How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network in iOS 9
Forgetting a Wi-Fi network in iOS 9 removes the saved network information from the iPhone. The next time you want to connect, you will normally… Continue Reading How to Forget a Wi-Fi Network in iOS 9
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How-to guides and tutorials to help you perform specific tasks and use various Apple electronic devices.
How to Turn Off Read Receipts on iPhone
Stop people seeing when you read their iPhone messages by turning off Send Read Receipts for everyone or for individual conversations. Continue Reading How to Turn Off Read Receipts on iPhone
How to Enable Automatic Updates on the iPhone
You can manually install app updates on your iPhone by opening the App Store, selecting your profile icon, then scrolling down and tapping Update next… Continue Reading How to Enable Automatic Updates on the iPhone
How Can I Tell if My iPhone 7 is in Airplane Mode?
Your iPhone has several wireless connections that can all be enabled and active at the same time. Some of these conflict with airplane equipment, so… Continue Reading How Can I Tell if My iPhone 7 is in Airplane Mode?
Does My iPhone Have iOS 6 or iOS 7?
The operating system on your iPhone is called iOS, and it received periodic updates several times a year. Occasionally these updates will cause a change… Continue Reading Does My iPhone Have iOS 6 or iOS 7?
How to Screenshot on Apple Watch
Taking a screenshot, if it’s on your computer or your phone, is an effective way to show someone else what you are seeing on your… Continue Reading How to Screenshot on Apple Watch
How to Stop iPhone Downloading Large Apps Over Cellular
Stop large app downloads on cellular: Settings > App Store > App Downloads > Ask If Over 200 MB, and turn off cellular Automatic Downloads. Continue Reading How to Stop iPhone Downloading Large Apps Over Cellular
How to Add Content from Other Apps to the iPhone TV App
The TV app on your iPhone can be a great place to watch all of the content that you have access to. During the initial… Continue Reading How to Add Content from Other Apps to the iPhone TV App
Why Am I Getting a Copy of Every Email I Send from My iPhone SE?
Many of us already receive so many emails every day that it’s tough to manage our inboxes. So if you are sending yourself a copy… Continue Reading Why Am I Getting a Copy of Every Email I Send from My iPhone SE?
How to See Which Apps Have Access to Your Contacts on an iPhone 7
Some of the apps on your iPhone will work better when they can access other information on the device. A navigation app works better when… Continue Reading How to See Which Apps Have Access to Your Contacts on an iPhone 7
How to Turn Off the Sent Email Sound on an iPhone 7
If you don’t have your iPhone on silent all the time, then you probably hear a lot of different notification sounds when you complete an… Continue Reading How to Turn Off the Sent Email Sound on an iPhone 7
How to Add Another Fingerprint to Touch ID on iPhone
Add another fingerprint to Touch ID in Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, rename or delete prints, improve recognition and fix setup errors. Continue Reading How to Add Another Fingerprint to Touch ID on iPhone
How to Use Cellular Data for iCloud Drive on an iPhone 7
When your iPhone connects to the Internet on a cellular network, it will use cellular data anytime it needs to download something. You have the… Continue Reading How to Use Cellular Data for iCloud Drive on an iPhone 7
How to Remove News Articles from Spotlight Search on an iPhone 7
The Spotlight Search feature on your iPhone is a great way to find apps and information on your device. But there can sometimes be too… Continue Reading How to Remove News Articles from Spotlight Search on an iPhone 7
How to Combine Apps Into Folders on the iPad 2
While the default organizational structure of the iPad involves placing individual apps on the Home screen, this can become messy when you have a lot… Continue Reading How to Combine Apps Into Folders on the iPad 2
How to Delete Text Messages After 30 Days on an iPhone 7
An iPhone can automatically remove old Messages conversations after a chosen retention period. On an iPhone 7, selecting 30 Days can save storage, but messages… Continue Reading How to Delete Text Messages After 30 Days on an iPhone 7
How to Add a Passcode to an iPhone
