Tips and Guides

Check your Magic Mouse battery level through Bluetooth, Control Center, or the Mouse preferences described in this Mac tip.

Learn how to switch the Apple TV keyboard from one long row to a grid layout, with a reminder that some apps may use their own keyboard.

Learn how to check storage on your Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iCloud account, and understand the difference between device storage and iCloud storage.

Find the iPhone Camera app’s additional controls, including flash, timer, and filters, with notes on controls that vary by model and capture mode.

Keep the menu bar visible in full-screen apps on macOS Monterey, with notes on when the setting takes effect and app toolbar limitations.

Adjust text size for an individual app in iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 using Control Center, with notes on apps that support Dynamic Type.

Learn about Erase All Content and Settings in macOS Monterey, including compatible Mac models, backup considerations, and the Erase Assistant.

Explore Find My’s Notify When Left Behind feature from iOS 15, including device alerts and location exceptions for places you leave gear.

Learn how macOS 12 Monterey lets you change the pointer’s fill and outline colors to make it easier to see on your Mac screen.

This iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 tip discusses resetting the keyboard dictionary for unwanted autocorrect suggestions and the loss of learned words.

This 2021 Apple Watch tip discusses reducing the number of watch faces when accidental switching makes the watch confusing to use.

Learn about precipitation notifications introduced in the iOS 15 Weather app, including location permissions and alerts for saved locations.

Learn how Focus expanded Do Not Disturb in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, with schedules and controls for people, apps, and notifications.

Use Mac Preview to resize and crop images for specific pixel dimensions, while preserving proportions and working from a copy of the original.

Learn how Visual Look Up in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 offers information about recognized plants, pets, art, and landmarks in the Photos app.

Learn about temporary iCloud backup space introduced in iOS 15 for transferring to a new iPhone or iPad when regular storage is insufficient.

Learn how Live Text in iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and macOS Monterey lets you select, copy, and search text in photos, with device requirements.

A 2021 introduction to iCloud+ features, including Private Relay, Hide My Email, custom email domains, family storage, and HomeKit Secure Video.