How to stop accidentally making audio recordings in Messages

Audio recordings are a convenient feature in iMessage that can potentially lead to embarrassing message misfires. Here's how to take control of audio recordings in the app.

Charles Martin 1 week ago 5

How to change the background in Messages for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

Bring more life and personalization to your group chats, by adding backgrounds to your conversations in Messages in iOS 26 and iPadOS 26. Here's how to change yours for the better.

Malcolm Owen 1 week ago 0

How to stop your LG or Samsung smart TV from tracking you

Even when used as a monitor for your Mac, an LG or Samsung smart TV will periodically capture what's on screen and send it to company servers. Here's how to stop that terrible behavior.

Andrew Orr 1 week ago 20

How to add an email account to Apple Mail on Mac or iOS

For many, the best email app is the one that came on your iPhone, Apple's own Mail app. To get the most use out of the Mail app, you can set it up to have all of your email accounts and addresses in one place in it.

Bon Adamson 2 weeks ago 8

How to use an iPad as a screen for the Nintendo Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch 2 is a massive hit, but its relatively small screen size is still limiting. Here's how to use an iPad as an external display for better gaming.

Andrew O'Hara 2 weeks ago 0

How to use search and other features in the iOS 18 Journal app

The release of iOS 18 brought a number of new features to Apple's Journal app, including the new ability to search and sort entries.

Charles Martin 2 weeks ago 2

How to use a spare keyboard or numpad as a macropad in macOS

The Stream Deck is great for running macros on your Mac, but there are ways to do it significantly cheaper. Sometimes, all it takes is a spare keyboard or a secondary numpad.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 0

How to set parental controls on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

Apple provides parental controls in iOS and iPadOS to set content and behavior restrictions for children's devices. Here's how to get started.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 2

How to use or disable iOS Apple Mail's new categories feature

As of iOS 18.2, Apple's Mail app features categories to help users sort through their mail. Here's what it does, how to fine-tune it, and how to turn it off if you prefer.

Charles Martin 3 weeks ago 5

Inside Photos — managing images and videos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple's Photos holds every image you make with your phone. Here's everything you need to know to get started using the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 2

How to fix System Data filling your iPhone's storage

Your iPhone may have low storage because it's been consumed by System Data, which can potentially consume all available capacity. Here's how to regain space when things get too bloated to function.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 11

How to delete an Apple Account

If you really don't want to have an Apple Account associated with your identity, it is possible to delete it. Here's how to eliminate the Apple-centric account.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 2

How to import eBooks and PDFs from Messages to Apple Books

Apple makes it easy to move PDFs and eBooks from Messages into the Books app, so you can keep reading without missing a beat. Here's how to do it on iPad, iPhone, and Mac.

Amber Neely 3 weeks ago 0

How to train smarter with Workout Buddy in iOS 26 & watchOS 26

If you're tired of working out alone, Workout Buddy gives you real-time coaching from your Apple Watch running watchOS 26. Here's how it works.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 3

How to use Siri to get answers from ChatGPT

Apple Intelligence can make calls to ChatGPT, so you can use Siri to get AI answers from OpenAI's service. Here's how.

Chip Loder 4 weeks ago 6

How to change FaceTime audio & video settings for clearer calls

Apple's iOS 18 enhances FaceTime & calls with advanced audio modes and cinematic video effects for clearer communication. Here's how — and when — to use them.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 0

What's new with iPad app windows in iPadOS 26, and how they work

Of all the very many new features in iPadOS 26, none of them make the iPad feel so different as the very many window options. Here's what we've gained — and what we've lost.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 8

How to install MAME on your Apple Silicon Mac

MAME is the Multi Arcade Machine Emulator for playing classic games. Here's how to get it up and running on your Apple Silicon Mac.

Chip Loder 1 month ago 7

How folder emoji & customization works in macOS Tahoe

You've long been able to customize folders in the Mac's Finder, but only with a lot of non-obvious fiddling. Now with macOS Tahoe, Apple has made it a lot simpler.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 15

How the new Passwords history feature works in macOS Tahoe

It's easy to over write a password. But, in macOS Tahoe, Apple has introduced a new feature to Passwords that can retrieve older passwords. Here's how it works.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 1

How to use Quick Keys in macOS Tahoe Spotlight

Apple has shown off just how fast users can send features and add Reminders with macOS Tahoe's Quick Keys — but using them and setting them up takes a few steps.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 0

How to unplug from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS

Apple Intelligence is still in its infancy, but not everyone wants to use it. Here's how to disconnect from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS.

Chip Loder 1 month ago 5

How to use Apple Notes for instant equation results on iOS 18

Tired of juggling between Apple Notes and Calculator? A math feature in iOS 18 lets you solve equations instantly with just a quick settings tweak.

Andrew Orr 1 month ago 9

How to create your own Memories movies in Photos on iOS or iPadOS 18

There are now two ways to create Memories movies in Photos as of iOS 18.1 or later: one method is the same way you have done it in previous iOS versions, and the new one leverages Apple Intelligence if it's available on your device.

Charles Martin 1 month ago 1

How to turn off Enhanced Visual Search for Photos on iPhone or iPad

The Enhanced Visual Search in the iOS Photos app sends encrypted, anonymized data from photos to Apple. Here's what that means and how to turn it off.

Chip Loder 1 month ago 4

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