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How to unlock your Mac and approve password authentication requests with your Apple Watch

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated August 13, 2025

Learn how to unlock your Mac and approve password requests with your Apple Watch to log into macOS accounts without typing and change locked settings faster.

How to know what apps are draining the most battery on your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated June 19, 2023

Optimize your MacBook's battery life! This guide will help you identify which apps are draining the most battery, and show you how to conserve energy for longer use.

How to remove Chat, Spaces, and Meet from Gmail on the web and app

Ankur Thakur ∙ April 13, 2023

This tutorial shows you the quick steps to get rid of the Chat, Spaces, and Meet buttons from the Gmail sidebar on a computer and the bottom row in the official Gmail app on iPhone and iPad.

How to switch audio output and input sources on Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated July 5, 2023

In this tutorial, we will show you how to change the audio input and output devices on your Mac from System Settings, as well as do that quickly from the top menu bar.

How to set up, use, or turn off iCloud Keychain on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated August 20, 2025

Learn how to set up, use, or turn off iCloud Keychain on your Apple devices to keep your passwords secure and simplify your digital life.

Stop MacBook from powering on or waking the screen automatically

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated June 10, 2026

Try these troubleshooting tips to stop your MacBook from waking from sleep or powering up on its own, even when you’re not using it.

How to download the free “Make Something Wonderful” ebook about Steve Jobs’s approach to life and work

Christian Zibreg ∙ April 11, 2023

Here's how to download "Make Something Wonderful," a free ebook with emails, speeches and interviews illustrating how Steve Jobs approached life and work.

How to restore the built-in macOS spell checker after Grammarly has turned it off

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated June 15, 2026

Learn how to restore your Mac’s built-in spell and grammar checker if Grammarly has disabled it and taken over your typing.

How to improve video call quality in Zoom, FaceTime, Teams, Skype, or any video calling app on your Mac

Ankur Thakur ∙ Updated August 6, 2024

This tutorial shares some quick and practical ways to improve the quality of video calls on your Mac. The tips here apply to all video conferencing services like FaceTime, Zoom, Skype, Google Meet, Slack, Microsoft Teams, WebEx, Discord, Facebook Messenger, LINE, and more.