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Diagram of opening a group conversation, viewing its details, leaving the conversation, or muting alerts

How to Leave a Group Text on iPhone

September 30, 2026September 18, 2026 by Kermit Matthews

You can leave an iPhone group text when everyone in the conversation uses an Apple device and there are at least three other people in… Continue Reading How to Leave a Group Text on iPhone

Categories iPhone
Windows Phone Link app connected to an iPhone with the Messages tab open and a conversation showing

How to Use iMessage on Windows With Phone Link

September 29, 2026June 19, 2026 by Kermit Matthews

Use iMessage on Windows by linking your iPhone to Phone Link over Bluetooth. Setup steps, what works (and doesn’t), and safe alternatives. Continue Reading How to Use iMessage on Windows With Phone Link

Categories iPhone, Windows 11
Windows File Explorer showing a connected phone Internal Storage DCIM folder with video files selected for copying to the PC

How to Transfer Videos From iPhone to PC on Windows 10

September 29, 2026June 16, 2026 by Kermit Matthews

Transfer videos from an iPhone to a Windows 10 PC with the Photos app, File Explorer, or iCloud, and fix videos that will not copy or play. Continue Reading How to Transfer Videos From iPhone to PC on Windows 10

Categories iPhone, Windows 10
Phone Control Center with Screen Mirroring open and a PC receiver listed

How to Mirror an iPhone to a Windows 11 PC

September 29, 2026September 16, 2025 by Kermit Matthews

Windows 11 has no built-in iPhone mirroring. Use an AirPlay receiver app on the PC and Screen Mirroring on the iPhone. Continue Reading How to Mirror an iPhone to a Windows 11 PC

Categories iPhone, Windows 11
Laptop desktop running a Windows virtual machine in a window next to the dock, with a Windows program open inside it

How to Run Windows Programs on a Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel)

September 26, 2026July 29, 2025 by Kermit Matthews

Run Windows programs on a Mac with Parallels, free VMware Fusion or UTM, CrossOver, a cloud PC or Boot Camp. Compare costs and setup steps. Continue Reading How to Run Windows Programs on a Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel)

Categories Mac
Windows 7 AutoPlay window for a connected phone with Import pictures and videos using Windows highlighted

How to Transfer Photos From iPhone to a Windows 7 PC

September 26, 2026July 4, 2025 by Kermit Matthews

Transfer photos from an iPhone to a Windows 7 PC with the built-in import tool or DCIM folder, and fix HEIC, missing photos, and connection errors. Continue Reading How to Transfer Photos From iPhone to a Windows 7 PC

Categories iPhone, Windows 7
Group chat invite screen opened from a share link with a Join Group button

How to Join GroupMe on iPhone or iPad

September 30, 2026June 18, 2025 by Kermit Matthews

Join a GroupMe group on iPhone or iPad: install the app, sign in, then open the share link or scan the QR code and tap Join Group. Continue Reading How to Join GroupMe on iPhone or iPad

Categories iPhone
iPad screen with two app windows and the window control buttons for Close, Minimize and full screen at the top-left of one window

How to Close Windows and Apps on iPad

September 27, 2026April 1, 2025 by Kermit Matthews

Close windows on iPad with the red Close button in iPadOS 26 and later, quit apps from the App Switcher, and close extra windows of the same app. Continue Reading How to Close Windows and Apps on iPad

Categories iPad
Mac Finder File menu with the Option key held, showing Close All with the Option Command W shortcut highlighted

How to Close All Windows on a Mac

September 28, 2026April 1, 2025 by Kermit Matthews

Close all windows on a Mac with Option + Command + W, Option-click the red button, quit several apps at once, and stop windows reopening after restart. Continue Reading How to Close All Windows on a Mac

Categories Mac
Virtual machine app on a laptop showing the new virtual machine assistant with Install from an image file selected and highlighted, and an ARM installer image detected

How to Get Windows on a Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel)

September 27, 2026December 23, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Run Windows on a Mac: Windows 11 ARM with Parallels, VMware Fusion or UTM on Apple silicon, or Boot Camp on Intel Macs. Setup, licensing and limits. Continue Reading How to Get Windows on a Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel)

