How to Find the MAC Address on an iPhone or iPad
Jun 10th, 2021 by Sodiq Olanrewaju
Many reasons why you may need it
8 Best Board Game Apps for iPhone or iPad
Jun 9th, 2021 by Kayla Dube
No dice or tokens are required
Safari Won’t Open on Your Mac? 6 Ways To Fix
Jun 8th, 2021 by Sydney Butler
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How to Update the AirPods Firmware and Why You Should
In case it doesn't do it automatically
The AirPods’ firmware consists of complex hardware-level programming that allows for each internal component to function correctly. It’s also upgradeable. Hence, Apple releases newer versions of the firmware, and they […]
What To Do If An App Won’t Open on iPhone or iPad
When yelling at the sky won't help
Apps tend to run well on the iPhone and iPad, due to the stable nature of the system software. But you’ll still encounter the odd app that refuses to function […]
How to Close Apps on Apple Watch
Something that you should rarely do
The apps on the Apple Watch work like those on the iPhone and iPad. Exit an app, and it will continue to stick around in a suspended state, ready to […]
iPhone Camera Video Settings and Options Missing? 8 Ways to Fix
Before you miss baby's first steps
The iPhone camera has six different modes (Time-Lapse, Slo-mo, Photo, Video, Photo, Portrait, and Panorama) that help you capture every kind of moment. With the right iPhone camera settings and […]
Top 7 Ways to Reduce Data Usage on Mac
Control costs before you exceed your limit
The price of high-speed internet isn’t getting any cheaper. If you’re subscribed to an internet plan with a data cap or limit, it’s important to monitor your data usage. Otherwise, […]
Apple Watch Stuck on Update? 11 Ways to Fix
Before you start swearing in public
The latest system software updates for the Apple Watch come with many feature additions, security enhancements, and bug fixes. If you want to get the best experience out of your […]
How to Stop Your Mac from Installing an Update for macOS
Before it causes problems with your setup
Updating your Mac OS and apps is important, as some updates are essential for your Mac. They’re meant to improve overall security and make all processes on your computer run […]
Mac Won’t Connect to Wi-Fi? Troubleshooting Tips To Get Back Online
Dry those tears, help is here
Mac users can experience bugs or glitches that prevent their machines from connecting to Wi-Fi. There could be an issue with the network or the router, downtime on the broadband […]
Can’t Update Your Mac? Here Are 10 Reasons Why
Hopefully this will resolve your issue
It’s a good idea to keep your Mac updated so that you benefit from the latest security patches, improved performance, and new features. However, it can happen that you can’t […]
How to Clear Cache, History and Cookies in Safari on Mac
But be careful not to slow things down
Whenever you use Safari on the Mac, the browser ends up caching web pages to speed up subsequent visits. It also stores cookies to remember site-related preferences and even allows […]
FaceTime Calls Failing on Mac? 9 Fixes to Try
Plus, what to do as a last resort
Do you get a “Call Failed” error every time you make FaceTime calls on your Mac? Prompted by a “Why do my FaceTime calls keep failing?” question from a SwitchingToMac […]
How to Change iPhone Passcode When Forgotten
We show you 3 ways to reset it
Despite relying mainly on Face ID or Touch ID, the system software on your iPhone can occasionally request the 4-6 digit device passcode for authentication. That helps improve security. But […]
Can Your Apple Watch or iPhone Help Detect COVID-19? What To Know
We have good news and bad news
You may have read that researchers have found a way to use smartwatches such as the Apple Watch to help detect COVID-19. This comes in addition to the introduction of […]
How to Create a Shared Folder on macOS
A convenient way to transfer or exchange files
There are many situations when you might need to share files on your Mac with other users. One sure way to exchange files between computers is to set up a […]
How to Fix Orange/Green Dot on iPhone Not Going Away
No your eyes aren't playing tricks
The iPhone comes with lots of options and features geared toward preserving user privacy. You can stop apps from following you around, secure Wi-Fi networks with private MAC addresses, and […]
How to Factory Reset an iPhone and iPad
If you're going to sell or it needs fixing
Factory resetting your iPhone or iPad involves wiping every bit of personal data and reverting each system-related setting to its default. Essentially, you end up with the system software reverting […]
How to Use Apple Fitness+ Without an Apple Watch
You'll still need one to set it up
The Fitness+ app on iPhone or iPad is a great app for tracking your workouts. But, it’s likely you wear an Apple Watch to track what you’re doing. You might […]