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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 adjust Siri voice feedback on Apple Watch

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated March 3, 2023

Tired of Siri talking back every time you ask for something on your Apple Watch? While it’s very thoughtful of Siri to acknowledge your request, you may not want to hear it. For example, just because you ask Siri to set a timer for 10 minutes doesn’t mean you want to hear a confirmation that the countdown has begun.

You may not be able to disable Siri’s feedback, but you can tweak the settings to quiet Siri down a bit. Here’s how to customize Siri voice feedback on your Apple Watch to lower the volume or completely turn off spoken responses.

How to create an App Store wish list with Notes or Lookmark

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ October 4, 2018

Maybe you’ve noticed, or perhaps you haven’t, but with the release of iOS 11 came the disappearance of the App Store Wish List feature. It didn’t make its way back in iOS 12, so if you’re still hoping for that wish list to keep track of apps you want, you do have other options.

Here’s how to create an App Store wish list with Notes as well as a third-party app called Lookmark.

How to turn your face into an animated Memoji during a FaceTime call

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ Updated March 14, 2024

In this tutorial, we will show you how to put a Memoji or Animoji over your face during a FaceTime video call to change your appearance. You can use it to make the call fun or conceal your face.

What Depth Control in the iPhone camera is and how it works

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated January 9, 2026

iPhone Depth Control lets you adjust the depth of field after you shoot, which makes it easy to apply a variably blurred background. Here’s how it works.

How to turn off the Digital Crown haptic feedback on Apple Watch

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated August 5, 2025

Learn how to turn off haptic vibration when rotating the Digital Crown button on your Apple Watch to disable tactile feedback when scrolling and extend battery life.

How to search for pictures using keywords in the Photos app on iPhone and iPad

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated May 12, 2023

The iPhone and iPad Photos app includes powerful search options to help you quickly find whatever pictures your need from your vast library. In this article, we will go over these options and show you how to use them to search and find pictures like a pro.

How to change the language used to send a message on Apple Watch

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated July 25, 2025

Learn how to change the keyboard language on your Apple Watch if you want to compose a text message or email in another language from your wrist.

How to enable or disable HDR camera settings on your iPhone

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated March 14, 2024

In this tutorial, we will share how to adjust the HDR (high dynamic range) settings for your iPhone camera. You can choose to turn it on so your iPhone can take better shots in high-contrast situations or turn it off if you prefer that.

Manually set your Mac’s cooling fan speeds with Macs Fan Control

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 28, 2018

If you own an Apple computer, especially a modern one, then you’ve probably come to notice how particularly thin these machines have become. Despite that, most Macs still sport internal cooling fans to keep the CPU and GPU temperatures in check.

By default, Apple’s internal cooling fans run as silently as possible for a quiet user experience, but this isn’t without its caveats. Thinner machines like the MacBook Pro are more susceptible to heat soak because the cooling capabilities of such a compact chassis are limited; this is something you’ve undoubtedly felt while the machine sits on your lap during intensive tasks.

How to use the AutoFill Passwords feature on Apple TV

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated June 17, 2024

Most likely, you're already familiar with the password autofill on your iPhone and iPad. But this feature goes one step further, and you can use AutoFill Passwords to log into apps on your Apple TV straight from your iPhone or iPad.

Curious? Here’s how to use that AutoFill Passwords feature on your Apple TV.

How to participate in Apple Watch activity competitions with friends

Bryan M. Wolfe ∙ Updated March 18, 2024

Looking for some extra motivation to get in shape? With Apple Watch activity competitions, you can have week-long Move contests against others to win awards. In this tutorial, we will share how you can do this and engage in friendly competition with your friends, family members, or trainer.

How to use iMessage effects like Memoji, stickers, filters, and shapes on your photos

Sandy Writtenhouse ∙ Updated September 13, 2022

Who doesn’t love fun with photos? For example, you can spruce up your photos in iMessage before you send them. You can add pizzazz, include a message, or just make your pictures more memorable.

Here’s how to use the camera effects in iMessage like stickers, filters, shapes, and more.