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.
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
Many iPhone users have questions about when another person can see their location. There are various settings available on iPhone that involve location, and in this article, we will tackle what some of those settings mean and which allow someone to see your current location. We will also answer the following specific questions: Can someone … Read more
Many people are not familiar with the various location settings on their iPhone. There are a couple of different ways that you can share your location with someone using your iPhone. You can control who, if anyone, can see your location. You can also take a look at the ways that apps may be tracking … Read more
Many people who own a Mac also use an iPhone. Generally, people will have their phones with them wherever they go, but not their Macs. While you are away from your computer, you may want to view one of your iCloud Drive files or share that file with someone. The introduction of the Files app … Read more
When you click on the battery icon in the top menu bar on your MacBook, you can see information about your MacBook’s battery. You can see the charge percentage and if your MacBook is connected to power. You may have seen a small warning symbol in your battery icon, although this goes away after you … Read more
iPhone users may wonder if they can “charge” their Apple Cash to pay for things with Apple Pay. Further, they may wonder how to set up their Apple Pay to use their Apple Cash. In this article, we will explain how the two work together to send money via Messages, or to make purchases online … Read more
Sometimes when you are reading manuals or technical documentation, or when you are trying to set up your Wi-Fi network, you may see a term called SSID. I last saw this word when I wanted to connect to a public Wi-Fi. I saw it on a banner saying, “our SSID is “XXX” use your seat … Read more
On your iPhone or iPad, you can check to see if your device is carrier-locked or not by going to Settings > General > About. If your iPhone is not locked to a carrier, you will see a message saying, “No SIM restrictions,” next to Carrier Lock; see the image below. You may wonder what … Read more