The new Control Center in iOS 18 and iPad OS 18 is vastly more customizable and has more options. Our article tells you what’s on offer and how to use it.
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Setting Up and Managing iCloud+ Storage
Although it may not be exciting, having more iCloud+ storage significantly improves the experience for those with multiple Apple devices. We explain what iCloud+ provides, how much you should get, and how to get started.
Apple ID Renamed to Apple Account in Latest Operating System Releases
Apple has renamed Apple ID to Apple Account everywhere as of macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and watchOS 11. Nothing has changed functionally, but keep it in mind when reading tech articles or support documentation.
Five Quick Tips to Ease iPhone and iPad Text Editing and Amaze Your Friends
A friend recently expressed astonishment when she saw us using trackpad mode while editing text on an iPhone. (It works on the iPad, too!) So, even if you already know these tips, do your friends a favor and show them: Tap once to position the insertion point at the start or end of a word. […]
Make the Most of the Mac’s Videoconferencing Capabilities
Although videoconferencing has become a part of everyday life for lots of us, many people don’t realize that macOS provides helpful options for improving our video, audio, and presentations.
Choosing the Best Mac for a College-Bound Student in 2024
Which Mac is best for a college student in 2024? Our short answer is either the 13-inch or 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, although students with significant processing needs (like audio or video editing) might consider the 14-inch MacBook Pro.
Remember the Magnifier App When You Need to Read Tiny Text
The built-in Magnifier app on the iPhone and iPad is a godsend when trying to make out a tiny serial number or anything else that’s too small to read easily.
How to Copy an App Icon on the Mac
Have you ever wanted to use a Mac app’s icon in documentation or a Web page? It’s easy to copy a high-resolution version straight from the Finder!
Insert Emoji More Easily with Text Replacements
Finding and entering a desired emoji can be tedious. For those you like to use regularly, creating a text replacement lets you type a few characters to get a particular emoji quickly and easily.
Quickly Catalog Books or Other Named Items on Shelves
You can take advantage of Apple’s Live Text feature in Photos to catalog books, boxes, or any other items with text names. Think of it as a lazy person’s ad hoc database.
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