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Marcus
Marcus Mears III is a lifelong technology enthusiast with half a decade of experience developing prose that keeps readers in the know. With hundreds of reviews, buying guides, and how-to explainers across a number of tech and lifestyle publications like How-To Geek, MakeUseOf, and iGeeksBlog, Mears’ work helps readers around the globe learn to make the most of their devices and software. He uses a 2016 MacBook Pro as his daily driver laptop and a self-built Windows PC for gaming and productivity.
iMessage not working on your iPhone? 10 Quick fixes
Is iMessage not working on your iPhone after updating to iOS 17.5.1? Don’t worry; many other users encounter this issue from time to time. It could be due to wrongly configured settings, the carrier not supporting the message you’re trying…
Why is my iPhone touch screen not working and how to fix it!
An unresponsive touch screen can turn your iPhone into an expensive paperweight. While you can always seek professional help to fix this dreadful issue, knowing the possible reasons behind it and how to fix it on your own can be…
How to download apps larger than 200MB over cellular data on iPhone and iPad
Cellular data plans for iPhones are no longer expensive, but they still come in limited plans. To ensure you don’t exhaust your plan, Apple sends an alert every time you download an app over 200MB using cellular data on your…
OnlyOffice Desktop Editor – Edit, create, and manage documents on Mac
As a professional Mac user, I’ve always searched for a reliable and feature-rich office suite that can be a free alternative to Microsoft Office 365. After extensively testing the OnlyOffice Desktop Editor, I can confirm that it’s the best open-source…
How to fix iPhone not sending pictures issues
Sometimes, iOS just doesn’t want to cooperate. You try to send a photo to your friend, colleague, or family member, but you get a “Not Delivered” alert in return. If your iPhone won’t send pictures, it’s likely due to one…
How to use Apple Pay Later in iOS 17 on iPhone and iPad
Have you ever wanted to make a purchase but didn’t have the total amount upfront? With Apple Pay Later, you can buy what you want from a participating merchant and pay Apple back over time. Let’s take a look at…
13 Essential things you should do before selling an old iPhone
Let me guess… after years of use, your iPhone is starting to look a little dull. So, you’ve decided to sell it and upgrade to the newer model. But before selling your old iPhone, it’s wise to carry out a…
How to fix MacBook Pro Touch Bar not working
While you may not use your MacBook’s touch bar every single day, it can be incredibly efficient to use when working in certain apps, gaming, or studying. That is… when it works. If your MacBook touch bar is not working,…
How to type degree (°) symbol on Mac
You’re freezing cold and want to send the following iMessage to a family member: “When did we move to Antarctica? Drop the temp a few °s!” But… How do you insert a degree ° symbol on your Mac? In this…
iPhone running slow? Try these fixes to speed up your iPhone
Quick ways to speed up a slow iPhone: Restart your iPhone to refresh the system and close unnecessary apps to free up resources. Clear RAM, update iOS to the latest version and turn off Background App Refresh to boost speed.…
Dictation not working on iPhone? Here’s how to fix it!
Sometimes, you don’t feel like typing, which is where speech-to-text comes in. Usually, it works pretty well, but there have been a few times when we at iGeeksBlog noticed that dictation was not working on our iPhones. We think this…
How to hide your Facebook friends list on iPhone
Following the Facebook data row, we imagine many of you are considering stronger shielding for your personal privacy. We at iGeeksBlog believe it’s always best to safeguard your personal data to the best of your abilities. Coming back to the…
How to play iMessage games on iPhone with friends
Apart from making phone calls, perhaps two of the most popular things to do on our iPhones are texting on iMessages and playing games. Well, what if you combine both of them and play while you chat? Yes, it’s possible…
How to fix iPhone Home button not working
Is your iPhone Home button not working? From software glitches to wear and tear, your iPhone Home button may stop working due to a number of reasons. Whatever the cause, it’s important to focus on getting it fixed. So, we’ve…
Touch ID is not working on Mac? Quick solutions to fix it!
