How to delete iCloud messages on Mac & iPhone

Efficiently managing and deleting messages from iCloud is crucial for freeing up storage space on your iPhone and Mac. Here's how to delete messages from iCloud.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 5

How to use Apple Games & Game Center for cross-device play & cloud saves

Apple has a way for videogamers to keep progress and friends synced, leveraging iCloud to do it. Here's how to get the most out of Apple Games and Game Center.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 1

iPad Pro & Nintendo Switch 2 are perfect companions with a portable dock

The Nintendo Switch 2 requires a compatible dock to work, and the official one is quite big, but Antank has a functioning dock that works great at a desk and on the go with your iPad Pro.

Wesley Hilliard 2 months ago 3

How to back up your iPhone & iPad to your Mac before something goes wrong

Backing up your iPhone or iPad to your Mac is the fastest and most reliable way to protect your data, and is especially useful before updates, repairs, or device replacement.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 4

How to buy a used Mac and not get ripped off

Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 6

How to use Playlist Playground to build Apple Music playlists in seconds

Apple Music's new Playlist Playground feature is a prompt-driven playlist builder that's fast and surprisingly useful, even if it won't replace a carefully curated mix. Here's how to start playing, and how well it works.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 3

How to use the Apple Maps Library feature

Apple added an Apple 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 2 months ago 13

How to compress folders on iPad to save on storage space

Compressing folders on an iPad is a quick and easy way to optimize storage, improve file sharing, and organize your digital life. Here's how.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 4

How to build an offline reading library & access articles anytime

Don't let a flaky internet connection or a disappearing webpage stand between you and your favorite articles. Here's how to save articles for offline reading.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 2

How to make your own external hard disk storage for your Mac

If you need to expand your Mac storage in a big way without breaking the bank, your best bet is with external hard drives. Here's everything you need to know about hard drives and enclosures to put them in.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 10

How to fix System Data filling your iPhone's storage

Your iPhone may have low storage because it's been consumed by System Data, which can potentially consume all available capacity. Here's how to regain space when things get too bloated to function.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 13

How to back up your Mac under macOS Tahoe

Backing up your Mac is not just something you do when testing betas like macOS Tahoe; it is an everyday essential if you want to avoid risking losing irreplaceable work.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 22

How to change what the iPhone 17 Camera Control button does

Unless you've gone looking in System Settings, you may not be aware that the Camera Control button on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 can be set to do other functions besides set up and take a picture. Here's how to change it.

Charles Martin 2 months ago 7

How to turn the Action Button into a multi-function automation launcher

The Action Button on the iPhone 15 and later provides one-click access to features, but strangely it can only perform one action. With a quick workaround in the Shortcuts apps, it's possible to use the Action Button to trigger up to eight applications or automations.

David Schloss 2 months ago 9

How to add an email account to Apple Mail on Mac or iOS

For many, the best email app is the one that came on your iPhone, Apple's own Mail app. To get the most use out of the Mail app, you can set it up to have all of your email accounts and addresses in one place in it.

Bon Adamson 2 months ago 10

How to configure Control Center on macOS Tahoe

Apps you don't want can clog up your Mac menubar, while ones you do can't be added. Here's how and why to use Control Center to make that menubar work for you, the way you want.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 0

How to backup your iPhone or iPad

It's not enough to just let your iPhone back up to iCloud, not when you need to be sure you won't lose anything important. Here are your options for backing up iOS devices.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 0

How to stop your LG or Samsung smart TV from tracking you

Even when used as a monitor for your Mac, an LG or Samsung smart TV will periodically capture what's on screen and send it to company servers. Here's how to stop that terrible behavior.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 32

How to take a screenshot on a Mac - the comprehensive guide

If you ever wondered how to take a screenshot on a Mac, here's a comprehensive guide of not only how to do it, but every option available to you from Apple — and the stand-out best third-party app.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 32

How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 26 and what it does

The Reduce Interruptions Focus Mode aims to use Apple Intelligence to prioritize notifications to cut them down, yet not have you miss anything important. Here's how to use it.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 2

How to import your old passwords into Apple Passwords

Apple Passwords is a secure and safe alternative for those seeking to escape 1Password's latest price hike. Here's what you need to know.

Bon Adamson 3 months ago 27

How to change the background in Messages for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Bring more life and personalization to your group chats, by adding backgrounds to your conversations in Messages in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Here's how to change yours for the better.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 6

How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi problems on iPhone & iPad

Before you call your internet provider in a panic, here's how to fix your iPhone or iPad's Wi-Fi in just a few steps.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 2

How to get the most of Preview on macOS 26

Preview can do more than just show you a file in macOS, and is especially handy for annotating images and editing PDFs. Here's everything you need to know about Preview in macOS 26 Tahoe.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 4

How to bring back macOS Launchpad with this neat command-line tool

Apple power users on macOS Tahoe are deliberately undoing parts of Apple's latest interface overhaul in order to remove the Liquid Glass design.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 12

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