How to exorcise your HomePod and HomePod mini of 'ghost touches'

Some owners of the HomePod and HomePod mini have been startled awake by music playing from their devices in the middle of the night. There are some things you can do to stop ghost or phantom touches firing up audio at random.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 1 week ago 8

How to use Jellyfin on a Mac to make a private streaming service

Film fans with a massive movie collection can make their own mini Netflix by using Jellyfin and a Mac as a file server. Here's how to create your own home video streaming service.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 1 week ago 5

How to use an iPad as a screen for the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive hit, but its relatively small screen size is still limiting. Here's how to use an iPad as an external display for better gaming.

Andrew O'Hara 1 week ago 2

Inside Live Translation on FaceTime on iOS 26

After a few years of rumors about the feature, Apple added live translated captions to FaceTime in iOS 26, allowing one-on-one calls to display real-time subtitles spanning languages. Here's where to find live translation in FaceTime, and how it came to be.

Andrew Orr 2 weeks ago 0

How to use NameDrop to exchange iPhone contacts in seconds

NameDrop lets iPhone users exchange contact information by bringing two devices together. Here's how to use the feature, customize what it shares, and fix the most common problems.

Andrew Orr 2 weeks ago 1

How to manage your iPhone notifications on iOS 26

If you're feeling overwhelmed with the amount of notifications you're receiving, you're hardly alone — that's why we're here to show you how to manage notifications on your iPhone.

Amber Neely 2 weeks ago 1

How to use filtering in Messages on iOS 26

If your Messages inbox is catching a lot of stray, unwanted messages, we'll show you how to filter, report, and block spam messages on iOS 26.

Amber Neely 2 weeks ago 2

How to use a spare keyboard or numpad as a macropad in macOS

The Stream Deck is great for running macros on your Mac, but there are ways to do it significantly cheaper. Sometimes, all it takes is a spare keyboard or a secondary numpad.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 1

How to delete an Apple Account

If you really don't want to have an Apple Account associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 2

Inside Apple Maps - How to get the most out of your iPhone's navigation app

After an incredibly rough start, Apple Maps is one of the most frequently used apps on the iPhone. Here's all you need to know about using it in iOS 26, and how it all got started.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 3

How to view translated lyrics in Apple Music

Apple's iOS 26 brought some new features to Apple Music. Here's how to view both Lyric Translations and Lyric Pronunciation.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 0

How to save on annual Apple App Store subscriptions, with a catch

Apple's contract-style subscription payments for annual subscriptions have arrived on the App Store. Here's the details of how they work, and what to look out for.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 0

Inside Apple Podcasts: how to get the most out of Apple's player

Podcasts are wildly popular, and its easy to see why — from sports to true crime, comedy, news, and more, there seems to be one for nearly anything. Here's how to use Apple Podcasts and get the most out of your podcast experience.

Amber Neely 4 weeks ago 1

How to pause Activity Rings in watchOS 26 when you need a break

While Activity Rings are a staple for fitness enthusiasts, there might be times when you need to pause them. Here's how you can do it in watchOS 26.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 10

How the new Passwords history feature works in macOS Tahoe

It's easy to over write a password. But, in macOS Tahoe, Apple has introduced a new feature to Passwords that can retrieve older passwords. Here's how it works.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 8

How to master the Camera app on iPhone Air

With one camera, it's more important than ever to know every tip and trick to help you get the best photos and videos on iPhone Air. Let's take a look at everything you need to know to master the Camera app.

Andrew O'Hara 1 month ago 1

Inside iMovie - How to get started with video editing on iPhone and iPad

Strive to become the next Steven Spielberg — or at least make your holiday videos better to watch — by using iMovie. Here's how to use it on your iPhone and iPad.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 1

How to use Apple Intelligence in Shortcuts to save time every day

Apple has built Apple Intelligence directly into Shortcuts, and the addition of this one action is transformative. Here's how to start using it.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 3

How to import and export Markdown with Apple Notes in iOS 26

Apple Notes iOS 26 iPhones can import and export Markdown-formatted documents, offering an easy way to move plain text to other apps and services.

Oliver Haslam 1 month ago 0

Inside Preview in iOS 26 - how to edit PDFs, sign documents, and scan files

Preview in iOS 26 turns your iPhone into a quick workspace when a document needs attention. Here's how to edit your PDFs with the app.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 2

How to turn emails, webpages & notes into Reminders with Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence makes Reminders more useful by letting users turn highlighted text into tasks directly from the share sheet. Instead of copying details by hand, selected text from emails, webpages, or notes can generate suggested reminders automatically.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 2

How folder emoji & customization works in macOS Tahoe

You've long been able to customize folders in the Mac's Finder, but only with a lot of non-obvious fiddling. Now with macOS Tahoe, Apple has made it a lot simpler.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 25

How to share files from macOS Tahoe to Windows

Sometimes you have no other choice but to share a large document from your Mac to a PC over a network. Here's how to get file sharing working between macOS Tahoe and Windows.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 2

How to use Plex on Mac to create your own personal streaming service

If you have an extensive movie collection, you may want to share it with other devices on your home network instead of paying for loads of streaming services. Here's how you can use Plex to create your own mini Netflix.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 15

How to download and install older macOS versions on compatible Macs

If you've ever have to wipe the drive of a very old Mac, you know you need an old macOS to get it running again. Beyond Restore, Apple only grudgingly allows downloads, but others are trying to make it easier.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 6

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