Tutorial

How to install macOS 12 beta on your Mac

Siddharth Suvarna / June 11, 2021

At WWDC 2021, Apple announced new versions of iOS, tvOS, macOS, and iPadOS. The latest version of macOS will be called macOS 12 Monterey, and it brings improvements to FaceTime, sharing, and privacy. It also gets the Shortcuts feature, Universal control, and a lot more. Soon after the end of WWDC 2021 keynote, Apple released the first macOS 12 beta to developers.

Now, if you're a developer, you must be eager to try out the new macOS 12 beta. To make things easier for you, we've created a quick guide on how to install macOS 12 beta on your Mac.

How to create a macOS 12 Monterey installer on an external drive

Joaquim Barbosa / June 11, 2021

This tutorial goes through the process of creating an install drive from the newly-released macOS 12 Monterey Beta application. Having an external drive allows you to install the OS to multiple computers without re-downloading it, perform clean installs instead of initiating them from within an existing OS, and boot to the installer's built-in recovery for troubleshooting tools.

Can’t delete photos on your iPhone? Here’s what you need to do

Siddharth Suvarna / June 10, 2021

Are you trying to delete photos on your iPhone, but just aren't able to? We've heard several complaints about an issue where the Trash icon in the Photos app is greyed out and doesn't let you delete photos/videos. If you're facing this issue, then worry not, there's a simple solution to it.

How does spatial audio dynamically track my head moves on Apple TV and Mac?

Christian Zibreg / June 10, 2021

macOS Monterey and tvOS 15 bring spatial audio to your Apple TV and Mac with dynamic head tracking via the AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. But without any chips or sensors for spatial awareness inside those devices, how does exactly Apple measure your head movement?

How to add the 2020 Euro Cup calendar to your iPhone, iPad and Mac

Siddharth Suvarna / June 3, 2021

The 2020 Euro Cup Championship games are finally kicking off next week after a long delay. It was originally meant to take place last year, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, matches had to be postponed. If you're a fan, then you probably want to stay on top of all the games, or at least the ones where your favourite teams are playing. The best way to keep track of the matches is to add the fixtures to your Calendar.

How to cancel Apple Arcade subscription on iPhone, Mac, and Apple TV

Siddharth Suvarna / June 1, 2021

Apple Arcade, launched back in September 2019, is a subscription service that provides access to exclusive games on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. When it first launched, there weren't a lot of titles available on the service. Fast forward to 2021, and we now have access to more than 180 amazing games. Apple charges a flat subscription fee every month, which gives you access to all the exclusive titles.

Tips to fix slow Wi-Fi on iPhone

Siddharth Suvarna / May 27, 2021

Are you experiencing slow Wi-Fi on your iPhone or iPad? You're not alone, as this is a common problem that a lot of users face. There could be several reasons for this, and it can get quite annoying when it happens. This error is usually not caused due to a hardware fault with your iOS device, and can be fixed via software.

Video tips and tricks for using Apple’s colorful 24-inch M1-powered iMac

Christian Zibreg / May 26, 2021

Your dream desktop has landed! The new 24-inch iMac powered by the Apple M1 chip runs circles around the previous Intel-based 21.5-inch model, but that's hardly the only thing it's got going for it. Watch our handy video tips highlighting some of its best features.

How to convert video to audio on iPhone and Mac

Siddharth Suvarna / May 21, 2021

There could be several reasons why one may want to convert a video to an audio file. A long speech, a video lecture, a music video, are some examples of things people usually want to convert to audio only. Converting a video to audio will also mean that you save a lot of space on your iPhone or Mac.

How to reduce video size on iPhone and Mac

Siddharth Suvarna / May 19, 2021

Video files can consume a lot of space on your Mac or iPhone. Movies, videos shot on your iPhone or other cameras, TV shows, etc, can eat up your storage space rapidly. If you're running out of space, then you can either delete some video files, or you can reduce the size of the file. The latter allows you to keep the files, and recover some space at the same time.

How to make a WhatsApp video or voice call on Mac

Siddharth Suvarna / May 18, 2021

WhatsApp recently launched a new version of its desktop client for macOS, which offered the ability to make voice and video calls. A lot of us rely on WhatsApp to communicate with friends, family, co-workers, etc. With the addition of voice and video calls to its desktop client, users can now use the features on any platform.

How to improve Bluetooth audio on Mac

Siddharth Suvarna / May 13, 2021

Bluetooth audio on Mac has always been finicky, as macOS always uses a standard audio codec for all kinds of headphones. This can make the audio sound bad on Bluetooth headphones. Most headphones come with support for advanced audio codecs such as AAC and aptX. However, they will end up using the SBC codec when connected to a Mac.