Key Takeaways Touch ID may stop working on a Mac due to dust and debris on your finger/sensor, improper configuration, or hardware issues. Quick fixes: Check your finger’s placement, clean your fingers and the Touch ID sensor, restart the MacBook,…
iPhone keyboard missing or not showing? Here’s how you can fix it!
There’s nothing more disappointing than realizing the iPhone keyboard has disappeared right when you want to use it. From what I’ve gathered, the problem can occur due to a variety of reasons, but most notably these three: the iPhone is…
How to turn on Dark Mode on iPhone: A complete guide
Dark Mode on iOS is an excellent feature to reduce glare on your screen, preserve battery life, or even just to switch things up a little. As the name suggests, it darkens the visual appearance of your iPhone or iPad’s…
How to forward calls on iPhone with any carrier
Call forwarding is one of the most underrated features on the iPhone. This carrier-specific functionality can be used to divert and forward calls to a third number while you’re busy or the phone number is unreachable. This helps ensure you…
Mouse cursor disappears on Mac? Here’s how to fix!
A few times, while browsing social media or after playing a game, I found that the mouse cursor disappears on my Mac. It’s a random thing and not limited to any one specific app or a particular version of macOS.…
How to find the owner of a lost or stolen iPhone or iPad
Suppose you find someone’s lost iPhone somewhere and you want to return the device as soon as possible. How could you go about it? Would it be easy to find the owner of the lost iPhone? Most iPhone owners use…
How to export your iPhone Contacts to Excel as VCF
Thanks to iCloud, backing up your iOS Contacts is pretty easy. But what if you want to change the device or share the Contacts with other devices? That’s quite simple as well—there are multiple ways to export iPhone Contacts from…
How to know when you need to replace your iPhone
Perhaps you saw the latest and greatest additions to the iOS lineup at WWDC, and began to wonder if it’s time for an upgrade. Maybe your iPhone has been around the block a few times, taken it’s fair share of…
How to delete multiple contacts on iPhone at once (3 ways)
As we’re sure most of you already know, despite so much advancement, the iPhone still doesn’t natively support deleting multiple contacts at once. Undoubtedly, doing it individually will prove tiresome and time-consuming. But did you know there are actually a…
Why is my iPhone not charging? 9 Ways to fix it
There are several possible reasons as to why an iPhone won’t charge. It can be as simple as dirt in the charging port, or a faulty cable/adapter. At the same time, it may be something more complex like a software…
Mac Recovery Mode not working issue? 14 Tips to fix it
Mac Recovery Mode can help you troubleshoot and fix problems with your Mac. However, sometimes Recovery Mode may not work, which can be frustrating. If you’re having trouble booting into Recovery Mode, don’t worry! Here are a few solutions you…
How to take a screenshot on iPhone without buttons: 3 Hacks
Screenshots are a boon for almost every smartphone user. Whether to instantly save a payment receipt, an important message or even save a website as a PDF, screenshots come in handy more than a few times. While taking screenshots on…
iPhone speaker not working? Here’s how to fix it
Some iPhone users are facing a strange issue: their speakers are not working when they call anyone. The call recipient can hear their voice, but the user isn’t able to hear anything in return. Strangely enough, things work smoothly when…
iPhone Contacts not syncing with iCloud? 6 Ways to fix it
Why are my iPhone Contacts not syncing with iCloud? Most of us sync iPhone Contacts to iCloud to keep them secure and easily access them across iDevices like iPad, Mac. Apple makes it easy to backup entire address books to…
9 Ways to fix Screen Recording not working on iPhone and iPad
Recording your iPhone screen is useful when you want to capture and share a clip with friends, family, or coworkers. For instance, if you want to show someone an error that’s occurring on your iPhone, explain how to use an…
Safari Clear History and Data grayed out on iPhone? 4 Fixes!
You’ve been surfing Safari for a while, and you want to clear your history. In many cases, clearing your history data helps fix loading issues with certain websites. But if the option “Clear History and Website Data” is grayed out…