How to shut down your iPhone in iOS 18

Apple's iOS 18 brings a new and more convenient way to shut down your iPhone — but it's no more obvious than the existing options. Whether you're packing the iPhone away or taking it to be repaired, here's everything you can do.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 7

How to run Mac OS 9 on Apple Silicon using UTM

UTM is an emulator for virtualizing other operating systems. Here's how to use it to run Apple's Mac OS 9 on a Mac running on Apple Silicon.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 11

How a VPN stops an ISP from throttling your online activities

Internet providers could be throttling your connection if you're gaming or streaming too much. Here's how a VPN for Mac can help prevent ISP traffic management from infringing on your fun.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 6

How to turn on Siri on macOS without sending your Contacts to Apple

To use Siri on macOS, there's a requirement to send Apple your contacts. Here's how to avoid handing that data over to Apple.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 10

How to view installer logs in macOS

The macOS installer is quick and easy to use, but you can find out more info on what happens during installations by checking its built-in logs. Here's how to look at them.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 1

How to disable AI-Driven Search and Spotlight in macOS Sequoia

Search and Spotlight use Apple Intelligence in macOS Sequoia to suggest results to user queries. Here's how to turn it off.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 2

How to speed up new document creation by using templates on Mac

Templates, either provided or customized for your workflow, can help you generate eye-catching content in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote and other Mac programs. Here's how to create your own personal ones.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 0

How to create new Apple Notes quickly on iPad with Apple Pencil

If you've ever wanted to create a new note in the Apple Notes app almost instantly, your iPad can do that — with the help of an Apple Pencil. Here's how.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 1

How to banish annoyances in Safari with Distraction Control on Mac

Constant distractions on your Mac can derail productivity, but Apple's Distraction Control tool provide an easy way to stay focused and in control. Here's where to find it.

Andrew Orr 1 year ago 6

Ultimate guide on how to use an external SSD as a working drive on macOS Sequoia

It is easily possible to double the cost of a new M4 Mac mini by buying Apple storage — but if you know what you're doing, you can buy external drives, and save hundreds of dollars by working off those. Here's how.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 17

How to use SVG on the Mac and on the web

Scalable Vector Graphics are a common resizable image format for the web. Here's how to use them in macOS.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 4

How to fix an incessant 'X is accessing your screen' bug in macOS Sequoia

A bug in some versions of macOS Sequoia may cause repeated notifications that an app is accessing your screen. Here's how to fix it.

Charles Martin 1 year ago 2

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How to take control of your privacy by taking the fight to the source

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How to measure your Mac's network performance with iPerf3 in Terminal

iperf3 is a network throughput tool used to measure the performance of the network your Mac is using. Here's how to use it in the macOS Terminal app.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 3

How to import photos using the Image Capture app on Mac

Image Capture is Apple's image acquisition app for grabbing pictures from your camera or scanner. Here's how to use it in a variety of settings.

Chip Loder 1 year ago 5

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