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How to take a screenshot on a MacBook Pro

There may be as many ways to take a screenshot off your 16-inch MacBook Pro as there are reasons to take them, but Apple could make it a lot more obvious what's possible and how to do it.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to use Group FaceTime

Without signing up for a Zoom or Teams account, you already have a fast and convenient way to do video calls using Apple's Group FaceTime. Here's how to set it up and get the most out of it.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

How to clean iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods

Apart from any health concerns, your shiny new Apple devices can get grubby very quickly. Here's how to keep them as clean as new — and not risk damaging them.

William Gallagher | 3 years ago

How to listen to Sirius XM free on your Mac or iPhone

SiriusXM is offering free access to its premium streaming service until May 15, giving users the ability to tune in to over 300 channels conveniently from their Mac or iPhone. Here's how to take advantage of the offer.

Amber Neely | 4 years ago

Here's how to help your favorite Mac or iOS developer during Indie Support Weeks

You too can help app developers in this difficult time, by trying out their Mac and iOS apps. It's a great and important cause, plus you will find app gems you didn't know about.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to make video conferences more bearable for you & other participants

If you're not a fan of video conferences and calls, you're not alone. We've got a handful of tips to help you make the most of your Zoom or Skype meetings.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

iPad Pro, iPadOS & iOS 13.4 with trackpad support and more on the AppleInsider Podcast

This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, hosts Stephen Robles and William Gallagher discuss the new mouse and trackpad support in iPadOS 13.4, new iPad Pro benchmarks, iCloud folder sharing, Face ID coming to the Mac, and tips for live streaming from home.

Stephen Robles | 4 years ago

How to use iCloud Drive Folder Sharing in iOS 13.4 and macOS 10.15.4

Apple has finally launched iCloud Drive Folder Sharing, so it's time to see if it's the Dropbox alternative it promised to be. Here's what you can do with it, and how to do it.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to customize mouse and trackpad support in iPadOS 13.4

You'd think adding cursor support to iPad would be straight-forward. It certainly isn't, but Apple delivered a well-thought-out user experience with its iPadOS 13.4 update. We show you how to delve further into the settings to customize the experience so it is best for your needs.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

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How to use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with iPad and iPadOS 13.4

When the iPadOS 13.4 is installed on your machine, you can use a wireless Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad with full-fledged cursor support. Here is how to set up, use, and master any Bluetooth trackpad or mouse on your iPad.

Andrew O'Hara | 4 years ago

How to deposit checks online without leaving your home

If you're worried about visiting a bank to cash a check during the ongoing pandemic, we've got a collection of mobile banking tips to help you figure out banking from home.

Amber Neely | 4 years ago

How to see the 2020 iPad Pro on your desk

Apple's newest iPad Pro wont reach retail until March 25, and it'll be hard to see one at retail before then. Fortunately, Apple has an augmented reality tool to see how it looks on your desk right now. Here's how to use it.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 years ago

How to pause and control audio on AirPods

AirPods and AirPods Pro don't just provide excellent-sounding music, they also pack in a lot of audio controls — it's just not remotely obvious where they are or how you can use them. Here's how to play, pause or skip through music.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to work from home during the coronavirus outbreak

Here's exactly what to do of you're required to work from home while the coronavirus outbreak continues. If you make key preparations, you may never want to go back to the office.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

Tips for remote learning or attending school from home during the coronavirus outbreak

If your school has closed its doors in the interest of public health— don't worry! Here's a collection of our best tips for transitioning to attending classes remotely.

Amber Neely | 4 years ago

How to rename AirPods or AirPods Pro

Whether you want to give your AirPods to someone else, or you just want those AirPods Pro to be more identifiable when you're looking through your Bluetooth connections, here's how to rename them all.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to see battery charge percent on your iPhone

To make space for the Face ID notch, Apple took away the old battery percent number from the iPhone's home screen. But there are still many ways to get this useful information when you need it.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to find lost AirPods and AirPods Pro

You're going to forget them somewhere, some time, here's how to hopefully get them back whether you've dropped them behind the couch, or left them at work.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to download Apple TV apps, and delete them too

Downloading apps from the Apple TV App Store is a similar process as doing so on your iPhone, except that finding what you want on the Apple TV is trickier and the way you later delete them is not obvious. Here's how to do both.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

What you need to know about security keys on iOS and macOS

A physical security key, like a YubiKey, is an excellent way to bolster your two-factor authentication and help keep your online accounts and data safe from attackers. Here's what you need to know about using them on iOS and macOS.

Mike Peterson | 4 years ago

How to connect AirPods to MacBook Pro

Apple seems to expect you to use AirPods and AirPods Pro with your iPhone, but you can connect them to your MacBook Pro instead — and Apple does help.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to use Apple Pay, from set up to in the store

You can use Apple Pay in ever more places, but you still have to set it up on your iPhone or Apple Watch. Here's how to get it started, and then how to use Apple Pay to buy online and in stores.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to clean AirPods and the AirPods Charging Case

The cases get scuffed in your pocket or bag, and then there's the matter of ear wax. Whatever the cause, those gorgeous AirPods of yours — and their charging cases — soon get dirty. Here's what to do about it.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to turn your Mac startup chime back on

The discovery of a simple Terminal command will allow users to bring back the iconic Mac startup sound.

Wesley Hilliard | 4 years ago

How to factory reset a MacBook Pro, and when to do it

When you're preparing a MacBook Pro to sell, these are the steps you need to take to put the machine ready for a new user — and making sure all your personal and account details are removed.

William Gallagher | 4 years ago

How to cancel your Apple Music subscription

Apple does make cancelling subscriptions straightforward, once you know how, but it's less clearcut with Apple Music since you'll want your own music to still be available to you.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

How to clean your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

You've spent a lot of money on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, and you don't take enough care of them. Here's how to clean them — and, crucially, what you must not ever do.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

How to save money and work around Apple's aggravating iCloud limitations

For what you get, extra iCloud space is well worth paying for, but it's still not of great use when you're sharing work cross-platform — and you can feel locked into it as soon as you have more data in iCloud that space on your own drive.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

How to export your Apple Card monthly transactions

Users are now able to export their Apple Card monthly transactions, allowing them to import the data into third-party financial management apps.

Amber Neely | 5 years ago

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

There are files taking up space on your Mac that, since updating to macOS Catalina, you simply can't use. Here's why you've got them and when they should be deleted.

William Gallagher | 5 years ago

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