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How to see what’s using up space on your iPhone
What's eating up all your iPhone's storage space? This trick makes it easy to find out.
iOS Basics
10 tips, tricks, and timesavers to get more out of iOS 7
iOS 7 is more than just a pretty face: Get to know it a little better with these ten not-so-obvious features and tricks.iOS Basics
How to use Activation Lock in iOS 7
iOS 7 adds new features that can protect your personal data if your iPhone gets lost or stolen. Here's what you need to know about them.iOS Basics
Change the size of text in iOS 7 with one simple slider
With Dynamic Type, you can adjust the font size of some apps, making them easier to read.
iOS Basics
How to share files on iOS 7 using AirDrop
If your friend is right next to you, why send him that photo in a text or email?iOS Basics
How to change Siri’s voice in iOS 7
Siri sounds nice enough, but if you prefer your virtual phone assistant sound like a man, you have that option.How-To
How to view a timestamp for each message in Messages
When did I get that @#$% text message? iOS 7 will tell you.How-To
How to see which iOS apps are popular nearby
Wondering which apps the cool kids in your part of town are using? iOS 7 will tell you.How-To
How to customize Notification Center’s ‘Today’ view
No stocks? No problem! Make Apple's daily summary show only what you want it to.How-To
How to turn on automatic app updates in iOS 7
Change on simple setting, and your apps will never be out of date again.How-To
Make iTunes Radio play more of what you want, less of what you don’t
There's only so many times one can stand listening to Taylor Swift croon about her boyfriends.How-To
Fact or fiction: Nine iPhone and iPad battery-saving techniques tested
What can you do to keep your iPhone or iPad charged on the go? Macworld Lab separates fact from fiction to find out what really works.Mac 911
Cleaning up an ebook library with Calibre
If you've downloaded countless free ebooks you may find your library jumbled and difficult to deal with. The free Calibre can help, but not always easily.How-To
DIY iPad screen replacement: It saves money, but it’s not for the faint of heart
Why pay someone to fix your broken iPad screen when you can just do it yourself? (Because it might be hard and not work well, but that's another story.)Working Mac
What to do (and not to do) when traveling overseas with Apple gear
Want to bring your Apple stuff with when you visit another country? Macworld associate editor Serenity Caldwell shows you how to minimize the ensuing aggravation.Macworld Video
Enable parental restrictions on your iOS device
Before you hand your iOS device over to your kids, you may want to make sure you've locked down certain features.Mac 911
Six reasons to buy an iPad
Your Aunt Vilma has written, asking why she should buy an iPad. If she's anything like Chris Breen's Aunt Vilma, these six reasons might influence her decision.Macworld Video
Back up your iPhone and iPad
Don't let your information accidentally get erased. It's easy to back up to iCloud and to iTunes; here's a short video primer to help you do so.How-To
How to sync your iPhone and iPad using iTunes
Do you still need to use iTunes to sync your iPad and iPhone with your Mac? The answer is (probably) yes. Associate Editor Serenity Caldwell explains why, and leads you through the ins and outs of the syncing process.
How-To
How to become an Apple Certified Macintosh Technician
To become Apple certified, you have to jump through some hoops. Chris Barylick talks about the steps you need to take.Macworld Video
Set up a kid-friendly iPad
Before handing over your iPad to a kid, it's best to do some parental preparation. In this Macworld Video, Scholle Sawyer McFarland offers some tips.How-To
How to sync an Android phone to your Mac
Syncing an iPhone to a Mac is simple. Syncing an Android phone may not be quite as easy, but it isn't hard. Here's how to do it.How-To
Tips and tricks for iPhoto for iOS
You may think you know most of what there is to know about iPhoto's mobile version, but the more obscure capabilities make your pictures pop.Mac 911
iPad colors gone wrong? Whack it!
Chris Breen suggests committing an act of violence against a first-generation iPad that's lost all sense of color.
Macworld Podcast
The business iPad
Host Chris Breen is joined by Serenity Caldwell, Dan Moren, Scholle McFarland, and Joe Kissell to discuss the iPad in the business environment.
