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Learn how to master your Apple devices with our comprehensive tutorials. From iPhone and iPad to Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more, our expert guides will help you unlock the full potential of your Apple products. Discover new features, tips, and tricks each day to enhance your user experience.

How to sync your iPhone without iTunes on a Mac

With iTunes in macOS Catalina 10.15 split up into three separate apps, Apple had to make sure there would still be a way to sync your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch with your Mac computer so that you could back up, update and/or restore your devices just like before, but without iTunes.

How to add missing album artwork in the Music app on Mac

Get album artwork in Mac's Music app

The artwork that you see for an album not only adds to the visual experience but can help you find the songs or albums you want to listen to much faster. Unfortunately, sometimes that artwork goes missing in the Music app or iTunes. But, you can get it back easily or add one manually so that you can see it on Mac or the Music app on your iPhone and iPad.

Here’s how to get missing album artwork in Apple's Music app and iTunes.

How to hide and unhide purchased music, movies, and TV shows on Mac

Apple TV app on Mac

You may buy items in the Music app, TV app, or iTunes that you want to keep to yourself from time to time, especially if you use Family Sharing. It could be a movie, song, album, TV show, or audiobook. You can hide purchases and keep them hidden on all devices that use the same Apple ID.

If you need to keep something you buy away from prying eyes, here’s how to hide and unhide your purchased media on Mac.

How to create a radio station in Apple Music on iPhone, iPad and Mac

Create Radio Stations Apple Music

Plenty of us create playlists in the Music app with songs we love. But sometimes music goes undiscovered if we don’t venture past those playlists. With this in mind, you can create a radio station in the music app based on songs you like.

You can create the station from tunes you see on Apple Music or those in your library. The songs on the station are similar to those you base the station off of. So, you can listen to music similar to your tastes, but may also hear something new. Cool, right?

Here’s how to create a radio station in the Music app on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to play songs at the same volume level in Apple Music

Volume Speakers

Have you ever been listening to songs in your music library or playlist and notice one song will sound really loud compared to another? You find yourself adjusting the volume up and down to keep a consistent level.

Since songs can come from various sources, maybe you bought some from iTunes, downloaded others, or ripped a CD, which can account for the fluctuation in volume. Luckily there is a feature on iOS and Mac to take care of this problem. With a slight adjustment, you can play songs at the same volume level in Apple Music on iOS and Mac and here’s how.

How to sort your Music library in iTunes any way you want

Albums Section in iTunes on Mac

With all of the music you have in your library, it can be tough to find what you want. So, taking a few minutes to adjust the options you see and the ways you can sort it is worth your time. You might prefer to choose music by genre, artist, or album. Or maybe you always head to your song list.

However you decide to play your music, make sure that your library is set up to make it easy for you. Here’s how to sort your Music library in iTunes any way you want.

How to get details about any song on Apple Music in the Music app or iTunes

Song Info in iTunes - Earth Wind and Fire

How many times have you Googled a song you like to get more details on it?

Finding the title and artist is usually pretty easy. But what if you want more? You might want the album name and the date it was released. Maybe you want to dig even deeper and find out who wrote the song and its exact duration. You might even want the lyrics so you can sing along.

Luckily the macOS Music app and iTunes contain a helpful little feature that gives you information about any song you find. Here’s how to get details about any song on Apple Music with the Music app or iTunes.

How to manage your Apple Music subscription

Apple Music Subscription Page on iPhone

If you subscribe to Apple Music, there may come a time when you want to change or cancel your subscription. Maybe you want to switch to a different plan or maybe you can’t afford the service anymore.

Whatever the reason, here’s how to manage your Apple Music subscription.

How to create a Smart Playlist of your loved songs in Apple Music

Automatically add your Loved songs in Apple Music to a Smart Playlist on Mac

When you mark your favorite songs in your music library, you do it for a reason – because you love them. So, wouldn’t it be great to have a playlist of those loved songs automatically created for you? Yes, you can do this, and setting it up only takes a minute.

This tutorial shows you how to create a playlist of your loved songs in Apple Music.