watchOS 9’s New Low Power Mode Could Help Older Apple Watches
Until watchOS 9, Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch turned the smartwatch into a dumb watch that only told the time.
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Add Haptic Feedback to the iPhone Keyboard in iOS 16
The iPhone has long been able to play clicking sounds when you tap the keys on the virtual keyboard, but that feedback, while sometimes welcome, can become.
Bring Back the Battery Percentage Indicator in iOS 16
Back in 2017, when Apple added the notch to the iPhone X for Face ID, the resulting loss of usable screen real estate caused the company to remove the battery.
The Many New Lock Screen Customizations in iOS 16
iOS 16 has been out for a bit now. And iOS 16.1 was released earlier this week so it’s likely safe to upgrade.
Make the current selection more obvious on Apple TV
I love my Apple TV. But there is one thing that can drive a lot of people crazy: the currently selected icon or movie can be difficult to discern.
SOS cellular in iOS 16
As you may know, each cell phone company operates its own system of cell phone towers. It's not uncommon, especially in rural areas, to have service with one.
Apple releases iOS 16, tvOS 16, watchOS 9, HomePod OS 16, macOS 12.6, Safari 16, and more
Today Apple released new software for all of their devices. Most of these are the big annual upgrades, but iPad and Mac are minor with the major annual upgrades.
Don’t Trust an App Fully? Hide Your Precise Location from It
Most of the time, having your iPhone know precisely where you are is good. You want Maps to tell you exactly when to turn, not after you’ve passed an intersection.
How to Restore Missing SMS Two-Factor Authentication Codes
Many websites, from Adobe to Zendesk, let you receive two-factor authentication codes via SMS text messages.
Go Beyond Get Info with the Finder’s Inspector Window
You may know that selecting a file in the Finder and choosing File > Get Info (or pres Command-I) brings up the Get Info window.
Follow These Steps before Bringing Your Mac in for Repair
It has finally happened. Keys on your MacBook Pro aren’t responding, there’s a crack on the screen, or the battery no longer holds enough of a charge to make it useful.
What Should I Do If I Get an “AirTag Found Moving With You” Message?
First, don’t panic. Most likely, you’re borrowing something with an Apple AirTag location tracker attached to it, or someone left something with an attached.
15 Ways to Solve Call Failures on Your iPhone
Sure, we know that phone calls aren’t the most common thing people do on their iPhones these days, but it’s still important to be able to make and take calls.
Do You Keep Losing Your Pointer on a Large Screen? Try This Tip for Finding It
A large screen—or several screens!—increases productivity by helping you see more content at once. It’s a big help to refer to a Web page in one window while.
What’s That Little Orange Dot by Control Center in macOS 12 Monterey?
Have you noticed a little orange dot next to the icon for Control Center on the menu bar in macOS 12 Monterey?
Don't respond to text messages from random numbers
In the past few months, I've seen many clients receive random text messages and WhatsApp messages from unknown numbers.
Tap, don't swipe toggle switches
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.
Find Apple Watch Apps Faster in List View
Every so often, I encounter someone struggling to find and launch an app on their Apple Watch because they have trouble seeing and interacting with the.
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