Does an Apple Watch work without an iPhone?
What can you do with an Apple Watch when your iPhone isn't around?
What can you do with an Apple Watch when your iPhone isn't around?
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How to install apps on your Mac
We examine the different ways to install Mac apps from the Mac App Store or the internet, and what to do when apps won't install.
We examine the different ways to install Mac apps from the Mac App Store or the internet, and what to do when apps won't install.
How to fix it when only one AirPod is working
One of your AirPods refusing to play audio? Here are a few things to try.
One of your AirPods refusing to play audio? Here are a few things to try.
Where is the Command key?
The Command key (Apple key or Cmd key) gets a lot of use. Here's where it is on Mac & PC keyboards, and what you can do with it.
The Command key (Apple key or Cmd key) gets a lot of use. Here's where it is on Mac & PC keyboards, and what you can do with it.
How to AirPlay audio from Mac to HomePod
Bolster your Mac's audio by channelling sound through your HomePod speaker.
Bolster your Mac's audio by channelling sound through your HomePod speaker.
How to convert HEIC files to JPEG on a Mac
Sometimes you just need a JPEG not HEIC, right?
Sometimes you just need a JPEG not HEIC, right?
How to make an emergency call on iPhone or Apple Watch
It's easy to send an emergency SOS on the iPhone or Apple Watch. Here's what to press - and what to do if it accidentally triggers.
It's easy to send an emergency SOS on the iPhone or Apple Watch. Here's what to press - and what to do if it accidentally triggers.
How to turn a Mac's screen off
Want to turn off the display but not the Mac while mirroring to a TV or monitor? Don't want your Mac to sleep? Here's what to do:
Want to turn off the display but not the Mac while mirroring to a TV or monitor? Don't want your Mac to sleep? Here's what to do:
How to update AirPods
Keep your AirPods firmware up to date with these simple steps.
Keep your AirPods firmware up to date with these simple steps.
How to check AirPods Max battery level
Quickly get a precise AirPods Max battery percentage with these simple tips.
Quickly get a precise AirPods Max battery percentage with these simple tips.
Can M1 Macs run older versions of macOS?
Need to run Catalina, Mojave or an older version of macOS on an M1 Mac? Here's why you can't - and what your best option is
Need to run Catalina, Mojave or an older version of macOS on an M1 Mac? Here's why you can't - and what your best option is
What is the Option key on a Mac?
You'll often see the Mac Option key referenced, but some keyboards don't have an Option key! Here's which key to use and what Option does
You'll often see the Mac Option key referenced, but some keyboards don't have an Option key! Here's which key to use and what Option does
How to Force Quit on a Mac
If your Mac is frozen and you need to force quit apps here's the Mac shortcut you need (the equivalent of control-alt-delete)
If your Mac is frozen and you need to force quit apps here's the Mac shortcut you need (the equivalent of control-alt-delete)
How to replace a lost AirPod
One of your AirPods gone missing? Here's how to replace it without buying a completely new set
One of your AirPods gone missing? Here's how to replace it without buying a completely new set
How to start a Mac in Safe Mode
Here's how to start up a Mac (M1/Intel) in Safe Mode to fix issues and start up problems - plus how to tell if you're in Safe Mode
Here's how to start up a Mac (M1/Intel) in Safe Mode to fix issues and start up problems - plus how to tell if you're in Safe Mode
How to fix the iPhone White Screen of Death
We show how to cure your iPhone's permanent, solid 'White Screen of Death' with hard resets, recovery and DFU modes
We show how to cure your iPhone's permanent, solid 'White Screen of Death' with hard resets, recovery and DFU modes
How to change your iPhone's default apps (in iOS 14 and iOS 13)
Prefer Chrome to Safari or Spark to Apple Mail? iOS 14 allows you to change the default apps for email and web browsing
Prefer Chrome to Safari or Spark to Apple Mail? iOS 14 allows you to change the default apps for email and web browsing
How to stop Apple Music autoplaying extra songs
Sick of those 'similar' songs tacked on to the end of an album or playlist? Turn off Apple Music's autoplay feature
Sick of those 'similar' songs tacked on to the end of an album or playlist? Turn off Apple Music's autoplay feature
How to reset NVRAM on an M1 or Intel Mac
Resetting NVRAM can help when something is messing with a Mac, but on Macs with M1 Chip the process is different
Resetting NVRAM can help when something is messing with a Mac, but on Macs with M1 Chip the process is different
How to reset the SMC on an M1 or Intel Mac
Here's how to reset your Mac's SMC, which controls power and thermal management that could be causing performance problems
Here's how to reset your Mac's SMC, which controls power and thermal management that could be causing performance problems
