How-to

The tried-and-true copy/paste combo is a staple of productivity but that can grind to a halt when you need to quickly grab text from the real world or existing screenshots and pictures. Read along for how to convert iPhone images to text available right on your clipboard.

How to turn off iPhone without the power button

Michael Potuck Feb 16 2021 - 12:00 am PT

Have a broken Top or Side button? Follow along for how to turn off iPhone without the power button. We’ll also look at how to use AssistiveTouch to lock your iPhone screen and more.

How to check Apple Watch free repair Power Reserve bug

Apple Watch bricked in Power Reserve? Here’s how to check if you’re eligible for a free repair

Michael Potuck Feb 15 2021 - 1:13 pm PT

Apple shared details on a new repair program for Apple Watch Series 5 and SE that have become bricked after entering Power Reserve. Below we’ll cover how check Apple Watch Power Reserve bug free repair eligibility and next steps with Apple.

How to watch UFC 258 Usman vs Burns welterweight title bout

How to watch UFC 258 Usman vs Burns on iPhone, Apple TV, web, more

Michael Potuck Feb 13 2021 - 12:00 am PT

UFC 258 and the welterweight title bout is set for Saturday, February 13 at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Read along for how to watch UFC 258 Usman vs Burns on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, the web, and more.

iPhone: How to set Spotify as your default music app with the iOS 14.5 beta [Video]

Michael Potuck Feb 8 2021 - 2:58 pm PT

How to make Spotify the iPhone default when using Siri with iOS 14.5

The first iOS 14.5 beta brings a number of new features, but there’s also a nice surprise hidden in the release for Spotify users. Follow along for how to make Spotify the iPhone default when using Siri. We’ll also cover how to install the free public iOS 14.5 beta.

How to use Night mode on iPhone 11 and 12

Michael Potuck Feb 7 2021 - 12:00 am PT

One of the impressive features with the iPhone 11 and 12 camera systems is Apple’s Night mode to vastly improve low light photography. Follow along for how to use Night mode on the iPhone 11 and 12 both manually and automatically.

How to quickly free up iPhone/iPad storage space iOS

iOS: How to quickly free up storage space on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Feb 5 2021 - 12:00 am PT

If you’re running out of storage on your iPhone or iPad, iOS setting’s recommendations for managing it are a great place to start. Follow along for how to free up iPhone/iPad storage space quickly.

You can now restore your recently deleted Instagram posts, here’s how

Michael Potuck Feb 2 2021 - 11:53 am PT

Instagram is rolling out a useful new Recently Deleted feature today that allows users to recover posts including photos, videos, stories, and more. Read along for more details and how to restore deleted Instagram posts.

How to customize iPhone headphone audio iOS 14

iOS 14: How to use the Headphone Audio Customization feature

Michael Potuck Jan 28 2021 - 12:00 am PT

A valuable addition with iOS 14 is the ability to run a test to fine-tune your headphone audio output. Read along for how to customize iPhone headphone audio with supported Apple hardware like AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Beats.

iPhone: How to protect your Robinhood account with two-factor authentication

Michael Potuck Jan 27 2021 - 12:00 pm PT

Robinhood has been around since 2015 but it’s become more popular than ever recently as one of the best ways to trade stocks/invest for free. Let’s look at how to turn on Robinhood 2FA (two-factor authentication) on iPhone to secure your investment account.

iOS 14.4: How to label Bluetooth devices as a speaker, headphones, hearing aids, more

Michael Potuck Jan 26 2021 - 12:38 pm PT

iOS 14.4 has arrived for all users and one of the new features is the option to classify your Bluetooth accessories as a specific type of device. Read along for why and how to label Bluetooth devices on iPhone and iPad as a speaker, headphones, hearing aids, and car stereo.

Apple Watch Time to Walk: Tips and tricks for the latest new Fitness+ feature

Michael Potuck Jan 25 2021 - 1:42 pm PT

How to use Apple Watch Time to Walk feature walkthrough

Apple has officially launched its newest health feature for Fitness+ users. It’s called Time to Walk (Time to Push for wheelchair users) and is exclusive for Apple Watch. Follow along for some tips and tricks on how to use, download, and remove Apple Watch Time to Walk episodes with the Workout and Fitness apps.

How to use Apple’s ‘Find My AirPods’ feature to locate your lost headphones

Chance Miller Jan 25 2021 - 8:50 am PT

A few years ago, Apple officially rolled out a new Find My AirPods feature that makes it easy to find your lost AirPods using the Find My app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The AirPods implementation isn’t as robust as the “Find My iPhone,” but it can still be useful if you misplace your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max.

