Should I shut down my Mac every night?
We show how to create schedules for putting your Mac to sleep or shutting it down
We show how to create schedules for putting your Mac to sleep or shutting it down
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How to switch iPhones and transfer your data
We show how to transfer data, settings, contacts, photos, apps and more from one iPhone to another
We show how to transfer data, settings, contacts, photos, apps and more from one iPhone to another
How to install macOS Big Sur on an old unsupported Mac
Mac or MacBook too old to run the latest macOS? Maybe not! Here's how to update older Macs to Big Sur using the Big Sur patcher
Mac or MacBook too old to run the latest macOS? Maybe not! Here's how to update older Macs to Big Sur using the Big Sur patcher
How to downgrade macOS Big Sur to Catalina or older
Regret updating your Mac to Big Sur? Here's how to revert from macOS Big Sur to Catalina
Regret updating your Mac to Big Sur? Here's how to revert from macOS Big Sur to Catalina
How to remove macOS beta from a Mac
Regret installing macOS beta? Want to stop getting beta updates now Big Sur's here? Here's how to remove macOS beta profile from Mac
Regret installing macOS beta? Want to stop getting beta updates now Big Sur's here? Here's how to remove macOS beta profile from Mac
How to update macOS: Update to Big Sur from Catalina
Guide to installing the new macOS Big Sur operating system update on your Mac: get the latest version of macOS on your Mac
Guide to installing the new macOS Big Sur operating system update on your Mac: get the latest version of macOS on your Mac
How to make a video slideshow on your iPhone using Photos
You can make gorgeous home videos or slideshows using the Memories feature in Photos on the iPhone. Here's how...
You can make gorgeous home videos or slideshows using the Memories feature in Photos on the iPhone. Here's how...
How to disable in-app purchases on an iPhone
In-app purchases can cause surprise bills. Stop this from happening by enabling restrictions in iOS
In-app purchases can cause surprise bills. Stop this from happening by enabling restrictions in iOS
How to send a text on an iPhone
Our iPhone texting guide shows how to send iMessages, MMS & SMS, photos, GIFs, emoji & voice messages, plus tips for Group Chats
Our iPhone texting guide shows how to send iMessages, MMS & SMS, photos, GIFs, emoji & voice messages, plus tips for Group Chats
How to change app icons on iPhone
Here's how to customise your iPhone's app icons in iOS 14 and achieve a unique look
Here's how to customise your iPhone's app icons in iOS 14 and achieve a unique look
How to see COVID-19 cases on a map
Google Maps is showing show the spread of COVID-19 on its Maps app, but that's not the only way to see a map of COVID cases
Google Maps is showing show the spread of COVID-19 on its Maps app, but that's not the only way to see a map of COVID cases
How to add your own background image to Safari's Start page
Personalise your Safari by adding an image of your choice to have in the background of the Start page in the new Safari 14
Personalise your Safari by adding an image of your choice to have in the background of the Start page in the new Safari 14
How to use a VPN on a Mac
Using a VPN is easy: no knowledge or skills are needed
Using a VPN is easy: no knowledge or skills are needed
How to use App Library in iOS 14
Apple has finally made it possible to store apps off the Home screens. We see how App Library can make life easier on iPhone
Apple has finally made it possible to store apps off the Home screens. We see how App Library can make life easier on iPhone
How to get iPadOS 14 on your iPad
Updating the software on your iPad is simple and free. Here's how to install iPadOS 14 and get new features on your iPad!
Updating the software on your iPad is simple and free. Here's how to install iPadOS 14 and get new features on your iPad!
How to get iOS 14 on iPhone
We walk you through the simple and free process of updating iOS on an iPhone. Here's how to install iOS 14 and get new features!
We walk you through the simple and free process of updating iOS on an iPhone. Here's how to install iOS 14 and get new features!
How to use Control Centre on the Mac
Here's what you can do with the Mac Control Centre in Big Sur: including turning on AirDrop, setting Do Not Disturb, and more
Here's what you can do with the Mac Control Centre in Big Sur: including turning on AirDrop, setting Do Not Disturb, and more
How to use widgets on the Mac
Everything you need to know about widgets on the Mac: where to find them, how to customise them, and the changes coming in Big Sur
Everything you need to know about widgets on the Mac: where to find them, how to customise them, and the changes coming in Big Sur
How to watch US Netflix in the UK on iPad, iPhone or Mac
Get American Netflix in the UK on iOS & Mac, with our guide to installing and using VPN apps
Get American Netflix in the UK on iOS & Mac, with our guide to installing and using VPN apps
How to use an iPhone as a Mac webcam
Don't like the quality of the webcam on your Mac? Use your iPhone's camera instead
Don't like the quality of the webcam on your Mac? Use your iPhone's camera instead
