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iPhone, iPad, Mac, iCloud and AirPods how-tos: settings, resets, backups and fixes. Start with the iPhone tips and fixes guide, resetting, restoring and updating an iPhone, the iPad guide, the Mac and macOS guide or the Apple Account and iCloud guide, plus using Apple devices with a Windows PC.

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How to reset your iPhone without losing everything

How to reset your iPhone without losing everything

October 23, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to reset your iPhone without losing everything

Reset your iPhone without losing everything: use Reset All Settings, which keeps photos and apps, or back up first and restore after Erase All Content and Settings.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iCloud verification failed on Windows 11? How to fix it

iCloud verification failed on Windows 11? How to fix it

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iCloud verification failed on Windows 11? How to fix it

Fix iCloud verification failed on Windows 11: update iCloud for Windows, keep your trusted iPhone nearby, turn off VPN, and check Advanced Data Protection limits.

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How to spot real Apple communication and watch out for scams

How to spot real Apple communication and watch out for scams

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to spot real Apple communication and watch out for scams

How to spot real Apple communication: check the sender, links and receipt details, know what Apple never asks for, and report fake Apple emails, texts and calls.

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How to update iPhone 11 Pro to iOS 18.7.2 without upgrading to iOS 26

How to update iPhone 11 Pro to iOS 18.7.2 without upgrading to iOS 26

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to update iPhone 11 Pro to iOS 18.7.2 without upgrading to iOS 26

Update iPhone 11 Pro to the latest iOS 18 security release instead of iOS 26 or iOS 27, why iOS 18.7.2 was replaced by iOS 18.7.8, and how to check your version.

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How to Factory Reset A Locked iPhone (All Methods)

How to factory reset a locked iPhone (all methods)

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to Factory Reset A Locked iPhone (All Methods)

Factory reset a locked iPhone from the Lock Screen, with a Mac or PC in recovery mode, or remotely with iCloud Find Devices or the Find My app. Steps for every iOS.

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How to stop iCloud Private Relay notifications on iPhone, iPad and Mac

How to stop iCloud Private Relay notifications on iPhone, iPad and Mac

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to stop iCloud Private Relay notifications on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Stop iCloud Private Relay notifications by turning Private Relay off in iCloud settings, or only for one Wi-Fi or cellular network. iPhone, iPad and Mac steps.

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How to set up a second iCloud email account on iPhone 15 Plus

How to set up a second iCloud email account on iPhone 15 Plus

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to set up a second iCloud email account on iPhone 15 Plus

Yes, you can set up a second iCloud email account on iPhone 15 Plus: add it under Mail Accounts > Add Account > iCloud, or create an iCloud alias instead.

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How to remove a persistent weather alert notification on iPhone 15

How to remove a persistent weather alert notification on iPhone 15

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to remove a persistent weather alert notification on iPhone 15

Remove a persistent weather alert notification on iPhone 15: clear it, turn off Severe Weather in the Weather app, mute it, or switch off Emergency Alerts.

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Can I have more than one iCloud account? How to use two Apple Accounts

Can I have more than one iCloud account? How to use two Apple Accounts

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Can I have more than one iCloud account? How to use two Apple Accounts

Yes, you can have more than one iCloud account. See how to create a second Apple Account, use it for purchases, Mail or a Mac user, and what limits apply.

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Updating iOS: common issues and solutions

Updating iOS: common issues and solutions

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Updating iOS: common issues and solutions

iOS update failing? Fix the common causes: an unsupported iPhone, low storage, Unable to Check for Update alerts, a stuck progress bar and computer update errors.

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Is there a MightyText app for iPhone? Alternatives that work

Is there a MightyText app for iPhone? Alternatives that work

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Is there a MightyText app for iPhone? Alternatives that work

MightyText for iPhone does not exist: it needs an Android phone. Text from a PC with Phone Link, or from a Mac or iPad with Text Message Forwarding.

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How to reset or clear the Mail cache on iPhone

How to reset or clear the Mail cache on iPhone

October 22, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to reset or clear the Mail cache on iPhone

Reset the Mail cache on iPhone by removing and re-adding the account or reinstalling Mail. Also clear Outlook, Messages, Safari and app cache.

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