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iOS 15 Beta 2 & iPadOS 15 Beta 2 Released to Download

Jun 24, 2021 - Leave a Comment
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15

Apple has released the second beta version of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Both iOS 15 beta 2 and iPadOS 15 beta 2 are available to download now for users enrolled in the developer beta testing programs. The public beta program is not yet available. iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 include a variety of new … Read More

How to Use Hot Corners on Mac

Jun 24, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Use Hot Corners on Mac

Want to quickly lock a screen, open Launchpad, go into Mission Control, enable a screen saver, or prevent screen sleep, all with just a gesture or movement of the mouse? If so, Hot Corners on Mac might be for you.

How to Play a Sound on AirTag to Help Find Them

Jun 23, 2021 - 2 Comments
How to Play Sound to Find Your AirTag

Are you having trouble finding your AirTags despite having an idea where it is? In that case, the built-in speakers on the AirTags can be your savior. With your iPhone or iPad, you can play a sound on your missing AirTag, making it easier to locate them. The audible signal is helpful even with Precision … Read More

How to Allow Apps During Downtime on Mac

Jun 23, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Allow Apps During Downtime on Mac

Do you use Screen Time to restrict you or your kid’s Mac usage? If so, you might already be aware of the fact that you can set limits on apps, schedule downtime on the Mac, and more. In addition to this, you can also select certain apps that are allowed at all times on your … Read More

How to Check AirTag Battery Life

Jun 22, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Check AirTags Battery Life

AirTags may be tiny button-shaped devices, but they still require power to perform tasks and communicate with the Find My network. No, this doesn’t mean you have to charge it, but it’s still important to keep an eye on the battery life, since they’ll need to be changed every so often. Let’s review some additional … Read More

How to View Display Refresh Rate on Mac

Jun 22, 2021 - 5 Comments
See the refresh rate of external monitor on Mac

If you’re a Mac user running an external display, you may be interested in knowing what the displays refresh rate is. For whatever reason, refresh rate is hidden from easy view in the places you might think to look, but with a little effort you can show the refresh rate on display connected to a … Read More

How to Use Precision Finding to Locate AirTags With iPhone

Jun 22, 2021 - 7 Comments
How to Use Precision Finding to Locate AirTags Using iPhone

If you recently bought and configured AirTags to keep some of your accessories safe and easily trackable, you will probably want to learn to take advantage of everything that Apple’s new tracker has to offer. Of course a huge component of AirTags is that you can find them, and using Precision Finding makes this easy.

Amazon Prime Day Deals for Apple Products

Jun 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment

Apple products don’t often get discounted much, if at all, but for Amazon Prime Day you can find some nice deals on everything from deeply discounted AirPods, to Apple Watch, to Mac mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro. If you’re in the market for Apple gear, why not check out the Amazon Prime Day deals? … Read More

How to Set Up an AirTag on iPhone & iPad

Jun 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Set Up an AirTag on iPhone

Have you picked up a few AirTags to keep track of all your accessories? In that case, you may be curious about how you can set them up and add them to the Find My network. There’s nothing to worry about since it’s pretty easy.

How to Find Files on Mac

Jun 21, 2021 - 6 Comments
How to Find Files on Mac

Finding a specific file on your Mac can be a tedious process sometimes, even if you keep all your files and folders organized. Thanks to Finder and Spotlight search, you can quickly find the exact file you’re looking for, regardless of where it’s stored on the Mac. We’ll cover how to find files on a … Read More

How to Export LastPass Passwords

Jun 20, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Export LastPass Passwords

Want to export the passwords stored in your LastPass account? Maybe you’re deciding to migrate to a new password manager, or you just want a hardcopy of your credentials for another reason. Exporting all your saved passwords from LastPass is pretty easy.

How to Download Apple TV+ Shows on Mac

Jun 20, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Download Apple TV+ Shows on Mac

Do you want to watch your favorite Apple TV+ shows even when you’re not connected to the internet? If so, you’ll need to take advantage of the offline viewing feature that the service has to offer. You can download episodes and store them locally on your Mac.

How to Follow Podcasts & Automatically Download New Episodes on iPhone

Jun 19, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Follow Podcasts and Automatically Download New Episodes

Do you listen to podcasts using your iPhone or iPad on a regular basis? If so, you may have noticed that the Podcasts app’s user interface and options have changed, especially if your device is updated.

Enjoy 32 Fancy Windows 11 Default Wallpapers

Jun 19, 2021 - 2 Comments
Windows 11 default wallpapers

If you’re looking for some new wallpapers and the default macOS Monterey wallpaper and iOS 15 wallpaper aren’t doing it for you, consider checking out the new default wallpapers coming to Windows 11. Yes, you can use Windows wallpapers on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, they’re only images, right? The Windows 11 default wallpapers are … Read More

How to Add HomeKit Accessory Without QR Code

Jun 19, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Add HomeKit Accessory Without QR Code

Are you facing issues setting up a new HomeKit accessory using the Home app? Perhaps, you’re unable to scan the QR code successfully, or the product’s QR sticker is damaged? Thankfully, you have other options to configure your accessory, as it’s possible to manually add accessories without having to use a QR code. We’ll cover … Read More

How to Update HomePod Software

Jun 19, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Update HomePod Software

Are you looking to update the software on your HomePod or HomePod mini to the latest version of HomePod OS software? Keeping HomePod updated allows access to new features and functionality, so it’s a good idea to do. Updating a smart speaker may not be a familiar process to many users, but as you’d probably … Read More

Icons Randomly Missing on iPhone? Here’s a Fix

Jun 18, 2021 - 11 Comments
iPhone missing icons on Home Screen and dock

A peculiar issue can occur for some iPhone users where the icons on their device screen are missing. The icon names may or may not appear, or the icon badges may or may not appear, but the icon itself is usually gone. Sometimes the entire bottom row of icons in the Dock are missing, along … Read More

How to Restore HomePod Mini with Mac or PC

Jun 18, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Restore HomePod Mini with PC or Mac

Is your HomePod Mini not working? Whether HomePod is not responding at all no matter what you’ve tried, or is apparently bricked, you can try restarting, resetting, or even restoring your HomePod Mini to get it to work.

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