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How to use iCloud Drive in iOS 9 & OS X
iOS 9 brings a proper file browser to your iPhone and iPad – here's how to use it
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How to search better in iOS 9
Learn more about using Natural Language: Apple’s new Spotlight technology upcoming in iOS 9. Here's how to improve your use of search in iOS 9How-To
OneNote for iPad tips to make you more productive
Take advantage of handwriting, scanning, and OCR features to make your favorite tablet an indispensable office tool.
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The college student’s guide to getting started with iTunes U
iTunes U is more than just lectures, even letting college students to turn in homework without leaving the dorms. Here's how to get started with iTunes U 3.0 on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
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How to fix 5 common problems with the iOS 9 beta
Having problems with a beta version of iOS 9? Here are troubleshooting fixes for 5 common issues when running iOS beta software
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How to download YouTube videos to iPad and iPhone
How to download videos from YouTube and save them on your iPad & iPhone to watch offline
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Top 12 Apple Music tips
Here's 12 Apple Music tips that'll improve your overall listening experience
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How to watch the Ashes 2015 cricket on iPad, iPhone, Mac or Apple TV
Here's how to stream and watch the Ashes 2015 cricket live on your iPad, iPhone, Mac or Apple TV
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How to add empty space at the top of the iPhone Home Screen
Here's a trick to add blank app icons to the iOS home screen so you can space out your apps
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Set Photo Stream up on your Apple devices
It's easy to see all your photos on all your Apple devices using Photo StreamHow-To
The EPUB Proof is in the iBooks pudding (hint: it’s in the Advanced Menu)
Having trouble distributing your EPUB book? Here are some tips on self-publishing your own book and syncing it with the iBookstore.
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How to get free extra lives in Candy Crush, Two Dots and other iPhone games
How to hack free lives, gems and gold in Candy Crush, Two Dots and other iOS games – skip the waiting time and get all your lives back
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How to recover missing iTunes music, films and TV shows
Recover iTunes media files that you've bought from Apple iTunes StoreHow-To
How to play ‘Louie Louie’ on your iPad
Why should those with Macs have all the fun banging out this three-chord frat anthem? Grab your iPad and get ready to rock.
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How to export bookmarks from Chrome to Safari
Switching from Chrome to Safari? Take your bookmarks with youHow-To
Borrow free e-books from your library with OverDrive and 3M Cloud Library
Consider this a manifesto: Buying e-books is for suckers.Mac 911
How to transfer camera images to an iPad with an old adapter
Although you have an old adapter and new iPad, you can continue using that adapter by adding yet another one.How-To
How to upgrade to iOS 8 (and downgrade to iOS 7 if you regret it)
iOS 8 is here, and you're probably itching to give it a spin. Here's how to do so safely and completely. Plus: How to go back to iOS 7 if you don't like the new OS.Mac 911
How to prepare your devices for iOS 8
iOS 8 is coming soon. Here are some steps you can take to prepare your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch for it.
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How to keep your photos safe on iPhone
Here's how to make sure the photos on your iPhone aren't stolen and shared on the web
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Using QuickType and Swype keyboards in iOS 8
Get a better keyboard for your iPhone and iPad: learn all about QuickType and Swype coming in iOS 8How-To
The Apple customer-support site that’s built just for you
Apple's Support Profile page lists all the Apple devices you've bought and gives you quick access to all sorts of support services for them. Here's how to take advantage.
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Best way to find apps on the Apple App Store
Five ways to find what you're actually looking for in the App Store, and what's coming in iOS 8Macworld Video
Learn these four oft-overlooked iOS 7 tips
iOS 8 is going to have some great new features, but iOS 7 has several worthwhile elements you may have missed. Chris Breen reveals four of his favorites.
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How to save SHSH blobs for an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch
If you want to be able to downgrade iOS in future, you'll need to save your SHSH blobs. Here's howCreative Spaces
Keep it Reel: Record, mix, and release a professional recording on your iPad
Here's how Berklee College of Music professor Andrea Pejrolo turned his iPad into a portable, professional recording studio. Part two: Record, mix, and releasing a project from the iPad.Creative Spaces
Keep it Reel: Make your iPad into a professional recording studio
Here's how Berklee College of Music professor Andrea Pejrolo turned his iPad into a portable, professional recording studio. Part one: Get your hardware and software in order.
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How to fix an iPhone stuck in iCloud sign-in
If your iPhone gets stuck during the iCloud sign-in procedure, this feature will help you sign into iCloud
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Create a video for your app on the App Store
Developers can now add video previews of their apps to the iOS 8 App Store. Discover how to add a preview movie to your app
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How to find out your iPhone (or iPad) UDID
Here's how to find out your iPhone or iPad's UDID. Plus: what's a UDID, and what might you need a UDID for?How-To
Advice from an Apple Tech: How to replace the glass on an iPad mini
Cracked the glass on an iPad mini? You can replace it yourself if you have a delicate hand and some patience.How-To
Advice from an Apple Tech: How to replace the glass on an old iPad
Got a first- or second-generation iPad that's out of warranty and has cracked front glass? You can replace the glass yourself.Working Mac
How to work at home with kids
Working at home is one thing. Working at home with kids in the house is something else entirely. Here's how freelancer Joe Kissell gets it done.
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How to beat the ban and install Flappy Bird on iPhone
Flappy Bird creator admits he's considering bringing the game backMac 911
How to sync bookmarks with two iCloud accounts
The setup: Two users, two sets of bookmarks, one shared iPad between them. How to get everyone's bookmarks on one device.Macworld Video
Build a custom lock screen to save your iPhone, your iPad, or even your life
This week's video tip shows you how to quickly and easily make a custom lock-screen image for your iOS devices that contains contact and emergency information.
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How to use the new BBC iPlayer
The new BBC iPlayer is amazing. Here’s how to use the new features in BBC iPlayer on iPad, iPhone and Mac
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Using a flash drive with an iPad (before iOS 13)
It's not impossible to use a flash drive with an iPad, but what you can do with some of them is limited to images and videos. Chris Breen explains.Mac 911
iPad or laptop: Which is right for you?
The "Should I get an iPad or laptop" debate rages on. Chris Breen weighs in with the options.Mac 911
Scheduling recurring events on iOS
Surprisingly, there's no way in iOS's Calendar to schedule events that recur on a specific day of the month, like the first Thursday. Here are a couple ways to work around that missing feature.How-To
How to import & edit video on an iPad
Import movie clips to an iPad and edit them using iMovie appHow-To
Get started with the iPad and iPad mini
Just purchased a new iPad? Check out our guide to transferring your information, getting it set up, and some basic starting steps.Working Mac
iCloud backup tricks for the iPhone and iPad
Running out of iCloud storage? Before you pay for more, try these backup tricks.How-To
iPads in schools: The right way to do it
The Los Angeles public school district's troubled iPad rollout has been billed as a security fail, but experienced educators say that locking down iPads isn't the answer.How-To
How to watch Apple’s iPad event: Apple live stream confirmed
Where to watch Apple's 22 October iPad 5, iPad mini 2 special event liveMac 911
Nancy Solomon and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad Calendar
iOS 7's Calendar app isn't going over terrible well with those who find its text difficult to read. Chris Breen squints at the issue.Mac 911
How to set up a FaceTime ‘picture phone’
A reader wants to outfit his mother with a 'picture phone.' Chris Breen offers a few strategies for doing exactly that.Working Mac