Categories Mac
Virtual machine app on a laptop showing the new virtual machine assistant with Install from an image file selected and highlighted, and an ARM installer image detected

How to Download and Install Windows on a Mac

September 26, 2026December 12, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Install Windows on a Mac: use a virtual machine with Windows 11 Arm on Apple silicon, or Boot Camp with Windows 10 on Intel Macs. Plus licensing. Continue Reading How to Download and Install Windows on a Mac

Categories Mac, Windows 11
Mac word processor with the word count shown in the status bar and the Word Count dialog listing words, characters, paragraphs and lines

How to Check Word Count on a Mac (Word, Pages, Google Docs)

September 27, 2026October 31, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Check word count on a Mac in Word, Pages and Google Docs, count a selection, and find workarounds for TextEdit and Notes using Shortcuts or Terminal. Continue Reading How to Check Word Count on a Mac (Word, Pages, Google Docs)

Categories Mac
iPhone Trust This Computer alert with the Trust button highlighted

How to Connect an iPhone to iTunes on Windows 10

September 24, 2026September 9, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Connect your iPhone to iTunes or the Apple Devices app on Windows 10: install from the Microsoft Store, plug in, and tap Trust. Plus Wi-Fi sync and fixes. Continue Reading How to Connect an iPhone to iTunes on Windows 10

Categories iPhone, Windows 10
Mac virtual machine installation assistant with Install Windows or another OS from a DVD or image file highlighted

How to Install Windows 10 in Parallels on a Mac (and What to Do on Apple Silicon)

September 25, 2026August 23, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Install Windows 10 in Parallels on an Intel Mac from the ISO, finish setup with Parallels Tools, and install Windows 11 for Arm on Apple silicon Macs instead. Continue Reading How to Install Windows 10 in Parallels on a Mac (and What to Do on Apple Silicon)

Categories Mac
Microsoft Word on iPad with the Draw tab open, a pen selected, and a handwritten signature on the signature line

How to Sign a Word Document on an iPad

September 30, 2026July 25, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Sign a Word document on your iPad with the Draw tab and Apple Pencil, add a reusable signature with Markup, or insert a signature image. Continue Reading How to Sign a Word Document on an iPad

Categories iPad, Word
Mac font preview window for a downloaded font with the Install button highlighted

How to Add a Font to Word on a Mac

September 28, 2026July 12, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Install a .ttf or .otf font on your Mac, restart Word, and pick it from the font list. Plus cloud fonts and sharing tips. Continue Reading How to Add a Font to Word on a Mac

Categories Mac, Word
Word for Mac Symbol dialog on the Special Characters tab with Trademark selected and the Insert button highlighted

How to Insert the Trademark Symbol in Word on a Mac

September 24, 2026July 12, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Insert the trademark symbol in Word on a Mac with Option + 2, type ™ for AutoCorrect, or use Insert > Advanced Symbol. Plus ® and © shortcuts. Continue Reading How to Insert the Trademark Symbol in Word on a Mac

Categories Mac, Word
Mac Finder window open to the Office User Content Templates folder with Normal.dotm highlighted

How to Reset Word to Default Settings on a Mac

September 25, 2026July 11, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Reset Word to default settings on a Mac by renaming Normal.dotm, resetting the ribbon, moving Word’s preferences file, and checking AutoCorrect and add-ins. Continue Reading How to Reset Word to Default Settings on a Mac

Categories Mac, Word
Mac word processor General settings with the Personalize section showing options to turn off dark mode and set a white page color

How to Use Dark Mode in Word on a Mac

September 26, 2026July 9, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Turn on dark mode in Word for Mac through macOS Appearance, then choose a dark or white page or turn it off in Word > Settings > General. Continue Reading How to Use Dark Mode in Word on a Mac

Categories Mac, Word
Word for Mac window showing the macOS menu bar, the ribbon Home tab, and the AutoSave switch highlighted

How to Use Microsoft Word on a Mac (Beginner’s Guide)

September 29, 2026July 8, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Learn Microsoft Word on a Mac: install and sign in, navigate the ribbon and menus, create and save documents, use Mac shortcuts, share files, and export PDFs. Continue Reading How to Use Microsoft Word on a Mac (Beginner’s Guide)

