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Apple

283 articles

iPhone, iPad, Mac, iCloud and AirPods how-tos: settings, resets, backups and fixes, plus using Apple devices with a Windows PC.

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Connect iPhone to Windows PC with iTunes - phone held in front of a laptop

Connecting your iPhone to your Windows PC using iTunes

November 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Connect iPhone to Windows PC with iTunes - phone held in front of a laptop

Connect your iPhone to a Windows PC using iTunes or the Apple Devices app: USB cable, Trust This Computer, sync, backup, Wi-Fi sync and fixes for detection.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Photos not syncing with iCloud - smartphone showing a photo

Photos not syncing with iCloud

November 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Photos not syncing with iCloud - smartphone showing a photo

Photos not syncing with iCloud? Check the library status, charge and connect to Wi-Fi, free iCloud storage and fix iCloud Photos on iPhone, Mac and Windows PC.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Apple Watch screen gone black - smartwatch on a wrist

Apple Watch screen has gone black? How to fix it

November 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apple Watch screen gone black - smartwatch on a wrist

Apple Watch screen gone black? Charge it for up to 30 minutes, then force restart by holding the side button and Digital Crown for 10 seconds. More fixes inside.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iCloud Mail send button missing - typing an email on a laptop

iCloud Mail web: Send button missing in email draft

November 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iCloud Mail send button missing - typing an email on a laptop

iCloud Mail web Send button missing from a draft? Press Shift-Command-D or Control-Shift-D to send it, then zoom out so the compose toolbar fits again.

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Reactivate iPhone voicemail - smartphone in hand

Reactivating voicemail after dialing #004# on iPhone

November 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Reactivate iPhone voicemail - smartphone in hand

Reactivating voicemail after dialing #004# on iPhone: turn off Call Forwarding, ask your carrier to restore busy and no-answer forwarding, then set up voicemail.

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Find downloads on iPhone - app icons on a phone screen

How to find downloads on iPhone: A simple step-by-step guide

November 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Find downloads on iPhone - app icons on a phone screen

Find downloads on iPhone in the Files app: tap Browse, then open the Downloads folder (inside iCloud Drive if missing). Safari, Mail and search routes included.

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Apple TV multiple profiles - streaming on a smart TV

Apple TV with multiple profiles

November 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apple TV multiple profiles - streaming on a smart TV

Apple TV supports multiple profiles: add one in Settings > Profiles and Accounts, create up to five managed profiles, switch in Control Center and lock each one.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Keychain Access missing on MacBook - MacBook on a desk

Keychain Access app missing on MacBook – how to restore and access it

November 4, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Keychain Access missing on MacBook - MacBook on a desk

Keychain Access missing on your MacBook? Open it with Spotlight, find passwords in the Passwords app, keep it in the Dock, or reinstall macOS to restore it.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iCloud on iOS - iPhones and tablet on a desk

iCloud on iOS: how to set up and use it on iPhone and iPad

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iCloud on iOS - iPhones and tablet on a desk

iCloud on iOS lives in Settings > your name > iCloud. Set it up on iPhone or iPad, choose what syncs, back up, check the 5 GB free storage and fix sign-in issues.

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Enable hotspot on iPhone - smartphone held in front of a laptop

How to enable hotspot on iPhone: A step-by-step guide

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Enable hotspot on iPhone - smartphone held in front of a laptop

Enable hotspot on iPhone in Settings > Personal Hotspot > Allow Others to Join. Connect over Wi-Fi, USB or Bluetooth, change the password and fix connection issues.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Stop Apple Music auto-playing the next song - wireless earbuds and case

Prevent Apple Music from auto-playing next song after current one finishes

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Stop Apple Music auto-playing the next song - wireless earbuds and case

Stop Apple Music autoplay: turn off AutoPlay at the top of the queue, clear the queue and turn off repeat so playback ends after the current song.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iPhone battery won't charge after water - smartphone connected to a charger

iPhone battery won’t charge after water issue

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone battery won't charge after water - smartphone connected to a charger

iPhone battery won’t charge after water? Unplug it, dry the port with airflow for at least 5 hours, skip the rice, then retry or use a Qi wireless charger.

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