Tips and Guides

Find a lost mouse pointer on your Mac by briefly enlarging it with a quick mouse shake or trackpad movement, useful on large displays.

Learn what the orange dot near Control Center means in macOS Monterey and how to see which app is using your Mac’s microphone.

Learn why unexpected texts and WhatsApp messages from unknown numbers may be scam attempts, even when they begin with a casual greeting.

I often see people struggle to change the slider/toggle switches on iPhone and iPad. It makes sense to try sliding them because they look like something you slide. But you may find it actually works more reliably if you simply tap them.

Learn to copy and paste between Mac, iPhone, and iPad with Universal Clipboard, including the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Handoff requirements.

Learn about using CarPlay in a rental car, from checking support and connecting your iPhone to navigation, charging, and privacy considerations.

Learn how Apple’s Wi-Fi password sharing works between devices and which Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Contacts settings it requires.

Learn how fraudulent QuickBooks invoices can arrive through a legitimate service and why an unexpected invoice deserves closer scrutiny.

Learn about the Command-Delete keyboard shortcut for moving selected files or folders to the Mac Trash instead of dragging them to the Dock.

Learn how to find iPhone and iPad apps that run on an M1 Mac, why some apps are unavailable, and where to look in the Mac App Store.

This 2022 overview explains AirTag stalking concerns, Apple’s safety alerts, and the safety improvements Apple announced at the time.

Use the Mac App Switcher to move among running apps with Command-Tab, Shift-Tab, or the pointer, and dismiss it without switching.

Learn where to find Low Data Mode for cellular plans and individual Wi-Fi networks on iPhone or iPad when managing limited or slow data.

An introduction to Universal Control in macOS 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4, covering shared keyboard and mouse control, setup requirements, and file transfers.

Understand three approaches to duplicate contacts: merging selected cards, finding duplicates on Mac, and linking cards across accounts.

Learn about creating a custom Wi-Fi QR code for visitors, including network details, design choices, and downloading a code to print or share.

Explore options for selling, donating, or recycling old electronics, with discussion of e-waste concerns and personal data before disposal.

If your iPhone or iPad screen will not rotate, learn how to check Rotation Lock in Control Center and understand app orientation limits.