How to check if AirPods are genuine

AirPods Pro, in particular, are common targets for counterfeiters and some of them look exactly like the real things — but they never sound like them. Here's how to be sure you're getting the genuine article.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

How to schedule your Mac to reboot every night

Having your Mac always available to work is great, but you do need to turn it off once in a while. Here's how to automate the shutdown, startup, and reboot of your MacBook Pro or iMac to keep it in top condition.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to add lines and grids to your Notes on iOS and iPadOS

Make it easier to write information down on your iPad, by adding lines and grids to the background when you're using Notes on iPadOS or iOS.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to set the default settings in TextEdit for macOS

If you keep on changing TextEdit from rich text mode to plain text each time you open the app, here's how you can change the default settings in the often-used text-editing tool.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to figure out what to build from a pile of Lego, using your iPhone

If you have a vast Lego collection of bricks in a bucket, you could probably do with some inspiration and help sorting out the pile. Here's how to use your iPhone to assist in constructive play.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to install iOS 15 & iPadOS 15 public betas

All of Apple's upcoming software updates are now available for anybody to test as part of the company's public beta program. Here's how to take iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and Apple's other updates for a spin yourself.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 0

How to back up your Automator creations before macOS Monterey ships

Since Apple is introducing Shortcuts to macOS Monterey in the fall, it may be worth backing up all of your Automator workflows before it lands. Here's how to make a copy of your automations.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to find your lost cursor by making it bigger in macOS

If you keep losing track of where your cursor is on a high-resolution display, here's how you can increase its size in macOS to make it easier to find.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to magnify your screen with the Zoom feature in macOS

If you're having trouble seeing elements of your Mac's desktop, take advantage of its Zoom accessibility tool to magnify the part of the screen you need.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to encrypt your Mac, iPhone, and iPad backups

Privacy is becoming more of a priority of users, and that includes increased use of encryption. Here's how to set Apple's backup systems for Mac, iPhone, and iPad devices to encrypt the copies of your data.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to delete Time Machine local snapshots in macOS

Apple's Time Machine is an essential file backup tool for macOS, but it too has a backup that works off your Mac's primary drive. Here's how Time Machine's local snapshots work, and how to get rid of them if you want them gone.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

How to create a Maps itinerary on iPhone

It is possible to plan out a multi-stop journey on your iPhone, but you can't do it with Apple Maps or Google Maps. Here's what you can do.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

How to get macOS Monterey Safari tabs in Big Sur

You don't have to wait until the fall and you don't have to risk installing the beta of macOS Monterey to try out the forthcoming Safari changes. Here's how to see and use them right now on Big Sur.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

How to share Apple Books with family members

You can't donate an Apple Books purchase to a thrift store as you might a paperback, but that doesn't mean only one person can read it. Here's how to share your books with family.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

How to create your own podcast stations in the Podcasts app

Want to listen to all of your downloaded podcast episodes on your iPhone in one go, without needing to switch between them? Here's how to create a station in Podcasts that will play all of the new episodes of shows you select.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

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