How to find any password on a Mac
Forgotten a password? Here's how to find a password in your Mac's keychain
Forgotten a password? Here's how to find a password in your Mac's keychain
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How to use Python on a Mac
Learn to code in Python on a Mac with our guide to installation, setup and training courses
Learn to code in Python on a Mac with our guide to installation, setup and training courses
How to lock an iPhone app with a password or Touch ID
Worried that friends will look in sensitive apps when borrowing your iPhone? You can lock them with Touch ID or a password
Worried that friends will look in sensitive apps when borrowing your iPhone? You can lock them with Touch ID or a password
How to empty trash on a Mac
Deleting files and emptying the trash on a Mac can be easy, unless you run into one of these problems...
Deleting files and emptying the trash on a Mac can be easy, unless you run into one of these problems...
How to watch Now TV on a Mac
Now TV requires its own software to watch from your Mac - here's how to get hold of it
Now TV requires its own software to watch from your Mac - here's how to get hold of it
How to play YouTube audio in the background on iPhone or iPad
This trick lets you play the audio from a YouTube video in the background on iPhone or iPad (without paying for YouTube Premium)
This trick lets you play the audio from a YouTube video in the background on iPhone or iPad (without paying for YouTube Premium)
How to play Fortnite on Mac
Here's how to install Fortnite on your Mac, along with tips on how to get the best performance from your Mac.
Here's how to install Fortnite on your Mac, along with tips on how to get the best performance from your Mac.
How to restart MacOS Finder
Here's what to do if you need to restart or force quit the Finder on your Mac
Here's what to do if you need to restart or force quit the Finder on your Mac
How to stop calls and texts on old iPhones
We show how to stop calls, texts, iMessages and FaceTime calls from appearing on an old iPhone or iPad
We show how to stop calls, texts, iMessages and FaceTime calls from appearing on an old iPhone or iPad
How to hide caller ID on iPhone
Wish you could hide caller ID when ringing friends? Here are three ways to stop people knowing your number when you call them
Wish you could hide caller ID when ringing friends? Here are three ways to stop people knowing your number when you call them
How to fix photos not uploading to iCloud
Solve annoying iCloud photo uploading issues with these helpful tips
Solve annoying iCloud photo uploading issues with these helpful tips
Mac keyboard shortcuts you need to know
Want to copy and paste or type a hashtag, @, euro, pound sign or ampersand on Mac? Our keyboard shortcuts will save your life
Want to copy and paste or type a hashtag, @, euro, pound sign or ampersand on Mac? Our keyboard shortcuts will save your life
How to stop an iPhone from asking to update iOS
Fed up with your iPhone (or iPad) asking you to update to the latest version of iOS? Here's how to stop the nagging
Fed up with your iPhone (or iPad) asking you to update to the latest version of iOS? Here's how to stop the nagging
How to back up and transfer text messages to a new iPhone
Here's how to back up and transfer all your texts to a new iPhone
Here's how to back up and transfer all your texts to a new iPhone
How to move your Photos library to an external drive
Save space by moving your Mac Photos library to an external hard drive - and back up your photo library
Save space by moving your Mac Photos library to an external hard drive - and back up your photo library
How to stop iTunes & Photos opening when you plug in an iPhone
Tired of Photos and iTunes starting up automatically when you attach your iPhone, iPad or iPod? Here's the simple solution
Tired of Photos and iTunes starting up automatically when you attach your iPhone, iPad or iPod? Here's the simple solution
How to check Apple Pencil battery percentage
It's got no screen, and no indicator LEDs - so how do you check an Apple Pencil's battery? You use the Batteries widget in iOS
It's got no screen, and no indicator LEDs - so how do you check an Apple Pencil's battery? You use the Batteries widget in iOS
How to backup Messages in iCloud and view texts on all your devices
Back up photos and attachments that are sent to you via iMessage, keep messages in sync, and save space on your iPhone
Back up photos and attachments that are sent to you via iMessage, keep messages in sync, and save space on your iPhone
How to tell an iMessage from a text message
Are you accidentally sending SMS messages thinking they're iMessages instead? We show you how to check
Are you accidentally sending SMS messages thinking they're iMessages instead? We show you how to check
How to make iPhone and iPad wallpapers
It's quick and easy to personalise your iPhone or iPad by creating a new background wallpaper. Here's how
It's quick and easy to personalise your iPhone or iPad by creating a new background wallpaper. Here's how
