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How to recover deleted messages in Messenger on iPhone or web
It can be frustrating when you can’t find important messages or chats on Facebook. You might’ve even concluded that you’ve deleted them already. However, Facebook has a reputation for keeping memories (read data). Hence, there are ways to recover deleted…
How to change the default email account on iPhone
The first email you add to the iPhone Mail app becomes your default. This means that when you compose a new email or click on an email address on a website or app, it opens with this default email in…
How to make full-screen Siri on iPhone
On iOS 14 and later, your favorite smart assistant Siri appears as a small circle at the bottom of the screen when invoked. But you can make Siri full-screen on your iPhone if you want. This was the norm on…
How to use two-factor authentication on Mac
Situations like data leaks, identity theft, account hacking, etc., are no more an anomaly. So user security measures like two-factor authentication (2FA) are a wise plan. Maybe that’s why Apple has jumped onto the wagon and integrated two-factor authentication in…
How to downgrade macOS Monterey beta to macOS Big Sur
What to know before downgrading from macOS Monterey Beta Loved the new features offered in macOS Monterey and hastily jumped on to its beta? And now, you are missing a stable macOS, or an important third-party app is acting up,…
How to fix Google Chrome crashing issues on Mac
Google Chrome is one of the most popular internet browsers on the planet. However, it’s not without its flaws. Some users have been complaining that Chrome keeps crashing on Mac. If you’re a Chrome user and facing issues running the…
How to fix a Mac that keeps restarting: 6 Real fixes
Does your Mac keep restarting randomly? Well, you are not alone! Sometimes Mac tends to restart, and it could be due to many reasons. The most common of these is called Kernel Panic, leading the Mac to fix the error…
How to use Live Text on Mac
What would you prefer – clicking/downloading a picture or manually jotting down everything? While the first option is more lucrative, clipping text from images can be typical. Or is it? You can easily select, copy, paste, translate, save, share, and…
How to fix iOS stuck issue without data loss using UltFone
When facing software-related issues on iPhone, tweaking related settings or a restart usually does the trick. But what if the iPhone screen is frozen or stuck on the Apple logo and nothing you do seems to recover it? Well, it’s…
How to upgrade your iCloud account to iCloud+ from any device
Apple’s iCloud+ is a paid cloud storage rolled out with iOS 15 with 3 plans: 50GB, 200GB, and 2TB. Besides increasing your backup storage across all your Apple devices, iCloud+ gives you access to the Hide my Email feature as…
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 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,…