Customization

How to customize the Apple News app on your Mac

News App on Mac iDB Channel

If the News app on your Mac has grown on you and you now use it to check out top headlines and your favorite channels each day, then why not make it exactly how you want it?

With a few tweaks, you can make stories easier to read, receive only the notifications you want, view just the channels you like, and get more (or fewer) suggestions related to stories.

Here’s how to customize the Apple News app on your Mac.

How to customize the login screen of your Mac

Mac Lock Screen

If you’re looking for ways to personalize your new Mac, then this tutorial is for you. You can customize your Mac login screen with some simple adjustments. Whether you want to show the sleep and restart buttons, add an inspiring quote to start your day, or change your user photo to something different, it’s all quite easy.

So if you’re ready, here’s how to customize your Mac login screen in macOS Ventura and earlier versions.

7 useful Mac Finder preferences and settings to check out

Finder Open on MacBook Screen

Many of us take the time to customize things on our Macs. From the wallpaper and screen saver to the Dock and menu bar; you want your Mac to look and work per your preference. But when it comes to Finder, do you take the time to customize it as well?

Finder is one of those Mac tools that most people take for granted. And if you’re new to Mac, you might not even realize all that Finder can do.

Here are some of the Mac Finder settings you should take a moment to check out. You might just find one or two that you want to adjust.

ColorWare is the way to buy incredible custom color AirPods Pro

Last Fall a very exciting rumor circulated with some vigor, claiming that new AirPods Pro would come in up to eight different colors. This would mark an aggressive change in Apple's accessory profile, while moving away from the traditional white color scheme. When Apple failed to offer a matching Midnight Green, or any other variation, I turned to ColorWare to solve my AirPods Pro color lust. ColorWare is known across the tech community as the best modification shop and my matte black case and cosmic purple AirPods Pro did not disappoint.

New to iPad? Here is how to customize your Dock

How to Customize iPad Dock

If you just got your very first iPad, you’ve probably been having some fun getting everything set up. From picking out a wallpaper to configuring your Mail app, there are lots to do. That includes customizing and personalizing your iPad Dock; that handy bar across the bottom of your iPad screen that holds your apps is more flexible than you probably think.

For those new to the iPad, we’ll show you how to customize your Dock the way it works best for you.

New to Mac? How to customize Safari settings

Customize Safari on Mac

One of the things you want to do when get a new device or computer is customize it. And if you use Safari as your preferred web browser on Mac, it’s no different. You can set an image as your home page or customize the Safari toolbar. These sorts of personalization adjustments can make your experience more pleasant.

If you’re new to Mac and want to know which Safari options you can change to make it just the way you like it, we’re here to help. Here’s how to customize Safari on Mac.

How to customize lists in Pages on iPhone and iPad

Customize Lists Pages iOS

When you work with Pages on your iPhone or iPad, the most convenient features need to be there just like they are when you work with Pages on your Mac. And luckily, Apple is adding more to Pages for iOS all the time.

With a recent update, you can now create custom bullets, choose from new bullet styles, and make your lists in Pages more attractive. Here’s how to customize lists in Pages on iPhone and iPad.