Mick Symons
Mick is a staff writer who's as frugal as they come, so he always does extensive research (much to the exhaustion of his wife) before making a purchase. If it's not worth the price, Mick ain't buying.
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Upgrading your iPhone or iPad? Want to keep your phone but switch carriers? Here's how to remove your SIM.

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If you're selling an iPhone, you can increase the value if it's unlocked. Here's how to unlock an iPhone.

By Bryan M Wolfe, Mick Symons Last updated
There are a bunch of keyboard shortcuts that you can use during your Mac's startup in order to run diagnostics, switch startup disks, and more.

By Adam Oram, Mick Symons, Nicolette Roux Last updated
Since your iPad doesn't have one, you'll need a great calculator app to stay productive — especially if you're a student, engineer, scientist, or Einstein's descendant.

By Mick Symons, Nicolette Roux Last updated
If you don't want to give out your personal iCloud email address, you can create aliases for it so that you can receive email there and be able to delete an alias at any time.

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How to Ultimate Ears' Boom 3 and Megaboom 3 stack up against one another? They're virtually the same, so here's how to choose.

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By Luke Filipowicz, Mick Symons Published
Switch Control allows people with mobility impairments to get full use out of their iPhone or iPad using adaptive switches and other assistive devices. Here's how to use it!

By Mick Symons, Adam Oram Published
You can be reached on FaceTime by phone number or any email address you register — and choose any of them for your FaceTime caller ID.

By Jaclyn Kilani, Mick Symons Last updated
Is your family feeling a bit disorganized? You can share reminder lists for shopping, chores, packing, practice, and more with your family.

By Bryan M Wolfe, Mick Symons Published
Did you know that your Mac can have closed captions? It's an Accessibility setting, and it's easy to customize it to your needs.

By Luke Filipowicz, Mick Symons Published
Thanks to groups in iMessages, you can share almost anything you like with all your family and friends. And it's easy to set up.

By Adam Oram, Joseph Keller, Mick Symons Published
How do you get your iPhone to read text out loud? With a flick of an accessibility switch!

By Luke Filipowicz, Mick Symons Published
Every Fitbit purchase these days comes with a small and large band. Ensure your Fitbit will fit by measuring your wrist before you buy.

By Mick Symons Published
If you just want to protect your iPhone 8 from scratches and don't want anything bulky, then slip into one of these svelte Svens.

By Joseph Keller, Mick Symons Published
The HomePod and HomePod mini were made for Apple Music, and if you're a subscriber, it just might be the perfect companion. Here's how to use Apple Music with your HomePod or HomePod mini.

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If you're looking for a high-quality 4K monitor, then LG's lineup is a great place to start, but what's the major difference between the UD88 and UD68-W? Let's break them down.

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You probably got some awesome, techy gifts, and you probably gave 'em too, but take some time to completely switch off this holiday season. Your soul will thank you.

By Bryan M Wolfe, Mick Symons Published
Make the most out of the Contacts app on iPhone and iPad. Updating, sharing, and deleting contacts, here's everything you need to know.

By Christine Chan, Mick Symons Published
Quickly access your pictures and videos by navigating the Photos app for iPhone and iPad

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Fluance's brand new Ai40 Bluetooth bookshelf speakers have redefined massive sound in a small package.
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