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.
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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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.
Stay safe out there
Keep your web browsing activities to yourself on macOS Mojave
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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.
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.
Listen up!
How to listen to audiobooks in Apple Books on iPhone and iPad
Audiobooks—just like books, but for your ears!
Sharing is caring
How to share books and excerpts from Apple Books on iPhone and iPad
Most digital books are copy-protected. But you can still share links, excerpts, and even entire books with iCloud Family Sharing.
Mastering Books
How to download and read ebooks with Apple Books on iPhone and iPad
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Read any good books lately? It's easy on your iPad or iPhone.
Mastering Books
How to customize Apple Books on iPhone and iPad
Make Apple Books look and behave exactly the way you want.
Hello?
How to use Wi-Fi calling on Apple Watch
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Every series of Apple Watch has the ability to place and receive telephone calls via the iPhone.
Command your email
How to change signatures in Mail on iPhone and iPad
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Spice up your email signatures on your iOS device with a little variety.
Mastering iTunes
How to create and use an iTunes Pass on iPhone
Want an easy way to keep track of the credit for your Apple ID? Try an iTunes Pass.