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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.

How to Install Safari Extensions on Mac

Jun 26, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Install Safari Extensions on Mac

Did you know that you can improve the Safari experience on your Mac by installing extensions? Browser extensions can help you personalize your web browser by adding various features made by third-party developers.

How to Put Your AirTag in Lost Mode

Jun 25, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Put Your AirTag in Lost Mode

Did you completely lose one of your AirTags? To be more specific, are you only able to see its last location on the Find My app? You’ve tried making them play a sound, you’ve used Precision Finding, but still no luck. In that case, it’s time to put your AirTag in Lost Mode, which goes … Read More

How to Print Reminders Lists from iPhone & iPad

Jun 25, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Print Reminders Lists from iPhone & iPad

Have you ever wanted to carry around a physical copy of the reminders on your iPhone by any chance? Perhaps, you like checking things off your list with a pen? In that case, you’ll be excited to know that you can now print the reminders lists that are stored on your iPhone or iPad.

How to Use Hot Corners on Mac

Jun 24, 2021 - 1 Comment
How to Use Hot Corners on Mac

Want to quickly lock a screen, open Launchpad, go into Mission Control, enable a screen saver, or prevent screen sleep, all with just a gesture or movement of the mouse? If so, Hot Corners on Mac might be for you.

How to Play a Sound on AirTag to Help Find Them

Jun 23, 2021 - 2 Comments
How to Play Sound to Find Your AirTag

Are you having trouble finding your AirTags despite having an idea where it is? In that case, the built-in speakers on the AirTags can be your savior. With your iPhone or iPad, you can play a sound on your missing AirTag, making it easier to locate them. The audible signal is helpful even with Precision … Read More

How to Allow Apps During Downtime on Mac

Jun 23, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Allow Apps During Downtime on Mac

Do you use Screen Time to restrict you or your kid’s Mac usage? If so, you might already be aware of the fact that you can set limits on apps, schedule downtime on the Mac, and more. In addition to this, you can also select certain apps that are allowed at all times on your … Read More

How to Check AirTag Battery Life

Jun 22, 2021 - 3 Comments
How to Check AirTags Battery Life

AirTags may be tiny button-shaped devices, but they still require power to perform tasks and communicate with the Find My network. No, this doesn’t mean you have to charge it, but it’s still important to keep an eye on the battery life, since they’ll need to be changed every so often. Let’s review some additional … Read More

How to View Display Refresh Rate on Mac

Jun 22, 2021 - 5 Comments
See the refresh rate of external monitor on Mac

If you’re a Mac user running an external display, you may be interested in knowing what the displays refresh rate is. For whatever reason, refresh rate is hidden from easy view in the places you might think to look, but with a little effort you can show the refresh rate on display connected to a … Read More

How to Use Precision Finding to Locate AirTags With iPhone

Jun 22, 2021 - 7 Comments
How to Use Precision Finding to Locate AirTags Using iPhone

If you recently bought and configured AirTags to keep some of your accessories safe and easily trackable, you will probably want to learn to take advantage of everything that Apple’s new tracker has to offer. Of course a huge component of AirTags is that you can find them, and using Precision Finding makes this easy.

How to Set Up an AirTag on iPhone & iPad

Jun 21, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Set Up an AirTag on iPhone

Have you picked up a few AirTags to keep track of all your accessories? In that case, you may be curious about how you can set them up and add them to the Find My network. There’s nothing to worry about since it’s pretty easy.

How to Find Files on Mac

Jun 21, 2021 - 6 Comments
How to Find Files on Mac

Finding a specific file on your Mac can be a tedious process sometimes, even if you keep all your files and folders organized. Thanks to Finder and Spotlight search, you can quickly find the exact file you’re looking for, regardless of where it’s stored on the Mac. We’ll cover how to find files on a … Read More

How to Export LastPass Passwords

Jun 20, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Export LastPass Passwords

Want to export the passwords stored in your LastPass account? Maybe you’re deciding to migrate to a new password manager, or you just want a hardcopy of your credentials for another reason. Exporting all your saved passwords from LastPass is pretty easy.

How to Download Apple TV+ Shows on Mac

Jun 20, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Download Apple TV+ Shows on Mac

Do you want to watch your favorite Apple TV+ shows even when you’re not connected to the internet? If so, you’ll need to take advantage of the offline viewing feature that the service has to offer. You can download episodes and store them locally on your Mac.

How to Follow Podcasts & Automatically Download New Episodes on iPhone

Jun 19, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Follow Podcasts and Automatically Download New Episodes

Do you listen to podcasts using your iPhone or iPad on a regular basis? If so, you may have noticed that the Podcasts app’s user interface and options have changed, especially if your device is updated.

How to Add HomeKit Accessory Without QR Code

Jun 19, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Add HomeKit Accessory Without QR Code

Are you facing issues setting up a new HomeKit accessory using the Home app? Perhaps, you’re unable to scan the QR code successfully, or the product’s QR sticker is damaged? Thankfully, you have other options to configure your accessory, as it’s possible to manually add accessories without having to use a QR code. We’ll cover … Read More

How to Update HomePod Software

Jun 19, 2021 - Leave a Comment
How to Update HomePod Software

Are you looking to update the software on your HomePod or HomePod mini to the latest version of HomePod OS software? Keeping HomePod updated allows access to new features and functionality, so it’s a good idea to do. Updating a smart speaker may not be a familiar process to many users, but as you’d probably … Read More

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