How-Tos

How to use Control Center in macOS 11 Big Sur

1 week ago

How to use Control Center in macOS 11 Big Sur

The new Control Center in macOS Big Sur is a very convenient grouping of commonly-used functions, plus it's now easy to drag those controls out to the menu bar. It's just far less obvious how, or whether, you can drag them back.

By William Gallagher | 1 week ago

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How to use HomeKit Adaptive Lighting that adjust your lights throughout the day

3 weeks ago

How to use HomeKit Adaptive Lighting that adjust your lights throughout the day

Adaptive Lighting is a new feature that came to HomeKit with iOS 14 that allows lights in your home to adjust their warmth throughout the day. Here's how this new convenient feature works.

By Andrew O'Hara | 3 weeks ago

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Do these things first when setting up your iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro

3 weeks ago

Do these things first when setting up your iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro

Whether you are upgrading from an iPhone 11 or a years-old device, these are the first things you should do when you get your new iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro.

By Andrew O'Hara | 3 weeks ago

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How to subscribe to Apple One services bundles

4 weeks ago

How to subscribe to Apple One services bundles

Apple has launched its Apple One bundle. Here's how to find the right version for you, and how to subscribe to it.

By William Gallagher | 4 weeks ago

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How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free today

4 weeks ago

How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free today

After decades of regular airings, it appears that "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" won't be on broadcast television — but this and every "Charlie Brown" annual viewing tradition can continue. Here's how just about anybody can watch, for free, using Apple TV+ and a browser.

By William Gallagher | 4 weeks ago

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How to run Aperture, iPhoto, and older versions of iTunes on macOS Big Sur

1 month ago

How to run Aperture, iPhoto, and older versions of iTunes on macOS Big Sur

Despite long being abandoned by Apple, it's still possible to launch — and run — apps without 64-bit support like Aperture and older versions of iTunes on both macOS Big Sur and Catalina. Here's how to do it.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to remove HP printer driver 'malware' from Mac

1 month ago

How to remove HP printer driver 'malware' from Mac

Your Mac does not have malware, it's just got printer drivers that HP mistakenly asked Apple to block. Here's how to work around the problem.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to tell which aspect of 5G you've connected to on iPhone 12

1 month ago

How to tell which aspect of 5G you've connected to on iPhone 12

The main selling point of the iPhone 12 is 5G wireless connectivity, but there are many aspects to that network. Here's how to figure which network you're connected to, whether it's sub-6GHz, mmWave — or something else.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

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How to fix distortion in AirPods and AirPods Pro

1 month ago

How to fix distortion in AirPods and AirPods Pro

If one of your AirPods has gained an unpleasant humming distortion, there are steps you can take to fix it before you call Apple.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to get an iPhone 12 with Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program

1 month ago

How to get an iPhone 12 with Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program

Whether you're new to the program or already on it with an iPhone 11 model, you can now move to the new iPhone 12 range with monthly payments in Apple's upgrade plan.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to use Apple's trade-in program to get a discounted iPhone

1 month ago

How to use Apple's trade-in program to get a discounted iPhone

Trading in last year's iPhone is a good way to save some money on a new one. Here's everything you need to know to trade it in to Apple or somewhere else, and some vital steps you need to take beforehand to get your iPhone ready.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to compare the sizes of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone SE, and iPhone 11

1 month ago

How to compare the sizes of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone SE, and iPhone 11

It's one thing to read the dimensions of a new iPhone, but it's quite another to see them side by side. Here's a guide to the sizes of all the current iPhones — plus the original iPhone SE for reference.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to avoid the biggest HomeKit problems when setting up your smart home

1 month ago

How to avoid the biggest HomeKit problems when setting up your smart home

As your smart home grows more complex, the points where you can run into trouble multiply. Here are some of the most common HomeKit and home automation problems you'll run into, and how to avoid them.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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How to watch Apple's 'iPhone 12' release event at 1:00 PM ET today

1 month ago

How to watch Apple's 'iPhone 12' release event at 1:00 PM ET today

Apple's "iPhone 12" release event will be streamed live and available to watch online at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time on October 13. Here's how to tune in.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to stay up to date with Apple news using AppleInsider widgets on iOS 14

1 month ago

How to stay up to date with Apple news using AppleInsider widgets on iOS 14

See the latest Apple news as it happens, with just a glance at your iPhone or iPad, as the AppleInsider app's new iOS 14 widgets updates you with all the headlines.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to use the new CarPlay features in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to use the new CarPlay features in iOS 14

Apple has not forgotten CarPlay in its iOS 14 update, and if the new version lacks gigantic changes, its very many improvements are extremely welcome.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to use the new Photos features in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to use the new Photos features in iOS 14

Alongside the very many large and subtle improvements in the Camera app, iOS 14 has brought many updates to key features in the Photos app.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to use the new Camera app features in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to use the new Camera app features in iOS 14

Apple's changes and updates to the Camera app in iOS 14 are mostly quite small, but there are so many of them.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to use Picture in Picture in tvOS 14

1 month ago

How to use Picture in Picture in tvOS 14

Apple TV's updated Picture in Picture feature is useful, but it doesn't work with everything you want to watch — and it's a little awkward to use.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to connect external storage to your iPad in iOS 14

1 month ago

How to connect external storage to your iPad in iOS 14

Thanks to iPadOS there are more ways than ever to connect to external media drives and networks from your iPad and iPad Pro. Here's how to get it done.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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How to use Siri's new queries in iOS 14

2 months ago

How to use Siri's new queries in iOS 14

The updates to Siri in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 extends far beyond its refreshed interface, with users now able to send audio messages and ask more of the iPhone's virtual assistant. Here's how to take advantage of Siri's new functions.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 months ago

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