Add a passcode to your iPhone in Settings > Face ID & Passcode, choose a stronger custom code, set Face ID or Touch ID, and know what to do if you forget it. Continue Reading How to Add a Passcode to an iPhone
How to Show Filename Extensions in Finder on a Mac
The different files that you have on your computer all have file types. An Excel spreadsheet could have a filename extension like .xls or .xlsx,… Continue Reading How to Show Filename Extensions in Finder on a Mac
How to Change the High Heart Rate Notification on an Apple Watch
Change the Apple Watch high heart rate alert: Watch app > My Watch > Heart > High Heart Rate, then choose 100 to 150 BPM or Off. Continue Reading How to Change the High Heart Rate Notification on an Apple Watch
Apple Watch Dock: Recent Apps and What Replaced Favorites
The editable Apple Watch Dock is gone. How to open recent apps by watchOS version, close apps, and keep favorites handy with widgets. Continue Reading Apple Watch Dock: Recent Apps and What Replaced Favorites
How to Change the Skip Settings for Audiobooks in iBooks on an iPhone
When you are listening to an audiobook in the iPhone’s iBooks app, you might find yourself skipping around at times. But, depending on the current… Continue Reading How to Change the Skip Settings for Audiobooks in iBooks on an iPhone
How to Turn Bluetooth On or Off in iOS 9
The Bluetooth feature on the iPhone gives you ways to connect headphones, car interfaces, speakers, and more. Usually Bluetooth is on all the time, and… Continue Reading How to Turn Bluetooth On or Off in iOS 9
How to Move the Address Bar Back to the Top on an iPhone 13
When you updated your phone to iOS 15 or purchased a new device that used that version of the operating system, one of the most… Continue Reading How to Move the Address Bar Back to the Top on an iPhone 13
Where Is Location Services on iPhone 11?
Find Location Services on iPhone 11 in Settings > Privacy & Security, then set each app to Never, Ask, While Using or Always. Continue Reading Where Is Location Services on iPhone 11?
How to Silence Unknown Callers on an iPhone 11
If you get a lot of phone calls from telemarketers or spammers, then you might have started blocking those numbers. But there can be so… Continue Reading How to Silence Unknown Callers on an iPhone 11
How to Turn Off Email Threading on an iPhone 7
Turn off email threading on iPhone 7 in Settings > Mail > Organize by Thread. On iOS 18 and later, go to Settings > Apps > Mail. Continue Reading How to Turn Off Email Threading on an iPhone 7
How to Enable Siri on an iPhone 7 (Hey Siri and Home Button)
Enable Siri on an iPhone 7 in Settings > Siri & Search, turn on Hey Siri and Press Home for Siri, customize Siri, and fix it when it does not respond. Continue Reading How to Enable Siri on an iPhone 7 (Hey Siri and Home Button)
How to Block a Call on iPhone 5 (and Newer iPhones)
Block a caller on iPhone 5: Phone > Recents > ⓘ > Block this Caller. Plus how to block texts, unblock numbers, and what blocked callers see. Continue Reading How to Block a Call on iPhone 5 (and Newer iPhones)
How to Turn Off Low Data Mode on iPhone 11 (Cellular and Wi-Fi)
Turn off Low Data Mode on iPhone 11 for cellular data and Wi-Fi, why there is no Data Mode menu, and how it differs from Low Power Mode. Continue Reading How to Turn Off Low Data Mode on iPhone 11 (Cellular and Wi-Fi)
How to Fix Some Battery Usage iOS 9 Problems
When your iPhone battery starts to drain too quickly, you might be worried that you will need to get the device checked out, or possibly… Continue Reading How to Fix Some Battery Usage iOS 9 Problems
How to Shut Down an iPhone from Settings
Turn off an iPhone without buttons: Settings, General, Shut Down, then drag the slider. Plus how to turn it back on. Continue Reading How to Shut Down an iPhone from Settings
How to Turn Off Apple Maps Extensions on an iPhone 7
The default Apple Maps app on your iPhone can provide you with directions and information about places that you need to visit. The app can… Continue Reading How to Turn Off Apple Maps Extensions on an iPhone 7
How to Turn On Larger Text on an iPhone 7
Make text bigger on iPhone 7: Settings > Accessibility > Display & Text Size > Larger Text, turn on larger sizes and drag the slider. Continue Reading How to Turn On Larger Text on an iPhone 7
10 Ways to Make Your iPhone 13 Battery Stop Draining So Fast