Categories Mac, Word
Mac font preview window for a downloaded font with the Install button highlighted, next to the font file in a Downloads folder

How to Import Fonts Into Word on a Mac (Step-by-Step)

September 25, 2026June 26, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Import fonts into Word on a Mac by installing them with Font Book, restarting Word, and embedding fonts for sharing. Includes fixes for missing fonts. Continue Reading How to Import Fonts Into Word on a Mac (Step-by-Step)

Categories Mac
Presentation app on a tablet with the Insert menu open on Image from photos

How to Draw on Google Slides on iPad

September 29, 2026May 14, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

The Google Slides iPad app has no freehand pen. Draw in another app and insert the image, use shapes and lines, or use Scribble on a computer. Continue Reading How to Draw on Google Slides on iPad

Categories iPad

What are Haptics on iPhone: A Comprehensive Guide to Touch Feedback

September 27, 2026May 9, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Haptics on an iPhone are the little vibrations and feedback you feel when you touch your screen or do certain actions. They’re like tiny buzzes… Continue Reading What are Haptics on iPhone: A Comprehensive Guide to Touch Feedback

Categories iPhone

What is the Orange Dot on My iPhone? A Comprehensive Guide

September 30, 2026May 9, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Have you ever noticed an orange dot popping up on your iPhone and wondered what it’s all about? Well, worry no more! That little dot… Continue Reading What is the Orange Dot on My iPhone? A Comprehensive Guide

Categories iPhone
Google Calendar event details with the options menu open and Publish event highlighted

How to Make Google Calendar the Default on iPhone

September 30, 2026May 2, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Make Google Calendar the default on iPhone: add your Google account, set it as the Default Calendar for new events, sync shared calendars, and fix sync issues. Continue Reading How to Make Google Calendar the Default on iPhone

Categories iPhone
Browser experiments page with Auto Dark Mode for Web Contents set to Enabled and the Relaunch button highlighted

How to Make Google Docs Dark Mode on a Mac

September 25, 2026April 30, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Google Docs has no web dark mode, but on a Mac you can darken it with an extension like Dark Reader or Chrome’s Auto Dark Mode, plus the mobile app dark theme. Continue Reading How to Make Google Docs Dark Mode on a Mac

Categories Google Docs, Mac
Tablet notes app settings with Auto-backup turned on, the cloud drive service selected, and PDF chosen as the backup format

How to Back Up Goodnotes to Google Drive (Auto-backup)

September 26, 2026April 30, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Back up Goodnotes to Google Drive with Auto-backup, choose PDF or Goodnotes format, export single notebooks, and restore them from Drive. Continue Reading How to Back Up Goodnotes to Google Drive (Auto-backup)

Categories iPhone
Mac Dock with a browser app icon right-clicked, the Options submenu open and Remove from Dock highlighted

How to Remove the Google Chrome Icon from the Desktop on Mac

September 25, 2026April 23, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Remove a Google Chrome icon from your Mac desktop: delete the alias, eject the installer disk, or remove Chrome from the Dock without uninstalling it. Continue Reading How to Remove the Google Chrome Icon from the Desktop on Mac

Categories Mac
iPhone showing a website checkout page with the Google Pay payment option highlighted

How to Use Google Pay on iPhone (What Works and What Doesn’t)

September 29, 2026April 22, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Use Google Pay on iPhone to pay online at checkout. Learn why tap-to-pay in stores needs Apple Pay and what Google Pay offers in your country. Continue Reading How to Use Google Pay on iPhone (What Works and What Doesn’t)

Categories iPhone
Diagram of a smartphone showing microphone locations on the bottom edge, near the rear cameras, and at the top front earpiece

Where Is the Microphone on the iPhone 15? (All Mic Locations)

September 29, 2026April 19, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Find the microphones on the iPhone 15: bottom edge, near the rear cameras, and at the top front. Learn how to test, clean, and improve mic sound. Continue Reading Where Is the Microphone on the iPhone 15? (All Mic Locations)

