You can search for files on your Mac from any Finder window by using the Search field at the far right of the toolbar or via Spotlight, but we’ve started using the Mac’s newest method, which takes advantage of the file-finding smarts that Apple has built into Siri. To try this, click the Siri icon…
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As students prepare to head off to college, Apple has updated the Touch Bar-equipped MacBook Pro line to provide even more powerful options for students and professionals alike. The changes are primarily under the hood, focusing on faster performance, more RAM, and larger SSD-based storage, but there are a few modest physical changes too, including a…
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An annoyance of restarting your Mac, or shutting it down entirely, is that after the Mac starts back up, you still have to reopen all your apps and files so you can get back to where you were before. Wouldn’t it be nice if your Mac did this for you? Well, it can, and we’ll explain…
DetailsThe takeaway: Learn why Apple’s smart speaker – the HomePod – is a great device for enjoying your favorite music thanks to features like Siri integration, spatial awareness and astonishing sound quality. If you’re like us, you love all things Apple. You have a MacBook on your desk, an iPhone in your pocket and an…
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The iPhone’s one-handed typing mode is perfect for when you need to send a text message but have only one hand free for typing. You can switch the iPhone’s onscreen keyboard into one-handed typing mode in Settings > General > Keyboard > One Handed Keyboard, where you can select Left to make the keyboard slide…
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For many of us, some of the fun of taking photos (or videos) is sharing them with friends and family. If we want to share just one photo, email or Messages works nicely, but for lots of images that showcase a vacation or other special event, we use iCloud Photo Sharing. iCloud Photo Sharing is…
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The tiny Remote app on the Apple Watch doesn’t look like much at first glance, but you can use it with your Apple TV or iTunes on a Mac (or both!). To begin, launch Remote and follow the simple on-wrist directions to connect over your Wi-Fi network. To control your Apple TV, first tap Menu…
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What to expect: Our Apple iPhone Trade-in Guide explains the steps you need to follow before trading in your iPhone: Determine if your device is eligible Unpair your Apple Watch Back up your iPhone Sign out of iCloud, iTunes and App Store Erase all your content and settings Trade your iPhone into a certified Apple…
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Your iPhone should have enough battery life to last a full day in normal usage. If that’s not the case for you, these tips should put you on the right track. The first two focus on your battery lifespan, that is, how long your battery will last before it can no longer hold enough charge…
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It’s easy to download apps from the tvOS App Store on the fourth-generation Apple TV or the Apple TV 4K. In fact, your Apple TV Home screen may be cluttered with apps that you’ve downloaded but that you no longer use. You could delete them one-by-one by selecting and pressing on an app icon until…
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