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Wordle on the iPhone: How to play, install, sync your stats, and win
You won't find Wordle in the App Store but you can get it on your iPhone.
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How to delete an email without opening it on iPhone or Mac
Worried an email might be unsafe? Here's how to delete it unopened.
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How Apple has revamped System Preferences
Apple redesigned the macOS System Preferences and it's very different.
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Public beta now available
Now's your chance to try out the new features like Continuity Camera, Stage Manager, and more,
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Untangling the Terminal
Using the macOS command line can be an easier way of doing a task that involves a lot of file and folder management or window and menu navigation.
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How to decipher incoming groups of photos and videos in Messages
Apple treats varying quantities of images in different ways within Messages.
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How to copy and move Mac files thorough Terminal
Wish you could move a bunch of folders all at once or instantly move every file of a certain type into a new folder? Using your Mac's Terminal commands may be the answer.
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How to use man pages in Terminal
The key to learning about OS X's command line is manual (or man) pages. Here's an introduction.
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How to use Quick Look from Terminal in macOS
You may be surprised to learn that you can use Leopardu2019s Quick Look feature in the decidedly non-GUI world of Terminal. Well, you can, and hereu2019s how.
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How to fix macOS command line typos in Terminal
Made a mistake typing a Terminal command? The caret character (^) can be your best friend.
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How to use the macOS command line to compare two folders' contents in Terminal
Use a built-in Unix program to quickly compare two folders' contents.
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How to navigate Mac files and folders in Terminal
Ready to learn a new skill in the new year? The Terminal can be a powerful productivity tool, if you know the basics.
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How to upscale an image or increase its resolution
You canu2019t add more information where none exists, but you can scale an image up.`
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How to migrate one user to another Mac
You donu2019t have to move an entire Macu2019s startup volume to another to shift one user.
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How to receive texts to a phone number across all your Apple devices
Apple can forward SMS/MMS messages across all your devices, not just on an iPhone.
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How to tell if an Update Apple ID Settings message is legit
Appleu2019s prompt resembles the kind of fake-outs security experts warn us about.
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How to open a stubborn email attachment in Mail on your Mac
Apple Mail may wind up with broken permissions that prevent you from opening files you should have access to.
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How to delete apps on iPhone & iPad
Whether you want to free up space by removing apps, just hate the apps, or simply want to hide apps and icons from your Home Screen, here's how to remove apps from your iPhone or iPad.
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How to find files of particular types across your Mac
Finding files of a particular kind in macOS is a breeze using Spotlight, whether as a search in a Finder window or by creating a smart folder.
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How to disable animation effects in Messages for iPhone and iPad
Messages for iOS and iPadOS offers some visually noisy celebrations you can opt out of.
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How to create a Memoji on a Mac and set it for your user profile
When you create a user account on a Mac, you can personalize it by setting a Memoji as your profile picture.
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How to fix Messages when it shows a phone number instead of a name
Messages may suddenly show the phone number for parties in your contacts for unknown reasons, breaking identified and unified conversations.
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New name? Here’s how to change the username on your Mac to match
It is possible to change the username on your Mac to something else – but it can be dangerous if you make a mistake! Here's how to change a Mac username and the associated Home directory name.
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How to use Disk Utility on a Mac
Tucked away in the Utilities folder, Disk Utility and its First Aid feature can be used to check if a disk is damaged and repair it, create a disk image, partition a disk, and so much more…
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What Mac do you have? Here’s how to find out
Here's how to tell what kind of Mac or MacBook you have, including how old it is and how to find your Mac's model number
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How to use file sharing on your Mac
File sharing is a click of a button plus many more subtle settings.
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5 ways to play Fortnite on iPhone despite the ban
There are some simple ways for you to play Fortnite on your iPhone or iPad, even though Apple banned it. Try using Xbox Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now and these other methods.
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How to set up parental controls on a Mac
Protect your child with the free parental controls that come in macOS. We show you what options are available and how to set them up. We also have some other app recommendations.
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Apple turns off iCloud Documents and Data, but you can still find your files
iCloud Drive is now your home for everything.
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How to stop Outlook's TokenFactoryIframe downloads in Safari
Issue affects users of the online Office apps.
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How to attach an action to a Mac folder for automatic workflows
macOS lets you trigger behavior just by the contents of a folder changing.
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How to transfer an email address and purchases from a shared Apple ID
Apple wonu2019t let you move the email address, but you can forward all incoming messages. Purchased items are a different story.
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How to set Private Relay and IP address-tracking settings on a per-network-interface basis
Appleu2019s new protection features collide with a setting you might overlook, and stop protecting your privacy unintentionally.
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How to see your Mac's live performance in the Dock with Activity Monitor
Activity Monitor has four different icons that graphically display the activity on your Mac.
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Awesome iPhone features you probably don't use
You're probably not taking full advantage of all the useful things your iPhone can do. Let's fix that.
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How to use iOS 15's improved mic isolation and mixing modes in FaceTime and beyond
Apple added a way to switch between audio input modes to remove noise or mix the background.
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How to fix mail server errors in Apple Mail for macOS
Server errors could be a temporary blip, a configuration error, or something requiring your mail hostu2019s intervention.
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How to reduce notifications by controlling time sensitivity in iOS/iPadOS 15
Tired of your lock screen and notifications being crowded with unimportant stuff? Apple offers interlocking options in iOS/iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey.
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How to search the text in your photos in iOS and iPadOS without using the Photos app
On devices with Live Text support, you can search for recognized text, but only in via a system-wide search.
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What to do when your Mac shows a Wi-Fi message that says your device is paused
A router configuration has blocked your device, albeit politely.
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Apple Cash guide: What it is, how it works, and what it costs
Apple Cash lets you send money to other iOS users right in an iMessage or buy things like a debit card.
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How to get Adobe Flash Player on a Mac
Do you need Flash Player for Mac? If the website or app says it needs Flash beware: malware can be disguised as a Flash download!
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How to use Numbers' keystrokes for cell editing and autofill
Numbers packs a lot of frequently used features into a handful of keys.
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How to add your verification codes to Apple Passwords
Apple added support for a form of two-factor verification code in iOS/iPadOS 15 and Safari 15 for macOS.
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Check out this time-saving Mac folder shortcut
Quickly jump to any location in a save dialog box.
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How to unlock an Apple ID that’s locked or disabled
If Apple thinks your account was hacked it will suspend it – even if it was you who got the password wrong. Here's how to unlock your Apple ID if you can't sign in.
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What to do if your Mac won’t shut down
If your Mac won't restart, or your MacBook won't shutdown, follow these steps to force your Mac to shut down.
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