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284 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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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.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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web.whatsapp.com syncing on iPad - WhatsApp app on a phone screen

WhatsApp Web partially syncing on iPad Pro: how to fix it

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
web.whatsapp.com syncing on iPad - WhatsApp app on a phone screen

WhatsApp Web on iPad Pro shows only some chats because Web syncs limited history. Install WhatsApp for iPad to sync up to a year, or relink the browser session.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iPhone asking for passcode after factory reset - iPhone lock screen

Why is iPhone asking for passcode after factory reset? How to fix it

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone asking for passcode after factory reset - iPhone lock screen

iPhone asking for passcode after factory reset? It is Activation Lock. Enter the old passcode or Apple Account password, or remove the iPhone at iCloud.com/find.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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AirTags not showing in iCloud - Apple AirTag packaging

Why don’t I see my AirTags on my iCloud account

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
AirTags not showing in iCloud - Apple AirTag packaging

Why don’t I see my AirTags on my iCloud account? Find Devices on iCloud.com shows devices only; AirTags appear under Items in Find My on iPhone, iPad, Mac or Watch.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iPhone 16 Pro Max lagging after iOS 18 update - iPhone Pro camera lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max lagging after iOS 18 update

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone 16 Pro Max lagging after iOS 18 update - iPhone Pro camera lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max lagging after the iOS 18 update? Let it finish background work, force restart, update iOS and apps, free storage and check battery health.

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Change alarm volume on iPhone - phone alarm clock app

How to change alarm volume on iPhone: A step-by-step guide

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Change alarm volume on iPhone - phone alarm clock app

Change alarm volume on iPhone in Settings > Sounds & Haptics: drag the Alarms and Timers slider on iOS 27, or the Ringtone and Alerts slider on iOS 26 and earlier.

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Family Sharing payment methods on iPhone - contactless card payment

Family Sharing has taken over payment methods on iPhone? How to fix it

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Family Sharing payment methods on iPhone - contactless card payment

Family Sharing took over the payment method on your iPhone? Add your own card in Payment & Shipping, or have the organizer stop Purchase Sharing. Steps inside.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Use Claude Code in terminal - code on a dark screen

How to use Claude Code in terminal — Windows, macOS, and Linux

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Use Claude Code in terminal - code on a dark screen

Use Claude Code in terminal on Windows, macOS and Linux: install the claude CLI, sign in, start a session in your project, edit code, use Git and set up CLAUDE.md.

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iPhone SE 2020 and iOS 18.6.2 support - iPhone on a dark background

Apple support for iPhone SE 2020 and iOS 18.6.2

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone SE 2020 and iOS 18.6.2 support - iPhone on a dark background

Apple still supports the iPhone SE 2020: it runs iOS 27.2, but iOS 18.6.2 stopped getting fixes. Update steps, support end date, eSIM, 5G and restart help.

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Apple ID security alert email - cyber security letter blocks

Verifying an Apple ID security alert email

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apple ID security alert email - cyber security letter blocks

Verify an Apple ID security alert email without clicking its links: check Sign-In & Security and your device list, spot phishing signs, and report fakes to Apple.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iPhone 6 back CE0682 number - back of an iPhone with the Apple logo

What is CE0682 on the back of iPhone 6? The numbers explained

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone 6 back CE0682 number - back of an iPhone with the Apple logo

CE0682 on the back of an iPhone 6 is a European regulatory mark, not your phone number. Find the iPhone 6 model number, IMEI, serial and phone number instead.

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Unblock an email address on iCloud Mail - reading email on a laptop

How to unblock an email address on iCloud mail

November 3, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Unblock an email address on iCloud Mail - reading email on a laptop

Unblock an email address on iCloud Mail from Blocked Contacts on iPhone, Unblock Sender in Mail on Mac, or by deleting a blocking rule on iCloud.com.

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