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Apple CarPlay Not Working? 7 Possible Fixes
For safety reasons, driving while using your phone is often against the law. However, there are times when CarPlay won't…
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What are the Black Dots Under App Icons and How to Remove Them
If you're new to Macs and OS X, you may have noticed that some of your app icons in the…
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Why Can’t I Add My Card to Apple Pay? 9 Ways to Fix
Linking a debit or credit card to Apple Wallet is straightforward. However, some people encounter one issue or another during…
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14 Things You Should Never Ask Siri
If you’ve never used Apple’s ask Siri feature, all you have to do is say “Hey Siri,” followed by your…
AirPods
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How to Clean Your AirPods Microphone
AirPods are an essential part of daily life for many, offering convenience and high-quality sound. However, with regular use, dirt,…
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How to Keep AirPods from Falling Out Your Ears
Are you tired of your AirPods falling out? Losing one of both earbuds can be annoying. From fitting adjustments to…
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How to Clean Your AirPods Max (Without Damaging Them)
Apple designed the AirPods Max with stainless steel and anodized aluminum---materials easy to clean. But the headset contains memory foam…
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How to Dry AirPods You Dropped in Water
Did you drop your AirPods in water? Don’t worry, not everything is lost. Although AirPods are not waterproof, they’re a…
Apple Watch
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How to Set Your Apple Watch to Vibrate Only
One terrific feature of the Apple Watch is the ability to receive notifications for text messages, emails, reminders, and more.…
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How to Delete a Workout on Apple Watch
Did you accidentally log a workout on your Apple Watch? Don’t worry! You can prevent it from messing up your…
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How to Delete Messages on Apple Watch
When you delete messages on Apple Watch, you can free up storage space. Removing unwanted or spam messages also makes…
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Why Your Apple Watch Keeps Locking When on Wrist (And How to Fix It)
If your Apple Watch keeps locking itself while it's on your wrist, it might not be sensing your wrist correctly.…
iCloud
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How to Downgrade or Cancel Your iCloud Storage Plan
Whether you've realized that you're not using your current storage capacity or you're looking to cut back on subscription costs,…
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How to Check Your iCloud Email (On Any Device)
iCloud Mail is accessible on any device with internet access. This tutorial will show you how to check iCloud emails…
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Apple ID or iCloud Greyed Out in Settings? 10 Fixes to Try
Does your Apple ID appear grayed out within your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Settings? When this happens, you can't…
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How to Share iCloud Photos
On the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, you can share photos with Apple and Android users through shared iCloud albums. They…
iPad
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iPad Won’t Update? 10 Fixes to Try Right Now
iPad updates are a great way to improve your tablet's performance, fix bugs, and enhance security. But sometimes, updates can…
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Is Your iPad Frozen or Freezing? Try These 7 Fixes
An iPad that lags, freezes, or stops responding can cause concern, but there's no need to panic. In this troubleshooting…
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10 Best Drawing Apps for iPad
Whether you're a professional artist, a hobbyist, or simply looking to unleash your creativity, the App Store has an array…
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20 Best Offline Games for iPhone and iPad
It seems that every mobile game these days requires an online connection, but when you’re stuck on a plane or…
iPhone
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How to Use Your iPhone as a USB Drive on Mac and PC
Looking for a way to transfer some large files between your Mac and PC without a USB stick? If you…
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How to Turn Off Password Suggestions on iPhone
When you create an account on a website or app, your iPhone will help you by auto-suggesting a strong password.…
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How to Accept Invite to Shared Album on iPhone
Did someone just tell you they shared an album with you over iCloud? You won't be able to open the…
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How to Send Emails on iPhone
Your iPhone comes with a native Mail app. Sure—it isn't as exciting as other third-party email clients. However, it has…
MacBook
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How to Use Your iPhone as a USB Drive on Mac and PC
Looking for a way to transfer some large files between your Mac and PC without a USB stick? If you…
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Top 15 Ways to Prevent Your MacBook Keyboard From Wearing Out
Keyboards wear out, and replacing one is expensive for MacBooks---Air or Pro---because the entire top case must be removed. So,…
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Why There’s an Orange Spot on Your MacBook Screen (And How to Fix It)
You've settled into your coziest chair, Apple MacBook Pro in your lap, ready to catch up on your latest projects.…
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MacBook Trackpad Not Working? 8 Ways to Fix
Although MacBooks have the best trackpads on the laptop market, they aren't without issues. If you've found yourself with a…
macOS
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How to Connect Xbox Controllers to Your Mac
Some games on the Mac are more fun with a controller than with a mouse and keyboard. The good news?…
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How to Chromecast From Mac to Your TV
If you’re using a Mac, you don’t need an Apple TV to share your media content to a bigger screen.…
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How to Install and Run Linux on Mac
Your Mac can run Linux in two different ways. One method involves installing Linux via virtualization software, while the second…
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How to Turn Off or Delete Siri Suggestions (iPhone and Mac)
While Siri suggestions can be handy for adding events, further reading, or upcoming actions, the feature isn’t for everyone. We’ll…
Safari
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Top 10 Safari Experimental Features to Use on Your iPhone or Mac
Safari, Apple's default browser, has several experimental features that let users test new tools before their official release. While these…
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How to Delete Safari Bookmarks on Your Mac
Bookmarks are helpful for quickly navigating to your favorite sites on Safari by allowing quick access to the links. This…
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How to Delete or Disable Frequently Visited Sites in Safari
If you take advantage of the Frequently Visited Sites section on Safari’s Start page, you may have websites there that…
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How to Pin and Unpin Safari Tabs on Your iPhone
Bookmarking websites you visit often is handy, but can be inconvenient if you have hundreds of sites saved. On iPhone…
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How to Use Precision Finding to Locate a Nearby AirTag
AirTags are tiny button-shaped tracking devices that work in a very similar way to Tile trackers. However, Apple manages to…
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How to Search Messages on iPhone and Mac
There are many reasons why you’d want to find a specific text in an iMessage or SMS conversation. Perhaps you…
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How to Transfer Calls from iPhone to Mac
Do you want to transfer live calls from an iPhone to a Mac? Not only does that allow you to…
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iPhone Keeps Restarting? 10 Ways to Fix
Does your iPhone keep restarting on its own? Unless it was in the midst of a system software update, that…
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How to Restore a Mac From Time Machine Backups
Did you modify or delete files on your Mac by accident? Or do you plan on reinstalling macOS due to…
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How to Clear or Free Up iCloud Storage
Apple doesn’t give us much in the way of free iCloud storage and even if you do pay for a…
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How to Use Dark Mode on Your iPhone
Using a smartphone in low-light environments is terrible on the eyes and may cause sleeping issues. So, if you use…
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How to Cancel an AppleCare Subscription
Although Apple devices are expensive to purchase, you don’t have to worry about the cost of fixing or repairing them…
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How to Find Passwords on a Mac
Have you ever forgotten an important password and couldn't find it? Even if your computer is set to automatically fill…
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What is mDNSResponder on Mac and Is It Safe?
Launch your Mac’s Activity Monitor, and you’re sure to find several processes with cryptic labels. We’ve published some explainers detailing…
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What Is kernel_task on Mac and Is it Safe?
Numerous system processes and applications run in the background the second you power on your Mac. These processes have their…
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How to Backup, Access, or Download iCloud Photos on PC
iCloud Photos is not limited to the iPhone and Mac. If you use a PC, you can take advantage of…