How to Connect AirPods to Windows PC

Aug 13, 2020 - Leave a Comment

How to Connect AirPods to Windows PC

Do you want to use your pair of AirPods with your Windows PC for listening to music or watching videos? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that AirPods work with PC just like any other Bluetooth headset.

AirPods and AirPods Pro are one of the most popular wireless headphones that are mostly known for working with Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, but they also work with Mac and Android devices too, and so naturally Windows is another platform where AirPods can work, thanks to Bluetooth. As a result, AirPods on PC works like any other Bluetooth headset even if you’re not using an iOS device.

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iOS 13.6.1 & iPadOS 13.6.1 Update Released, Fixes System Storage & Green Tint Issues

Aug 12, 2020 - 1 Comment

iOS 13 and iPadOS 13

Apple has released iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The new update includes bug fixes and is therefore recommended for users to install on their devices.

Specifically, iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 aim to resolve an issue with excessive System data storage not being cleared properly, an issue where some iPhone screens were showing a green tint, and a problem with Covid Exposure Notifications.

Separately, Apple also released MacOS Catalina 10.15.6 supplemental update for Mac users.

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By Paul Horowitz - iPad, iPhone, News - 1 Comment

macOS Catalina‌ 10.15.6 Supplemental Update Released with Bug Fixes

Aug 12, 2020 - 7 Comments

MacOS Catalina update

‌Apple has released a Supplemental Update to MacOS Catalina 10.15.6 for Mac users running the Catalina release on their computers.

macOS Catalina‌ 10.15.6 Supplemental Update includes bug fixes specifically aimed at improving stability for virtualization apps (like VMWare, VirtualBox, and Parallels), and resolves an issue with new model iMac (2020 Retina 5k) where the screen appears dull and washed out after waking from sleep.

Additionally, Apple has released iOS 13.6.1 and iPadOS 13.6.1 update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch users.

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By Paul Horowitz - Mac OS, News - 7 Comments

How to Downgrade iOS 14 Beta on iPhone Back to iOS 13

Aug 12, 2020 - 1 Comment

How to Downgrade iOS 14 Beta on iPhone Back to iOS 13

Want to downgrade from iOS 14 beta on iPhone and revert back to iOS 13? Are you facing any major issues after updating your iPhone to iOS 14? Or perhaps you’re not enjoying iOS 14 as you thought you would? Luckily, you can downgrade the iPhone software back to iOS 13 without losing all your data, provided you have a backup available.

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How to Create a Child Account for Family Sharing on iPhone & iPad

Aug 12, 2020 - 2 Comments

How to Create a Child Account for Family Sharing on iPhone

Did you buy a new iPhone or iPad for your kid? Well, if your kid is under 13, they won’t be able to create an Apple ID account on their own and hence, they’ll need your help to create a child account for them. Thanks to Family Sharing, this is a fairly straightforward procedure.

With Family Sharing, you can easily create a child account by providing parental consent if you’re the family organizer. This allows your children to be part of the family group and share Apple services such as iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV, etc. seamlessly with your Apple account.

If you are interested in learning how you can help out your underaged kid in setting up an Apple account, then read on so you can discover how you can create a child account for family sharing on both the iPhone & iPad.

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By Hamlin Rozario - iPad, iPhone, Tips & Tricks - 2 Comments

How to Enter Recovery Mode on iPhone SE (2020 Model)

Aug 11, 2020 - 2 Comments

How to Enter Recovery Mode on iPhone SE

If you have the latest iPhone SE model (from 2020), you might want to learn how you can put your device into recovery mode. Recovery Mode can be useful in order to troubleshoot various software related issues you’re facing with the device.

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How to Install watchOS 7 Public Beta on Apple Watch

Aug 11, 2020 - 3 Comments

WatchOS 7

If you’re interested in trying out watchOS 7 public beta on an Apple Watch, you can now enroll compatible Apple Watch models in the watchOS public beta testing program.

With watchOS 7, the Apple Watch gains a handful of new features, new workouts, hand washing detection, a sleep tracking app, and more.

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By Paul Horowitz - Apple Watch, Tips & Tricks - 3 Comments

How to Check iPhone Battery’s Cycles

Aug 11, 2020 - 14 Comments

How to check iPhone battery's cycles

Want to check the battery cycle count of an iPhone? If you’ve ever wondered how well the battery on your iPhone has aged over time, you may find that checking the battery cycle count can help you get a rough idea of battery health and usage. Knowing how many battery cycles your iPhone has been through can help to determine if the devices battery is in good shape, or if it may be time to consider a replacement.

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By Hamlin Rozario - iPad, iPhone, Tips & Tricks - 14 Comments

How to Use Face ID with a Face Mask on iPhone & iPad

Aug 10, 2020 - 19 Comments

How to Use Face ID with Face Mask

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it an unfortunate fact that we need to wear face masks when and wherever possible, whether by choice in some regions or by government regulations and orders in others. The idea of course is that wearing masks can help reduce the spread of SARS-COV-2, and so if we want the world to progress beyond its current state, masks are a necessity in many regions, states, and countries. The problem for iPhone and iPad owners is, mask wearing isn’t particularly compatible with Face ID. One option is to simply use iPhone without Face ID which requires a passcode for everything instead, but you can also use a few tricks to improve Face ID while wearing a mask.

