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The new AnyTrans 8 helps you make a smooth transition to iPhone 11 [sponsor]

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ September 20, 2019
AnyTrans on iMac

Whether you’re ramping up for your first iPhone or upgrading to the iPhone 11, you need a simple way to make a seamless transition. You might want to migrate your data from Android, create a backup of your current iPhone for an easy move, or even erase data from a phone you’re getting rid of.

Whatever the case may be, one tool can take care of all of these tasks and more. AnyTrans is an intuitive iPhone manager that lets you transfer, back up, and manage the content on your device, all in one spot.

We have covered AnyTrans in the past for backups and transfers as well as AnyTrans for Cloud to manage files. But now, we have a brand new AnyTrans to introduce to you, AnyTrans 8. This latest version of AnyTrans gives you new features and enhancements that make managing your iPhone content easier than ever.

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How to adjust track volume in GarageBand on Mac, iPad, and iPhone

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated December 2, 2022
Adjust track volume in GarageBand

When you’re making music in GarageBand, you’re mixing regions and tracks to create your song. Whether you’re using vocals or instruments, not every track needs to have the same volume. You might want an instrument to play subtly in the background while emphasizing vocals, for example. Or you may want the volume of a track to increase and decrease at certain points.

Here’s how to adjust the track volume in GarageBand on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.

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New to Mac? What’s Preview and what can you do with it?

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated February 24, 2023
Open with Preview on Mac

As another helpful piece in our "New to Mac" series, this tutorial walks you through the Preview app on your Mac. This useful tool is the default viewer for images and PDFs. You can use it for more than previews, however. Preview offers markup and annotation tools along with features for merging PDF files and signing documents.

So, if you’re new to Mac and want to know all about Preview and what you can do with it, read on!

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Be prepared to recover your iPhone data after upgrading to iOS 13 [sponsor]

Sponsored Post ∙ September 19, 2019
PhoneRescue Recovery Complete

When you’re updating to the newest version of iOS on your iPhone, things can go just perfect. But then again, things can also go very wrong. Backing up your device on a regular basis is key to recovering that data when you need it. And to help you is the data recovery tool PhoneRescue by iMobie.

If you’re planning to upgrade to iOS 13, it’s best to prepare now with a recovery plan using PhoneRescue. This handy tool lets you recover data from your iOS device, an iTunes backup, or iCloud. In addition, you can check out helpful iOS repair tools when you need them.

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How to change the tempo in GarageBand on Mac and iOS

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 25, 2022
Change Tempo in GarageBand

The tempo in GarageBand is expressed in beats per minute and is set to 120 by default. But you can change it to match the tempo you need for your song. On iOS, you can change the tempo for your song to a specific value. And on Mac, you also adjust it for the entire song or add tempo points to the Tempo Track so that the tempo changes throughout the song.

This tutorial shows you how to change the tempo for a song in GarageBand.

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Retro review: Jetpack Joyride

Sergio Velasquez ∙ September 13, 2019

Jetpack Joyride was one of my favorite games for the iPhone back in 2011. It almost feels like it was yesterday when I played it for the first time. Setting nostalgia aside, this game was well-received by players and reviewers. It wasn't a big surprise, though, giving the fact that it was developed by the studio that brought us Fruit Ninja.

Surprisingly, this game is almost a decade old. Now, there are even plans to make it a tabletop game. As impressive as that is, we need to go back and review Jetpack Joyride to see if it's good for today's standards.

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12min helps you plow through your reading list in less time

Nick Logan ∙ September 13, 2019

Reading is the best way to keep your mind sharp and learn new things, but it's hard to digest long and complicated books while juggling the rest of life's duties. However, the core concepts and benefits of reading can still be enjoyed in a quick and convenient form. 12min is a book summary library that delivers the insights and ideas of top books in just 12 minutes.

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The best Apple Watch apps for cooking and help in the kitchen

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ September 12, 2019
Cooking Kitchen Salad Dressing

You can find some great cooking apps for Apple TV and iOS. You might like those that help you learn kitchen skills, find delicious recipes, or let you explore the world of cooking more.

On Apple Watch, these types of apps can be quite handy because they’re right on your wrist. Unfortunately, they aren’t as plentiful as they once were. So, if you’ve been searching for the best apps for Apple Watch to help prepare you to cook, then this list is for you.

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How to edit, trim, and adjust audio clips in iMovie

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated July 12, 2022
Edit Audio Clips in iMovie Mac

When you add an audio effect or background music to your movie in iMovie, you may want to make some adjustments. Luckily, iMovie provides features for editing your audio clips so that you can trim them, change the speed, and adjust the volume.

For iMovie on both Mac and iOS, this tutorial shows you the basics of how to edit, trim, and adjust your audio clips.

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