Read on for full instructions on how to take advantage of Find My AirPods…

Fix Apple News download bug macOS Big Sur

macOS Apple News bug causing huge background downloads, here’s how to fix it

Michael Potuck Jan 25 2021 - 6:12 am PT

The Apple News app seems to have a flaw in macOS Big Sur that’s causing very large background downloads for some users. While Apple hasn’t issued a patch to the app itself, there is another way to fix the Apple News download bug that’s causing background downloads of up to 60GB+ a day.

How to watch McGregor vs Poirier UFC 257 on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV, web

Michael Potuck Jan 22 2021 - 1:56 pm PT

Irish UFC star Conor McGregor is set to rematch Dustin Poirier on January 23 at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT at UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Read along for how to watch McGregor vs Poirier UFC 257 on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, the web, and more.

Mac: How to turn off automatic switching with AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max

Michael Potuck Jan 21 2021 - 3:00 am PT

macOS Big Sur and iOS 14 have an automatic switching feature for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPod Max and as it happens, it’s turned on by default. If you’re finding it a hassle for your workflow, follow along for how to turn off automatic AirPods switching on Mac.

Apple shares 9 tips to take control of your privacy on iPhone

Michael Potuck Jan 15 2021 - 2:00 pm PT

Apple’s Tips app on iOS has been around for a while and the company has been consistently updating it with new content over the years. Now a new Privacy tips collection has been added with Apple’s recommendations to change iPhone privacy settings.

Spotify shares Wrapped 2021 tips and tricks, including hiding songs and more

Michael Potuck Jan 13 2021 - 6:30 am PT

Spotify Wrapped has become a really popular way to look back at all your most listened to artists, albums, songs, and more. Even though your Wrapped 2021 won’t become available until the end of the year (usually early December), Spotify is out today with tips on how to use features and tricks now to get the most out of it so the results are the best reflection of what you really listened to throughout the year. And the first two tips are how to hide songs from Spotify Wrapped.

With support officially ended, Adobe ‘strongly recommends’ removing Flash now, here’s how

Michael Potuck Jan 12 2021 - 8:20 am PT

How to fully remove Adobe Flash from your Mac

After a three-year warning, the end of Adobe Flash has officially happened. And with that, Adobe is strongly recommending users uninstall it from their computers immediately. Read along for how to fully remove Adobe Flash from your Mac.

Here’s how to use your Apple Watch as a viewfinder and remote for your iPhone’s camera

Chance Miller Jan 8 2021 - 10:22 am PT

As pointed out by multiple viral posts on Twitter this week, the Apple Watch has a nifty feature that allows it to serve as a viewfinder and remote for your iPhone’s camera. Here are the full details on how this works, plus one alternative if you’re looking for a third-party solution.

What is mini-LED? Here’s what it could mean for the iPad and MacBook in 2021

Michael Potuck Jan 8 2021 - 6:58 am PT

We’ve been hearing more and more about new LCD display technologies and how Apple plans to adopt them in its devices this year. Follow along for an explainer on what mini-LED display tech is, why Apple is moving to it with iPad and MacBook Pro soon, and what to expect from Apple’s 2021 plans.

How to adjust Portrait mode blur Mac Photos app

How to adjust Portrait mode blur on Mac with the Photos app

Michael Potuck Jan 8 2021 - 6:00 am PT

iOS 13 debuted the option to edit an image’s Bokeh effect after taking a Portrait mode shot. Now with macOS Big Sur, you can edit that in the Photos app as well. Read on for how to adjust Portrait mode blur on Mac with the Photos app.

Here’s how to subscribe to Peacock and watch ‘The Office’ on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV

Michael Potuck Jan 6 2021 - 11:50 am PT

How to watch The Office iPhone iPad Apple TV Peacock

One of the latest major streaming services is NBC’s Peacock and with the start of 2021, The Office has left Netflix is officially only streaming on NBC’s new service. Read along with our full guide on how to watch Peacock free on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and the web, what’s available on the service, what you get with the paid plans, how to watch The Office, and more.

How to make Memoji on Mac with macOS Big Sur

How to make and use Memoji on your Mac with macOS Big Sur

Michael Potuck Jan 5 2021 - 8:00 am PT

Apple introduced its Memoji custom avatars with the iPhone X and iOS 12 in 2018. Now with macOS Big Sur, you can take advantage of them with your Mac and enjoy all the Memoji stickers that are available. Read along for how to make Memoji on Mac with Big Sur as well as how to edit, duplicate, delete, and use them.