How-Tos

How to move data to a new Mac

Apple has a Migration Assistant app to help you move your data to a new Mac, except it isn't always smooth, isn't always easy — and isn't your only choice.

William Gallagher | 11 months ago

How to set an alarm on iOS 15 without scrolling the wheel

Apple's default method for setting an alarm on an iPhone is a wheel instead of a numeric keypad, but you can temporarily change that.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to use Conversation Boost with AirPods Pro

Don't wait on the feds to make hearing aids available over the counter. Apple's latest hearing assistive technology is available on AirPods Pro, and it's easy to use — but oddly fiddly to set up.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to manage notifications in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

Apple makes managing your notifications even easier on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, allowing you to choose when — and where — you see all your alerts.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

How to use Reduce Loud Sounds in iOS 15 to help protect your hearing

Your hearing is an important sense that needs to be preserved, but the high use of earphones combined with loud volumes could cause you harm. Here's how to enable Apple's Reduce Loud Sounds feature in iOS 15.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

How to see if your Apple Watch is backed up

You need an iCloud backup of your Apple Watch data when you move to a new iPhone, and the process is usually simple — but there's a catch. Here's how to know for sure you've got a backup.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to calibrate an Apple Watch for accurate fitness tracking

If you're looking to get the most of your Apple Watch fitness tracking features, there's a way to calibrate it for step length and other factors. Here's how to do it.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

How to use an iPad or iPhone in your car, instead of CarPlay

If your car doesn't support CarPlay, you can't find the CarPlay receiver you want, or what you have doesn't support it very well, you can create a reasonable facsimile on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to cancel an App Store subscription on iOS 15 or iPadOS 15

If you're suffering from subscription fatigue, it's easy to cancel your unwanted app subscriptions right from your iPhone or your iPad.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

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How to use Notify When Left Behind with your AirTag

If you frequently forget to pick up your keys or bag before going somewhere, here's how to use AirTag to remind you, so you'll never leave your valuables alone again.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

How to switch Apple Watch apps to List View in watchOS 8

By default, Apple Watch uses a "honeycomb" view to browse installed apps, identified only by their icons. However, there is a more straightforward List View option. Here's how to turn it on.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

How to use Safari's Privacy Report in macOS Monterey

While you browse, macOS Monterey's Safari is fighting off trackers and malware for you. Here's how to see just how much it's doing with its built-in privacy report.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to close apps on Apple Watch in watchOS 8

While it may not be obvious how to close or force quit apps on the Apple Watch, watchOS 8 makes it easy with just a few button presses — here's how to do it.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

How to block phone numbers in iOS 15

While unwanted phone calls are a part of everyday life, your iPhone offers a few different options for silencing particularly persistent callers. Here's how you can block or silence unwanted calls on iOS 15.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

How to sync music, podcasts, and audiobooks on an Apple Watch with watchOS 8

The Apple Watch is a great device to take your favorite audio with you on the go — learn how to stream and sync music and more to your Apple Watch in watchOS 8.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

How to manage notifications in macOS Monterey

You've still got all the tools to manage Mac notifications in macOS Monterey, but the introduction of Focus Mode means they've been rearranged - and improved.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to turn off read receipts on iOS 15, iPadOS 15, or macOS Monterey

Read receipts are useful, but there are times when you don't want everyone to know when you've seen their messages — here's a handy guide that teaches you how to enable or disable them via iOS 15 and macOS Monterey.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

How to merge PDFs in macOS Monterey with Preview

If you need to combine multiple PDF files into a single document, the easiest way is to utilize macOS Monterey's Preview app. Here's how to do it.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

How to play Dungeons and Dragons online using your Mac

Digital tabletop role-playing game services have flourished lately, as people search for new ways to play especially during a pandemic. Here's how to get started playing classics like Dungeons and Dragons and other similar games, over the Internet.

Brian Patterson | 2 years ago

How to use the new AR directions in Apple Maps

If you live in one of the cities that support it so far, you can transform Apple Maps walking directions with Apple AR.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to delegate tasks to another person in Reminders in macOS Monterey

Apple's own first-party Reminders app, which was overhauled in 2020, lets users assign tasks to other people. Here's how to do it in macOS Monterey.

Mike Peterson | 3 years ago

What macOS Monterey's 'Relocated Items' are, and how to delete them

If you're curious about those "Relocated Items" that appear on your desktop after an update, we're here to shed some light on what they are and show you how to safely delete them to free up space on your Mac.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

How to request desktop versions of websites in Safari in iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

If you find a website that doesn't work well in Safari on your iPhone or iPad, you can easily request the desktop version through Apple's Request Desktop Site feature.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

How to increase text size in macOS Monterey

If you're having difficulty reading the text on your Mac, you can use the macOS Monterey display scaling to make your text appear larger.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

Increase the size of your cursor in macOS Monterey

If you keep losing your mouse pointer while you work at your Mac, Apple has a handy option in macOS Monterey to increase your cursor size to make it easier to find.

Amber Neely | 3 years ago

How to hide the notch on the new MacBook Pro

There are solutions to everything, even to when it's just that you find the notch on the new MacBook Pro distracting. Here's how to hide the notch, or at least, make it less obvious.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

How to use Apple Music's new mood playlists

Alongside the Apple Music Voice Plan, Apple has introduced a huge number of curated playlists, each intended to be called upon to reflect a listener's mood. Here's how to find and use them.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

How to use left-behind alerts, community finding, & pairing lock with AirPods Pro & AirPods Max

There are a slew of new features for AirPods Pro and AirPods Max in the Find My app, including left-behind alerts, community finding, and pairing lock. Here's how to use them all.