How to use macOS Erase Assistant to reset your Mac

The Erase Assistant in macOS allows you to restore your Mac to its original state. Here's how to use it and get back to a fresh desktop.

Chip Loder 2 years ago 1

How to troubleshoot file transfers from iPhone to Mac over a cable or AirDrop

One of the best pieces of functionality that comes up with having a Mac and iPhone is seamless file transfer between both devices. Except for when it isn't.

Bon Adamson 2 years ago 3

How to turn off macOS Sonoma's click to reveal desktop

For macOS Sonoma, Apple changed the Mac so that clicking on the desktop activates Expose and hides all your apps. Fortunately, you can stop it — albeit with a workaround.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

How to run basic and advanced Shortcuts on iPhone & Mac

Apple's Shortcuts app offers plenty of built-in examples to get started, but there are third-party apps and advanced scripting methods to take the tool even further.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 1

How to add HomeKit light switches without rewiring your house

Even if your home wasn't exactly built "smart," it is still possible to add HomeKit light switches without a neutral wire. Here's how.

Bon Adamson 2 years ago 15

Optimizing Metal: Ways to improve code made for Apple's graphics framework

There is a vast array of ways to optimize your Metal graphics code to get top performance. Here's how to get started getting your code into better shape for the Metal framework.

Chip Loder 2 years ago 2

How to turn photos into iMessage stickers with iOS 17

A fun feature in iOS 17 lets users transform their photos into stickers and conveniently share them through iMessage. Here's how to get started.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 1

How to download and use offline maps in iOS 17

Navigating to favorite destinations without an internet connection has never been easier with the new offline maps feature in iOS 17. Here's how to download and save them on an iPhone.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 4

How to build the ultimate iPhone 15 Pro 4K60 ProRes video recording rig

Shooting 4K60 ProRes video on an iPhone 15 Pro with just external storage or just an external microphone is easy. What's harder is doing it all at the same time. Here's what you need to do it.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 0

How to make Siri use WhatsApp instead of Messages in iOS 17

In iOS 17, you can choose which app you want to use after dictating your message. Here's how to change what app Siri will use to send a message.

Nathaniel Pangaro 2 years ago 0

How to use the new mental health features in iOS 17

Apple has introduced a new mental health assessment and logging option in iOS 17, which encourages you to simply record how you are feeling, or look deeper into general anxiety and other issues. Here's how to use both.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

How to type special characters on your Mac

Unlock the full potential of your Mac keyboard by mastering the use of special characters. Here are three easy methods to access myriad symbols in nearly every application.

Alex Baggott 2 years ago 0

How to create custom ringtones in iOS 17

One of the most enjoyable ways to personalize an iPhone is by setting custom ringtones for your calls, but Apple has changed how you do it in iOS 17. Here's what you have to know.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 0

How to use SideCar on iPad in portrait orientation with BetterDisplay

Using SideCar to extend your Mac's display to an iPad is great, but you're limited to landscape. Here's how use SideCar with your iPad in a portrait configuration.

Alex Baggott 2 years ago 0

How to use FaceTime on Apple TV with Continuity Camera on iPhone

A new feature of tvOS 17 and iOS 17 brings FaceTime video to Apple TV 4K. Here's how to get it set up, and how it works.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 0

Load More