Lory Gil

Lory is a renaissance woman, writing news, reviews, and how-to guides for iMore. She also fancies herself a bit of a rock star in her town and spends too much time reading comic books. If she's not typing away at her keyboard, you can probably find her at Disneyland or watching Star Wars (or both).

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Latest articles by Lory Gil

iPad Beginner's Guide: How to set up and get started with your new iPad, mini, Air, or Pro

By Luke Filipowicz, Bryan M Wolfe, Lory Gil, Nicolette Roux published 15 November 22

If you're just getting your first iPad, here's everything you need to get it up and running!

The best CD/DVD drives for Mac 2022

By Lory Gil published 11 November 22

Transfer photos, music and save important documents with our pick of the best CD/DVD drives for Mac.

Best wireless mouse for Mac 2022

By Karen S Freeman, Lory Gil last updated 26 October 22

Cut the cord, the mouse cord that is, with the best wireless mouse for your Mac! Here are some of our favorites.

Apple Watch Aluminum vs Titanium: Which should you buy?

By Lory Gil published 22 September 22

There are now two brushed metal options available for the Apple Watch, but they present a very different look and a very different price. So which one is right for you?

Nintendo Switch console on table with wine corks

How to delete, archive, and reinstall digital games on Nintendo Switch

By Lory Gil, Rebecca Spear published 20 September 22

Trying to free up some space on your Nintendo Switch to make room for Mario Kart 8? You can uninstall digital games!

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Best printers for Mac 2022

By Jaclyn Kilani, Lory Gil published 5 July 22

There are dozens of great printers on the market today. You may be looking for something specific or just the old all-on-one. We're here to help you find the best of the best.

Best Bluetooth headphones for Apple Watch 2022

By Karen S Freeman, Lory Gil last updated 2 September 22

Apple’s AirPods Pro are the best compact Bluetooth headphones you can buy for your Apple Watch.

Best Apple Pencil (1st Gen) accessories 2022

By Jaclyn Kilani, Lory Gil published 2 July 22

The Apple Pencil (1st Gen) is a fabulous drawing tool for iPad users, but it gets lost very easily. Here are some accessories that'll keep your Pencil safe and secure.

How to use Memoji, Animoji, stickers, and filters in real-time in FaceTime

By Christopher Close, Lory Gil published 1 July 22

Did you know that you can use your Memoji and Animoji stickers in real-time during a FaceTime call? Here's how to add a little fun to your next video chat.

How to restore your iPhone or iPad from a backup

By Luke Filipowicz, Lory Gil published 23 May 22

If you're iPhone or iPad is running slow, network settings are messed up, or something is just wrong with your device, you can fix it by restoring from a backup!

Best stands for your MacBook and MacBook Pro 2022

By Lory Gil, Jaclyn Kilani last updated 2 September 22

Looking for a stellar stand for your MacBook or MacBook Pro? It's more than just a way to show off your toy: It can help optimize space, reduce desk clutter, help with storage, and more.

How to set up iCloud Photo Sharing on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and PC

By Lory Gil published 20 May 22

You can share photo albums with selected friends and family thanks to iCloud Photo Sharing. It's like your own private Instagram!

How to use Scribble to send an emoji on Apple Watch

By Luke Filipowicz, Lory Gil published 18 May 22

You can turn your Scribbles into emoji on Apple Watch!

How to cancel Apple Arcade, News+, TV+, or other App Store subscriptions

By Luke Filipowicz, Rebecca Spear, Lory Gil last updated 17 May 22

Best AirPods cases 2022

By Karen S Freeman, Lory Gil last updated 22 September 22

We've found the best cases for each model.

How to share a document using the Files app and iCloud Drive on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

By Lory Gil, Jaclyn Kilani published 6 May 22

In macOS, you can invite others to collaborate with you on a document directly in iCloud Drive, and it isn't restricted to Apple apps!

How to customize Optimized Storage on Mac

By Luke Filipowicz, Lory Gil published 28 April 22

You can customize some of the data that is or isn't stored in iCloud. Strike a balance between the hard drive and iCloud storage.

How to share events with Calendar for iPhone and iPad

How to customize your Calendar settings on iPhone and iPad

By Lory Gil published 28 April 22

With Apple's built-in Calendar app, you have lots of customization options to make it work the way you need it to.

Best keyboard cases for the 10.5-inch iPad Pro 2022

By Karen S Freeman, Lory Gil last updated 1 September 22

You can make your 10.5-inch iPad Pro work like a MacBook for you with the right keyboard case.

How to set up Face ID on iPad Pro

By Christine Chan, Lory Gil published 22 April 22

iPad Pro models from 2018 and later have Face ID for biometrics and security, instead of a Home button with Touch ID. Getting it set up is easy peasy, here's how!

How to download apps and games from the App Store

By Adam Oram, Lory Gil published 22 April 22

You've got your new iPad or iPhone. Now it's time to download your favorite Apps and games. Here's how!

How to restore older versions of a document within an app on macOS

By Luke Filipowicz, Lory Gil published 18 April 22

"Oh no, I messed up! I want to go back to a previous version of my document. What do I do?" It's all about reversion, my friend.

How to update your Apple TV: The ultimate guide

By Adam Oram, Lory Gil published 14 April 22

It's time to update your Apple TV. Are you ready? Here's everything you need to know.

Best photo editing apps for Mac 2022

By Bryan M Wolfe, Lory Gil last updated 20 October 22

Dive deep into photo editing with these excellent apps on your Mac.

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