How-Tos

How to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on iPhone and Mac

1 week ago

How to buy Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on iPhone and Mac

Cryptocurrencies have gone mainstream, becoming an increasingly popular payment method and trade vehicle. Here's how to buy some on iPhone or Mac.

By Mike Peterson | 1 week ago

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How to use Radio Garden to bring global radio stations to your iPhone or Mac

2 weeks ago

How to use Radio Garden to bring global radio stations to your iPhone or Mac

When you've exhausted the three default radio stations on Apple Music, download Radio Garden Live and spin the globe to hear stations from anywhere on Earth.

By William Gallagher | 2 weeks ago

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How to set your Apple Watch to run a few minutes fast

2 weeks ago

How to set your Apple Watch to run a few minutes fast

People who are constantly late to things could benefit from setting their Apple Watch to run a little fast. Here's how to make watchOS time travel.

By Malcolm Owen | 2 weeks ago

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How to change Siri's voice on iPhone or Mac

3 weeks ago

How to change Siri's voice on iPhone or Mac

Whether it's because you don't like Apple's default choice of Siri voice, or because you simply want a change, you can change Siri's language, accent, and gender. Here's how to do it.

By William Gallagher | 3 weeks ago

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How to watch the Super Bowl on your Apple TV

3 weeks ago

How to watch the Super Bowl on your Apple TV

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs will face off in Super Bowl LV on Sunday. Here's how to watch it for free on your Apple TV.

By Mike Peterson | 3 weeks ago

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How to export contacts off iPhone to csv format

3 weeks ago

How to export contacts off iPhone to csv format

Your iPhone is not your friend when you want to copy off all your contacts, but there are ways to get that data from iOS and into the more universal comma separated values format.

By William Gallagher | 3 weeks ago

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How to share location on iPhone

1 month ago

How to share location on iPhone

Whether it's to say you're home safe, or that you're on your way, you can get your iPhone to tell someone exactly where you are. Here's what you have to do.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to make Siri listen to you on the right device

1 month ago

How to make Siri listen to you on the right device

It's common to have the "wrong" Siri answer. You can ask your Apple Watch to set an alarm, for instance, and find that it's your HomePod that does it. Here's how to make sure that Siri is listening to you on the device you intended.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to watch the Inauguration

1 month ago

How to watch the Inauguration

Watch the Inauguration of the 46th US President live across Apple TV, online, and across almost all Apple devices.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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Everything you can ask HomePod and HomePod mini's Intercom to do

1 month ago

Everything you can ask HomePod and HomePod mini's Intercom to do

The Intercom feature in HomePod and HomePod mini turns those smart speakers into a handy way to reach people anywhere in your house. Anywhere, that is, that you have a HomePod device — and when you ask it correctly.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to delete contacts on iPhone or Mac

1 month ago

How to delete contacts on iPhone or Mac

Over time, your list of contacts may grow seemingly too big to handle. Here's how to cut it down to size by deleting some of your contacts.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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How to turn on AirDrop

1 month ago

How to turn on AirDrop

AirDrop is a fast and easy way to share images, documents, and other files between Apple devices. But before you use it, you'll need to turn the feature on.

By Mike Peterson | 1 month ago

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How to take SIM card out of iPhone

1 month ago

How to take SIM card out of iPhone

The SIM card in your iPhone is crucial to your making calls, but it's also small enough to lose, and easy enough to put in the wrong way. Here's how to successfully remove a SIM card, and put one back.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to stop AirPods Max overnight battery drain

1 month ago

How to stop AirPods Max overnight battery drain

Some users are reporting that their AirPods Max batteries are draining significantly when not in use, but this simple solution could fix it.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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How to check your warranty on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

1 month ago

How to check your warranty on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

If you need a repair for your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, it is best to find out if a warranty covers you before seeking a fix. Here's how to find out if your devices are still covered.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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What to do when you forgot your Apple ID password

1 month ago

What to do when you forgot your Apple ID password

Apple gives you many different ways to recover a lost Apple ID password, but they do get increasingly complicated. Here's what you can and must do if you forget, plus if your iPhone or other device is lost too.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to delete all photos from iPhone

1 month ago

How to delete all photos from iPhone

Whether you are switching photo services or just want to start over, this is how to delete all photos from your iPhone.

By Wesley Hilliard | 1 month ago

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How to use Messages to share your screen in macOS

1 month ago

How to use Messages to share your screen in macOS

If you need to quickly offer help to another Mac user you know, there's no quicker way to remotely provide assistance than via Apple's own Messages. Here's how to take control of another person's Mac on their behalf, and how to allow others to do the same to your desktop.

By Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

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How to type emoji on Mac

1 month ago

How to type emoji on Mac

If you've ever wanted an easy way to add an emoji to a message, email, or comment section, here's how to type emoji in nearly any text field from your Mac — no Touch Bar required.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

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Flashlight on iPhone - everything you need to know

1 month ago

Flashlight on iPhone - everything you need to know

It's just the light on the back of your iPhone, yet that flashlight is remarkably flexible — and there are so many ways to turn it on or off quickly.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

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How to make an iPhone a wireless hotspot

1 month ago

How to make an iPhone a wireless hotspot

Whether you're traveling or experiencing a temporary internet outage, your iPhone can allow your other devices to connect to the internet. Here's how you can set up and connect to a personal hotspot on your iPhone.

By Amber Neely | 1 month ago

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