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Troubleshooting Steps for When Your Mac Won’t Print
Unable to print from a Mac? Look for a solution in our comprehensive troubleshooting steps.
Invoke Split View More Easily in Catalina
Split View on the Mac helps you focus on your work in one app—perhaps a word processor—while providing access to one other app, like a Web browser. (Make sure “Displays have separate Spaces” is selected in System Preferences > Mission Control.) Before macOS 10.15...
Unsubscribe from Marketing Email to Lighten Your Inbox Load
Are you overwhelmed by email? Is your Inbox filled with promotions, special offers, and the like? These messages aren’t spam—you almost always bought something from the company or have some sort of relationship with the sender—but that doesn’t mean you want to hear...
How to Choose Between iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream
Apple provides two ways of moving photos from your iPhone to your Mac: iCloud Photos and My Photo Stream. Which should you choose? We run through the pros and cons of each.
To Prevent Spearfishing, Set a PIN or Passcode on Your Cell Phone Account
It’s shockingly easy for someone to take over your cell phone number. Once they’ve done that, they can reset passwords on many of your online accounts. Read on to learn how to protect your cell number with a PIN or passcode.
Here’s How to Mark Up Photos and Screenshots with Text and Graphics in iOS 13
Ever needed to circle an item on an expense receipt, add some text to a photo, or sign a PDF…on your iPhone or iPad? iOS 13’s Markup tools are surprisingly capable—learn more about what they can do I this article.
Make Your Mac More Useful by Managing Menu Bar Icons
If your Mac is anything like ours, it’s suffering from an infestation of menu bar icons. Sure, the Wi-Fi menu is essential, and many others can be helpful. But if you have too many, or they’re in random order, finding one when you need it can be frustrating. You can...
The Fastest Way to Change Wi-Fi Networks in iOS 13
Historically, picking a new Wi-Fi network has required you to open the Settings app and tap Wi-Fi, forcing you to unlock your iPhone or switch away from what you were doing. In iOS 13, however, Apple added a better way to connect to a new Wi-Fi network. Open Control...
Is Your iPhone Reporting “No Service” When You Know There’s a Signal?
Have you ever seen the dreaded “No Service” label at the top of your iPhone’s screen, even when you’re pretty sure there should be cellular reception? It’s not common, but the iPhone’s cellular radio can occasionally get confused. Luckily, you can easily fix the...
Make Your Own Keyboard Shortcuts on the Mac
Power users like keyboard shortcuts because it’s faster to press a couple of keys than to navigate lengthy menus. But what about menu items that lack shortcuts? Make your own in System Preferences > Keyboard > Shortcuts > App Shortcuts. Click the + button,...
AirDrop Reception Not Working? Here’s the Likely Fix
AirDrop has become a fast and reliable way to transfer data from one iPhone to another that’s nearby. Just tap the share icon and in iOS 13’s activity view, either tap an AirDrop shortcut in the top row or tap AirDrop in the second row and select choose a person or...
Use Your Apple Watch to Unlock Your Mac, and Apps in Catalina
If you’ve resisted requiring a password on your Mac after it wakes up or comes out of the screen saver because it’s too much work to enter repeatedly, an Apple Watch can make authentication much easier. In previous versions of macOS, just wearing an unlocked Apple...