How to turn emails, webpages & notes into Reminders with Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence makes Reminders more useful by letting users turn highlighted text into tasks directly from the share sheet. Instead of copying details by hand, selected text from emails, webpages, or notes can generate suggested reminders automatically.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 2

How folder emoji & customization works in macOS Tahoe

You've long been able to customize folders in the Mac's Finder, but only with a lot of non-obvious fiddling. Now with macOS Tahoe, Apple has made it a lot simpler.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 25

How to share files from macOS Tahoe to Windows

Sometimes you have no other choice but to share a large document from your Mac to a PC over a network. Here's how to get file sharing working between macOS Tahoe and Windows.

Malcolm Owen 1 month ago 2

How to download and install older macOS versions on compatible Macs

If you've ever have to wipe the drive of a very old Mac, you know you need an old macOS to get it running again. Beyond Restore, Apple only grudgingly allows downloads, but others are trying to make it easier.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 6

How to prepare a tech emergency kit before the next blackout hits

Long outages catch people off guard, but a few smart tools make it easier to stay charged, informed, and reachable while you wait for the power to return.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 1

How to make an external bootable drive in macOS Tahoe

You can still make an external macOS bootable drive, but Apple's tighter security procedures mean you have to prepare for it before your internal drive fails. Here's how to do it all, and what's been changed from before, in macOS Tahoe.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 1 month ago 12

Inside iOS 26 - How to add free custom ringtones to your iPhone

The iOS 26 update doesn't make it easy to add custom ringtones, but with a few tools and some patience, you can still do it for free.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 7

How to build your own online e-book library using Calibre

Turn your Mac into a personal e-book cloud with Calibre, the surprisingly powerful — and totally free — tool for building cross-platform and web-accessible digital library you completely control.

Amber Neely 1 month ago 4

How to delete iCloud messages on Mac & iPhone

Efficiently managing and deleting messages from iCloud is crucial for freeing up storage space on your iPhone and Mac. Here's how to delete messages from iCloud.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 5

How to use Apple Games & Game Center for cross-device play & cloud saves

Apple has a way for videogamers to keep progress and friends synced, leveraging iCloud to do it. Here's how to get the most out of Apple Games and Game Center.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 1

iPad Pro & Nintendo Switch 2 are perfect companions with a portable dock

The Nintendo Switch 2 requires a compatible dock to work, and the official one is quite big, but Antank has a functioning dock that works great at a desk and on the go with your iPad Pro.

Wesley Hilliard 2 months ago 3

Audit your subscriptions this April Fool's and stop wasting money

It's April Fool's Day, so it's a great time to make sure you're not getting tricked out of your hard-earned cash and cancel those subscriptions you've forgotten about. Here's how to do it.

Amber Neely 2 months ago 1

How to back up your iPhone & iPad to your Mac before something goes wrong

Backing up your iPhone or iPad to your Mac is the fastest and most reliable way to protect your data, and is especially useful before updates, repairs, or device replacement.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 4

How to buy a used Mac and not get ripped off

Buying a used Mac can be a great deal. But, if you don't check carefully, you might inherit someone else's issues or just get ripped off. Here's what to look for.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 6

How to use Playlist Playground to build Apple Music playlists in seconds

Apple Music's new Playlist Playground feature is a prompt-driven playlist builder that's fast and surprisingly useful, even if it won't replace a carefully curated mix. Here's how to start playing, and how well it works.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 3

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