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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 make app icons bigger on your iPad Home Screen

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated August 21, 2026

Learn all the different ways you can increase the size of app icons on the Home Screen of your iPad (and iPhone) if they’re too small for your liking.

How to manage root users on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated June 28, 2023

This tutorial shows you how to enable root user on your Mac, log in to it, use it, change its password, and finally disable it.

How and why to rate songs from 1 to 5 stars on Apple Music

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated January 22, 2026

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to rate songs in your iPhone, iPad, or Mac’s music library on a scale of one to five stars and then create smart playlists based on these rated songs.

How to use Split View on Mac to use two apps on the same screen

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated December 27, 2022

Split View lets you put two apps side-by-side on the same screen. It’s super easy to invoke or exit and makes working on your Mac more efficient. Here’s how to use Split View, or split screen, on your Mac desktop or MacBook.

Keep track of the time: have Apple Watch silently tap your wrist on the hour or half hour

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated August 15, 2019

watchOS 6 debuted a new Taptic Chimes feature that takes advantage of Apple's custom vibrator, called Taptic Engine, to render quick vibrations on your wrist at the top of the hour to help you keep track of the time in a subtle manner, without having to engage the device.

How to compress one or more videos on iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 10, 2026

In this step-by-step tutorial, we show you how to compress a large video on your iPhone or iPad without compromising quality, allowing you to share it faster and save storage space.

How to customize the Reader view and per-site settings in Safari for iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated April 17, 2023

Maximize your reading experience on Safari for iPhone and iPad by learning how to customize the Reader view and per-site settings.

How to open and use Control Center on your Apple TV

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 5, 2026

Learn how to open and use Control Center on your Apple TV to access important settings, controls, and options without going to the Settings app.

How to use your iPhone shopping and to-do lists with Alexa

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ July 24, 2019

You can do some really cool stuff with your iPhone and the Alexa app for your Amazon smart speaker. You can use Alexa to find your phone, listen to Apple Music, manage your iCloud Calender, and more. So, why not use this combination of devices to keep up with your lists?

Depending on which iPhone shopping or task list app you use, you might be able to take advantage of it with Alexa. Here’s how to use your iPhone lists with Alexa and your Amazon speaker.