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By Oliver Haslam - iPhone, Security, Tips & Tricks - 19 Comments

How to Use Fall Detection on Your Apple Watch

Aug 10, 2020 - 4 Comments

Fall Detection

Fall Detection was a feature added to Apple Watch Series 4 and later that allows the watch to call emergency services if it believes the wearer has taken a tumble. It’s a wonderful feature that has already been shown to save lives and it’s absolutely one that you should consider enabling.

We’re going to show you how you can enable and use fall detection with Apple Watch.

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By Oliver Haslam - Apple Watch, Tips & Tricks - 4 Comments

How to Play Apple Arcade Games on iPhone & iPad

Aug 9, 2020 - Leave a Comment

How to Play Apple Arcade Games on iPhone and iPad

Do you want to play games that are uninterrupted by ads and don’t tempt you with in-app purchases? If so, you might be interested in Apple Arcade, a video game subscription service that gives you unlimited access to hundreds of exclusive ad-free games on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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By Hamlin Rozario - Games, iPad, iPhone, Tips & Tricks - Leave a Comment

What the ‘Legacy System Extension’ Mac Message Means & What To Do About It

Aug 8, 2020 - 13 Comments

macOS legacy system extension warning

If you’re using a Mac running MacOS Catalina 10.15.4 or later (including Monterey and Big Sur), you might have seen a new and somewhat cryptic message pop up when your Mac is turned on, or when you use certain apps.

Titled “Legacy System Extension”, the message goes on to note that “existing software on your system loaded a legacy system extension by (developer) which will be incompatible with a future version of macOS” and while that might not mean much to most people, it is something you should take note of.

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How to Translate Webpages on iPhone & iPad with Chrome

Aug 8, 2020 - Leave a Comment

How to Translate Webpages on iPhone & iPad with Chrome

Google’s Chrome web browser offers a convenient way to translate web pages in foreign languages to English, and you can use it to translate languages of web content right on your iPhone and iPad using the Chrome mobile app.

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How to Install MacOS Big Sur Public Beta

Aug 7, 2020 - 7 Comments

How to install macOS Big Sur public beta

Now that MacOS Big Sur public beta is available to download, some adventurous Mac users may wish to install and try out Big Sur themselves, whether to check out the new user interface, experience the new features, or just to try out the next major releases of macOS before it hits the general public.

If you’re interested in installing macOS Big Sur Public Beta, this tutorial will explain how to do so.

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By Paul Horowitz - Mac OS, Tips & Tricks - 7 Comments

Why Am I Not Getting Emails on iPhone? Troubleshooting Mail on iPhone & iPad

Aug 7, 2020 - 12 Comments

Troubleshooting Mail on iPhone

Having trouble with emails on iPhone or iPad? The Mail app that comes preinstalled on all Apple devices like the iPhone, iPad and Mac is widely used by iOS and ipadOS users to send and receive emails, regardless of what e-mail service they use. And it typically behaves as expected, but sometimes you may not be getting emails or perhaps are experiencing other issues with email on the iPhone or iPad. This article will aim to help troubleshoot email issues with Mail app on iPhone and iPad.

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MacOS Big Sur Public Beta Available to Download

Aug 6, 2020 - 3 Comments

MacOS Big Sur Public Beta

Apple has released the public beta of macOS Big Sur, making the beta release of macOS 11 (or 10.16) available to anyone who is interested in trying it out.

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By Paul Horowitz - Mac OS, News - 3 Comments

How to Make Screen Recordings in MacOS Big Sur, Catalina, & Mojave

Aug 6, 2020 - 9 Comments

How to record Mac screen and make screen recording videos

Recording your screen might be something you do often, or very rarely depending on who you are and what you do. But recording a Mac’s screen is super duper easy no matter who you are, and you don’t even need to install an app to do it. Like with so many things, Apple already included the software you need right from the factory. And screen recording on the Mac works surprisingly well, particularly with the latest MacOS versions like MacOS Catalina, macOS Mojave, and MacOS Big Sur. You’ll capture a recording of the display, and the recorded video is available as a movie file that you can edit, share, publish, or do whatever you want with.

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By Oliver Haslam - Mac OS, Tips & Tricks - 9 Comments

How to Update Apps on Apple Watch

Aug 5, 2020 - Leave a Comment

App Store settings

Your Apple Watch now has more apps available for it than ever. Those apps are receiving new updates all the time and it’s important to make sure you’re using the latest version available.

You can either set your Apple Watch to automatically download new updates, or check for them manually yourself. We’re going to show you both methods of keeping Apple Watch apps up to date.

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