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How to Add Third-Party Accessories to Find My on iPhone & iPad

Jul 9, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Add Third-Party Accessories to Find My on iPhone & iPad

Did you know that you can use Apple’s Find My service with third-party accessories? That’s right, you don’t have to own Apple’s AirTags accessory. Although the list of supported devices is somewhat limited right now, it’s certainly a feature that you may want to keep your eye on.

Beta 5 of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, macOS Big Sur 11.5 Released for Testing

Jul 9, 2021 - 3 Comments

Apple has released the fifth beta versions of iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, and macOS Big Sur 11.5 to users enrolled in the beta testing programs for Apple system software. Fifth beta builds of tvOS 14.7 and watchOS 7.6 are also available. iOS 14.7, iPadOS 14.7, and macOS Big Sur 11.5 appear to focus on bug … Read More

How to Convert Burst Photos to GIF on iPhone or iPad

Jul 9, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Convert Burst Photos to GIF on iPhone

Do you take a lot of burst shots using your iPhone or iPad? How’d you like to convert a bunch of burst images into an animated GIF? You can easily convert these photos to a GIF right on your iOS or ipadOS device without having to install a third-party app from the App Store, thanks … Read More

How to Rename AirTags

Jul 8, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Rename Your AirTag After Initial Setup

Do you regret the name that you chose during the initial setup of your AirTag? Or, do you want to change the accessory that you’re using your AirTag with? Either way, you may be looking to rename your AirTag. This is actually a lot simpler than you think.

How to Share a Wi-Fi Password with QR Code from iPhone or iPad

Jul 8, 2021 - 11 Comments
How to Convert Wi-Fi Password Into QR Code on iPhone

Have you ever wanted to share your home or work Wi-Fi with your guests without giving away the network password? You’re certainly not alone in this regard, but we’re pleased to inform you that you can now do just that using your iPhone or iPad, thanks to this neat workaround.

Found a Lost AirTag? Here’s What You Can Do to Find AirTags Owner

Jul 8, 2021 - 2 Comments
Found a Lost AirTag? Here's What You Can Do

Did you find someone else’s AirTag out in the wild? If so, you probably want to do the right thing and return it to the rightful owner. So, how do you find the contact information related to an AirTag? That’s what we’ll show you how to do, and while it’s not quite as simple as … Read More

How to Install macOS Monterey Public Beta

Jul 7, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to install macOS Monterey public beta

If you’re interested in installing and trying out macOS Monterey public beta, you now have the opportunity to do so as it became available to download for any Mac user. Beta system software is typically less stable and more prone to bugs and incompatibilities, so installing the macOS Monterey public beta should be reserved for … Read More

How to Customize Automatic Updates for iOS & iPadOS

Jul 7, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Customize Automatic Updates for iOS & iPadOS

Have you ever wanted to stop your iPhone or iPad from automatically installing software updates while being charged and connected to Wi-Fi? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that this is possible, and you can customize the automatic update process for iOS and iPadOS.

How to Install iOS 15 Public Beta on iPhone or iPad

Jul 6, 2021 - 1 Comment

Want to try out the public beta of iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 on your iPhone or iPad? Now that the public beta is available to download, interested users can run the public beta on their compatible iPhone or iPad right now and get a look at the new features, instead of having to wait … Read More

3 Ways to Recover Deleted Voice Memos on iPhone / iPad

Jul 6, 2021 - 3 Comments
3 Ways to Recover Deleted Voice Memos on iPhone

Accidentally deleted a voice memo on your iPhone or iPad? Or, did you lose all your recordings after a freak incident with an iOS update? There’s no need to panic, as you have multiple options to get lost voice memos back on your device.

How to Hide Likes on Instagram

Jul 5, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Hide Like and View Counts on Instagram

If you use Instagram as one of your primary social networking platforms but you’re getting tired of like-chasing, you may be interested in turning off likes and view counts on your posts, or even other peoples posts.

Can I Show the Dock on All Screens on Mac? Using Dock on Different Displays in macOS

Jul 5, 2021 - 7 Comments
Moving the Dock to different screens on Mac

If you’re a Mac user with multiple monitors, you may be wondering how to get the Dock to show up on all Mac displays, or perhaps you’re wondering if you can add a Dock to the secondary screens. Indeed, you can set the Mac Dock to display on any Mac screen. But if you’re wondering … Read More

How to Loop YouTube Videos on iPhone & iPad

Jul 5, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Loop YouTube Videos on iPhone & iPad

If you’re an avid YouTube user, chances are, you’ve wanted to loop videos. Perhaps you’ve even looped several videos or music videos on your computer at some point. Or, maybe it’s something that you do on a regular basis. Regardless, did you know that you can do also loop YouTube videos on on iPhone and … Read More

How to Go LIVE on Instagram with iPhone

Jul 4, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Go LIVE on Instagram Using iPhone

Did you know that Instagram can be used to live stream content right from your iPhone? This feature works similar to Stories, except that everything is live and you’re not limited to 15 seconds. Plus, it’s pretty easy to access and use.

How to Get Notified of New Apple Arcade Games

Jul 4, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Get Notified of New Apple Arcade Games

Are you interested in a new game that’s set to be coming coon on Apple Arcade? And you’re not sure exactly when exactly the game releases on the platform? Well, not to worry. Apple gives you the option to stay notified of the game’s release with just a single tap.

How to Disable Replies for Instagram Stories

Jul 3, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Disable Replies for Instagram Stories

If you’re getting a lot of unwanted responses to the Instagram Story that you just posted, you may consider turning off replies altogether. Luckily, Instagram gives users the option to disable replies at any point they want to.

How to Add & Remove Favorite HomeKit Accessories to Home on iPhone & iPad

Jul 3, 2021 - Leave a Comment
Home app favorites

Whether you’re just dipping your toe into home automation with HomeKit or have been collecting accessories for years, you’re no doubt already finding out that it’s no fun to have to go hunting for your favorite or most-used accessories in the Home app. Thankfully Apple seems to know that as well because there’s a handy … Read More

How to Find Lost AirTags Without an iPhone

Jul 2, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Find Lost AirTags Without an iPhone

Don’t have an iPhone or iPad in your hand to track your missing AirTags? No problem. You do have one other way, provided you own a Mac. The Find My app on macOS allows you to get the directions and even put your AirTags in Lost Mode.

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