How-Tos

How XProtect protects you from viruses on macOS

XProtect is Apple's Mac virus detection system which keeps your Mac safe. Here's how the protective macOS feature works.

Chip Loder | 1 hour ago

How to enable and use RCS for secure cross-platform messaging

Apple's messaging app Messages has adopted a new cross-platform messaging standard called RCS. Here's how to be sure you have it enabled on your iPhone, and what new features it gives you when messaging people on other platforms.

Charles Martin | 2 days ago

How to use the Apple Maps Library feature in iOS 18

Apple's iOS 18 update includes a Maps Library feature for all of your saved and pinned locations to live, making them easier to find later. Here's how to use it on your iPhone.

Oliver Haslam | 5 days ago

How to share a Wi-Fi QR code in iOS 18 to help your guests

Sharing your Wi-Fi with family, friends, and guests just got easier in iOS 18 with a new QR code feature for hassle-free connections.

Andrew Orr | 6 days ago

How to use Search and other new features in the iOS 18 Journal app

The release of iOS 18 brought a number of new features to Apple's Journal app, including the new ability to search and sort entries.

Charles Martin | 1 week ago

How advanced content caching settings on the Mac works

Advanced configuration parameters control how your Mac stores cached Apple and iCloud content. Here's how to change the settings.

Chip Loder | 1 week ago

Ultimate guide on how to use an external SSD as a working drive on macOS Sequoia

It is easily possible to double the cost of a new M4 Mac mini by buying Apple storage — but if you know what you're doing, you can buy external drives, and save hundreds of dollars by working off those. Here's how.

William Gallagher | 1 week ago

How to start using Image Playground in iOS 18.2 to create funny selfies

Transform your iPhone 16 into a digital art studio with iOS 18.2's Image Playground, the latest tool for creating custom visuals with a few taps.

Andrew Orr | 1 week ago

How to import your old passwords into the new Apple Passwords

Apple now has an official password manager, but importing your old passwords from other apps into Apple Passwords can be a bit of a pain.

Bon Adamson | 1 week ago

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How to edit PDFs on a Mac using Preview & third-party apps

Editing PDFs on a Mac is simple, thanks to the built-in tools in macOS and various third-party apps. Here's how to get started, whether you're making quick annotations or detailed modifications.

Andrew Orr | 2 weeks ago

How to use a VPN to get the best travel deals

If you're looking for the best deals for travel, you can unlock them with the best VPN for iPhone apps.

David Schloss | 2 weeks ago

How to install App Store apps on an external SSD

Apple's macOS Sequoia now lets you install apps on external SSD drives instead of taking up space on your internal one — but it doesn't tell you this, so here's how to do it.

William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

What's changed in runtime protection for macOS Sequoia

In previous versions of macOS Gatekeeper, Control-click could be used as a launch override for running downloaded apps. Apple has now changed that.

Chip Loder | 3 weeks ago

How to banish annoyances in Safari with Distraction Control on Mac

Constant distractions on your Mac can derail productivity, but Apple's Distraction Control tool provide an easy way to stay focused and in control. Here's where to find it.

Andrew Orr | 3 weeks ago

How to use the new text effects in Messages on iPhone with iOS 18

Apple's iOS 18 software update brought plenty of new features, including to the Messages app. The addition of cool new text effects gives iPhone owners new ways to communicate and they're surprisingly easy to use.

Oliver Haslam | 4 weeks ago

How to run apps outside system security policies in macOS Sequoia

Security policies are provided in macOS to restrict which apps can run outside of the usual protective system policies. Here's how macOS Sequoia can override system policies in some cases.

Chip Loder | 4 weeks ago

How to use macOS's Finder Eject When Finished feature

A handy new feature of macOS Sequoia allows a mounted volume to self-eject once a process copying files from it ends. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 4 weeks ago

How to use the Finder Erase Disk command in macOS Sequoia

The original Mac let you erase disks right on the Desktop, with the feature returning thanks to macOS Sequoia. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to create new Apple Notes quickly on iPad with Apple Pencil

If you've ever wanted to create a new note in the Apple Notes app almost instantly, your iPad can do that — with the help of an Apple Pencil. Here's how.

Charles Martin | 1 month ago

How to toggle removable and full disk access for apps in macOS Sequoia

Apple provides security features in macOS to give apps access to files on your local storage and removable drives. Here's how to configure them.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to use the new Attachments Browser in Notes for macOS

Apple has added a few new features to the macOS Notes app for adding elements to text. Here's how to use the Notes Attachments Browser.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to use Mission Control on Mac to enhance your productivity

Juggling multiple apps and windows can feel chaotic, but macOS Mission Control brings order to the madness, giving you a clear, organized view of all your open apps, desktops, and full-screen windows.

Andrew Orr | 1 month ago

How to use the Show Library Folder option in macOS Sequoia's Finder

Apple has added a new option to Finder's Show View Options window, titled Show Library Folder items. Here's how to find it in macOS Sequoia.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How macOS protects your data from malware

Malware is bad software you don't want to encounter, as it can harm your Mac or cause data loss. Here's how to protect against it.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to use inline text prediction and other autocorrect functions in Pages

Pages users may have recently noticed the app trying to predicting what you're trying to say. Equally so, you might find yourself wondering how to get this feature working in your Pages app.

Bon Adamson | 1 month ago

How to use your iPhone's satellite features in an emergency

Apple included a number of satellite-based features in its latest iPhone models to help users keep contact in an emergency. Here's what they are, and how to use them if you have no signal.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

How to make an external bootable drive in macOS Sequoia

Apple makes it harder to make an external boot drive for your Mac than it has in the past, but sometimes you still need to do it. Here's how to do it in macOS Sequoia.

William Gallagher | 1 month ago