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Learn how to master your Apple devices with our comprehensive tutorials. From iPhone and iPad to Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more, our expert guides will help you unlock the full potential of your Apple products. Discover new features, tips, and tricks each day to enhance your user experience.

How to renew your Apple Developer Distribution Certificate

Sébastien Page ∙ Updated January 6, 2024

Action Needed: Distribution Certificate Expires in 30 Days. Your Distribution Certificate will no longer be valid in 30 days. To generate a new certificate, sign in and visit Certificates, Identifiers & Profiles.

If you've received this email from Apple and don't know what to do about it, I will walk you through the steps you need to take in order to generate a new Distribution Certificate to replace one that is set to expire soon. You may replicate these steps whether you need to renew an iOS, macOS, watchOS, or tvOS distribution certificate.

All it takes is a Mac, an internet connection, and about 5 minutes of your time.

5 tips to search for images and videos in Mac’s Photos app

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated November 11, 2025

Finding photos of people, places, or things can become increasingly difficult as you snap more pictures. And if you don’t take the time to add keywords or descriptions, it can be even harder. In this tutorial, we’ll share some tips to help you find what you need inside the macOS Photos app.

How to use Reading View in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated October 26, 2025

Use Reading View in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote apps to prevent accidental changes when reviewing documents, spreadsheets, and presentations on your iPhone or iPad.

How to manage location data access for widgets on iPhone or iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 9, 2026

Learn how to adjust location access for widgets on your iPhone and iPad and selectively revoke access to your GPS coordinates for a bit more privacy.

How to remove a specific featured image from your Home Screen Photos widget on iPhone and iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated May 18, 2022

The Photos app widget on your iPhone and iPad Home Screen uses artificial intelligence to surface and rotate images that Siri intelligence thinks you might like. But what if the widget pops up an image you don’t like? In that case, follow our brief tutorial as we walk you through removing a specific featured image from the iOS Photos widget.

How to do a group video call with up to 8 people on Instagram

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated July 3, 2024

Learn how to make a group video call with up to 8 people on Instagram and spice up the call with effects, backgrounds, and more. These steps work for both iPhone and Android users.

How to use curated city guides in Apple Maps on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated December 7, 2023

Learn how to use curated city guides (a part of Detailed City Experience) in Apple Maps on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to explore places of interest when you're traveling to a new major city.

How to remove the background of an image on Mac for free

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 18, 2026

Learn about 3 simple, free techniques to remove the background of a photo on Mac and take your visual content to the next level.

How to increase or decrease the Siri volume on any device

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated January 18, 2026

Adjust the sound level of Siri responses on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod, and CarPlay, so it’s easy to hear Siri’s answer, or tone it down when you’re in a quiet place.

How to search in the Apple Books app on iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated October 23, 2023

When browsing doesn’t cut it, you can use the search in Apple Books to find a new book or audiobook or one that’s in your library, and this tutorial shows you how to do that.

Tips for searching and saving searches in Mail on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated July 2, 2024

Discover essential tips for effectively searching and saving searches in Mail on Mac, boosting your productivity and email management.

How to set up HomeKit notifications for your accessories

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ August 20, 2020

There are certain smart home accessories that do more than turn off or change color. Devices like door locks and motion sensors are used to keep you safe and in control of your home. So it’s with good reason that accessories like these come with notifications.

If you’d like to receive an alert when your door locks or motion is detected, as examples, here’s how to set up notifications for your HomeKit devices.