Need to know how to use an app or feature on your iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch? In these articles, you’ll find overviews on topics relevant for Apple users.
Scaring and tricking users into thinking that their devices are somehow compromised is a long-running scam. Apple users have been suffering from this scam, too, even though it is a known fact that security flaws in Apple devices are very rare. A common scam targeted toward iPhone or iPad users is the “your iPhone has … Read more
Maybe you are new to Mac, or maybe you just never stopped to learn about files with the .dmg extension. On Mac, this is the usual file type for new app downloads. This article will go over the basics of what to do with a DMG file and answer some common questions about them: Are … Read more
Your iPhone and Mac can work together beautifully. Your iPhone and Mac can be connected on many different levels so that you can have a seamless experience within the Apple ecosystem. For example, you can use your Mac to make calls and receive phone calls that come to your iPhone. However, you may want to … Read more
While browsing the web using Safari on your iPhone or iPad, you can download images, documents or PDFs by tapping links on websites. When you tap a link, a popup will appear saying, “Do you want to download ‘file.name’?” When you tap the Download option, the item will be downloaded onto your iPhone or iPad, … Read more
Many Mac users know about Activity Monitor. In Activity Monitor, you can check which processes are using your Mac’s resources and, if necessary, kill (stop) the process. It comes in handy when you find your Mac’s fan is running loudly and your computer has slowed down. Sometimes the fix is as simple as closing a … Read more
When your iPhone runs out of charge, it will power off automatically. Your phone will be dead and functionless until you charge it again. When your device dies because it has run out of battery, you will see a red battery icon when you press the power button (or the Home button, depending on the … Read more
When you look at the battery icon in the menu bar at the top of your Mac screen, you may see what looks like an electrical cord on the battery. If you haven’t noticed this symbol before, you may wonder if it is telling you something about the battery not charging properly. It’s true that … Read more
Many Apple product users wonder if their AppleCare plans can be transferred. Some may wonder if AppleCare can be transferred to another device. For example, you might ask if an AppleCare plan can be transferred from an old iPhone to the new one you just purchased. Unfortunately, no (not unless Apple has replaced a device … Read more
Apple Watch comes with the Compass app that can really be a nice feature, allowing you to navigate without carrying an extra piece of equipment. Apple Watch owners may want to know how to use the compass and also if there are any drawbacks to the Compass app. Before you rely on the compass, you … Read more
You may be wondering if your iPad has been backed up recently. For your iPad, you can either make backups using iCloud or your computer. Also, some of your apps might be using other cloud services to store your data. For example, email, such as Gmail or Exchange, will already be backed up to their … Read more