How-Tos

How to look up your App Store purchase history

Being able to look up your past purchases on Apple's App Store can help you recover an app you accidentally deleted, or spot a problem with a subscription.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

How to stop iCloud junk mail notifications from cluttering iOS 18

Getting inundated with iCloud junk mail notifications is frustrating, but iOS lets you keep them contained to the Mail app. However, you won't find the option in the notifications section.

Andrew Orr | 2 months ago

How to emulate the original PlayStation and Nintendo 64 on Mac

Games on the Sony PlayStation and Nintendo 64 can be played on an Apple Silicon Mac with a little bit of work. Here's how to emulate the classic consoles on a Mac or MacBook.

Alex Baggott | 3 months ago

How to set up and manage a guest user on your Mac

On occasion, you may want to allow other people in your home to access your Mac, but not your personal account. We'll show you how to set up and manage temporary guest users.

Charles Martin | 4 months ago

How to plan hikes & other outdoor adventures in Apple Maps with iOS 18

Apple Maps in iOS 18 has been significantly upgraded, offering hikers and outdoor enthusiasts new ways to plan adventures. Here's how to prepare for a hike in Apple Maps.

Andrew Orr | 7 months ago

How to use Vehicle Motion Cues in iOS 18 to reduce motion sickness

Introduced in the latest developer beta of iOS 18, Vehicle Motion Cues cuts down motion sickness while you're reading your iPhone when travelling. Here's how to turn it on.

William Gallagher | 7 months ago

How to use CarPlay's handy new features in iOS 18

In the new iOS 18, Apple CarPlay gets extra accessibility options, plus little new touches that while small, are particularly welcome. Here's how to use them.

William Gallagher | 7 months ago

How to use Reference Mode on the iPad Pro

Reference Mode enhances colors and metadata, making it ideal for use in professional workflows. Here's how to use it on your iPad Pro.

Chip Loder | 7 months ago

How to brainstorm and mind-map in Freeform

Apple's included Freeform app is a versatile tool for note-taking, doodles, collaborative planning, and much more. Here's how to use it as a mind-mapping tool for visualizing plans, projects, and ideas on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

Charles Martin | 7 months ago

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How to use an original Apple Pencil with a new iPad

Despite all that Apple says, you can in fact use an original Apple Pencil with the company's latest iPad Pro and iPad Air — it just takes some work. Here's what to do.

William Gallagher | 7 months ago

How to perfect your home screen with iPadOS 18 customization options

Apple has made it easier to customize and arrange your iPad home screen, with iPadOS 18 letting you rearrange icons and even tint them. Here's how to do it.

Malcolm Owen | 7 months ago

How to schedule messages in iOS 18 using 'Send Later'

Apple's latest iOS 18 update brings many new features, including scheduling messages. Here's how to use 'Send Later.'

Andrew Orr | 7 months ago

New Settings in iOS 18 will take some getting used to

The Settings app in iOS 18 has gone through some big changes, but once you get used to them, it'll be easier to manage your iPhone.

Malcolm Owen | 8 months ago

How to adjust the flashlight's focus and beam shape in iOS 18

Apple's iOS 18 update provides more control over how the flashlight functions on an iPhone, Here's how to adjust how it produces and focuses light.

Malcolm Owen | 8 months ago

How to optimize your MacBook battery life

Features in your MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, along with good user practices, can help optimize your battery's lifespan and health - whether you leave it plugged in all the time or not.

Charles Martin | 8 months ago

How to extract audio from video on Mac with built-in tools

Whether you need the soundtrack for a project or want to enjoy music without visuals, extracting audio from video on a Mac is easy with built-in tools.

Andrew Orr | 8 months ago

How to use Reader Mode in Safari on iPad

Whether it be ads or shoddy formatting, some web pages might not be that easy to decipher. Thankfully, there is a solution built right into Safari on your iPad.

Bon Adamson | 8 months ago

How to connect just about any vintage Mac to a modern monitor

HDMI is the de facto standard for connecting a monitor to a Mac and has been for many years, but there are many older Macs out there that can't be easily connected to that modern connector. Here's how to connect your vintage Mac to your new monitor.

Chip Loder | 8 months ago

How to manage, edit, and store PDFs on an iPad

Managing PDFs on an iPad can be a game-changer for productivity, but without the right tools and apps, it can become frustrating. To make the most of your iPad's capabilities, it's important to use the best apps for the job.

Andrew Orr | 8 months ago

How to fill out and sign PDF forms on iPhone and iPad

Sometimes you need to sign or fill out PDF forms while you're away from your Mac. Here's how to get that paperwork done on your iPhone or iPad.

Charles Martin | 8 months ago

How to answer and end phone and FaceTime calls using Siri

In addition to initiating phone calls, you can use Siri to answer incoming phone and FaceTime calls. When the call is over, you can also use Siri to end the call as well — with an important caveat.

Charles Martin | 8 months ago

How to repurpose an old iPad and make it useful again

After upgrading an iPad, you may want to find a use for your old one instead of disposing of it. Here are ways you can make your older iPads more useful.

Chip Loder | 9 months ago

How to use Startup security in macOS to protect your Mac

There are several utilities you can use on your Mac to secure it at startup. Here's how to use them to keep your Mac and data safe.

Chip Loder | 9 months ago

How to mass-delete Finder tags in macOS

It can be easy to get carried away with tagging files in Finder. If manually organizing them seems too daunting, you can always go back to square one.

Bon Adamson | 9 months ago

How to master your Mac menubar

How to make the most of your Mac menubar by rearranging, deleting and adding app icons — with or without third party utilities.

Charles Martin | 9 months ago

Smartphone addiction is real, and we all probably need to do something about it

If you feel like you're being controlled by your smartphone, don't feel alone — smartphone addiction is a real thing. So, let's talk about it, and how to deal with it.

Amber Neely | 9 months ago

How to copy text from locked PDFs in macOS

There are few things worse than trying to copy a string of text from a PDF, only to find that you can't highlight any text at all. Thankfully, bypassing a locked PDF is easy enough to do on Mac.

Bon Adamson | 9 months ago

How to master the Control Center in watchOS 10

The Control Center on your Apple Watch is a powerful tool for customizing and taking full advantage of its core features. However, it was revamped in watchOS 10 and how you get the most from it has subtly changed.

Charles Martin | 9 months ago