Tricks

Here are all the iPad gestures available with Apple’s Magic Trackpad and Mouse accessories

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 29, 2020

iPad trackpad support in iPadOS 13.4 opens up whole new ways to use your Apple tablet. iPad trackpad and mouse gestures are supported by Apple's Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro, as well as the company's standalone Magic Trackpad and Magic Mouse 2 accessories. Follow along with your favorite blog as we teach you about all of the iPad trackpad gestures that are available with the Magic Trackpad 1 and 2, Magic Mouse 2 and third-party mice.

How to access the Emoji picker when using your iPad with a physical keyboard

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 18, 2024

Apple's Smart Keyboard cover and Smart Keyboard Folio rock a Globe key for quickly accessing the Emoji picker, but good luck finding it on hardware keyboards made by other manufacturers. Heck, even Apple's latest Magic Keyboard for the new iPad Pro lacks a dedicated Globe key. So, how do you access the Emoji picker while using a hardware keyboard with your iPad?

How to use all the new iPhone and iPad features in iOS and iPadOS 13.4

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated October 18, 2024

The iOS 13.4 software update, along with its matching iPadOS 13.4 counterpart, enables more than a dozen major new capabilities on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

How to control Mac cursor with head movement using camera

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated April 20, 2026

Learn how to control your Mac cursor with head movements, toggle it with a custom keystroke, and adjust the available head-tracking options to your liking.

How to go to your iPhone or iPad Home Screen hands-free using Siri

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated December 30, 2022

You can ask Siri to take you back to the Home Screen hands-free by uttering a simple voice command. Follow along with our quick tutorial to learn how to use the Siri Home Screen command on your iPhone or iPad.

How to use Mac’s Finder file inspector to see info of multiple items

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 10, 2026

Learn how to use the Finder’s file inspector to get a summary of multiple Mac items in a single floating window on macOS that dynamically refreshes as your selection changes.

How to bring back the iconic Mac startup chime

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 24, 2020

The iconic Mac startup chime played when you power up your computer had been around since 1998, but Apple disabled it in 2016 beginning with that year's MacBook Pro refresh. Thanks to a newly discovered Terminal command, you can re-enable the Mac startup chord sound on macOS Catalina and earlier, and our step-by-step tutorial shows you how.

How to get rid of Twitter’s trending sidebar on iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated May 2, 2024

Find out how to disable the search column on the right side of the Twitter app on your iPad if you do not like staring at trending topics and world news while using the app.

How to export and download your Apple Card monthly transactions to a CSV spreadsheet

Christian Zibreg ∙ February 5, 2020

Follow this brief step-by-step tutorial to learn how to export Apple Card monthly statements as a CSV spreadsheet that can be loaded into financial planning apps such as Mint or Quicken.

How to use Apple Watch with gym equipment

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 30, 2024

Learn how to use your Apple Watch with gym equipment like treadmills, elliptical machines, indoor bikes, stair steppers, and more to get accurate workout metrics such as speed and elevation.

How to use a stronger numeric or alphanumeric password on iPhone and iPad

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated February 12, 2025

Learn how to set a strong numeric passcode or, better yet, an alphanumeric one to boost the security and protect data on your iPhone and iPad.

How to use your iPhone or iPad to sketch in Mac documents

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated August 18, 2025

Learn how to sketch in Mac documents with Apple Pencil or your finger by using the Continuity Sketch feature on your iPad or iPhone.