Tutorial Articles


How to Partition an External or Internal Hard Drive in OS X
In case you want to use it with Windows too
Partitioning your hard drive can be a frustrating and daunting task. However, once you understand how the process works, it’s a lot less scary. So why would you want to […]

iOS Shortcuts: Using 3D Touch in Control Center
This will really increase your productivity
Apple first brought Force Touch, a pressure-sensitive touch technology, to the Apple Watch. But soon after Android phone maker Huawei released this feature in its new smartphones, Apple released and […]

How to Maintain the Battery Life of Your iPhone, iPad and MacBook
Eke out as much performance as possible
Apple recently found itself in hot water for doing what many customers had long suspected: slowing down older iPhones’ performance. In the aftermath of the revelation, Apple explained that it […]

How to Customize the Control Center Panel in iOS
We'll show you everything you can add to it
With the introduction of iOS 11, Apple finally allowed users to customize the Control Center panel feature that lets you quickly access some of the most popular options and features […]

Don’t See 4K at 60 FPS Record Video Option on iPhone 8 Plus/X?
Read this and you will know why
Did you just get your new shiny iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X? Me too! Well, the first thing I did was go to change my settings so […]

How to Setup Apple TV 4K for the First Time
Then sit back, relax and enjoy a movie!
So I just got my shiny new Apple TV 4K and I rushed to set it up as quickly as possible so I could watch those new 4K HDR movies […]

How to Clean Install iOS 11 on iPhone or iPad
A good idea for older devices
If you’re planning to upgrade your Apple device to iOS 11, you have the option to perform a normal upgrade or perform a clean install. If you’re upgrading a relatively […]

5 Things You Should Do Before Selling Your Old iPhone
To maximize both privacy and profits
If you’re planning on upgrading to the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone X soon, you’re also probably thinking of ways to get rid of your current iPhone. Obviously, […]

What are the Black Dots Under App Icons and How to Remove Them
These are things that are just good to know
If you’re new to Macs and OS X, you may have noticed that some of your app icons in the Dock have a small black dot under them. The black […]

How to Check AppleCare Support and Warranty Status for Your Mac
The straightforward process will point you towards repair or replace
If you have a Mac and need to get some repair or replacement done on it, then you’ll first need to determine whether or not the Mac is still under […]

How to Update iTunes or iCloud Credit Card Info
We'll show you the easiest way
If you need to update the credit card that is on file for your iTunes or iCloud account, you’ve probably realized by now that you can’t do it from your […]

Can’t Delete Apps on iPhone Due to 3D Touch?
We'll show you how to adjust the sensitivity
Lately, I’ve been very frustrated with my iPhone because whenever I want to delete an app, I can’t get to the mode where the icons shake because of the 3D […]

How to Check Your Mac for Rootkits
If it starts acting strangely do this right away
If your Mac is acting strangely and you suspect a rootkit, then you’ll need to get to work downloading and scanning with several different tools. It’s worth noting that you […]

How to Convert an MP3 or M4A File to an iPhone Ringtone
We'll walk you through all the steps
So what is an iPhone ringtone anyway? Well in fact it’s simply just a regular iTunes “AAC” audio file with a slightly different extension name. In this example, the iTunes […]