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How to know if your Mac has Apple silicon or Intel processor
Learn how to identify Apple silicon Macs and determine whether your computer is running an Intel processor or Apple’s in-house chip, such as M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, or one of its variants.
How to change your iPhone or iPad wallpaper with a single tap
Changing the Lock and Home screen wallpapers on your iPhone or iPad requires using the Settings app. Wouldn't it be great if you could change your wallpaper automatically, with a single tap? With wallpaper automation that's now available in iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3, you can do just that. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use a custom workflow in Apple's Shortcuts app to automate changing wallpaper with a single tap of a Home screen icon.
How to do a clean install of macOS 11 Big Sur
Power users usually prefer to start a fresh new installation of Big Sur rather than upgrade the existing copy of the macOS operating system on their Mac. If you're among them, you'll need to perform a clean install of Big Sur. The process entails doings things such as backing up your Mac, wiping off the current operating system and creating a bootable installer. Follow this tutorial for detailed instructions on how to perform a clean install of macOS Big Sur.
How to force universal Mac apps to run under Rosetta emulation instead of natively
Apple provides the enhanced Universal 2 binary feature to its developers who wish to ship macOS apps that pack in code for both Intel and Apple Silicon systems. In other words, a universal binary runs natively on both Apple M1 and Intel-based Mac computers because it contains executable code for both architectures. However, certain edge cases may justify running a native Apple Silicon app under Rosetta emulation, and we show you how it's done.
How to fix macOS Big Sur installation errors on older MacBook Pro models
macOS Big Sur, Apple's latest software powering Macs, has been available for more than a week now. As some people have reported problems when trying to update their late-2013 or mid-2014 13-inch MacBook Pro notebook to Big Sur, Apple has now offered a fix.
macOS Big Sur: How to use and customize the Control Center on your Mac
Your Mac comes with the Control Center feature that's similar to the iPhone and iPad's Control Center you already know and love. Follow along with this tutorial to learn how to use macOS Control Center, including how to customize it to your liking by adding or removing items.
Video: Quick tips and tricks to get the most out of your brand spanking new iPhone 12 mini
The iPhone 12, Apple's smallest handset in their 2020 lineup, is finally here! The entry-level device cuts corners when it comes to battery life, but makes up for it with extreme pocketability. At just 5.4-inches diagonally and near fullscreen design with Face ID, this is going to be the beloved iPhone for many. Here are a few tips for making the most out of it.
iPhone storage search: How to quickly find an app in iOS’ storage section
With the iPhone storage search feature, you can quickly find out how much storage space a specific app is taking up on your device without having to scroll through a long list of apps.
How to ask Siri for your personalized daily briefing
Learn how to request Siri for a personal update of your day that includes the news, weather, traffic, reminders, and calendar appointments.
How to watch the November 10 “One more thing” Apple Silicon Macs event on your devices
Apple is holding its last media event this year tomorrow, November 10, 2020, at 10am PDT. The "One more thing" event is pre-recorded due to the COVID pandemic and work-from-home measures. Here is how you can follow Apple's upcoming product presentation and see the company's first Apple Silicon-powered Mac models, regardless of where you live and which platforms or devices you may happen to be using for the moment.
How to improve low-light video recording on iPhone or iPad
Learn how to adjust Auto FPS settings for your iPhone or iPad camera, and improve video quality when shooting in low-light conditions.