iOS 12 makes it easier to manage how much time you spend each day gaming, surfing social networks, and watching movies on your iPhone or iPad. You need to use the new Screen Time feature, and it’s easy to set up.
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iOS: How to Add Music to Instagram Stories
Want a soundtrack that expresses what you’re recording? Here’s how to do it.
How to Install macOS Mojave System Updates
In macOS High Sierra and earlier operating system updates show up in the Updates tab in the App Store, but not so in macOS Mojave.
macOS: Using the Shift Key to Extend Text Selections
Your Mac has an easy way to expand or contract a text selection—and no, it doesn’t involve going back and dragging within your text all over again! In today’s Quick Tip, we’ll tell you how to use this handy-dandy feature.
Understanding and Fixing the APFS Container Bug in macOS Disk Utility
When formatting an external device in preparation for macOS High Sierra (or the public beta of Mojave), an odd display bug can appear. John explains.
How to See Archives Within Google Street View
Google Maps has a neat feature that’ll let you see back in time for a particular location—so if you want to look at the 2008 Street View of a place, say, you might be able to do just that. We’ll tell you how!
macOS High Sierra: How to Use QuickTime Screen Recording
You can record your screen with it, as well as do basic video and audio editing.
How to Format References Automatically Using Microsoft Word
If you need to create references and a bibliography in your Word documents, then…well…let the program do it for you! No more will you have to stress over where to place periods and commas, because Word can even put items into many different formats for you. We’ve got all of the details in today’s Quick Tip!
iOS: Don't Use Spaces in Your Wi-Fi SSID Name
Mac Geek Gab listener Daniel has a tip for us when it comes to using spaces in your Wi-Fi SSID name.
Here are the iOS Devices Supported by iOS 12
This version of iOS supports more devices than ever, but there are still some left out. Here are the devices supported by iOS 12.
macOS: Use Command + Tab To Switch Mac Apps Faster
Mac Geek Gab listener David has a tip for us, and it involves using Command + Tab to switch Mac apps. But he uses it in a different way.
Here's How to Add Precise 911 Location Data to Your iPhone in iOS 11
iOS 12 is adding precise location data for 911 calls made from iPhones and you can get that same precision in iOS 11 thanks to a free app from RapidSOS. Read on to learn how.
macOS Mojave: How to Turn on Favicons in Safari Tabs
macOS Mojave is making it easier to figure out what’s in the tabs you have open in Safari with favicons. Here’s how to enable the feature.
How to Make Quick English-Metric Conversions Using macOS Spotlight
I’ve got a great tip for anyone who ever needs to do a Metric conversion—it’s easy to do right from Spotlight on your Mac.
iOS: Naming AirPods Can Help You if They Get Lost
Redditor u/UnsightlyMe has a great tip to help you recover your AirPods if they get lost.
iOS: How to Let Your Friends Control HomePod Music
The next time you invite your friends over to chill, here’s how you can let them control HomePod music, so everyone can listen to their favorites.
4 Apple Watch Apps That Add watchOS Fitness Complications
The marketing around Apple Watch is primarily around health, so we’ve rounded up some watchOS fitness complications.
macOS Mojave: How to Enable Dark Mode
One of the more visible features in macOS Mojave is Dark Mode. It’s off by default, but easy to turn on. Here’s how.
macOS Mojave Failing to Install on an External USB Drive? Here's the Fix
If you’re trying to install macOS Mojave on an external drive connected to your USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 equipped Mac and get the dreaded No Entry (circle with a slash) screen, there’s an easy fix.
How to Enable and Disable iPhone and iPad USB Restricted Mode
iOS 11.4.1 for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch has a new security feature called USB Restricted Mode designed to keep hackers out of your iOS device. Here’s how to find the setting and, if you need to, change it.
macOS: How to Merge Folders
The Finder’s “Merge” command—useful for combining the contents of folders that have the same name—is a handy way to clean up the files on your Mac. However, it’s got some important caveats, which we’ll explain in today’s Quick Tip!
macOS: How to Use Apple Mail Connection Doctor
It gives you a bit more information on issues, and it checks the status of each mail server you’re using.
How to Correct Siri’s Music Choices
OK, so Siri isn’t always great at answering follow-up questions. (And if you talk to Apple’s voice assistant a lot, you’ve probably used colorful language at it because of that very thing.) But fortunately, it does parse follow-up requests well for music, so you can correct it when it chooses the wrong item to play. We’ll tell you how to do that in today’s Quick Tip!
How to Share Your Location in WhatsApp
If you use the third-party messenger service WhatsApp, then you should know how to temporarily share your location with the folks you chat with! Whether you’re meeting someone at an airport or just for coffee, this can provide a simple way to find other people.