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Arnold Zafra
Arnold is a self-taught IT professional who has spent most of his career in a corporate environment working as a professional librarian. Over the years, he has used a range of Apple devices, starting from the very first iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. He doesn't just use these devices casually; he dives deep into each of their functionalities and features. He also likes to get early access to beta OS updates, new releases, and other updates. Arnold currently owns an iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra, M2 MacBook Air, and AirPods Pro (1st Gen).
Articles by Arnold Zafra
Fixed: Can’t Swipe Up or Down on Apple Watch
Follow these troubleshooting tips if you can’t swipe up or down on Apple Watch, keeping you from accessing Control Center.
7 Best Mac Uninstaller for Cleaning Apps From Your Mac
There are many app uninstallers that compete for the title of best Mac uninstaller, but here are the ones that truly stand out.
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Solved: “Erase Assistant Is Not Supported on This Mac” [2024]
Learn what to do about the “Erase Assistant Is Not Supported on This Mac” error when erasing all content and settings from your Mac.
Fixed: Apple Watch Not Answering Calls
If you can’t answer calls from Apple Watch, follow these troubleshooting steps to solve the issue and let you answer calls again.
Get Your Apple Watch to Charge to 100%
If you can’t get your Apple Watch to charge to 100%, here’s how you can bypass the Optimized Battery Charging feature.
What to Do If Apple Watch Is Not Recording Activity
If your Apple Watch is not recording activity or exercise minutes, follow these troublshooting steps to fix the issue.
How to Fix No Wi-Fi Hardware Installed on Mac
If you encounter the Mac error “Wi-Fi: no hardware installed”, reset the Wi-Fi hardware and follow these troubleshooting steps to fix it.
Fixed: No Camera Available on MacBook Pro
Here are troubleshooting steps for fixing the error message saying that there is “no camera available on MacBook.”
Best 2-in-1 Chargers for Apple Watch and iPhone
This list of the best 2-in-1 charger for your Apple Watch, iPhone, and AirPods will help choose the right one for your needs.
Fix: This Item Is Temporarily Unavailable on Mac
Here are the steps to solve the “This item is temporarily unavailable” error message which usually happens when reinstalling macOS.
Fixed: Can't Empty Trash Because File is in Use on Mac
If your Mac fails to empty the trash folder, here are several troubleshooting steps that you can take to resolve the issue.
How to Back Up Your iPhone: iCloud, Mac, and iTunes
The iPhone is so stable and reliable that it almost seems like it doesn’t need to be backed up. But you should, and here’s how to do it.
Is It Worth It to Buy the Pro Version of the iPhone 15?
Find out whether it’s worth upgrading to the iPhone Pro instead of the regular-sized iPhone 15 models announced recently.
Apple Announces Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2
Apple announced the Apple Watch Series 9 featuring the latest SiP chip, double-tab gesture, on-device Siri and more.
Malware on an Old Mac: How to Identify and Remove
Contrary to popular belief, Macs are not immune to malware attack, find out how you can address this perennial problem.
How to Limit Which Photos Apps Have Access to in iOS 17
Learn how to use the new privacy feature that lets you restrict iPhone apps from accessing the Photos app in iOS 17.
Vision Pro Headset: What Developers Think Of It So Far
Apple claims that the respnse of developers to the Vision Pro AR headsets is siginifcantly positive, giving it high hopes for its success.
Repair Your Mac Disk with Disk Utility | Quick Guide
Mac’s Disk Utility is a useful tool that every owner should know about. Here’s a concise guide on using Disk Utility.
Quick Review: New WhatsApp macOS App
WhatsApp released a new native macOS app featuring video calls with up to 8 people. Here’s our quick look at the new WhatsApp macOS app.
What to Do If Your iPhone Won't Backup to iCloud
If your iPhone won’t backup to iCloud, read along to learn how to troubleshoot the issue and make iCloud backup work properly again.
How to Use Separate Focus Modes on iPhone and Apple Watch
Focus Mode is a useful feature on Apple devices but you should also know how to use different Focus on your Apple Watch and iPhone.
Fixed: Cellular Data Not Working on iPhone or iPad
If you can’t connect to the internet, read along to learn how to easily fix it when cellular data is not working on your iPhone or iPad.
How to Restore from a Time Machine Local Snapshot: Full Guide
Follow along as we learn how to restore from Time Machine local snapshots when your backup drive isn’t available.