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 asking Siri to find the owner of a lost iPhone, it’s not difficult either.

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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 more advanced users, preferably on secondary Macs. Nonetheless, installing and running MacOS 12 public beta is pretty easy, so if you’re up for testing out the upcoming system software version, read on as this tutorial will walk through the process of getting it setup on a compatible Mac.

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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.

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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 until the fall for the final version to come out.

Of course all typical beta caveats apply; beta system software is less stable than final versions, not all features or apps may work as expected, third party apps may not work at all, and you should expect to run into bugs. But if you’re an ambitious and more advanced iPhone or iPad user and you want to try out iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 public beta, anyone can do so, and it’s quite easy to install onto a device.

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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.

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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.

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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 whether or not you can have multiple Docks on each display, it turns out that is not quite possible.

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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 iPad too?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 way to add specific accessories or even whole scenes to a list of favorites into the Home app on iPhone and iPad.

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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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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.

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Apple has released macOS Monterey public beta to any Mac user who is interested in enrolling in the beta testing program for macOS 12 system software.

MacOS Monterey public beta gives users an opportunity to test out new features before the final version of system software is available this fall. New features and capabilities in macOS Monterey include FaceTime screen sharing, Universal Control which allows a single mouse and keyboard to be used across a Mac and iPad, changes to Safari tabs UI and tab grouping, the Shortcuts app on Mac, Low Power Mode for Mac laptops, changes to Messages, a new Quick Notes feature that allows for quick app specific notes in the Notes app, the Mac can be used as an AirPlay destination, Live Text which allows users to select text from images and photos, along with improvements to many other apps and features like Maps, Do Not Disturb mode, and more.

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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.

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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.

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Apple has released the iOS 15 public beta and iPadOS 15 public beta to anyone interested in enrolling in the public beta testing programs for the next generation operating systems

Public betas of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 offer users a chance to experience and beta test features and changes to the upcoming operating systems, including new FaceTime features that allow for Screen Sharing, Live Text which allows users to select text from within photos and images, a Focus feature for Do Not Disturb, redesigned Notifications, redesigned Safari tabs and tab grouping capability, Safari Extensions, improvements and changes to Photos, Maps, Music, Spotlight, and Health app, and for iPadOS 15 the ability to place widgets anywhere on the Home Screen, amongst many other smaller changes and features.

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