All Articles by Mick Symons

Mastering Voice Memos

How to use Voice Memos on iPhone and iPad

Mick Symons 7 hours ago

How do you quickly dictate notes, record riffs, or capture any audio, any time? With the Voice Memos app for iPhone!

Mastering iMessages

How to send iMessages on IPhone or iPad

Mick Symons 2 days ago

With iMessage you can send all kinds of messages to all kinds of people. It lets you send text, photo, video, and a whole lot more!

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Apple Watch bands that won't break the bank

Mick Symons 2 days ago 2

Looking to change up your Apple Watch band but just can't justify dropping the cash for those Apple-branded options? Here are some third-party bands that look great and are only a fraction of the cost.

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Start your kids on the path to life-long fitness with these Fitbit trackers

Mick Symons 3 days ago

Fitness is important through every stage of life and your kids deserve to get in on the Fitbit action too! But, which Fitbit really is the best for your tyke or teen?

Mastering Photos

How to apply filters in Photos for iPhone and iPad

Cella Lao Rousseau 5 days ago 1

Add filters to your photos with the Photos app and set the mood immediately.

Buyers Guide

Already settled on the Fitbit you want? Here's how to make sure it'll fit

Mick Symons 1 week ago

Fitbits come in small and large, though an X-large is available by ordering directly from Fitbit. Ensure you get the right size by measuring your wrist before you buy.

Mastering Contacts

How to use Contacts on iPhone and iPad

Mick Symons 1 week ago

Organize the names, numbers, mail, social, and other contact information that means the most to you with the Contacts app. Here's how to get the most out of it.

Mastering Safari

How to use Reader View in Safari on iPhone and iPad

Mick Symons 1 week ago

If you enjoy reading on your iPhone or iPad but find things too cluttered with ads and banners, get rid of 'em with Reader View.

Mastering Photos

How to use smart adjustments in Photos

Cella Lao Rousseau 1 week ago

How do you quickly and easily fix lighting and color issues, or make your photos black and white? With smart adjustments, which allows you to enhance your images.

Mastering Accessibility

How to get a notification light using the iPhone's LED flash

Mick Symons 1 week ago

Whether you need LED notifications or just want them, once you enable the feature, all you have to do is leave your iPhone screen-down and in sight, and you won't just hear notifications come in — you'll see them!

USB-C the light!

These USB-C hard drives can back up or beef up your Mac's storage

Mick Symons 1 week ago

USB-C is the future, and grabbing an external hard drive is a great way to store backups, music, movies, files, and more! Here are our favorite USB-C hard drives for your Mac!

Mastering iMessages

How to copy and forward iMessages on iPhone and iPad

Mick Symons 2 weeks ago 2

If you get a message you want or need to share, you can copy or forward it right along!

Mastering iMessage

How to use iMessage groups on iPhone and iPad

Mick Symons 2 weeks ago

Thanks to groups in iMessages, you can share almost anything you like to all your family and friends. And it's easy to set up.

Mastering the News app

News App: The Ultimate Guide

Mick Symons 2 weeks ago 1

Are you looking for a new way to get your favorite news sources delivered to your iPhone or iPad? Try the News app!

Mastering Photos

How to use moments, collections, and years in Photos

Mick Symons 2 weeks ago 1

Photos stores all your pictures and videos in Moments, Collections, and Years, so learning how to move around and find what you're looking for is key!

Buyers Guide

These are the best mechanical keyboards for your Mac

Mick Symons 2 weeks ago

Apple's Magic Keyboard is great for a lot of people, but some folks like to feel and hear every keystroke, which is why mechanical keyboards will always maintain some popularity.