Categories iPhone

How to Close All Tabs on iPhone 15: A Step-by-Step Guide

September 28, 2026April 17, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Closing all tabs on your iPhone 15 can declutter your browser and help your device run more smoothly. It’s a simple process that involves just… Continue Reading How to Close All Tabs on iPhone 15: A Step-by-Step Guide

Categories iPhone
Mac Recovery utilities window with Reinstall and Disk Utility options highlighted

Command-R on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering This Shortcut

September 25, 2026April 15, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Use Command-R on a Mac to start macOS Recovery on Intel Macs, the power button method on Apple silicon, what each Recovery tool does, and Command-R in apps. Continue Reading Command-R on Mac: A Step-by-Step Guide to Mastering This Shortcut

Categories Mac
macOS alert saying the Install macOS Monterey application is damaged, with Terminal showing the softwareupdate command to download a fresh installer

“This Copy of the Install macOS Monterey Application Is Damaged” Fix

September 24, 2026April 15, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Fix the “Install macOS Monterey application is damaged” error: download a fresh installer, use the softwareupdate command, check the date, or rebuild your USB. Continue Reading “This Copy of the Install macOS Monterey Application Is Damaged” Fix

Categories Mac
Phone account Manage Payments screen with an expired card marked for update and the Add Payment Method option highlighted

How to Turn Off “Verification Required” on the App Store

September 26, 2026April 15, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Fix the App Store “Verification Required” message by updating your payment method, paying an unpaid balance, or removing your card to get free apps. Continue Reading How to Turn Off “Verification Required” on the App Store

Categories iPhone
iPhone Accessibility Display and Text Size settings with the Button Shapes switch turned on and highlighted

iPhone Button Shapes: A Complete Guide to the Setting and Button Design

September 25, 2026April 15, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Turn on iPhone Button Shapes to make tappable buttons easier to see, try related accessibility settings, and learn how iPhone’s physical buttons have changed. Continue Reading iPhone Button Shapes: A Complete Guide to the Setting and Button Design

Categories iPhone
CarPlay Settings on a car display with Wallpaper selected and the wallpaper choices highlighted

Can You Set a Custom CarPlay Wallpaper? How to Change It

September 24, 2026April 13, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

CarPlay does not support your own photos as wallpaper, but you can pick from Apple’s designs in CarPlay Settings. Here is how, plus other ways to customize it. Continue Reading Can You Set a Custom CarPlay Wallpaper? How to Change It

Categories iPhone
iPhone Photos More menu for a Live Photo with the Save as Video option

How to Post a Live Photo on Facebook

September 29, 2026April 13, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Post an iPhone Live Photo on Facebook, or convert it with Save as Video so the motion shows for everyone. Continue Reading How to Post a Live Photo on Facebook

Categories iPhone
iPhone iCloud settings with Private Relay opened and the Private Relay switch highlighted

How to Fix Google’s “Unusual Traffic” Message on an iPhone

September 24, 2026April 13, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Google’s unusual traffic message on iPhone is usually caused by Private Relay, a VPN, or a shared network. Here is what it means and 7 ways to stop it. Continue Reading How to Fix Google’s “Unusual Traffic” Message on an iPhone

Categories iPhone
Smartwatch side view with the microphone opening highlighted

Where Is the Apple Watch Microphone?

September 28, 2026April 13, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

The Apple Watch microphone is on the right side between the crown and side button on Series 4 and later, and on the left side of older models. Continue Reading Where Is the Apple Watch Microphone?

Categories Apple Watch
Mac recovery screen asking for a password to unlock the startup disk, with the password field and Unlock button highlighted

Enter a Password to Unlock the Disk Macintosh HD: What It Means and How to Fix It

September 25, 2026April 13, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Seeing Enter a password to unlock the disk Macintosh HD? Learn which password to use, how to recover access if you forgot it, and why it appears. Continue Reading Enter a Password to Unlock the Disk Macintosh HD: What It Means and How to Fix It

Categories Mac
iPhone Screen Time settings with Share Across Devices and Turn Off App and Website Activity highlighted

