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How to watch 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' for free on Apple TV+
For decades, it aired on broadcast TV, but that's no longer the case–it's now an Apple TV+ exclusive. But Apple is making it available to anyone to watch for free, for a limited time.
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How to find and block an AirTag that's detected near you
Here's how to find an AirTag and disable it if you've had a notification that an AirTag is detected near you.
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How to add your driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet
The number of states supporting digital IDs in Apple Wallet continues to grow. Here's how to add yours.
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iOS 18.2: How to create your own custom emoji with Genmoji
Have you ever thought, "why isn't there an emoji for ____?" Well, now there can be!
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macOS Beta: How to download and install Sequoia 15.2 Release Candidate 2
Here's how to get the macOS beta right now so you can find out what's coming and try out new features before everyone else.
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Hate the new Photos app? Here's how to fix it quick
You can't go back to the old app, but with a few tweaks, you can vastly improve your experience with the new one.
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How to adjust Medications reminders on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch
This subfeature in the Health app can be a boon in staying on schedule with pills.
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How to set a dedicated iPhone for FaceTime calls on an Apple TV
Setting up an Apple TV as a dedicated calling workstation? Apple has you covered in tvOS 18.
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How to get Apple TV+ for free: Best deals, trials and discounts
These Apple TV+ deals let you to stream shows for free. Here are the best trials and discounts you can get.
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How to use CleanMy Mac X to delete old files and speed up your Mac
Old files and data can fill up your Mac’s internal storage and slow it down. Here's how to delete them with tools built into macOS or a Mac cleaner.
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How to enhance your network security with private Wi-Fi network addresses
Apple built in a way to make yourself less trackable, though you may want to turn it off for some networks.
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How to restore Reminders
Apple brought the Reminders app in line with its other software by caching deleted items temporarily.
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How to change your Apple Account primary email address
With iOS 18.1, it's easier than ever to change your Apple Account email address or select a new primary address.
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How to find the Retouch tool in Photos for macOS Sequoia 15.1
A popular tool for simple image editing was replaced by the new Clean Up option on Macs with the right processor specifications.
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How to know if your Mac has been hacked
Macs are generally secure from hackers, but Macs have been exploited. Here's how to tell if your Mac's been hacked and what to do.
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How to easily redact text in a PDF on your Mac
Removing text from a PDF isn't as easy as drawing a black bar across it. Fortunately, redaction tools let you truly erase sensitive text in Preview, Adobe Acrobat DC Pro, and PDFPen.
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How to disable the camera shutter sound on an iPhone or iPad
Spoiler: you can't directly! But there are three workarounds.
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What to do when a browser page loaded from a Mac app won't work
Some Mac apps require a browser round-trip to authorize an account. Safari won’t always cooperate.
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Your AirPods Pro 2 can work as a hearing aid–here's how
Even if you don't have significant hearing loss, these features can make music and videos sound a lot better.
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