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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
How to Fix Error Occurred Preparing macOS Sierra Installation
Follow these troubleshooting tips to fix the message saying that “an error occurred while preparing the installation macOS” Sierra or later.
How to Fix Spacebar Not Working on Your Mac
Knowing how to fix issues with the spacebar not working on your Mac are invaluable when it happens to you. Arnold Zafra suggests some fixes.
How to Edit PDFs on iPad Using the Files App
When Apple rolled out the Files app, it came with a useful feature for editing PDFs. Learn how to edit PDFs on iPad in this quick guide.
How to Speed Up iPad to Make It Perform as Good as New
If you feel like your iPad is not performing as you expected, try these troubleshooting tips to speed up your iPad.
How to Mark AirPods as Lost To Get Notified When Someone Uses Them Again
If you lose your AirPods, it would be useful to know how to mark them as lost so that you will be alerted when somebody uses them.
How to Skip Songs on AirPods Pro (1st & 2nd Generation)
Find out how to skip songs on AirPods Pro while listening to music on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, plus how to use Siri with AirPods.
How to Change the Aspect Ratio in iMovie, Tailoring Your Video for Social Media
Changing aspect ratios in iMovie can be a little tricky but it can be done. Learn how to accomplish this in iMovie from this guide.
How to Unlock Your iPad Without Its Password
Learn how to unlock iPad without password by using Windows PC and iTunes, the Find My app, and third-party software.
How to Get More Storage on iPad
If you’ve been using your iPad as a workhorse, you might be running out of storage. Find out how to get more storage on iPad in this guide.
How to Make Your iPad Charge Faster
Want to make your iPad charge faster? Arnold Zafra gives a rundown of ways to help speed up charging your iPad.
How to Easily Screen Record on Mac Without QuickTime Player
Aside from QuickTime Player and third-party apps, there’s another app built into macOS for screen recording on Mac without QuickTime.
How to Show Heart Rate (Pulse) Directly on Apple Watch Face
If you want to show heart rate (pulse) on your Apple Watch, Arnold Zafra will show you the steps to do so using specific apps and faces.
How to Set Up an iPad for a Child
After buying an iPad for your child, you should know how to set up the device before giving the tablet to them.
How to Delete a Wallpaper on iPhone Running iOS 16
After you’ve created several custom wallpaper pairs in iOS 16 on your iPhone, you might want to know how to delete them. Let us show you.
5 Solutions to How to Play Windows Games on Mac
Find out how to play Windows games on Mac via GeForce Now, Steam, CrossOver Mac, WineBottler, and Parallels Desktop.
USB Antivirus for Mac: 5 Best Solutions to Keep Your Machine Safe
Protect your Mac from viruses when you connect a USB drive by using the best USB antivirus for Mac listed in this round-up.
5 Best Mac Equalizer Software Solutions to Keep the Beat Thumping
Looking to enhance the audio quality coming out of your Mac? Arnold Zafra rounds up the best equalizer software that you can use.
5 Best Calendar Apps for iPhone to Keep Your Schedule Organized in 2024
If you’re looking for the best calendar app for iPhone, Arnold Zafra rounds up five of them to help you choose the best for you.
Mail on Mac Not Showing All Gmail Emails: Quick Solutions
Try these quick troubleshooting solutions to resolve issues of the Mail app on your Mac not showing all of your Gmail emails.
6 Mac Encryption Software Tools to Protect Your Sensitive Data
Let’s walk through five of the best encryption software options for Mac, helping you protect and secure the sensitive data on your computer.
6 Best Mac Backup Software Other Than Apple's Time Machine
We’ve run down five of the best Mac backup software tools to help you choose which one to use to create a backup of your Mac’s hard drive.
Best iPhone and Apple Watch Fitness Apps for Women
When it comes to the best fitness apps for women, there are many on the App Arnold Zafra picks ten apps based on five types of workouts.
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Best Mac Video Editors for Beginners to Use in 2024 [Free Options]
We’ve rounded up the best Mac video editors for beginners to help you choose the best software that’s worth your money.