How to change your Mac username
Follow these steps to change a Mac user name and the associated Home directory name
Follow these steps to change a Mac user name and the associated Home directory name
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How to set up and send email on iPhone and iPad
Add email accounts to the Apple Mail app on your iPhone or iPad with our simple guide
Add email accounts to the Apple Mail app on your iPhone or iPad with our simple guide
How to use Snapchat on Mac
While Snapchat doesn't provide a macOS app to view snaps, there's still a way to use Snapchat on your Mac
While Snapchat doesn't provide a macOS app to view snaps, there's still a way to use Snapchat on your Mac
How to use iCloud
What is iCloud, and what does it do? We explain how to set up, use and get the most out of Apple's iCloud services
What is iCloud, and what does it do? We explain how to set up, use and get the most out of Apple's iCloud services
How to set up iCloud
Looking to get started with iCloud? We explain how to set up iCloud on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac and even Windows PC
Looking to get started with iCloud? We explain how to set up iCloud on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac and even Windows PC
How to benchmark and speed-test a Mac
Benchmarking the performance of your Mac's CPU, GPU and hard drive is easier than you might think. Here's how to speed-test a Mac
Benchmarking the performance of your Mac's CPU, GPU and hard drive is easier than you might think. Here's how to speed-test a Mac
How to use Sign in with Apple
A more secure and privacy minded way to sign into apps
A more secure and privacy minded way to sign into apps
How to block a number on iPhone
It's easy to stop unwanted calls on iPhone and a new feature in iOS 13 means it's easier than ever to block unknown callers
It's easy to stop unwanted calls on iPhone and a new feature in iOS 13 means it's easier than ever to block unknown callers
How to get Microsoft Word for free on Mac
Is it possible to get Microsoft's Word software for your Mac without paying? Yes and no. We explain
Is it possible to get Microsoft's Word software for your Mac without paying? Yes and no. We explain
How to download YouTube videos on a Mac
Want to watch YouTube offline? We look at the best way to record or download online video
Want to watch YouTube offline? We look at the best way to record or download online video
How to download old Mac OS X and macOS versions
If, for whatever reason, you hate the most recent macOS release, or need to run an old version of Mac OS X, there are ways of downloading and installing old versions of Mac OS X
If, for whatever reason, you hate the most recent macOS release, or need to run an old version of Mac OS X, there are ways of downloading and installing old versions of Mac OS X
How to remove a virus from a Mac
Here's what to do if you think you've been infected by Mac malware and how to avoid getting infected in the first place
Here's what to do if you think you've been infected by Mac malware and how to avoid getting infected in the first place
How to watch See
Watch a blind Jason Momoa battle religious tribal elders in this new fantasy series exclusive to Apple TV+
Watch a blind Jason Momoa battle religious tribal elders in this new fantasy series exclusive to Apple TV+
How to delete your Siri history & data
We show how to wipe everything Siri knows about you based on your iPad, iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and HomePod requests
We show how to wipe everything Siri knows about you based on your iPad, iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and HomePod requests
HomePod software: how to update and get new features
New version of HomePod software means HomePod will recognise your voice and gain loads more helpful features. But Apple pulls it after units are bricked
New version of HomePod software means HomePod will recognise your voice and gain loads more helpful features. But Apple pulls it after units are bricked
How to download files using Safari on a Mac
Where the files go, and how to change where they go
Where the files go, and how to change where they go
How to block emails on iPhone
The new Block feature in iOS 13 protects your inbox from nasty emails. Here's how to make it work for you
The new Block feature in iOS 13 protects your inbox from nasty emails. Here's how to make it work for you
How to add AirPrint to a non-AirPrint printer
AirPrint is a handy method that lets you send documents wirelessly to compatible printers. Here's how to use other printers too
AirPrint is a handy method that lets you send documents wirelessly to compatible printers. Here's how to use other printers too
How to use the Music app on the Mac
iTunes is gone, there's a new DJ in town: here's everything you need to know about using the Music app
iTunes is gone, there's a new DJ in town: here's everything you need to know about using the Music app
How to mute an email conversation on iPhone
Turn off iPhone email threads that keep bothering you by using the new mute feature in iOS 13
Turn off iPhone email threads that keep bothering you by using the new mute feature in iOS 13