The battery life is something that seems to improve when new iPhone models are released, and the iPhone 13 battery is among the better options… Continue Reading 10 Ways to Make Your iPhone 13 Battery Stop Draining So Fast
How to Make the iPhone 13 Screen Brighter
Make the iPhone 13 screen brighter with Control Center or Settings, and fix dimming from Auto-Brightness, Reduce White Point, and Low Power Mode. Continue Reading How to Make the iPhone 13 Screen Brighter
How to Turn Off Background App Refresh iPhone 13 Settings
Some of the settings on your iPhone involve things that many of us don’t think about. One of these is a feature called “background app… Continue Reading How to Turn Off Background App Refresh iPhone 13 Settings
How to Add a Link to Your iPhone Home Screen
Add a website link to your iPhone Home Screen from Safari or Chrome, open it as a web app, make a custom icon with Shortcuts, and remove links. Continue Reading How to Add a Link to Your iPhone Home Screen
How to Turn On AirDrop on an iPhone 7
Turn on AirDrop on an iPhone 7 from Control Center or Settings, choose Contacts Only or Everyone, send files, and fix AirDrop when devices don’t appear. Continue Reading How to Turn On AirDrop on an iPhone 7
How to Disable AirDrop in iOS 10
On iOS 10, AirDrop could be disabled by changing its receiving setting in Control Center. These instructions apply to older Apple software; current iPhones use… Continue Reading How to Disable AirDrop in iOS 10
How to Set AirDrop to Contacts Only on iPhone SE (and Other iPhones)
Set AirDrop to Contacts Only on iPhone SE from Settings or Control Center, learn what it needs to work, and fix contacts who cannot see your iPhone. Continue Reading How to Set AirDrop to Contacts Only on iPhone SE (and Other iPhones)
How to Delete Apps Through Settings on an iPhone
The Settings menu on your iPhone allows you to change options and preferences for many of the apps and services on your phone. There is… Continue Reading How to Delete Apps Through Settings on an iPhone
How to Remove the SIM Card From an iPhone 13
The SIM tray is on the left side, below the volume buttons. Push the eject tool into the hole, pull out the tray, and lift out the nano-SIM. eSIM tips too. Continue Reading How to Remove the SIM Card From an iPhone 13
How to Turn Off AssistiveTouch on an iPhone 11
Turn off AssistiveTouch on iPhone 11: Settings > Accessibility > Touch > AssistiveTouch, then switch it off. Or ask Siri, or use the Accessibility Shortcut. Continue Reading How to Turn Off AssistiveTouch on an iPhone 11
How to Disable the Break Reminder in the YouTube iPhone App
Have you ever been watching videos and received an alert that you should take a break? This is a setting in the YouTube iPhone app… Continue Reading How to Disable the Break Reminder in the YouTube iPhone App
Allowing Popups in Safari on iPhone 11
Many modern-day Internet users might have forgotten that pop-ups used to be a big problem. But current Web browsers have become very good at blocking… Continue Reading Allowing Popups in Safari on iPhone 11
How to Stop Accidentally Opening the Control Center When Typing a Space on Your iPhone
It’s pretty frustrating when you are trying to do something on your iPhone, and you do something accidentally. It might be tapping a notification that… Continue Reading How to Stop Accidentally Opening the Control Center When Typing a Space on Your iPhone
How to Turn Off Gift Notifications in Pokémon GO on an iPhone
Turn off Pokémon GO gift notifications on iPhone with iOS notification settings or in-game options, silence the game with Focus, and keep up with gifts daily. Continue Reading How to Turn Off Gift Notifications in Pokémon GO on an iPhone
How to Close an Open App on an iPhone 5
Double-press the Home button, then swipe the app preview up to close it. Steps for newer iPhones, when to close apps, and what to do if one freezes. Continue Reading How to Close an Open App on an iPhone 5
How to Turn Off Background App Refresh on the Apple Watch
Turn off Background App Refresh on Apple Watch: Settings > General > Background App Refresh, all apps or individual ones, to help battery life. Continue Reading How to Turn Off Background App Refresh on the Apple Watch
How to Put the Contacts Icon Back on Your iPhone Home Screen
Restore the Contacts app icon from the App Library, add a Contacts widget, or make a one-tap call shortcut on your iPhone Home Screen. Continue Reading How to Put the Contacts Icon Back on Your iPhone Home Screen