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If your iPhone alarm stopped working in iOS 17.4.1, here's a fix
Apple is working to patch the bug but a simple tweak in Settings should help.
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How to find and block an AirTag that's detected near you
Here's how to find an AirTag and disable it if you've had a notification that an AirTag is detected near you.
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How to clear cache on iPhone & iPad
Clearing the cache is a great way to give your iPhone or iPad a speed boost. Here's how to delete unwanted junk files.
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How to charge an iPhone properly
Follow our advice to keep your iPhone battery in prime condition.
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How to delete photos from iPhone but not from iCloud
Beware deleting iPhone photos if you don't want them gone from iCloud.
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Apple Thunderbolt Display requires native Thunderbolt, not just USB-C
Apple’s favorite older display works with newer Macs only with a Thunderbolt port.
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How to copy and paste on a MacBook or Mac
Guide to cut & paste on Mac including how to paste without formatting, paste between devices, extended clipboard options, and how to see your Mac clipboard.
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Downgrading iCloud+ storage? Be sure to retrieve your files properly
If you want to reduce your iCloud+ monthly storage fee, how can you be sure you aren’t losing files or media?
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How to scan documents on iPhone
You can easily scan a document with an iPhone or iPad and even save it as a PDF. Here's how…
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How to edit a PDF on Mac
It's quick and easy to edit a PFD on a Mac. Here's how to add text, signatures and annotations to PDFs on your Mac – and it needn't cost a penny.
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How to back up a MacBook or Mac
You know you should back up your Mac, here are the five best Mac backup methods, make sure you do one before it's too late!
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How to find out what devices are logged into your iCloud account
Feeling paranoid, justifiably or not? See a list of all devices associated with your iCloud account.
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How to find and delete duplicate files on Mac
Looking for a duplicate file finder for your Mac? Here's we'll explain how to find and delete duplicate files using the Finder and other options so you can save space and maybe even speed up your Mac.
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How to reset an Apple ID if you forgot the password
Follow these tips if you have forgotten the password for your Apple ID and need to reset it or recover it.
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How to make noncontiguous selections in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
Apple added a feature that’s decades old to its suite of "office" applications.
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Apple Watch Activity badges: Get the Earth Day badge on April 22
Trying to snag every Activity badge? Here's a full list of the achievements and what you need to do to get them.
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How to pay even more safely with Apple Cash
Apple added a new way to reduce the risk of reuse of your Apple Cash debit-card–like number by adding a "virtual" option.
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How to remove a phone number from your Apple ID account without the phone
Apple has a few ways to let you disable a phone number that’s no longer available.
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How to use Mac Recovery Mode
Need to use macOS Recovery mode? We look at the key combinations you need to start a Mac in Recovery mode & what to do once there.
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