Try Using a Magic Trackpad 2 with Your iPad Running iPadOS 13.4
When Apple released iPadOS 13.4 recently, it came with an unexpected feature: trackpad and mouse support. Apple plans to release a Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro that has a built-in …
How to properly erase your Mac before selling, recycling (or after buying used!)
All too often I’ve seen people buy a used Mac only to find that the seller did not properly erase the Mac first. Sellers sometimes just delete their documents, leaving …
You Can Now Export and Download Apple Card Statements
Apple’s credit card, the Apple Card, offers a nice mix of integration with Apple Pay, daily cash back, and an elegant interface in the Wallet app on your iPhone. Until …
Unsubscribe from Marketing Email to Lighten Your Inbox Load
Are you overwhelmed by email? Is your Inbox filled with promotions, special offers, and the like? These messages aren’t always spam—you almost always bought something from the company or have …
What to Do If You Run Low on iCloud Storage Space
By default, Apple gives every iCloud user 5 GB of storage space. That disappears quickly, given how it’s shared between iCloud Mail, iCloud Drive, iCloud Photos, Messages, and iCloud-enabled apps. …
Disable or Remap the Caps Lock Key to Avoid Accidental ALL CAPS
As you undoubtedly know, TYPING IN ALL CAPS is considered shouting on the Internet. Does it bug you when you accidentally tap the Caps Lock key and start writing in …
How to Choose Between iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream
For quite a few years, Apple enabled users to download their iPhone or iPad photos to their Macs with a service called My Photo Stream. It wasn’t perfect, but it …
Set Your Preferred Name & Photo for others to see in Messages in iOS 13
In your list of conversations in the Messages app, you probably have lots of people who have generic icons next to their names or numbers. You likely look like that …
The Fastest Way to Change Wi-Fi Networks in iOS 13
Historically, picking a new Wi-Fi network has required you to open the Settings app and tap Wi-Fi, forcing you to unlock your iPhone or switch away from what you were …
Make Your Mac More Useful by Managing Menu Bar Icons
If your Mac is anything like mine, it’s suffering from an infestation of menu bar icons. Sure, the Wi-Fi menu is essential for most of us, and many other icons …