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iOS 10.1.1 Update Released

Oct 31, 2016 - 36 Comments
iOS 10.1.1

iOS 10.1.1 has been released by Apple for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The small software update includes a bug fix for Health data not showing up for some users, but it’s possible the update includes other small changes as well.

Beta 1 of iOS 10.2, macOS Sierra 10.12.2, tvOS 10.1, watchOS 3.1.1 Available

Oct 31, 2016 - Leave a Comment

Apple has released iOS 10.2 beta 1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch, and macOS Sierra 10.12.2 for Mac. The latest beta versions of system software focus on bug fixes and feature enhancements.

Have Siri Read Articles To You on iPhone or iPad

Oct 31, 2016 - 15 Comments
Siri Speak Screen on iPhone and iPad

Siri has the ability to read anything on the screen of an iPhone or iPad to you. And yes, that means Siri will quite literally read aloud whatever is open and on the display of an iOS device, whether it’s a web page, an article, an email, a text message, anything on the screen will … Read More

Instantly Free Up 2.7GB+ of Storage Space on New iPhone by Removing iWork Apps

Oct 30, 2016 - 7 Comments
iWork apps storage Usage in iOS

Most new iPhone and iPad models ship with the pre-installed iWork / iLife suite of apps, including Pages, Keynote, iMovie, Numbers, and Garageband. While this is a great collection of apps, many users who won’t be using them (or at least all of the apps) may rather have extra storage space available, which is nearly … Read More

How to Turn Off YouTube Autoplay Videos

Oct 29, 2016 - 16 Comments
YouTube

YouTube videos default to auto-play on load, as well as automatically loading an playing a new different video in the playlist after the first video has completed. Some users may like YouTube video autoplaying, but some users may not. If you want to turn off auto play on YouTube, or turn video auto play back … Read More

Where Default Desktop Pictures Are Located in Mac OS X

Oct 28, 2016 - 12 Comments
The default desktop picture collection in Mac OS X

Apple has a longstanding record of curating wonderful desktop pictures on both the Mac and iOS mobile platforms, so it’s not surprising that some users may wish to know where these default desktop wallpapers are stored in Mac OS.

New MacBook Pro with Touch Bar Debuts

Oct 27, 2016 - 62 Comments
New MacBook Pro boots automatically when lid is opened

Apple has released an all new redesigned MacBook Pro. Available in 13″ and 15″ display sizes, the new MacBook Pro features upgraded hardware, faster processors, an all new keyboard, and a new multifunctional toolbar across the top of the keyboard called Touch Bar which includes Touch ID capabilities.

How to Delete Messages Apps & Stickers on iPhone & iPad

Oct 26, 2016 - 4 Comments

Now that Messages in iOS supports stickers and apps, it can be easy to go overboard adding Stickers and Apps and end up with an overcrowded app and sticker panel. Not to worry, you can clean house and easily delete and remove any stickers and apps from the Messages app on iPhone and iPad.

How to Decrypt External Drives on Mac

Oct 25, 2016 - 12 Comments
How to Turn Off Encryption on External Drive on Mac to decrypt

For Mac users who encrypt external hard drives and USB flash drives, there may come a time when you want to remove the password protection and decrypt the external device. Decrypting an external drive allows all data on the drive to be accessed without the password authentication, effectively turning off any protection on the target … Read More

macOS Sierra 10.12.1 Update Available with Bug Fixes

Oct 24, 2016 - 55 Comments
macOS Sierra Update 10.12.1

Apple has released macOS Sierra 10.12.1, the update includes a variety of bug fixes and feature enhancements for Mac users running the Sierra operating system.

iOS 10.1 Update Available with Bug Fixes & Portrait Camera

Oct 24, 2016 - 19 Comments
iOS 10.1 update

Apple has released iOS 10.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The latest version of iOS includes bug fixes and enhancements, but the most prominent feature is the inclusion of a Portrait camera mode ability for iPhone 7 Plus users.

Fixing iCloud “Unknown error occurred” & “Mac can’t connect to iCloud because of a problem” Errors

Oct 23, 2016 - 86 Comments
Cant connect to iCloud because of a problem

Some Mac users may encounter an error message stating “This Mac can’t connect to iCloud because of a problem with email@address.com”, which then directs the user to open the iCloud preferences. Once inside Mac iCloud preference panel, some users may be able to successfully login to iCloud, but often another error is encountered here which … Read More

How to Disable “Reply to Message” from Lock Screen in iOS

Oct 22, 2016 - 4 Comments
Reply to Message from lock screen of iOS

The latest versions of iOS allow users to read and reply to Messages directly from the lock screen, without having to authenticate with a passcode or Touch ID on the device. This allows for iPhone and iPad users to quickly reply to inbound messages, but it can also lead to some potential privacy issues that … Read More

How to Change Siri Keyboard Shortcut for Mac

Oct 21, 2016 - Leave a Comment
Siri icon

As you likely know by now, there are multiple ways to summon Siri on macOS; you can open Siri with a keyboard shortcut, you can access Siri from the menu bar icon, and you can open Siri from the Dock icon too. If you want to customize how you access Siri, you can change the … Read More

How to Delete Default Apps on iPhone, iPad in iOS

Oct 20, 2016 - 19 Comments
Delete Default Apps in iOS

You can now delete defaults apps from any iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch running modern iOS releases. Yes this means you can delete Mail, delete Music, Stocks, Maps, Calendar, Watch, iTunes Store, Compass, Reminders, Videos, iBooks, Podcasts, Find Friends, Watch, Tips, Voice Memos, News, Activity, and any other of the pre bundled default iOS apps … Read More

“Hello Again” Apple Event Set for October 27, New Macs Expected

Oct 20, 2016 - 8 Comments

Apple has scheduled a press event for October 27. The event is titled “hello again” and presumed focus will be on the introduction of new Macs.

Check iOS Settings Status with Siri

Oct 19, 2016 - 6 Comments
Siri checking device settings in iOS

Ever wondered if an iOS Setting was turned off or on? Don’t want to go fishing around in Settings of iOS to see if something is enabled or disabled? Maybe you’re away from your device and want to know a settings status using Hey Siri? You don’t always need to dig around in the Settings … Read More

iOS 10.1 Beta 5, macOS Sierra 10.12.1 beta 5 Released

Oct 19, 2016 - 2 Comments
iOS 10.1 beta 5

Apple has released the fifth beta versions of iOS 10.1 and macOS Sierra 10.12.1.

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