Can You Delete Screen Time History? Here’s How to Clear It

September 25, 2026April 12, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

You cannot delete individual Screen Time entries, but you can clear all history by turning off App & Website Activity. Here is how on iPhone and iPad. Continue Reading Can You Delete Screen Time History? Here’s How to Clear It

Categories iPhone
Illustration of wet wireless earbuds drying on a lint-free cloth with speaker mesh facing down and the charging case lid open

AirPods Fell in Water? What to Do and How to Save Them

September 25, 2026April 12, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

AirPods fell in water? Shake out water, air-dry the earbuds and case separately, skip rice and heat, wait before charging, and know your repair options. Continue Reading AirPods Fell in Water? What to Do and How to Save Them

Categories iPhone
Phone social media app profile switcher listing two signed-in accounts with Add another profile or account highlighted

How to Manage Multiple Facebook Accounts on One iPhone

September 29, 2026April 12, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Add and switch between Facebook accounts on iPhone, use profiles and Pages instead of extra accounts, remove saved accounts, and keep each one secure. Continue Reading How to Manage Multiple Facebook Accounts on One iPhone

Categories iPhone
Phone photo markup editor with a square shape stretched to the photo edges to create a thick white border, and border width options

How to Add a Border to Photos on iPhone 14 (4 Free Ways)

September 26, 2026April 12, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Add a border to photos on iPhone 14 with the Markup square trick, Pages or Keynote, a shortcut, or an editor app. Step-by-step, with free options. Continue Reading How to Add a Border to Photos on iPhone 14 (4 Free Ways)

Categories iPhone
Phone Date and Time settings with Set Automatically turned on, a common fix for store connection errors

How to Report a Problem to Apple Support (Devices, Purchases, Apps)

September 25, 2026April 12, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Report a problem to Apple: get device help online, in the Support app, or by phone, request refunds at reportaproblem.apple.com, and send feedback. Continue Reading How to Report a Problem to Apple Support (Devices, Purchases, Apps)

Categories iPhone
iPhone Settings Siri page with the Listen for option set to Siri or Hey Siri and Allow Siri When Locked turned on

Hey Siri Not Working on AirPods? Here's How to Fix It

September 29, 2026April 11, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Hey Siri not working on AirPods? Check model support, turn on Listen for Hey Siri, retrain your voice, update firmware, clean the mics, and reset your AirPods. Continue Reading Hey Siri Not Working on AirPods? Here's How to Fix It

Categories iPhone
Mac Terminal window showing the chflags hidden command followed by a folder path

How to Hide a Folder on a Mac

September 24, 2026April 11, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Hide a folder on a Mac with Terminal’s chflags hidden command, show it with Command + Shift + period, or lock it in an encrypted disk image. Continue Reading How to Hide a Folder on a Mac

Categories Mac
Command Prompt showing ipconfig /all output with the Physical Address line highlighted for the Wi-Fi adapter

macOS Sonoma vs. Ventura: Which Is Better (and Should You Use Either in 2026)?

September 30, 2026April 11, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

macOS Sonoma vs. Ventura compared: features, supported Macs, performance, and security updates, plus which macOS you should run on your Mac in 2026. Continue Reading macOS Sonoma vs. Ventura: Which Is Better (and Should You Use Either in 2026)?

Categories Mac
Mac Finder Go to Folder box with the iPhone Software Updates path entered and an IPSW file shown in the folder

Where Are IPSW Files Stored on Mac and Windows?

September 24, 2026April 10, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

Find downloaded iPhone and iPad IPSW files on a Mac in ~/Library/iTunes and on Windows in AppData, plus how to use or delete them safely. Continue Reading Where Are IPSW Files Stored on Mac and Windows?

Categories iPhone
macOS Installer Log window with the OSISDownloadOperation No IAL update found line highlighted

“No IAL Update Found” on Mac: What It Means and How to Fix a Stuck macOS Install

September 24, 2026April 10, 2024 by Kermit Matthews

“No IAL update found” is a macOS installer log line. Here’s what it means and 7 fixes for a stuck Mac install, from date and time to a USB installer. Continue Reading “No IAL Update Found” on Mac: What It Means and How to Fix a Stuck macOS Install

Categories Mac
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