
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How to check a Mac’s free hard drive space
Wondering if your Mac has enough storage space for that massive download? Wonder no more.
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How to use Mac Recovery Mode
Need to use macOS Recovery mode? We look at the key combinations you need to start a Mac in Recovery mode & what to do once there.
iOS Basics
How to leave an iMessage group text on iOS
Noisy iMessage group chat blowing up your phone? Here's how to leave the chatter behind.
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How to call someone who blocked your number on iPhone
It's worryingly easy to call an iPhone that's blocked your number. Here's how to bypass a call block – in emergencies only, please.
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How to find and delete duplicate files on Mac
Looking for a duplicate file finder for your Mac? Here's we'll explain how to find and delete duplicate files using the Finder and other options so you can save space and maybe even speed up your Mac.
Mac 911
How to manage depth control in iPhone photos
Apple has several controls and settings related to recording and revising a sense of depth in photos on many of its iPhone models.
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If your iPhone alarm stopped working in iOS 17.4.1, here's a fix
Apple is working to patch the bug but a simple tweak in Settings should help.
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How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad
Clearing the cache is a great way to give your iPhone or iPad a speed boost. Here's how to delete unwanted junk files.
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How to delete photos from iPhone but not from iCloud
Beware deleting iPhone photos if you don't want them gone from iCloud.
Mac 911
Downgrading iCloud+ storage? Be sure to retrieve your files properly
If you want to reduce your iCloud+ monthly storage fee, how can you be sure you aren’t losing files or media?
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How to scan documents on iPhone
You can easily scan a document with an iPhone or iPad and even save it as a PDF. Here's how…
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How to edit a PDF on Mac
It's quick and easy to edit a PFD on a Mac. Here's how to add text, signatures and annotations to PDFs on your Mac – and it needn't cost a penny.
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How to back up a MacBook or Mac
You know you should back up your Mac, here are the five best Mac backup methods, make sure you do one before it's too late!
Mac 911
How to find out what devices are logged into your iCloud account
Feeling paranoid, justifiably or not? See a list of all devices associated with your iCloud account.
Mac 911
How to make noncontiguous selections in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
Apple added a feature that’s decades old to its suite of "office" applications.
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How to pay even more safely with Apple Cash
Apple added a new way to reduce the risk of reuse of your Apple Cash debit-card–like number by adding a "virtual" option.
Mac 911
How to migrate away from iCloud+
Apple offers unique integrations for most of what it does. You might not find a perfect analog at lower cost, but they exist.
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How to get InDesign on a Mac
Looking to get InDesign on your Mac? Here's what to do, where to buy it, and how much you should expect to pay.
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How to get Microsoft Office for free on your iPhone and iPad
We explain how to get Microsoft Office for iOS without paying a penny
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How to use a VPN on an iPhone or iPad
Want to get a VPN on your iPhone or iPad and use it to hide your location and browse in private? Here's what you need to do.
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How to identify a font
See a great font in a logo, on a sign, on the web, in a book? Finding its name is easier than you might think.
Mac 911
How to take advantage of Preview's form-filling helper in macOS
macOS added an option to try to identify fields in a PDF form so you can easily enter text or check boxes.
Mac 911
How to simplify AirDrop transfers by using proximity
AirDrop's ease of use gets even better with iOS 17’s option to get close.
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How to tell if someone’s iPhone is on Do Not Disturb
Wondering if your friend's iPhone is on Do Not Disturb mode? Here's how to tell, and how to call them anyway.
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How to make a PDF on iPhone
Your iPhone can create PDFs of almost anything, with no extra software needed.
Mac 911
How to move items between Mac apps using the App Switcher
A little mouse and tab action can help you reduce the time and number of windows you have to manage to move items.
Mac 911
How to manage Time Machine backups between APFS and HFS+ drives
Your HFS+ Time Machine volumes can give you a depth of recovery for older snapshots, but APFS is the way of the future.
Mac 911
How to tweak your Emergency SOS settings to match your intent
Emergency SOS offers remarkable, even automated help when something’s wrong. But review settings so you know exactly what will happen for what reason.
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How to clear RAM on a Mac: tips to free up memory
If your Mac's running slow its RAM (Unified Memory) might be maxed out. Here's how to free up memory and reduce RAM usage without restarting.
Mac 911
How to pause QuickTime Player while recording audio or video on a Mac
When you’re making an audio or video recording, you may want to pause and resume. You can!
Mac 911
How to set up networked Time Machine backups for a household
With a desktop Mac and an external drive, you can give your whole home peace of mind.
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10-year bug still causing headaches for Mac users
Fortunately, a third-party fix for a longtime issue is available for a problem Apple doesn't seem to care about.
Mac 911
How to type formatted fractions on your iPhone and iPad
Without a Character Palette, lean on Pages.
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How to shut down a Mac
Need to power down your Mac but not sure what to do? Here's a few different methods to try.
Mac 911
Troubleshoot your printer with logs, jobs, and a printer page in macOS
Some less-obvious printing features could save a lot of head scratching.
Mac 911
How to format your mail signature on an iPhone or iPad
Apple makes it hard, not impossible, to put some style in your .sig.
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Upload your photos to iCloud and make space on your Mac's hard drive
How to transfer photos from your Mac to iCloud storage the right way! Upload photos from your Mac to iCloud and save space on your Mac without losing your valuable photos!
Mac 911
How to make sure your iPhone favorites can call you (if that's what you want)
A Focus setting may be keeping people from reaching you when you have Do Not Disturb or other modes enabled.
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Should I shut down my Mac every night?
How often you should shut down your MacBook. We run through the pros and cons of shutting down your MacBook vs letting it sleep, and explain how to shut down a Mac and how to schedule it to shut down and start up again.
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How to move photos to iCloud to save space on an iPhone
Running out of storage on your iPhone? Here's how to use iCloud to free up space on your iPhone.
Mac 911
Missing rows in Numbers? Check the filters
Once a filter is enabled for a table, if you don’t access the table for a while, you might forget it exists if you don’t view the inspector’s tab.
Mac 911
How to troubleshoot Contact Key Verification for extra-secure iMessage chats
Apple’s new feature has requirements and is particular about Apple ID accounts.
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