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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 remove Apple Pay from another phone

How to remove Apple Pay from another phone

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to remove Apple Pay from another phone

Remove Apple Pay from another phone by removing it from your Apple Account device list, or use Lost Mode and Erase in Find My when the iPhone is lost or stolen.

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iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck on setup and can't complete transfer from old iPhone: how to fix it

iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck on setup and can’t complete transfer from old iPhone: how to fix it

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck on setup and can't complete transfer from old iPhone: how to fix it

iPhone 17 Pro Max stuck on setup or a Quick Start transfer that won’t finish? Restart both phones, switch to a USB-C cable or iCloud backup, and restore cleanly.

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iCloud login alert: how to tell if it is real and secure your Apple Account

iCloud login alert: how to tell if it is real and secure your Apple Account

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iCloud login alert: how to tell if it is real and secure your Apple Account

Got an iCloud login alert you did not expect? Do not approve it, change your password, check your device list at account.apple.com and report phishing.

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5 ways to run Windows software on a Mac

5 ways to run Windows software on a Mac

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
5 ways to run Windows software on a Mac

Run Windows software on a Mac with a virtual machine, Wine, CrossOver, Boot Camp or a remote PC. Which route fits Apple silicon, Intel Macs and your budget.

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How to turn off Wi-Fi automatically when an Ethernet cable is plugged in to a Mac

How to turn off Wi-Fi automatically when an Ethernet cable is plugged in to a Mac

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to turn off Wi-Fi automatically when an Ethernet cable is plugged in to a Mac

Turn off Wi-Fi automatically when Ethernet is plugged in to a Mac: put Ethernet first in the network service order, or switch Wi-Fi off and keep the cable.

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How to send text messages from a PC with an Android phone or iPhone

How to send text messages from a PC with an Android phone or iPhone

October 20, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
How to send text messages from a PC with an Android phone or iPhone

Send text messages from a PC with Phone Link for Android or iPhone, or Google Messages for web in any browser. Setup steps, limits and fixes for missing texts.

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Unpacking the MacBook Air: a comprehensive guide to its ports

Unpacking the MacBook Air: a comprehensive guide to its ports

October 19, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Unpacking the MacBook Air: a comprehensive guide to its ports

MacBook Air ports: a MagSafe 3 charging port, two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, plus older layouts, adapters and display limits.

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iPhone battery draining fast? Here's the real fix (2026 guide)

iPhone battery draining fast? Here’s the real fix (2026 guide)

October 19, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone battery draining fast? Here's the real fix (2026 guide)

iPhone battery draining fast? Find the app or setting to blame in Settings > Battery, then fix it with Adaptive Power, Low Power Mode, updates and battery health.

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macOS Golden Gate: everything we know

macOS Golden Gate: everything we know

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
macOS Golden Gate: everything we know

macOS 27 Golden Gate released on September 14, 2026. See the new Siri AI, Liquid Glass changes, supported Macs, the end of Intel support and how to update.

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MacBook Pro ports: All the things you can now plug into your new laptop

MacBook Pro ports: All the things you can now plug into your new laptop

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
MacBook Pro ports: All the things you can now plug into your new laptop

MacBook Pro ports explained: three Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3 and a headphone jack, plus older models, adapters and fixes.

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5 ways to find a lost cell phone: Android, iPhone, & more

5 ways to find a lost cell phone: Android, iPhone, & more

October 18, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
5 ways to find a lost cell phone: Android, iPhone, & more

Find a lost cell phone free: track an Android with Google Find Hub, an iPhone with Find My, ring it nearby, use a friend’s phone, then lock and report it.

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Apple CarPlay Dashboard on a car's dashboard touchscreen showing Maps and music

How to synchronize an iPhone with Ford SYNC: Bluetooth and Apple CarPlay steps

October 17, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apple CarPlay Dashboard on a car's dashboard touchscreen showing Maps and music

Synchronize an iPhone with Ford SYNC: pair over Bluetooth, start wired or wireless Apple CarPlay, and fix phones that will not appear, reconnect or launch CarPlay.

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