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Need an Auto Clicker for Mac? Check Out MouseClicker for Free

Oct 5, 2022 - 3 Comments
MouseClicker auto clicker for Mac

Auto clickers do much what they sound like, automatically click the mouse for you. Auto mouse clickers can be very useful for many purposes, but usually they’re utilized by people for testing purposes for software, web development, apps, but they can also be used commonly by gamers. And nowadays some people even use mouse clickers … Read More

How to Refresh Software Update on Mac

Oct 3, 2022 - 1 Comment
Keyboard Shortcut to Refresh Software Update on the Mac

Occasionally when a user goes to update macOS system software through the Software Update preference panel, they’ll find the updates that are shown are outdated, not showing up at all, or not showing all of the updates that you know to be available (for example, a newly released system software update). If you find that … Read More

How to Run Snapchat on Mac

Oct 2, 2022 - Leave a Comment
Snapchat running on a Mac via the web client

If you’re a Snapchat user and you’d like to run Snapchat on your Mac, you’ll be happy to know there’s a new option to get Snapchat on the Mac without having to use the Bluestacks method that has been around for quite some time. Now, all you need is a web browser to run Snapchat … Read More

How to Hang Up Calls with Siri on iPhone

Sep 30, 2022 - 2 Comments
Hey Siri Hang Up iPhone calls

If you use Siri to make phone calls and start FaceTime calls, you might also be interested in using Siri to hang up your phone calls or FaceTime calls too. With this feature enabled, you can say “Hey Siri, hang up” while on a phone call or FaceTime call, and Siri will end the active … Read More

How to Automatically Send Messages with Siri from iPhone Without Confirmation

Sep 29, 2022 - Leave a Comment
Siri icon

If you’re confident in Siri’s abilities to dictate text and accurately relay what you are saying into a message, you can enable a feature that allows you to automatically send messages from Siri on iPhone without asking for a confirmation first. When the confirmation is enabled, you’ll see the text typed out that Siri has … Read More

How to See a Wi-Fi Password on iPhone

Sep 28, 2022 - 1 Comment
See wi-fi password on iPhone or iPad

Need to view a wi-fi network password right on your iPhone? You can now do that, and it’s super easy thanks to the latest iOS update. A common occurrence is joining a wi-fi network with a complex password, and then needing to relay that wi-fi network password to someone else, or to another one of … Read More

12 Ultra Useful Touch ID Tricks for Mac

Sep 27, 2022 - 5 Comments
Touch ID tricks for Mac

Touch ID for Mac is super useful, and now that basically all modern Mac laptops have Touch ID sensors on their keyboards, and the new Magic Keyboards for Mac have Touch ID, you’re almost certain to encounter the biometric authenticator when using a Mac. We’ll review some handy and interesting Touch ID tricks for the … Read More

How to Set Messages to Automatically Delete on iPhone or iPad

Sep 26, 2022 - 4 Comments
How to setup auto-delete Messages on iOS

Do you want all of your Messages to automatically delete themselves after a specified time period from your iPhone or iPad? You can configure a Messages History setting that will allow for the automatic removal of message conversations after a chosen period of time. This auto-delete Messages setting is perhaps most useful as a storage … Read More

Tweeten is the Best TweetDeck Alternative for Mac

Sep 25, 2022 - 2 Comments
Tweeten for Mac

If you’re a Twitter power user and you long for the features of the now defunct TweetDeck, you’ll be happy to know there’s an excellent free alternative to TweetDeck available, called Tweeten.

iOS 16 Problems: 11 Common iPhone Issues and How to Fix Them

Sep 24, 2022 - 62 Comments
Troubleshooting iOS 16 Problems

Experiencing problems after updating to iOS 16 on an iPhone happens for some users, and while it’s annoying, the good news is they’re usually easy to resolve. From battery issues, to the feeling that an iPhone is hotter than normal, to sluggish performance, problems with installing the update itself, wi-fi issues, apps crashing, and other … Read More

How to Save Images from Safari to iPhone & iPad

Sep 23, 2022 - 2 Comments
How to save images from Safari to iPhone Photos app

Have you ever wondered how you can save pictures from webpages in Safari to your iPhone or iPad so they show up in the Photos app? It’s very easy, but that’s no consolation if you’re unfamiliar with how it works. Fortunately within a moment or two, you’ll have this method down, and you’ll be able … Read More

Convert WEBP to JPG on Mac from Finder with a Quick Action

Sep 22, 2022 - 4 Comments
Convert WEBP images to JPG on Mac with Finder

Did you know you can quickly convert a webp image file to JPG, right from the Mac Finder? Thanks to Quick Actions, this is by far the simplest and fastest way to convert webp files to JPEG format on the Mac.

How to Easily Transfer Old iPhone to iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 14

Sep 21, 2022 - 2 Comments
Transfer old iPhone to new iPhone 14 Pro

If you just got a brand new iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus, you’re probably pretty excited to get it setup and working, with all of your data and stuff from your prior iPhone onto the new device. Apple has made transferring data from an old iPhone to … Read More

How to Downgrade iOS 16 and Revert to iOS 15

Sep 20, 2022 - 12 Comments
Downgrade iOS 16 to iOS 15

If you recently updated your iPhone to iOS 16 and have decided it’s not for you, perhaps due to some incompatibility or battery issue or otherwise, you’ll be excited to know you can downgrade from iOS 16 and revert back to iOS 15. This article will cover an easy approach to downgrading, and you’ll be … Read More

How to Enable Haptic Feedback on iPhone Keyboard

Sep 19, 2022 - 3 Comments
iPhone keyboard

One of the more interesting new features available to iPhone users with iOS 16 onward is the haptic feedback keyboard. When this feature is enabled, your iPhone will offer physical feedback every time you type a key on the virtual keyboard, making it feel almost as if it the keys have some give to them. … Read More

How to Install iOS 16 on iPhone

Sep 18, 2022 - Leave a Comment
iOS 16

Wondering how to install iOS 16 onto your iPhone? Fortunately it’s super easy, as you’ll see in this walkthrough.

iOS 16 Battery Life Draining Fast on iPhone? Here’s Why & How to Fix It

Sep 16, 2022 - 21 Comments
iOS 16 battery life

Some iPhone users who have recently installed the iOS 16 update may feel like their battery life is draining much faster than it was before. And truth be told, it very well may be! If you’re experiencing rapid battery drain on an iPhone after installing iOS 16, there’s likely a reason for that, and fortunately … Read More

7 of the Best iOS 16 Features to Check Out Right Away

Sep 15, 2022 - 6 Comments
iOS 16 best features

iOS 16 is here for iPhone users, and it’s a nice update with some handy features that you’re sure to appreciate. By far the biggest and most flashy new feature is the ability to customize the lock screen, but there are also many smaller useful features, including marking messages as unread, editing messages, unsending messages, … Read More

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