Mastering iCloud ☁️
You can create an Apple ID for children of any age with Family Sharing
Share your apps, games, books, and movies with your little tyke.
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Mike Matthews
Mike Matthews is a writer at iMore.com. He has used Apple products all the way back to the Apple II+. He appreciates no longer having to launch apps by loading them from a cassette tape recorder.
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Squash a Mail Bug
If you've changed your Mail layout and can't get it back, here's the fix
You say your mail message previews have disappeared from the Mac's Mail app? Here's how to squash that bug.
Dig into the Finder
Here's how to give your productivity levels a boost with Finder on Mac
When you use your Mac, there's often more than one way to accomplish a task. This also applies to the Finder, and we'll show you how!
Dig into the Finder
Finder can be your Mac's best helper if you know how to customize it
Finder is a complex search tool that, when you understand it more, you can really make it work for you. We've got some tips for customizing your view to your personal needs.
Low Power Woes
Having issues with a dimmed Auto-Lock setting on iPhone? Try these fixes!
Is the Auto-Lock setting on your iPhone set for 30 seconds and you can't change it? Here's the fix!
Dig into the Finder
Here's how to make macOS Finder windows work exactly the way you want them
Did you know the Finder windows on your Mac can be customized to your liking and specifications? Here's how!
Mail running slow? Try this.
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Use the power of Automator, an easy-to-use app built into your Mac that can handle tasks for you, to help keep Mail running smoothly.
Stay safe out there
Keep your web browsing activities to yourself on your Mac
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If you're using Safari, you probably already know that it's the fastest web browser for the Mac. Even with all that speed, it's worthwhile to slow down a bit and make your web surfing experience safer.
In search of an excuse
Need a reason to invest in HomeKit? Get a pet
If you need an excuse to get into HomeKit, lay it off on a pet (sorry, fish don't count), then try these ideas on for size.
Recycle, Reuse, Reduce
For Earth Day this year, recycle your old iPhone
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Only 14-17% of mobile phones are recycled every year. Here's how to make your old iPhone one of them.
Notifications
Un-silence your critical alerts even when you have Do Not Disturbed enabled
Do Not Disturb is a great feature. But sometimes you do want to be disturbed—no matter what.
iTunes is still a thing
How to get started with iTunes for Mac
If you're new to the Mac—or simply new to iTunes—we're here to help get you started!
You can always change your mind
How to remove a website from Safari's 'Never Save' password list
Think your Mac's keychain is used only when you want to store a password? Turns out, it's also used when you don't want to store a password.
Get Famous
How to publish your ebooks
How do you become a famous author? First, you have to start writing, and then get your books into circulation.
Disappearing contacts
How to reset sync data on Apple Watch
Are phone numbers instead of names showing up in your Messages list on your Apple Watch? Here's the fix!
Read everything
Get to know the redesigned Apple Books features!
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How do you sample, download, highlight, and customize your ebooks, PDFs, and audiobooks with the Apple Books app? We'll show you!
Fixing Books
How to troubleshoot Apple Books
Having a problem with Apple Books? Here's how to fix it.
Money Money Money!
How to sell your ebooks in the Apple Book Store
How do you become a famous author? Step 1: Start publishing to iBooks!
Mastering Books
How to manage your library in Apple Books on iPhone and iPad
Apple Books makes it easy to keep your book collections organized.
Mastering Books
How to rate and review books in Apple Books on iPhone and iPad
How to give a thumbs-up or thumbs-down to a book you've read.