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Apple briefly hinted that Apple Music is coming to gaming consoles

Evan Selleck ∙ October 20, 2021

Apple Music is available beyond the Apple ecosystem, thanks to support on some smart TVs and, most notably, Android devices. But, one area of use that Apple has not yet capitalized on is video game consoles. Apple Music is not currently available on Sony's PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, Microsoft's Xbox One series or the newer Series S or Series X, and it's not available on Nintendo's Switch. However, there have been some grumblings that could be changing. And now even Apple's hinted at the possibility.

How to quickly switch between users from the Control Center or menu bar on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated February 13, 2023

If you have a shared computer in your household, then you know what it’s like to hand your Mac over to someone else regularly. To make the task of switching users a bit easier, you can add a button in the Control Center, menu bar, or both.

Here, we’ll show you how to add a switch for users in both spots on your Mac.

How to send Nintendo Switch screenshots to your iPhone

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ February 25, 2021

If you love playing games on your Nintendo Switch as much as I do, then you probably already know about the handy screenshot feature. Maybe you capture shots of high scores or levels you’ve tackled. And while it’s great you have an album to see all your screenshots, maybe you’d like to do a bit more with them.

You might want to post those awesome gaming moments on social media. You may want to brag to a pal that you got further in the game than they did. Or, you might even want to help a friend who is new to a game by showing them how to do something.

Whatever the reason, you can take those Nintendo Switch screenshots and plop them right onto your iPhone. From there you can send, share, post, or do whatever you like with them. Here’s how it’s done.

How to enable and customize Switch Control on Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ May 1, 2020

Switch Control is a helpful accessibility feature on Mac. It lets you connect an adaptive device and then interact by entering text, selecting items, and controlling your Mac.

If you want to use Switch Control for you or someone you share your computer with, this tutorial shows you how to enable and customize Switch Control on Mac.

How to connect your Joy-Con controllers to play video games on your Mac

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ April 15, 2020

Some games are just easier or more fun to play with a controller. And if you happen to own a Nintendo Switch, you can use the Joy-Con controllers from it to play games on your Mac. You can take them out of the Switch, connect them to Mac, and then pop them into the Joy-Con Grip in just a few minutes.

This tutorial shows you how to connect your Joy-Con controllers to your Mac so the gaming can begin!

Two Apple Arcade exclusives have hit consoles and PC, more titles to follow soon

Christian Zibreg ∙ March 27, 2020

Two Apple Arcade exclusives are now available on other platforms: UsTwo's "Assemble With Care" is now available for Windows PCs via Steam while Capcom's "Shinsekai Into the Depths" is also available on Nintendo's Switch console. More titles are hitting consoles and PCs soon.