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How to format your mail signature on an iPhone or iPad
Apple makes it hard, not impossible, to put some style in your .sig.
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How to troubleshoot Contact Key Verification for extra-secure iMessage chats
Apple’s new feature has requirements and is particular about Apple ID accounts.
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How to share your location on an iPhone
Stay safe and let people know where you are by sharing your location from your iPhone
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How to find a missing iPhone or iPad when it's nearly out of power
Find My can provide location information until a device’s battery is fully depleted.
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How to manage critical notifications on your iPhone or iPad
Some actions on your iPhone may ask to override your Focus and other settings.
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How to charge an iPhone 15 with a Lightning cable
Don't throw away your old iPhone-charging Lightning cables. You can add a cheap, simple adapter to turn Lightning into USB-C.
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How to reset an iPhone or iPad
Returning an iPhone or iPad to factory settings will fix many problems and is essential if you're passing on an old device. Here's how to factory reset an iPhone or iPad.
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Run out of space? Free up your iPhone storage with these tips
Follow these space-saving tips if you run out of storage on your iPhone and can't take a photo, install the app you want, or update iOS.
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How to back up an iPhone or iPad
Here's how to back up your iPhone or iPad so you won't lose photos, messages or any other vital data.
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Can you save money buying Apple products from another country?
Is it worth buying Apple products from the U.S. if you live elsewhere? We look at how much you can save and what you need to do.
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Is your USB-C device getting the proper charge? It's all sorted out for you
USB-C devices talk to each other to ensure power flows in the correct order.
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How to watch U.S. Netflix outside the U.S.
Find out how to get American Netflix in the U.K. or elsewhere using a VPN, then use your normal Netflix account details to log in.
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Screen Time: How to log out of an Apple ID account when Sign Out is unavailable
Screen Time prevents log out to avoid a kid bypassing limitations.
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How to restore an iPhone from a backup
Here's how to restore an old iPhone to a new iPhone, recover data from a backup, or go back to an older version of iOS by wiping your iPhone and restoring from a backup.
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How to put an iPhone into recovery mode and return to factory settings
We demonstrate how to put an iPhone into recovery mode: a handy way of removing a beta or wiping a faulty iPhone and starting again.
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How to share a mouse and keyboard between multiple Macs and iPads
You can use Universal Control, an external KVM, or virtual KVM software.
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How to set up an Apple ID with a trusted phone number already in use
Some readers find Apple wonu2019t let them reuse a number across Apple ID accounts. Google Voice can help.
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How Apple trade in works and saves you money
Save money on new Apple devices like the iPhone 14 by trading in old ones. Here's how Apple trade in and similar services work.
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How to prepare an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and iCloud in case of death
Someone’s passing could leave their data and devices locked up forever. But there are some preparations and techniques you could try.
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When it comes to names, Siri can read better than it can listen
Siri can say unusual names properly–with a little help.
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Is iMessage not working? Here’s how to fix it on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Here's how to fix problems with Apple's Message app.
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How to bypass a forgotten iPhone passcode
Forgotten your iPad or iPhone's passcode? Don't panic. Here's how to bypass the code and 'hack' your way in.
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iPhone eSIM FAQ
An eSIM identifies your phone to a carrier without the fuss of swapping in a physical identity module.
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How to use snooze and end timers on an iPhone or iPad
You canu2019t stop an alarm with a physical button, but you can snooze one.
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TIL the iPhone's camera flash can act as a silent notification alert
This hidden accessibility feature ensures you never miss a call or text.
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How to remove a virus from an iPhone or iPad
Think your iPhone may have a virus? Here's how to check and what to do if you find one
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How to download (and remove) movies and TV shows on your iPhone and iPad
When traveling or somewhere that has limited Internet access, go offline.
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What the cellular, Wi-Fi, and satellite symbols mean on your iPhone or iPad
Apple has to use shorthand to explain what service youu2019re connected to, and carriers sometimes exaggerate for marketing purpose.
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How to share Wi-Fi from Mac to iPhone or another Mac
You can turn your Mac into a Wi-Fi Hotspot and share your internet connection, here's how.
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How to create an Apple ID
Need an Apple ID to use an iPhone, iPad or Mac, or one of Apple's online services? It's easy! Here's how to create an Apple ID
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How to troubleshoot balky Bluetooth on your Apple devices
Bluetooth is a standard, but it appears unevenly implemented among manufacturers, leading to connection problems.
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How to turn off Precise Location on iPhone and iPad apps
It's worth checking how closely apps like Instagram and WhatsApp can track your location.
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Universal Control and Sidecar: Which can run on your Mac and iPad?
Appleu2019s two features that turn an iPad into an extension of your Mac have a long list of requirements.
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Wordle on the iPhone: How to play, install, sync your stats, and win
You won't find Wordle in the App Store but you can get it on your iPhone.
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How to delete apps on iPhone & iPad
Whether you want to free up space by removing apps, just hate the apps, or simply want to hide apps and icons from your Home Screen, here's how to remove apps from your iPhone or iPad.
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5 ways to play Fortnite on iPhone despite the ban
There are some simple ways for you to play Fortnite on your iPhone or iPad, even though Apple banned it. Try using Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now and these other methods.
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How to edit TextEdit files on iPad
Want to work on your TextEdit files on your iPad? Bad news: there is no iPad app, but there are ways to access TextEdit files on iPad and some great alternatives.
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How to use iOS 15's improved mic isolation and mixing modes in FaceTime and beyond
Apple added a way to switch between audio input modes to remove noise or mix the background.
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How to make a Magic Movie video in iMovie 3
Quickly put together short video clips and photos, and then share the video.
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How to reduce notifications by controlling time sensitivity in iOS/iPadOS 15
Tired of your lock screen and notifications being crowded with unimportant stuff? Apple offers interlocking options in iOS/iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey.
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How to search the text in your photos in iOS and iPadOS without using the Photos app
On devices with Live Text support, you can search for recognized text, but only in via a system-wide search.
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How to build an Apple-compatible smart home with HomeKit
HomeKit is Apple's way of bringing together your smart home products in a unified and secure fashion.
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How to use an iPad as a second monitor
It's easy to use your iPad as an extra screen for your Mac. Here's how to connect your Mac and iPad so you can use the iPad as a second screen.
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How to share a mouse and keyboard between Macs and iPads
With Universal Control you can use the same mouse and keyboard with Macs and iPads, or extend your screen from one Mac to another.
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How to get Photoshop on iPad
Want to install Adobe Photoshop on your iPad? We show how and where to download the app.
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How to delete your Siri history & data
We show how to wipe everything Siri knows about you based on your iPad, iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and HomePod requests.
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How to share screens on Mac, iPad & iPhone
Want to screen share on Mac, iPad & iPhone? It's easy with FaceTime in the latest OS, otherwise here are five alternative ways.
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How to set up a FaceTime call in advance
It is now possible to schedule and set up FaceTime Calls in advance. Here's how sent an invite to a FaceTime call.
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