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How to listen with one wired earbud without sound bleed on your iPhone or iPad
You can use accessibility features to use one wired earbud at a time.Mac 911
How to exempt a webpage from iCloud Private Relay
Apple added a workaround for disabling its iCloud+ anonymity feature in Safari while youu2019re visiting a single site in a tab.How-To
10 essential Mac trackpad gestures you need to know
If you can remember these 10 gestures, you’ll take steps toward being more efficient with your trackpad use while reducing strain on your hands.
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How to manage a Photos Library for two Macs
Apple doesnu2019t intend for a single file to have two Mac owners. Thatu2019s what iCloud Photos is for.Mac 911
How to export video from a HomeKit Secure Video camera
Apple lets you export clips captured by compatible cameras.Mac 911
How to reset macOS Privacy preferences when other options don't work
If extraordinary methods fail to fix Accessibility, Full Disk Access, and other settings, you can escalate even further.How-To
How to share Wi-Fi from Mac to iPhone or another Mac
You can turn your Mac into a Wi-Fi Hotspot and share your internet connection, here's how.Mac 911
How to crop your iPhone webcam on a Mac with Continuity Camera and other apps
The iPhone or iPad can be a great webcam but the area shows might not match exactly what you prefer.Mac 911
How to re-order the people in your Find My people list
What if you want to have those favorites appear in a particular order? Apple offers no option for this but there is a workaround.How-To
How to use the iOS Sleep focus mode to track your sleep and reduce nighttime distractions
Apple has evolved how you set and track a schedule and your sleep quality.How-To
This Chrome feature is so good it might make me switch
Google lets you easily compare search results and it's fantastic.Mac 911
FaceTime got you upside down? Turn that frown around!
The orientation lock in Control Center can put you and others at wrong angles to one another.Mac 911
How to schedule your Mac to turn off and on
If you don't need to have your Mac on all the time, scheduling can reduce its active hours.Mac 911
How to manage scarce USB-C ports on newer Macs and multiple Thunderbolt devices
What happens when you need to add more Thunderbolt devices on a Mac with only a few USB-C ports? Get a dock!Mac 911
Can't load some websites? Check your DNS server settings
Your ISP might have outdated or erratic servers causing problems between you and the rest of the internet.Mac 911
How to use your Apple Watch, Mac, and iPhone to unlock each other
An Apple Watch can unlock an iPhone, an iPhone a Watch, and a Watch a Mac. Hereu2019s how.Mac 911
How to disable Activation Lock on broken and missing Apple hardware
You can perform the task through Find My if your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Watch has a broken display or isnu2019t available.Mac 911
How to restore macOS settings and startup items on a new Mac
When a macOS upgrade appears to go well but wonu2019t maintain startup items and other changes, try migration or even reinstalling.Mac 911
How many monitors can I plug into my Mac, anyway?
A profusion of standards, generations, and new Apple silicon Mac external monitor limitations have made this a conundrum for many readers. Here's some clarification.Mac 911
How to start up your M1 or M2 Mac from an external drive
Need to boot your M-series Mac with an external drive? It's not as easy as it used to be, as it likely requires you purchase new hardware.Mac 911
How to reset a Mac's Bluetooth settings
If your Bluetooth set up appears messed up beyond repair, hit reset.Mac 911
How to keep a family member or colleague from messing with a shared Calendar
Calendar sharing in iCloud is popularu2014but sometimes you want other people to keep their hands off.How-To
How to create an Apple ID
Need an Apple ID to use an iPhone, iPad or Mac, or one of Apple's online services? It's easy! Here's how to create an Apple IDMac 911
How to blur the background for video calls on your Mac
This option only appears when the video camera is active.Mac 911
How to troubleshoot balky Bluetooth on your Apple devices
Bluetooth is a standard, but it appears unevenly implemented among manufacturers, leading to connection problems.Mac 911
How to control Universal Clipboard
You might sometimes want to dry up the glue between your devices.How-To
How to check if your Mac’s software is 32- or 64-bit
If you plan to use macOS beyond Mojave, you need to upgrade any 32-bit apps on your Mac to 64-bit. Hereu2019s how to check for 32-bit apps on your Mac.Mac 911
How to view Mac photos on TV via Apple TV
The process for setting up photo sharing to an Apple TV remains obscure. Hereu2019s how.Mac 911
How to configure shutdown settings with a UPS on a Mac
Plugging most uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) into a desktop Mac enables a menu of options for dealing with power outages.Mac 911
How to adjust the date and time in the macOS Menu Bar
Apple likes to reorganize where you find things. Date & Time settings oddly donu2019t include how the date and time appear in macOS.Mac 911
How to stop email read receipts in Apple Mail
Never implemented as a mail standard, thereu2019s no good way to find out if someone read your message.Mac 911
Universal Control and Sidecar: Which can run on your Mac and iPad?
Appleu2019s two features that turn an iPad into an extension of your Mac have a long list of requirements.
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Photos library won't load? Time to rebuild it. Here's how
Apple has a built-in feature that could fix a broken library.How-To
How to test your Mac's internet speed and quality
Several options help you figure out the performance and health of your internet connection, including a new built-in tool hidden in macOS Monterey.
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How to use Photos and Pages to size and crop pictures for printing
Each app has its advantages for getting the size and shape photo print you want.
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How to move images and videos among Photos albums
Albums point to media files in the library rather than collect them as a folder would.Mac 911
How to switch to single-page view in Microsoft Word and the Preview app
You can scroll infinitely or use a page-by-page mode.Updated
What to do when your Mac says Wi-Fi hardware isn’t installed
You know youu2019ve got Wi-Fi hardware in your Mac, so why is macOS claiming itu2019s not there? Some solutions.How-To
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.Mac 911
How to use FaceTime Audio for a high-quality voice call
While FaceTime might seem to be all about the video, its audio-only option offers an improvement over phone network calls.How-To
How to preorder the M2 MacBook Air
The M2 MacBook Air goes on sale from July 8, but stock is likely to sell out quickly. Read our pre-ordering tips to find out what you need to do if you want to buy one.How-To
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.How-To
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.How-To
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.How-To
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.How-To
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.How-To
How to fix macOS command line typos in Terminal
Made a mistake typing a Terminal command? The caret character (^) can be your best friend.Mac 911
How to migrate one user to another Mac
You donu2019t have to move an entire Macu2019s startup volume to another to shift one user.How-To
How to connect an Apple LED Cinema Display to a new MacBook
With a small investment, you can connect a Mini-DisplayPort Apple monitor over USB-C to a MacBook or MacBook Pro.Mac 911