A little known iOS gesture makes it much easier to select multiple items. All it takes is a two-finger swipe, as Jeff Butts demonstrates.
Tips
How to Use Universal Control for Mac and iPad
A useful feature for Mac and iPad lets you share your Mac’s keyboard and cursor with your iPad. Let’s look at how to use Universal Control.
Enjoy Smart Volume Button Orientation on Any iPad
Previously found only on the 6th-generation iPad mini, smart volume buttons are available for all Apple tablets running iPadOS 15.4 or later.
Learn If Your Mac and iPad Support Universal Control
A new feature allows you to use a single mouse and keyboard with your Mac and iPad. Let’s look at which devices support Universal Control.
Use Focus Mode to Make your iPhone a Gaming-Only Device
With Apple’s Focus Mode, iPhone users can create a custom, games-only profile, giving them peace of mind when a child plays with their phone.
How to Put Your Favorite Shortcuts in the Dock
On macOS, the Dock is where to look for the apps you run the most. So why can’t you put shortcuts on the dock? In the latest version, you can.
How to Watch Apple’s First 2022 Media Event
The first Apple media event of 2022 is just hours away. Here’s a breakdown of how to stream it and what time to tune in.
These 5 Focus Mode Tips Could Revolutionize Your Life
One of the best features of iOS show lets you control who and which apps can interrupt you. Here are some tips to make the most of Focus Mode.
The Top 5 Everyday Uses for Apple Watch
Maybe you bought it for the fitness features, but there’s so much more. Here are 5 favorite, non-fitness features on Apple Watch.
Turn on MMS on iPhone to Send Messages With Photos to Android Users
To make sure sending photos from an iPhone to an Android device works iOS users need to turn on MMS messaging.
HomePod Touch Accommodations Make the Smart Speakers Easy for All
When you set up your Apple smart speaker, know there are some great HomePod touch accommodations you may want to take advantage of.
Update Zoom to Stop Your Mac's Mic Staying Active After a Call
A Zoom update appears to fix a bug that stopped a Mac’s mic from being disabled after a meeting had ended.
Here are 5 Essential Gaming Tips to Get Started in Roblox
Apple featured a story in the App Store that shares five tips to get started in Roblox. Roblox is an online, multiplayer game.
Turning On the HomePod Version of Alexa’s Whisper Mode
Have you wished for a HomePod version of Whisper Mode, like the Alexa offers? It turns out, there is such a thing, in an unlikely place.
macOS: How to Boot into Recovery Mode on an M1 Mac
Entering Recovery Mode on an M1 Mac is a different process than on an Intel Mac. Apple made it even easier to do.
Here's How to Blur Your House on Apple Maps and Google Maps
Did you know you can blur your house on Apple Maps and Google Maps? This capability is open to everyone, here’s what you can do.
Temporary Fix for macOS 12.2 Battery-Draining Bluetooth Bug
A battery-draining Bluetooth bug in macOS Monterey 12.2 may have you waking up to a dead battery. Here’s how to work around it, for now.
Here's How to Enable Scam Protection on Visible
In an email to customers, prepaid carrier Visible announced that it’s rolling out a Scam Protection feature to fight robocalls.
Installing macOS 12.3 Beta on Catalina FileVault Volume May Brick Your Mac
If you’re thinking about installing the macOS Monterey 12.3 beta, make sure you don’t do so on a Catalina FileVault volume.
Latest iOS 15.4 Beta Brings Custom Email Domain Settings
In the latest iOS 15.4 beta, Apple appears to be offering a way to manage iCloud+ custom email domain settings straight from your device.
AutoFill Passwords on iOS: Here's a Setting to Check Out
There’s a toggle within Settings called AutoFill Passwords. This is a good setting to check if you use a password manager.
How to Rearrange Your Home Screens on iOS and iPadOS
You finally have one of your Home Screens just how you want it, but it’s hard to get to. Luckily, it’s easy to rearrange your Home Screens.
Here's Where to Find a Word Count in TextEdit
Michael Rankin, an instructor at LinkedIn, wrote a tip last year about finding the word count in TextEdit on the Mac.
How to Change Default Browser and Email Apps on iOS
If you prefer different apps for email and web browsing, you may want to know how to change your default browser and email apps on iOS.