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How tos Mac WindowsJul 18, 2021Jul 19, 2021

How to install Windows 11 in Parallels on an M1 Mac

Here is how you can install Windows 11 in Parallels on an M1 Mac using workarounds to bypass hardware checks for TPM 2.0. This guide only applies to Windows 11 on ARM. Microsoft has released Windows 11 as an early…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 17, 2021

How to use Spotlight to search for photos in iOS 15

Asma Hussain

iOS 15 includes several new features for FaceTime, Wallet, Photos, Weather, and Apple Maps including new animations, graphics, and more. The software update also features a ton of improvements for Spotlight Search. Not only is Spotlight Search more powerful and…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

How to check your Battery Health on iPhone

Asma Hussain

Introduced in iOS 11, Battery Health shows you the current battery capacity of your iPhone. As your device ages, the battery naturally loses its ability to hold power and will not last as long on a single charge. Though there…

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

How to automatically back up your photos using iCloud on iPhone

Asma Hussain

There are a ton of ways to back up your photos on iPhone. You can transfer them to your computer, external drive or use a third-party service. However, the most seamless option is iCloud as it falls within Apple’s ecosystem….

How tos iOS iPhoneJul 17, 2021Jul 17, 2021

How to use Background Sounds in iOS 15 to focus, stay calm or rest

Asma Hussain

One of the new accessibility features available on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 is Background Sounds. The feature can play balanced, bright, or dark noise, ocean, rain, and stream sounds continuously in the background to conceal unwanted external noises and…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJul 5, 2021

How to edit the date, time, or location of photos in iOS 15

Asma Hussain

Apple’s latest software update iOS 15 features the ability to edit and change the date, time, or location of photos and videos you have taken on your iPhone. Prior to the introduction of iOS 15, users would have to sync…

How tos MacJul 2, 2021Jul 3, 2021

How to disable background color for Safari toolbar in macOS Monterey

Asma Hussain

Apple’s latest software updates for Mac and iPad, macOS Monterey and iPadOS 15, feature a new design for Safari’s tab bar which takes up less space than before and modifies to the color of the website you are viewing. Although…

How tos iOS iPad iPhone iPod TouchJun 30, 2021Jul 2, 2021

How to create custom app icons on iPhone

Asma Hussain

With the launch of iOS 14, Apple finally gave users more control over their home screen. One of the coolest features of the update is that users can create custom app icons or even rename them to change the look…

Apple Music How tos iOS iPhoneJun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021

How to enable Apple Music Lossless Audio on iPhone

Usman Hussain

Launched as part of Apple’s WWDC 2021 keynote, lossless audio refers to audio up to 48kHz, they are very large files and use much more bandwidth and storage space than standard AAC files. The feature is finally available in Apple…

AirPods Apple Music How tos iOS iPhoneJun 21, 2021Jun 21, 2021

How to enable Apple Music Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio on iPhone

Asma Hussain

Apple recently rolled out Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio for Apple Music subscribers. Dolby Atmos support allows users to listen to music with a 360 audio experience. Instruments will sound as if they are around the listener. The immersive experience is…