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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.

How to Share Profile Name & Picture in Messages for Mac

Jul 2, 2021 - 4 Comments
How to Share Profile Name & Picture in Messages for Mac

Apple now allows its Mac users to create an iMessage profile. Well, sort of. You can set a profile picture and assign a name that can be shared with other iMessage users who converse with you.

How to Set Preferred Language and Change Region on iPhone & iPad

Jul 1, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Set Preferred Language and Change Region on iPhone

Do you want to set a preferred language as your iPhone’s system language? Or perhaps, switch to a different region? Fortunately, changing your iPhone’s language and region is a fairly straightforward procedure.

How to Hide Last Seen on WhatsApp for iPhone

Jun 30, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Hide Last Seen on WhatsApp

Do you use WhatsApp to text your friends, family, and relatives? Did you know that you can hide your “Last Seen” status from your contacts and other users? Fortunately, this privacy setting is pretty easy to access within the app.

How to Find a Lost Apple Watch

Jun 30, 2021 - 1 Comment

Most of the time your Apple Watch is likely to be on your wrist, for obvious reasons. But there are plenty of reasons to take it off and when you do, that’s when it’s likely to go missing. Kids, pets, or just general forgetfulness can be wonderful reasons to lose something like a watch but unlike … Read More

How to Hide Activity Status on Instagram

Jun 29, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Hide Activity Status on Instagram

Do you use Instagram on a regular basis to stay connected with your friends, family, and colleagues? In that case, you may have already noticed that Instagram Direct shows when a user was last active. It’s similar to WhatsApp’s Last Seen feature, but it can be easily disabled if needed.

How to Take an ECG on Apple Watch

Jun 29, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Record ECG on Apple Watch

One of the most interesting health features of the newer Apple Watch models is the ability to record ECG right from your wrist. For those who aren’t exactly aware, ECG, or Electrocardiogram, is a test that’s used to determine your heart rhythm by recording the timing and strength of electrical signals that make the heart … Read More

How to Remove AirTag from Find My on iPhone & iPad

Jun 28, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Remove AirTag from Find My on iPhone

Are you planning to sell or giveaway the AirTags you currently own? In that case, hold up for a second. You can’t just transfer the ownership of your AirTags right away. There’s something you need to do first, and that’s remove the AirTags from Find My.

How to Stop Triggering Hot Corners Accidentally on Mac

Jun 28, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Stop Triggering Hot Corners Accidentally on Mac

Do you take advantage of the Hot Corners feature on Mac that lets you quickly perform certain tasks like screen lock, activate screen saver, display sleep, mission control, launchpad, etc? If so, you might have accidentally activated Hot Corners from time to time, which is a bit annoying, but fortunately this can be easily resolved … Read More

How to Manually Add AirTag to Find My on iPhone & iPad

Jun 27, 2021 - 2 Comments
How to Manually Add AirTag to Find My on iPhone

Are you having trouble setting up the AirTags the normal way? More specifically, is your AirTag not showing up on your iPhone when you bring it nearby? No worries, you still have another way to set it up by adding them manually to Find My.

How to Change Your Homepage in Safari on Mac

Jun 27, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Change Default Homepage in Safari on Mac

Want to change the homepage in Safari for Mac? Whether you’re new to the Mac or just haven’t bothered to tweak Safari homepage default settings before, you might find it worthwhile to change the default homepage in the Safari browser. You can do this within a matter of seconds too.

Precision Finding Not Working With AirTags? Here’s How to Fix

Jun 26, 2021 - 2 Comments
Troubleshooting AirTags Precision Finding

Are you unable to get Precision Finding to work on your iPhone? Maybe, you’re seeing the Directions option instead of “Find” in the Find My app? These are potential issues that new AirTags owners may come across, but it’s a fairly simple fix.

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