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How to clean and speed up your old iPad
This post stems from a question by Mike, a reader. You have an old iPad, and over the years it’s started to slow down, the touch has lost its sensitivity, the apps often load pathetically slowly or get stuck altogether,…
Finder not responding on Mac? How to fix it
When it comes to file management and navigation, Finder is where we all go. But imagine if Mac Finder didn’t respond to any of the commands you give it. It would undoubtedly hurt your productivity as you cannot do anything…
How to set a recovery contact for Apple ID on iPhone and Mac
Whether you forgot your Apple ID password or the device passcode, recovering your Apple ID has always been a tad bit difficult. However, thanks to a new feature, the unlock key is now just a call away. All you have…
How to select text on iPhone using keyboard as trackpad
Despite the stiff competition from the best third-party keyboards, Apple’s QuickType keyboard remains my firm favorite for various reasons. Among several neat features, one that I find incredibly user-friendly is the ability to turn the iPhone keyboard into a super…
16 Best macOS 12 Monterey hidden features to try on your Mac
macOS Monterey is a breath of fresh air. Along with new features like Universal Control, SharePlay, Quick Notes, and Facetime links, Apple has secretly added tweaks and subtle changes throughout the new update to make the operating system even better.…
How to use the Zoom app on iPhone and iPad: A complete guide
Professionals around the world are adopting a hybrid work model. This change in work habits comes with limitations, such as no in-person meetings. However, Zoom has emerged as a savior. A free-to-use video conferencing software, it allows you to make…
How to get contour watch face on Apple Watch
Each year with the introduction of a new series of Apple Watch, new watch faces are also unveiled. While many of them are available for older models along with the latest software update, a few of them are exclusive only…
How to configure a proxy server on iPhone and iPad
More often, a workspace or school network requires you to use a proxy. This redirects your network requests to a proxy server. However, it can also be helpful if you want to hide your IP address or access geo-blocked websites.…
4 Ways to be more productive on a Mac
Apple says that there are about 100 million active Mac users, so the PC is quite popular. You’ve probably owned your Mac for years and use it daily. But there’s a lot it can do, much more than you know.…
How to remove vocals from any song on Mac in 5 simple steps
Just recorded a fine karaoke and want to isolate the vocals to see how you hit those notes? Or want to extract the speech and cut the background music from your podcast? A daunting task, isn’t it? However, Lalal.ai has…
How to change the Dock color on iPhone or iPad
If you love customizing your devices, you might want to change the color of the Dock on your iPhone. The Dock is the special area at the bottom of your screen that holds four app icons. By default, it’s slightly…
How to use AirPlay on Apple Watch
AirPlay on Apple devices lets you stream songs and videos to other AirPlay-compatible speakers and TV. But here’s the less-known fact: you can also use AirPlay on your Apple Watch. Your Apple Watch has an AirPlay audio icon in its…
25 Best iOS 15 hidden features to try on your iPhone
Apple announced iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 with a lot of features at the WWDC 2021 event. The new iOS update brings so much more to the table, including improvements to core apps like FaceTime and Messages, offline Siri, and…
How to block someone in Photos Memories on iPhone
iOS 15 has overhauled the Memories feature in the Photos app. You can now block someone from appearing in your Memories or make them appear less often. This is ideal for many kinds of situations, whether you’re healing from a…
How to install Chrome OS on your old Mac or MacBook
Have an old MacBook that is unable to handle macOS? Did you know you can erase macOS from your Mac and install Chrome OS in place of it? It’s fairly easy to do so, and if you have a habit…
How to announce alerts on Mac (In just 4 steps)
Missing important alerts while you are busy working or binging something on your Mac? Stop that now! With an interesting macOS Accessibility feature dubbed as Speak announcements, you can listen to those alerts without disruption. Wondering how to do that?…
How to update your AirTag to the latest firmware
Since its launch in April 2021, AirTag has received two firmware updates; one in July and the other in August. But has your AirTag been privy to these updates? Unfortunately, downloading the latest firmware is not as easy as tapping…
How to add filters to video on iPhone or iPad
Like to beautify your videos? As you likely already know, iOS has a fantastic feature in Photos that lets you add filters to videos on your iPhone. The process is as smooth and straightforward as adding a filter to photos.…
How to add or change keyboard on iPhone and iPad
With iOS 13, Apple made it easier to add multiple keyboards that enable you to type in various languages on iPhone. After you have more than one keyboard, it is easy to change and quickly switch between them, all while typing.…
iTunes not recognizing iPhone? 6 Tips to fix it
Have some urgent work, but your iPhone isn’t connecting to your PC? Don’t worry if iTunes is not recognizing your iPhone, despite multiple events because this guide will help you out. There can be a myriad of reasons behind this…
How to fix Apple News app keeps crashing on iPhone and iPad
As soon as iOS 12 arrived, I installed it on my iPhone to give Apple News Plus a shot (you can change the App Store country/region if it’s unavailable in your country). Impressed with hundreds of magazines on various topics,…
How to use Alexa on your iPhone
Let’s be honest, Siri isn’t the best virtual assistant out there. Despite the efforts like offline Siri in iOS 15, Siri has always been behind a few assistants like Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. Searching the web, answering questions, maintaining…
How to block someone in Google Drive on iPhone and Android
Google Drive is an excellent platform for collaborative work. However, in certain circumstances, you might not want to share files with specific people while allowing everyone on the internet to access them. This is where the new block user feature…
How to rename Apple Magic Mouse on Mac in just 5 steps
By default, the Mac will identify your Magic Mouse as ‘Name’s Magic Mouse,’ making it easier to recognize. However, if you don’t like its current name due to privacy issues, want to change it for easy identification, or change it…
How to change your Memoji shirt color on iPhone and iPad
With Memojis, users can better express themselves as there are tons of customization options to choose from. However, have you noticed that certain sticker expressions have the default white shirt? Not many know it, but you can change the shirt…
How to type diacritical marks on iPhone and iPad
When you look at your iPhone keyboard, you see standard alphabets and symbols. So, if you wish to type the complex words like café, you would wonder how do I put that tiny line (accent mark) above e! Worry not.…
How to use the Mindfulness app on Apple Watch
Apple Watch is designed to help enhance your health and wellbeing. The latest watchOS 8 takes this a step further with the new Mindfulness app. Mindfulness is an extension of the previous Breathe app and includes a new feature called…
iPad Pro not charging? Here’s how to fix it
Finding your iPad Pro low on power, you put the tablet on your charger as usual. But much to your dismay, your device isn’t charging at all… And that’s precisely what led you to explore the possible solutions to fix…
How to set arrival and leaving times in Apple Maps on iPhone
Apple Maps now lets you set arrival and leaving times, helping you better plan your journey. You can set the leaving time and see when you will reach your entered destination. Or, you can set the destination’s arrival time, and…
Split View not working on Mac? 6 Easy fixes
Split View mode on Mac lets you use multitask by having two open apps on the screen. You can use this by hovering or clicking & holding the pointer on the green full-screen button from the top left of the…