Monday, October 18, 2021 Apple is hosting its ‘Unleashed’ event, where new MacBook Pros are expected – there are lots of ways to follow it.
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What's Coming to Apple TV+ in Fall 2021? [Updated]
There is quite a lot coming to Apple TV+ this fall, leaving the streaming service in a good place as it approaches its second year.
iOS: How to Use Assistive Touch
For folks with limited use of their hands, some tasks on iPhone are particularly challenging. Assistive Touch can help with those struggles.
iOS 15: Use Notify When Left Behind with AirPods Pro
The worry of losing your AirPods Pro just became more manageable. The new Notify When Left Behind feature in Find My will let you know.
What the Chance of Rain in Weather Really Means
Ever wonder why the chance of rain is forecast as 100%, but you don’t see a drop? Well, it all comes down to what that number really means. Jeff Butts explains what meteorologists are really saying in your local forecast.
How to Turn Off iMessage Apps and Stickers on Your iPhone
You can easily turn off iMessage apps and stickers if you don’t use them and want to declutter the interface.
Cleaning-up my Email - Part 1: Inbox Zero
Charlotte’s email was quite a mess, with thousands of unread messages. To solve this, she first had to get to Inbox Zero.
How to Drag and Drop Apps in iOS 15
Part of the new features in iOS 15 for the iPhone, there’s now a way to drag and drop apps from Spotlight or Siri Suggestions.
iOS 15: Here's How to Set Up an iCloud Data Recovery Contact
In recent versions of its operating systems, Apple has added a way to set up an iCloud Data Recovery contact.
How to Use the iCloud+ Hide My Email Feature
As of iOS 15, those who pay for extra iCloud storage also get access to the iCloud+ service. One of its features is the Hide My Email option. Jeff Butts walks through its benefits and usage.
How to Use Photographic Styles With Your iPhone 13
iPhone photographers can enjoy a new feature with their iPhone 13 called Photographic Styes. It’s available with all of the models in the iPhone 13 product line.
How to Schedule Your Mac to Reboot
There are plenty of times when you could benefit from a fresh start on your Mac. Let’s look at how to schedule your Mac to reboot.
How to Maximize Focus Mode on iOS 15
The new Focus Mode options in iOS 15 offer a lot of customization to the retired Do Not Disturb feature. Let’s walk through setting them up.
iOS 15: Turn Off 'Website Tinting' in Safari
Safari on iOS 15 has ‘Website Tinting’, which means the address bar automatically becomes the same color as the webpage a user is browsing.
How To Put the Address Bar at the Top Again in Safari on iOS 15
One of the changes in iOS 15 is that the address bar and tabs in Safari are now at the bottom of the page, but this can be reversed.
Adding COVID-19 Vaccination Records to Apple Health
With iOS 15, you can easily store COVID-19 vaccination records on your iPhone. Just scan the QR code, and the information is in Apple Health.
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Are Optional Updates
iOS and iPadOS 15 were both released on Monday, and they are presented more as an option than an essential update.
Demystifying T-Mobile’s New “5G UC" Icon
If you noticed your iPhone 12 suddenly showing a “5G UC” icon, that’s actually a good thing. Jeff Butts explains what it means.
New Apple Card Security Feature Lets You Change Your CVV
Apple is enabling an Advanced Fraud Protection feature for Apple Card customers. It lets you regularly change your CVV.
How To Use FaceTime With Android and More
FaceTime has always been an iPhone-only app. That’s still true, but as of iOS 15, there is a way to use FaceTime with Android.
5 Decentralized Services for VPN, Web Browsing, Messaging, and More
One of the promises of blockchain is that it will enable Web3. While it may not be here yet, there are decentralized services you can use today.
5 Brands to Consider for iPhone 13 Accessories
Yesterday we published a list of 13 brands to consider when you’re buying iPhone 13 cases. Today we have five brands to list for your iPhone 13 accessories.
Reminder: Set Up a Shortcut to Preorder Your iPhone 13
Friday, September 17 at 5AM PT/8AM ET is the day that people can officially preorder their iPhone 13. Set up a shortcut to speed up the process.
MacOS Monterey Adds Memoji to Mac Lock Screen
Big Sur gave us Memoji in Messages on our Macs. In Monterey, we can even put our Memoji on our Mac’s lock screen. Jeff Butts walks you through making that happen.