Tips and Guides

Learn how to add, change, or turn off conversation backgrounds in Messages on iOS 26, including the setting that hides every background on your iPhone.

Disable swipe typing for better tap accuracy on iPhone with this quick keyboard setting change. Learn how to turn off Slide to Type (QuickPath) in iOS to reduce accidental swipes, cut down on autocorrect mistakes, and make the iPhone keyboard feel more predictable. Includes step-by-step instructions and a fast shortcut to Keyboard Settings.

Learn how to set up Time Machine in macOS 26, choose a backup drive, and review backup and erasure considerations before preparing a drive.

Replacing an aging Time Machine drive? An SSD is faster, quieter, and more durable. Learn how to identify your drive and choose a practical upgrade.

Learn about HDR screenshots in iOS 26, how HEIF differs from PNG, where to change the format, and what to consider when sharing images.

Learn how the iPhone 17 front camera lets you take landscape selfies while holding the phone upright, with manual orientation and Center Stage.

Tap a credit or debit card to ride transit in the San Francisco Bay Area and Washington, DC. Learn how it works and when to keep a transit card.

Review Apple’s December 2025 version 26.2 updates, including Music, Podcasts, Reminders, AirDrop, and other feature and security changes.

Learn about adding a U.S. passport to Apple Wallet for TSA identity checks, with limitations for customs, border crossings, and physical ID.

Learn how to use, customize, or completely turn off the iPhone Camera Control button on iPhone 16 and 17. Plus how to use Visual Intelligence.

Review Apple’s October 2025 M5 announcements for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, including the changes discussed at launch.

Learn how clipboard history works in macOS 26 Tahoe, how to access earlier copied items in Spotlight, and the privacy concerns to consider.

A recap of Apple’s September 2025 software releases, including iOS 26, macOS 26, Liquid Glass, call screening, and iPad windowing changes.

Understand the Time Capsule backup warning in macOS Sequoia and Tahoe, and explore replacement options, external drives, and iCloud’s limitations.

Compare PNG, JPG, and HEIC screenshot formats on Mac, with storage and compatibility tradeoffs and how to change the saved file format.

Learn how Find My can show direction and distance to a nearby friend on iPhone 15 or 16, including the device and sharing requirements.

A look back at Apple’s WWDC 2025 software announcements, including Liquid Glass, unified version 26 names, and features previewed for its devices.

Learn how to change the default app for a file type on your Mac, so PDFs, photos, and other files open in the app you prefer.