In this guide, we’ll share 15 quick tips and tricks to maximize your efficiency and unlock hidden features for ultimate productivity.
15 actually useful tips every iPhone user should know about
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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 customize folder icons on your Mac
Find out how to replace the default folder icon with a custom photo or logo to personalize your Finder experience on Mac.
How to see the exact dates when apps and macOS were last updated on your Mac
Learn how to pinpoint exact dates and times when you updated Mac apps or installed macOS updates, to know when an issue first started occurring.
How to download your Flickr photos and videos
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to download all or selected Flickr photos and videos, which can be helpful if you have decided to move away from Flickr or simply want to back up your items to your computer or another cloud storage.
How to see your Mac’s uptime, reboot and shutdown history
In this step-by-step tutorial, we’ll show you how to see how much time has elapsed since you last rebooted or started up your computer, as well as check the reboot and shutdown histories.
How to change the keyboard layout on your Mac
Learn how to switch your Mac keyboard layout from QWERTY to AZERTY or even Dvorak so you can type faster and more comfortably in a layout that you’re familiar with.
How to legally read articles behind paywalls for free in Safari on iPhone and iPad
The Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, the Financial Times, Bloomberg, the Boston Globe, and similar big media publications may give you a few free articles monthly before you hit their paywall. Though nothing in this post is illegal, iDB encourages paying for news and publications that matter to you. That said, digital media subscriptions are not everyone's cup of tea due to their usually high price, lack of payment methods, and several other reasons.
Here are three working methods for iPhone and iPad users to freely read articles that are behind a paywall or subscription.
How to change formats for dates, times, numbers and currencies on Mac
Learn how to customize the date and time formats on your Mac, and change the currency type or measurement units for a localized macOS experience.
How to search through tabs in Safari on iPhone and iPad
Learn how to search through your Safari tabs on iPhone and iPad to quickly find the sites and pages you have opened without much manual scrolling.
How to temporarily or permanently disable “Hey Siri” on iPhone
Learn how to stop your iPhone or iPad from listening for the “Hey Siri” or “Siri” wake phrase to disable hands-free voice activation, either temporarily or permanently.
How to set and manage multiple timers on HomePod
Find out how to set multiple timers on your HomePod using Siri or the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
How to send and receive SMS text messages on iPad and Mac
In addition to iMessage, you can also send and receive regular text messages on your iPad and Mac. This tutorial shows you how to do that so you can continue your SMS conversation from any device and not just your iPhone.