Mac 911
Repairing your iPad’s network connection
If your iOS device suddenly turns a blind eye to your local network you can put things right with these tips.Working Mac
Editing PowerPoint documents on an iPad
You love your iPad, and chances are good that you need to use Microsoft Office for work. You have lots of options for editing documents created in Microsoft Word and Excel on your iPad, but what about the third major component of Microsoft Office, PowerPoint?Macworld Video
How to use an external keyboard with your iPad
Here's how to use a keyboard with your iPad, as well as a look at some keyboards made especially for that purpose.How-To
How to control the volume in iOS
You'd think that controlling the volume on an iPhone or iPad would be pretty straightforward: Just use the volume switch, right? As Sharon Zardetto explains, it's not that simple.Macworld Video
Working with iOS’s Shared Photo Streams
Sharing photos with a limited group of friends and family is a snap with iOS 6's Shared Photo Streams. Dan Moren shows you how.Macworld Video
How to set up speech and emoji on your iPhone
Your iPhone can read you any text you can select. And you can add fun graphics anywhere you can type. Lex Friedman shows you how.How-To
How to jailbreak your iPhone
If you want to jailbreak an iPhone running iOS 6.0 or 6.1, it can be done, and Chris Breen explains how.How-To
33 expert tips and tricks for iOS 6
How well do you really know iOS? Dan Moren and Lex Friedman have assembled a veritable smorgasbord of tips and tricks for Apple's mobile operating system.How-To
How to temporarily mute notifications on iOS
Lex Friedman complained about iOS 6's lack of a systemwide mute switch for notifications. Since then, he's discovered a couple sort-of workarounds.Mac 911
Send more than ebooks to Kindle devices and apps
In a recent video, Chris Breen showed you how to sync ebooks with your Kindle devices and apps, but you can sync other documents as well.Macworld Video
Syncing books to Kindle devices and apps
Ebooks you obtain from sources other than Amazon don't sync between Amazon devices unless you know the trick Chris Breen offers in this video.How-To
Get started with the iPad and iPad mini
Received an iPad or iPad mini for the holidays? Check out our guide to transferring your information, getting it set up, and some basic starting steps.How-To
Make text more readable on your iPad mini
The iPad mini's screen sometimes plays host to tiny fonts. Here's how to tweak your settings for bigger text in common apps.
Macworld Podcast
Answering Apple questions around the Thanksgiving table
Senior editor Dan Moren is joined by senior writer Lex Friedman to bring you advice for handling those Apple-related questions around the Thanksgiving table.
Working Mac
Security tips for Mac travelers
Far from home with lots of Apple gear? Learn what you can do to protect your technology from thieves and how to track it down if it goes missing.How-To
How to beat the line at the Apple Store
No one likes waiting in a long checkout line. Here are a few tips and tricks for making your holiday visit to the Apple Store a little more pleasant.Working Mac
How to maximize battery life when you travel
If you take an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook along when you travel, you know how much of a challenge it can be to keep your device powered up all the time. Here are a few tips for supplementing and extending your gadget's power supply.How-To
Any phone in a storm: Staying connected after Sandy
Senior writer Lex Friedman lives right in Hurricane Sandy's path, and his home was without power for a week. Here's how he managed to keep his iPhones and iPad up and running.How-To
Getting the most out of Game Center
You've probably at least had a passing encounter with Game Center, Apple's gaming-related social network, but there's more to see here. Senior Editor Dan Moren shows you how to get the most out of it.Mac 911
Playing iPhone media through iTunes
You have an iPhone 5, Lightning cable, and laptop running iTunes. Is there any way to play a movie on the iPhone on the Mac's bigger display? You betcha, says Chris Breen.Mac 911
Syncing all books to Kindle apps and devices
The ebooks you purchase from Amazon sync perfectly with other Kindle devices. Why not those books you sideload? Chris Breen provides the solution.How-To
How to create a ringtone on your iPhone with GarageBand
The latest version of GarageBand for iOS adds the ability to create custom ringtones for your iPhone or iPad–on the phone or tablet itself.How-To
Best ways to listen to podcasts in iOS 6
Enjoying podcasts in iOS 6 can be tricky. Kirk McElhearn explains how to best use (or not use, in some cases) Apple's Podcasts app.Working Mac