Apple’s 2018 Mac mini has RAM slots users can access, so you can install memory upgrades after you buy your computer.
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What You Need to Know About the Second Generation Apple Pencil
There’s a new Apple Pencil to go along with the 2018 iPad Pro. Read on to learn all about the second generation Apple Pencil.
How to Tell if Your Congressman Supports Net Neutrality
Polls show that net neutrality will be an issue for voters in upcoming midterm elections. But how can you find out if your congressman supports net neutrality?
Apple Watch Stopped Unlocking Your Mac? Here's the Fix
If you set your Apple Watch to unlock your Mac, but it stops working, there’s a fix for that so you don’t have to type your password like an animal.
How to Use Depth Control With iPhone XS/Max & XR Camera
With the new iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, using Portrait mode, you can invoke Depth Control to change the depth of field after the photo is taken. John shows us how.
3 Ways To Touch a Link/URL in iOS
We commonly encounter URLs, in blue, in iOS, either in Mail or Safari. John shows us that there are actually, in most cases, three ways to touch that URL and get different results.
How to Add Application Shortcuts to Finder Windows
If you want quick access to an application on your Mac, you could put it in your Dock, of course, or you could get to it using Spotlight. But in case you didn’t know, program shortcuts can also go into the toolbar within Finder, and this can be pretty handy for your most-used apps! That’s the subject of today’s Quick Tip.
How to Unlock Tweetbot 5's Extra Themes on the iPhone and iPad
Tweetbot 5 for the iPhone and iPad has five extra themes you can unlock with an in-app donation. Here’s how to do it.
How to Stop Developers From Knowing if you Uninstall an App
The secret? Silent notifications. But there’s an easy fix.
How to Post 3D Photos to Facebook on iPhone
Facebook recently started rolling out 3D Photos for iPhone users. Problem is, not everyone has it yet and you want it. Thankfully, Apple-industry legend, Sam Levin, found a path and posted the instructions for us all.
iOS 12: Find Songs by Lyrics in Apple Music
You can search for songs in Apple Music based on their lyrics in the Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
iOS: How to Use Pages as a Teleprompter for Presentations
It’s called Presenter Mode, and here’s how to turn it on.
macOS: How to Check a Printer's Supply Levels
Within macOS, you can actually check the ink or toner levels in your printer without having to get up and walk across the room to the device (perish the thought!). We’ll tell you how in this Quick Tip.
macOS: Automate Your Mac with Smart Folders
Smart Folders are kind of a hidden feature of macOS, but can greatly help you manage and organize your files. Here’s how to get started.
How to Enable Two Factor Authentication on Facebook
In light of the recent breaches and hacks at Facebook, it’s a good idea to enable two-factor authentication on Facebook for security.
How to Use the On-screen Trackpad on your iPhone and iPad
Your iPhone and iPad have a hidden trackpad that lets you move the cursor where you want it for editing. It’s easier and more precise than tapping with your finger.
How to Use Maps on Your iPhone to See the Hourly Weather Forecast
You can use Apple’s Maps app on your iPhone to see the local hourly forecast without having to use the Weather app. Here’s how.
How to Prevent 1Password from Asking to Save Logins
AgileBits’ 1Password program is awesome. Simply awesome, and we love it. However, if you want the app to step aside on a particular website and no longer offer to save passwords there, we’ve got the trick of how to do that in today’s Quick Tip.
Photos: How to Import to a Specific Album
We’ve got a neat Photos trick for you in this Quick Tip—we’ll go over how to import items directly into any of your albums, without having to do that as a separate step. This works whether you’re importing from Finder or from your iPhone!
macOS: Quickly Add a Multi-Day Event in Calendar
For today’s Quick Tip, Melissa Holt’s got a really quick one that really saves some time. If you’re tired of checking the “all-day” box in Calendar to block off days, she’ll tell you how to do it faster!
5 iOS Security Apps to Keep Your Data Safe
Whether you’re managing passwords or encrypting files, we’ve got you covered.
5 Apple Alternative Apps For Your Needs
Andrew has scoured the App Store to give you a roundup of Apple alternative apps. This is a good companion to the Google alternative app list.
iOS 12: How to Make Your First Shortcut and Add a Siri Command
Making your first Shortcut in iOS 12 on your iPhone or iPad doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated. Here’s how to get started, and how to add a Siri voice command, too.
macOS Mojave: How to Disable All Automatic Updates
One of the changes Apple made in macOS Mojave is that software updates work a bit differently. If you want to disable automatic updating for either your App Store apps or your system, you can do that from two different sets of preferences if you want to! Melissa Holt has the scoop in today’s Quick Tip.