How to get macOS Catalina beta
How to try out the next version of macOS - Catalina - before the general public
How to try out the next version of macOS - Catalina - before the general public
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How to dual-boot Mac: run two versions of macOS on a Mac
Want to run two versions of macOS on your Mac? Here's how to dual-boot Mojave and something older, or safely try out a new beta
Want to run two versions of macOS on your Mac? Here's how to dual-boot Mojave and something older, or safely try out a new beta
How to identify what iPhone model you have
Not sure which iPhone you've got? Here are all the iPhone model numbers and other ways to identify an Apple smartphone
Not sure which iPhone you've got? Here are all the iPhone model numbers and other ways to identify an Apple smartphone
How to connect iPhone to Mac
Here's how to connect an iPhone to a Mac, including MacBooks with USB-C ports
Here's how to connect an iPhone to a Mac, including MacBooks with USB-C ports
How to recover unsaved or deleted Word documents
Lost a Word doc on your Mac? Here are a few steps to try if disaster strikes and your precious Word document disappears
Lost a Word doc on your Mac? Here are a few steps to try if disaster strikes and your precious Word document disappears
How to set any song as a custom iPhone ringtone
It's easy to turn any song or music track in iTunes into a custom ringtone, then save it on your iPhone. Here's how
It's easy to turn any song or music track in iTunes into a custom ringtone, then save it on your iPhone. Here's how
How to Force Quit, or Control Alt Delete on a Mac
Here's how to close programs that are frozen on your Mac using the macOS equivalent of Ctrl-Alt-Delete
Here's how to close programs that are frozen on your Mac using the macOS equivalent of Ctrl-Alt-Delete
How to activate & use an iPhone without a SIM card
We show four methods to set up and activate an iPhone so that it can be used without a SIM card (and without Wi-Fi, if necessary)
We show four methods to set up and activate an iPhone so that it can be used without a SIM card (and without Wi-Fi, if necessary)
How to Reset Apple ID
All Apple products demand an Apple ID, but that doesn't mean you're stuck with the same one for life
All Apple products demand an Apple ID, but that doesn't mean you're stuck with the same one for life
How to make a bootable macOS installer on an external drive
Use this guide to create a bootable install of MacOS on an external drive, to make installing macOS on multiple machines simple
Use this guide to create a bootable install of MacOS on an external drive, to make installing macOS on multiple machines simple
How to set up a contact group on iPhone & iPad
If you miss the ability to send group emails and messages on iPhone, don't worry: you can still set up a contact group via iCloud
If you miss the ability to send group emails and messages on iPhone, don't worry: you can still set up a contact group via iCloud
How to close apps on an iPhone XS
Stumped by how to open the app switcher and force-close apps on your Home-button-free iPhone X or XS? Here's how
Stumped by how to open the app switcher and force-close apps on your Home-button-free iPhone X or XS? Here's how
How to get Flash on iPhone and iPad
Want to get Flash on your iPad or iPhone? Here are the best Flash apps for iOS to help you on your way
Want to get Flash on your iPad or iPhone? Here are the best Flash apps for iOS to help you on your way
How to improve Apple Watch battery life
Having Apple Watch battery problems? Here are 21 tips for making your Apple Watch last longer between charges
Having Apple Watch battery problems? Here are 21 tips for making your Apple Watch last longer between charges
How to use iPhone and iPad apps on Mac
It's not easy to run iPad and iPhone apps on a Mac or PC. We look at your best options, including decent iOS simulator software
It's not easy to run iPad and iPhone apps on a Mac or PC. We look at your best options, including decent iOS simulator software
How to limit iPhone app usage with Screen Time
iOS features tools for monitoring and limiting your - or your kids' - iPhone & iPad app usage. Here's how to use Screen Time
iOS features tools for monitoring and limiting your - or your kids' - iPhone & iPad app usage. Here's how to use Screen Time
How to use the Apple Education Store
Students, teachers and lecturers can buy cheap Macs from the Apple Store for Education. Here's how to get Apple student discount
Students, teachers and lecturers can buy cheap Macs from the Apple Store for Education. Here's how to get Apple student discount
iPhone security tips: How to protect your phone from hackers
Our security megaguide offers essential security tips for protecting your iPhone (and sensitive data) from prying eyes and hackers
Our security megaguide offers essential security tips for protecting your iPhone (and sensitive data) from prying eyes and hackers
How to transfer photos & video from iPhone to Mac
We explain 6 simple methods for moving photos and video from an iPhone to a Mac to back up, or edit, your precious memories
We explain 6 simple methods for moving photos and video from an iPhone to a Mac to back up, or edit, your precious memories
How to unlock iPhone & iPad without pressing the Home button
In iOS 12, Swipe To Unlock is out, and Press Home button To Unlock is in. Here's how to change your unlock settings
In iOS 12, Swipe To Unlock is out, and Press Home button To Unlock is in. Here's how to change your unlock settings
