How to Allow Apps from Anywhere in macOS Gatekeeper (Monterey, Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, Sierra, High Sierra)

Sep 27, 2016 - 88 Comments
Allow apps from anywhere in Gatekeeper for macOS

Gatekeeper in MacOS is now stricter than ever, defaulting to only allow options for apps downloaded from either the App Store or the App Store and identified developers. Advanced Mac users may wish to allow a third option, which is the ability to open and allow apps downloaded from anywhere in macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey, … Read More

iOS 10: How to Delete All Mail?

Sep 27, 2016 - 103 Comments
Confirm to delete all emails in iOS 10

If you have updated to iOS 10 you may have noticed that the Mail app “Trash All” option is missing on the iPhone and iPad. This is unfortunate because the ability to delete all email in iOS is easily one of the more useful features to managing a busy email inbox. The lack of a … Read More

macOS Sierra 10.12.1 beta 2 Released

Sep 27, 2016 - 12 Comments
MacOS Sierra on a Mac

Apple has released the second beta version of macOS Sierra 10.12.1. The new beta build arrives as 16B2333a and is available now to users participating in the beta testing programs.

How to Clean Install macOS Sierra

Sep 26, 2016 - 36 Comments
How to Clean Install macOS Sierra

Some advanced Mac users may like to perform a clean install of macOS Sierra, which is essentially the process of erasing a hard drive and then starting fresh with a new clean installation of macOS Sierra 10.12. After the clean install is complete, a separate backup of any necessary files is manually transferred back over … Read More

How to Take Screen Shots in iOS 11 and iOS 10

Sep 26, 2016 - 48 Comments
Take a screenshot in iOS 10

Have you noticed taking a screenshot is harder in iOS 11 or iOS 10 and with iPhone 7 and iPhone 8? Maybe you tried to take a screen shot in iOS 11 or iOS 10 only to discover that you either locked the device, sent it to the Home Screen, or summoned Siri instead? This … Read More

How to Disable Widgets at Lock Screen in iOS 11 and iOS 10

Sep 25, 2016 - 60 Comments
Hide widget and today screen from iPhone lock screen

With new iOS versions came the removal of Slide to Unlock, which now if the slide right gesture is repeated sends you to the Today view Widgets screen complete with weather, calendar events, tabloids and news, Siri app suggestions, stocks, maps, and whatever optional widgets you have enabled on the iPhone or iPad. This Widget … Read More

Troubleshooting macOS Sierra Problems

Sep 24, 2016 - 429 Comments
Troubleshooting macOS Sierra problems

For most users, installing macOS Sierra has gone without a hitch and they’re left with a trouble-free Mac that works great with the latest macOS system software release. But, not everything goes smoothly for everyone, and sometimes updating to macOS Sierra can lead to a variety of problems. We’re compiling a list of common problems … Read More

How to Create a Bootable macOS Sierra Installer

Sep 23, 2016 - 68 Comments
Create boot installer for macOS Sierra

Some Mac users like creating a bootable USB install drive for macOS Sierra, which offers for a way to easily update multiple machines, perform clean installs, and to have just as a backup Mac OS Sierra installer should the need arise. This walkthrough will demonstrate the exact steps necessary to create a boot installer drive … Read More

iOS 10.0.2 Update Released with Bug Fixes for iPhone & iPad

Sep 23, 2016 - 111 Comments
iOS 10.0.2 software update

Apple has released iOS 10.0.2 (build 14A456), the small update includes multiple bug fixes for iOS 10 on any compatible iPhone or iPad.

How to Restart iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus

Sep 22, 2016 - 20 Comments
iPhone 7 Plus in black

If you are an iPhone 7 owner, you may be wondering how to restart an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus given that it does not have a clickable Home button. It turns out that iPhone 7 models do not need the pushable Home button to forcibly restart the device, because they instead rely on … Read More

Fix Wi-Fi Problems in macOS Sierra

Sep 22, 2016 - 221 Comments
Fix Wi-Fi Problems in MacOS Sierra

Some Mac users are reporting wi-fi difficulties after updating to macOS Sierra 10.12. The most common wireless networking problems seem to be either randomly dropping wi-fi connections after updating to macOS Sierra, or an unusually slow or delayed wi-fi experience after updating a Mac to Sierra 10.12. We’ll walk through some some-tested troubleshooting steps to … Read More

7 of the Best macOS Sierra Features That You’ll Actually Use

Sep 21, 2016 - 65 Comments
MacOS Sierra on a Mac

macOS Sierra has many new features and enhancements, some of which are significant and others that are more minor yet still nice to have. We’ve picked a handful of features new to macOS Sierra that you’re sure to enjoy and actually use, read on and check them out.

Beta 1 of iOS 10.1, macOS Sierra 10.12.1, watchOS 3.1, tvOS 10.01 Released

Sep 21, 2016 - 9 Comments
Apple beta system software

Apple has released the first beta versions of iOS 10.1 (build 14B55c), macOS Sierra 10.12.1 (build 16B2327e), watchOS 3.1, and tvOS 10.0.1.

How to Prepare for & Install macOS Sierra

Sep 20, 2016 - 31 Comments
macOS Sierra available to download now

With MacOS Sierra now available, Mac users can now get Siri on their computers, have improved iCloud integration, unlock their Macs with an Apple Watch, use Apple Pay on the web, and much more. Before you go diving right into updating to macOS 10.12 though, you should take a few precautionary steps to prepare for … Read More

macOS Sierra Download Released, Get it Now

Sep 20, 2016 - 45 Comments
macOS Sierra available to download now

Apple has released macOS Sierra, the latest major update to the Mac operating system. Versioned as Mac OS 10.12, the new Macintosh system software release includes a variety of new features, enhancements, and improvements to the Mac.

iOS 10 Battery Life Draining Too Fast? Check These 9 Helpful Tips

Sep 19, 2016 - 182 Comments
iOS 10 battery life

Is your battery draining faster with iOS 10? It shouldn’t be, but some people have felt that updating to iOS 10 has reduced the battery life on their iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. If you suspect that updating to iOS 10 has changed your battery life for the worse, read on to learn some potential … Read More

Low iPhone 7 Screen Brightness? This Should Help

Sep 19, 2016 - 46 Comments
iPhone 7 display brightness is brighter than ever according to Apple, if it looks dim it may be software

Some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus owners have found their new iPhone screen brightness appears dimmer than prior iPhone models. For some devices with a perceived less bright display, placing the iPhone 7 next to an iPhone 6s or earlier and turning the screen brightness up to 100% may reveal an apparent discrepancy in … Read More

How to Migrate Everything to iPhone 7 from an Old iPhone

Sep 17, 2016 - 25 Comments

Want to transfer everything to a new iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus from your old iPhone that it’s replacing, and without losing any data, pictures, apps, or passwords? Then you’re in the right place, as we’ll show you exactly how to migrate your data from an old iPhone to a new iPhone 7 and … Read More

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