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iOS 14 Battery Life Bad & Draining Fast? Here’s Why & How to Fix It

Sep 27, 2020 - 14 Comments
iOS 14 Battery Life Bad & Drainin Fast? Here’s Why & How to Fix

Does it seem like your iPhone or iPad’s battery performance has worsened after updating to iOS 14 or iPadOS 14? If you have recently updated to the latest iOS or iPadOS version and you’re having battery related issues, you’re not alone, and it’s not uncommon to run into these situations when new system software updates … Read More

Troubleshooting iOS 14 Problems

Sep 26, 2020 - 22 Comments
Troubleshooting Common iOS 14 Problems

Are you facing any issues after updating the software on your iPhone to iOS 14? Is your iPad acting up after updating to iPadOS 14? Some users may experiences issues related to overall performance, battery, installed apps, wi-fi and networking issues, email issues, ? You’re certainly not alone, but we’re here to help.

iOS 14 Feels Slow? Here’s Why & How to Speed It Up

Sep 25, 2020 - 13 Comments
iOS 14 Feels Slow? Here’s Why

Does your iPhone feel a little slower after updating to iOS 14 or iPadOS 14? Well, you’re not alone, as this seems to be an issue for a few days after every major iOS software update. Normally, updating your devices to iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 should make your iPhone or iPad feel snappier, but … Read More

How to Downgrade iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 to iOS 13.7 / iPadOS 13.7

Sep 19, 2020 - 4 Comments
Downgrade iOS 14 to iOS 13 and iPadOS 14 to iPadOS 13.7

Some iPhone and iPad users may have updated to iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 but then determined the latest software update is not compatible with their current workflow. This is typically due to app problems, app incompatibilities, or some other deal-breaking issue that makes using iOS 14 or iPadOS 14 impossible, at least until a … Read More

How to Fix an iOS 14 Update Bricked iPhone or iPad

Sep 19, 2020 - 16 Comments
How to Fix an iOS Update Bricked iPhone or iPad

Is your iPhone stuck on the Apple logo screen after attempting to update iOS to the latest version? Or maybe you see the ‘connect to computer’ screen on the device? If considerable time has passed and the device is stuck on the  Apple logo or connect to computer splash screen, there’s a fair chance … Read More

How to Leave iOS 14 Beta & iPadOS 14 Beta

Sep 18, 2020 - Leave a Comment
How to Leave iOS 14 Beta & iPadOS 14 Beta

Did you participate in the iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 public beta to try out Apple’s major software update early? Well, now that the final stable versions of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 are available to the general public, you may not be interested in receiving beta versions of system software anymore.

How to Fix iOS 14 & iPadOS 14 Wi-Fi Problems

Sep 18, 2020 - 59 Comments
Fix iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 Wi-Fi Problems

Some iPhone and iPad users have updated to iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 and discovered wi-fi issues that did not exist before the update, whether it’s that a wireless network suddenly doesn’t work, or the connection is dropping, abnormally slow, or some other wi-fi difficulty. Considering that nearly everything relies on the internet these days, … Read More

How to Reset SMC on New iMac, Mac Mini, iMac Pro, & Mac Pro with T2 Chip

Sep 14, 2020 - 3 Comments

Resetting the SMC on new model iMac, iMac Pro, Mac mini, and Mac Pro desktop Macs have a T2 security chip is a different procedure than on earlier models of the same hardware. SMC, which stands for System Management Controller, handles a variety of hardware functions on the Mac, including power, fan operation, some ports, … Read More

Fix “Device Attached to The System is Not Functioning” Error on Windows PC with iPhone or iPad

Sep 13, 2020 - 2 Comments
Fix Device Attached to The System is Not Functioning Error on Windows PC

Some Windows 10 users have been reporting an error message stating “a device attached to the system is not functioning” when their iOS or iPadOS devices are connected to a PC. This occurs when Windows is unable to properly communicate with your iPhone or iPad, and there are various reasons why this could happen all … Read More

How to Restore iPhone or iPad with Windows PC & iTunes

Sep 6, 2020 - 1 Comment
How to Restore iPhone or iPad with Windows PC & iTunes

Restoring an iPhone or iPad can be necessary sometimes, usually as a troubleshooting procedure. If you’re a Windows PC user, you can restore iPhone and iPad easily with iTunes. Restoring a device can be helpful if you’re facing issues with your iOS device, or if you’re simply planning to sell or trade it for a … Read More

FaceTime Hanging Up & Disconnecting Randomly on iPhone or iPad? Here’s the Fix

Aug 26, 2020 - 28 Comments
FaceTime

Some iPhone and iPad users may occasionally run into a frustrating issue where FaceTime calls keep hanging up, dropping connections, disconnecting, or otherwise failing, usually after being on a successful FaceTime call for a few seconds. If you’re experiencing issues with FaceTime dropping calls, random disconnections, and hang ups, then read on to help troubleshoot … Read More

How to Chat with Apple Support

Aug 26, 2020 - 20 Comments
How to Chat with Apple Support

If you’re unable to resolve any issue that you’re facing with an Apple device or service despite reading our articles, you can always get in touch with an official Apple Support agent for further assistance.

How to Force Quit Apps on Apple Watch

Aug 17, 2020 - Leave a Comment
Apple Watches with crosses on

Ever had an Apple Watch app freeze or become unresponsive? if so, you may wish to force quit the Apple Watch app.

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 … Read More

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.

How to Check iPhone Battery’s Cycles

Aug 11, 2020 - 14 Comments
How to check iPhone battery health

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 … Read More

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

Aug 10, 2020 - 19 Comments
Use iPhone X without Face ID

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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