How to delete an Apple ID account
If you really don't want to have an Apple ID associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.
If you really don't want to have an Apple ID associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.
Whether you accidentally purchased the wrong season of your favorite show or wound up buying an app that was a dud, here's how to request a refund directly from Apple.
If you have bought an Apple Silicon Mac or MacBook but need to upgrade your storage without buying a brand new device, you can set up your Mac to run from an external drive. Here's how to boot macOS Monterey using external storage on the new Mac lineup.
Learn how to create a digital signature that can be inserted into digital forms and documents on macOS with this helpful guide.
If you're a long-time Windows user, jumping over to macOS may seem to need a lot of effort, but it's a lot easier than it appears at first glance. Here's what you need to know about switching over from PC to Mac.
You want someone to get a fresh iPhone or iPad, but you also want to be sure no one gets your data with it. Here's how to make trading in, giving, or selling your iOS device painless for everyone.
As iPhones and iPads become more ubiquitous in children's hands, setting up parental controls on the devices properly and completely is more critical than ever. Here are ways to set up those controls, including ways to block content, set time limits, and prevent expensive in-app purchases.
You can remove your entire Safari browsing history, just yesterday's, or if you know exactly where to look, even one single item, too. Here's what you can do, where you can do it, and how.
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.
You may find that you wind up with duplicate contacts on your iPhone from time to time, especially if you've owned multiple Apple devices for a while. Here's how you can merge existing contacts into a single entry.
All iPads are not created equal, and resolutions can vary. Here's a list of resolutions to help you make pixel-perfect wallpapers for your iPad, iPad mini, iPad Air, or iPad Pro.
As Apple releases new iPhones each year, it becomes harder to find appropriately-sized wallpapers to go with them. Here's a list of iPhone wallpaper dimensions from the iPhone 6 up through the iPhone 12 line.
It's 2021, and Adobe is no longer supporting the Flash Player, so it's about time you uninstalled it from your Mac. Here's how to get rid of the relic from an older Internet browsing era.
If members of your family are finally moving over to a Mac, you're going to get called for technical assistance. Here's how to access the new Mac from across the town, country, or world by taking advantage of Google Chrome Remote Desktop.
When you need to sell your iPhone, or fix persistent problems, resetting it to the state it was when it came from the factory, can help. Here's how to do it — and what you should do first.
Apple has a good selection of ringtones for the iPhone, but even they can get old. Here's how to change your ringtone with either one you've bought from Apple or made for yourself, as well as how to set specific ringtones for individual contacts.
With contactless interactions more common than ever, there is more of a need to read a QR code than ever. Here's how to read QR codes using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Your face makes for a very good security check, but your passcode remains a weak spot. Here's how to change it to keep your iPhone data safe by changing your lock screen passcode.
If you're having a hard time reading the text on your iPhone, here's how to make the text on your screen larger in just a few simple steps.
There is no strict Do Not Disturb on HomePod or HomePod mini, and as great as it is, sometimes the Intercom feature makes you wish there were. Here's how to temporarily stop those messages coming through when you don't want them.
App icons on macOS don't always look the way you want. Here's how to change them, from start to finish.
If you have an Apple iPad lying around, but you're not sure of its specific model or configuration, here's how to find out.
From the iPhone 7 onwards, Apple has made iPhones at least a little water resistant. Here's exactly how resistant your phone is, and what Apple's claims really mean.
If you have a group message that you don't want to be a part of anymore, we can help. This guide will show you how to leave a group message or mute alerts for group conversations on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
Bluetooth may be the way we get these great wireless keyboards, mice, and AirPods, but sometimes you can run into trouble that a simple device reconnect won't fix. If you're having problems with Bluetooth on macOS Big Sur, here's what you have to do.
You've broken, lost, or don't like the Siri Remote that came with your Apple TV, and Apple is in the process of killing the iOS app. Here's what you can do to replace it, or even give everyone their own remote.
There's no denying that the Notes app is handy, but there are times when you would like to keep your notes private. Here's how to password protect your Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Losing a loved one is hard enough without feeling like Apple is fighting you. Here's what you can about someone's iPhone, their iTunes content, and that Family Sharing you all rely on when a loved one dies.
Don't get caught out with lost data on your iPhone, or a Mac that won't start up. Make a plan to backup all of your documents and apps, then make sure you do — and test — that backup.
Regardless of whether you're planning on selling, trading, recycling, or giving your old Apple Watch to someone else, there's a bit of work you'll have to do before you get rid of it, but don't worry — our helpful guide makes the process easy.
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