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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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iPhone 17 Pro cellular connection issue - smartphone with triple camera

iPhone 17 Pro cellular connection issue? How to fix it

November 1, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone 17 Pro cellular connection issue - smartphone with triple camera

iPhone 17 Pro cellular connection issue? Toggle Airplane Mode, check your eSIM line, update carrier settings, turn on roaming and reset network settings to fix it.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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WhatsApp Desktop error on Mac - WhatsApp on a phone

WhatsApp Desktop unexpected error on Mac when linking an iPhone: how to fix it

November 1, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
WhatsApp Desktop error on Mac - WhatsApp on a phone

Fix the WhatsApp Desktop unexpected error on Mac when linking an iPhone 16 Pro: update both apps, relink from Linked devices, rescan the QR code and check limits.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Delete multiple text messages on a Mac - laptop and phone on a desk

How to delete multiple text messages at once on a Mac

November 1, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Delete multiple text messages on a Mac - laptop and phone on a desk

Delete multiple text messages at once on a Mac: select several messages or conversations in Messages, press Delete, and recover mistakes from Recently Deleted.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Apple Finder for Windows PC - laptop on a wooden table

Apple Finder for Windows PC: what to use instead

November 1, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apple Finder for Windows PC - laptop on a wooden table

Apple Finder for Windows PC does not exist. Use File Explorer for files, Apple Devices to sync and back up an iPhone, and iCloud for Windows or iCloud.com.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iCloud Support Communities - Apple iPad and iPhones on a white surface

How to get iCloud support from Apple Support Communities and Apple

November 1, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iCloud Support Communities - Apple iPad and iPhones on a white surface

Get iCloud support by asking in Apple Support Communities, using the iCloud help pages, or contacting Apple by chat or phone through the Apple Support app.

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iPhone push notifications not working after iOS 18 update - smartphone notifications

Not receiving push notifications on iPhone after iOS 18 update? How to fix it

November 1, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone push notifications not working after iOS 18 update - smartphone notifications

Not receiving push notifications on iPhone after the iOS 18 update? Check Focus, app alerts, Summarize and Priority Notifications, muted apps and silent mode.

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Apple Devices crashes syncing music to iPhone - phone connected to a laptop

Apple Devices app crashes while syncing music to iPhone on Windows 10? How to fix it

November 1, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Apple Devices crashes syncing music to iPhone - phone connected to a laptop

Apple Devices app crashing while syncing music to iPhone on Windows 10? Update and repair the app, restart AMDS, check Sync Library and sync smaller batches.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Retrieve lost text message draft on iPhone - hand holding a phone

Can I retrieve a lost text message draft on my iPhone 12 Pro Max?

October 31, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Retrieve lost text message draft on iPhone - hand holding a phone

Lost a text message draft on iPhone 12 Pro Max? Apple offers no draft history, but Recently Deleted and backups can return lost messages. Steps and limits.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Reset iPhone 4s without passcode - iPhone activation lock screen

How to reset an iPhone 4s to factory settings without the passcode

October 31, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Reset iPhone 4s without passcode - iPhone activation lock screen

Reset an iPhone 4s to factory settings without the passcode by putting it in recovery mode and restoring it with a Mac or Windows PC. Activation Lock notes too.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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Add gold price to the Stocks app - gold bars

How to add gold price to the Stocks app on iPhone

October 31, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
Add gold price to the Stocks app - gold bars

Add the gold price to the Stocks app on iPhone by searching a gold symbol such as GC=F for COMEX gold futures and adding it to your watchlist. Steps and fixes.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iPhone 11 won't turn on - hand holding a phone on a dark background

iPhone 11 won’t turn on or respond? How to fix it

October 31, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone 11 won't turn on - hand holding a phone on a dark background

iPhone 11 won’t turn on or respond? Force restart it with volume up, volume down and the side button, charge it for an hour, or restore it in recovery mode.

Posted in: Apple, How to
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iPhone SE 2020 obsolete - iPhone on a table

When does the iPhone SE 2020 become obsolete?

October 31, 2026 by Philip Celasco Leave a Comment
iPhone SE 2020 obsolete - iPhone on a table

The iPhone SE 2020 is not obsolete: it runs iOS 27 and is not on Apple’s vintage list. See when vintage and obsolete status apply and what changes then.

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