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The best free Apple Watch journal apps

My Journal Physical Diary

Life happens to us every hour of each day no matter where we are or where we go. And you’re not always sitting down with your Mac or have your physical diary with you to capture a thought, emotion, or moment.

This is why journal apps for Apple Watch are handy because you can capture what you need to on-the-go. If you’re in the market for a diary on your wrist, these are the best free Apple Watch journal apps.

How to use or turn off the Metronome in GarageBand on Mac and iOS

Metronome

The Metronome in GarageBand offers a steady beat that helps you keep time when you’re recording or just listening to your song. The feature also uses a one-measure Count-in so that you can get ready when you’re recording a song, just like you hear live bands do when performing.

You can turn the Metronome and Count-in on and off as well as adjust the Count-in bars on both Mac and iOS, and this tutorial shows you how.

How to manage Projects in iMovie on Mac, iPhone, and iPad

Manage iMovie Projects Mac

Everything that you create in iMovie, whether a Trailer or Movie, is considered a Project. You can make as many Projects as you like. And if you end up with a huge list of them, you’ll want to know how to manage those Projects. You may want to play, rename, edit, duplicate, or delete a Project. This tutorial shows you how to do all that in iMovie on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Retro review: Plants vs. Zombies

What comes to your mind when you think about your backyard? The undead trying to eat your brain and a crazy annoying neighbor? Hopefully, you only thought about a video game. If not, you should go see someone about that.

For those of you who just got their daily dose of nostalgia, probably only thought about Plants vs. Zombies, a game that released almost 10 years ago on the iPhone.

Now, with a third entry for the series, it's time to go back and see if the first game is still as good as we remember, or if we're better off forgetting it and focusing on the future. Get your plants, your tacos, and your brain ready for today's retro review on Plants vs. Zombies.

How to download and add Apple Loops to songs in GarageBand

Use Apple Loops in GarageBand

Whether you’ve used GarageBand before or are completely new and just learning, Apple Loops can help you build or enhance your creations. These handy little bits of music come in all forms, from drums to guitar to vocals, and beyond. Some loops are there waiting to be picked by you, while others may need to be downloaded. So depending on the type of song you’re composing, you might want to toss one in or start right off with one. Either way, we’re going to help you out.

This tutorial shows you how to download and add Apple Loops to your songs in GarageBand.

Mixmax boosts productivity with new Gmail features

Email is supposed to simplify communication, but it can easily become unruly. Thousands of messages piling up with no order or easy way to sort them out; productivity grinds to a stand-still unless you're dedicating tons of time to curating your inbox. Or, you can use Mixmax, a browser-extension productivity suite for Gmail that seriously simplifies email.