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How to use Trash on macOS Sonoma

Believe it or not, there are ways you can make the Trash on your Mac more functional. Your Trash can be better, be it through skipping prompts or setting up some automation.

Bon Adamson | 2 months ago

How to take screenshots and screen recordings of the Apple Vision Pro

You can take screenshots and capture video of your view if you want to show others what it's like to use the Apple Vision Pro. Here's how to create media of what you can see inside the headset.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to enable WebXR support on Apple Vision Pro

While turned off by default, Apple Vision Pro users can still use WebXR to enjoy browser-based mixed-reality experiences with the headset. Here's how to turn that support on.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to force quit apps in visionOS for Apple Vision Pro

Bugs and errors can cause users problems by crashing apps and preventing them from being closed normally. Here's how to force quit frozen apps using the Apple Vision Pro.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

Which Bluetooth devices you can use with Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro will work with many Bluetooth devices — but not all of them. Here's what you can or cannot use with Apple's new headset.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to factory reset the Apple Vision Pro

If you need to hand the Apple Vision Pro to a new owner, or want to start again from scratch, you can quickly wipe the headset and get it back to how you first received it. Here's how to factory reset the Apple Vision Pro.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to get started using Optic ID for Apple Vision Pro

The Apple Vision Pro uses Optic ID as biometric authentication for payments and certain visionOS actions. Here's how it works, and how to use it.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to delete apps from the Apple Vision Pro

Declutter your Apple Vision Pro by removing apps you don't want or need anymore. Here's how to delete apps from the visionOS interface.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to shut down and restart the Apple Vision Pro

Don't disconnect the battery on Apple Vision Pro to shut it down. Here's how to power down or reboot the headset.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

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How to use Mac Virtual Display for Apple Vision Pro with desktop Macs and MacBooks

There was some drama on social media suggesting that you couldn't connect an Apple Vision Pro to a desktop Mac like a Mac mini or Mac Studio. You can, but it's not quite as simple as connecting a MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro. Here's how to do it.

Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

How to avoid getting motion sickness when wearing Apple Vision Pro

Apple has revealed that Apple Vision Pro apps which have a high degree of motion will come with a warning icon.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

How to share an Apple Vision Pro with a guest user

Apple has decided against user profiles on the Apple Vision Pro, but the company is fully aware that people are going to want to try yours. Here's how to do it, and keep your data safe.

Mike Wuerthele | 2 months ago

How to clean your new Apple Vision Pro

Apple includes a microfiber cloth for cleaning the glass on the Apple Vision Pro, but that's not all you can use, it's not all you will want to, either, but it is one of the safest. Here's what else you can do — and what you must not.

William Gallagher | 2 months ago

How to quickly make desktop aliases from Dock apps in macOS

Apple has long provided the ability to create desktop aliases in macOS by Command-Option dragging. Here's how to do it from the macOS Dock.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to emulate SNES, Genesis, and more on Apple Silicon Macs

If you fancy playing some classic games on those late-'80s and early-'90s consoles like the Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis, it's possible to get them running on your modern Mac thanks to emulation. Here's how to get started.

Alex Baggott | 2 months ago

How to use Xcode's FileMerge tool to compare files

The often overlooked Xcode FileMerge app lets you spot what's changed between two files. Here's how to spot the differences using the tool.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to set folder background colors in macOS's Finder

Most Mac users know familiar Finder window backgrounds, but few know you can also set Finder window backgrounds to any color you like. Here's how to do it.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to hide your Precise Location on iPhone and iPad

It's handy how apps like Apple Maps know where you are, but sometimes they know with more precision than you might be comfortable with. Whether intentional or not, you may have given an app access to your Precise Location. Thankfully, there is a way to hide it.

Bon Adamson | 2 months ago

How to switch languages in macOS Sonoma

There are thousands of languages in the world, and chances are, you or someone you know speaks one other than English. If you want to have your Mac use that language, making the switch is easy enough to do.

Bon Adamson | 2 months ago

How to use Stolen Device Protection

Stolen Device Protection is a feature Apple hopes will prevent the total loss of an Apple ID if an iPhone and passcode are stolen. Here's how to get it set up.