How to Fake a Dropped Call on iPhone
Have you ever been on a phone call you want to get off of but you can’t figure out a way out of the conversation? Dropped call to the rescue! With iPhone, you can fake a dropped call from poor service by quite literally forcing the phone call to drop from a cellular connection or … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Use iPhone as FaceTime Camera on Mac
The latest versions of macOS system software allow for using your iPhone as a FaceTime camera and webcam, offering a much higher resolution and higher quality video chat experience, especially compared to the built-in cameras on most Mac computers. You will need to have macOS Ventura 13 or later on the Mac, and iOS 16 … Read More ⌘ Read more

Open Terminal by Keyboard Shortcut on Mac
Ever wished you could instantly launch the Terminal app on Mac by keyboard shortcut? Instead of relying on Spotlight and typing Terminal and hitting return, which works great and has for many years, you can actually create your own custom keyboard shortcut to open the Terminal app on MacOS. This article will detail how you … Read More ⌘ Read more

Set Custom Dock Settings for Mac When Connected to External Displays with HiDock
Have you ever wished that MacOS could have different settings for the Dock, when connected to an external display, versus using only the built-in display? Or that MacOS would know when your MacBook Pro is connected to an external display and automatically adjust the Dock positioning, or size? That’s exactly what HiDock does, a free … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/20 … ⌘ Read more

WhatsApp for Mac with Native Apple Silicon Support Available in Beta
WhatsApp, the popular messaging client, is now available for the Mac with native Apple Silicon support. The WhatsApp client for Apple Silicon is currently in beta, but it is stable and functions fairly well, and should offer better performance compared to builds intended for older Intel Macs. Interested users who don’t mind beta testing software … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/02/04/whatsa … ⌘ Read more

How to Change Undo Sending Delay on Mail for iPhone & iPad
One of the better new features in modern versions of Mail for iPhone and iPad is the ability to undo the sending of an email, which offers you a grace period to retract an email before it gets sent out. This is nice when you forgot something to include in the email, caught a typo … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Change Wallpaper on MacOS Ventura
Setting your desktop background picture to an image of your choice is an easy and fun way to customize your desktop Mac experience. With MacOS Ventura, how you change the Mac desktop wallpaper has changed a bit, which has led to some confusion for some longtime Mac users. Long gone is the familiar “Desktop & … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Open Activity Monitor by Keyboard Shortcut on Mac
Many Mac users rely on Activity Monitor to quickly terminate processes and monitor system resources on their Macs. Creating a keyboard shortcut for quick access to Activity Monitor can be a beneficial trick to more easily access the task manager in MacOS. This article will demonstrate how to use the Shortcuts app to make a … Read More ⌘ Read more

Deals: AirPods 38% Off, Apple Watch 8 $50 Off, iPad Air $100 Off
If you’re shopping for AirPods, Apple Watch, or iPad Air, don’t miss these great discounts available right now from Amazon. AirPods 2nd generation at 38% Off Starting off with the 2nd generation AirPods at $99, a $30 discount. AirPods for $99 (down from $129) Apple Watch Series 8 for $50 Off Next up is the … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Upgrade from Older MacOS to MacOS Monterey (and Avoid Ventura)
Do you have a Mac running an earlier version of MacOS that you’d like to upgrade to a newer version, but you don’t want to run MacOS Ventura? For example, let’s say you’re running MacOS Catalina, Mojave, or Big Sur on a Mac, and you want to upgrade that Mac to MacOS Monterey 12 specifically, … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Determine File System of a Drive on Mac
You may find yourself needing to determine the file system type of a drive connected to a Mac, whether it’s an external hard drive, a USB flash drive, external SSD or HDD, an SD card, or similar. File system types are important because they can help to determine if a drive is fully Mac compatible … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Authorize / Deauthorize Computer with Apple Music on Mac
Apple uses a system of authorization and deauthorization that allows yoour computers to have access to music, books, iTunes Store purchases, apps, and more. You can only have up to five computers authorized to access your content at a time, so if you have 5 devices and want to authorize a new Mac or PC, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/29/how-to-authorize-deauthorize-computer-with-apple-music-on-mac … ⌘ Read more

How to Turn On & Off iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 Pro
The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Mini, and iPhone 13 Pro Max can all be turned off, and turned back on again, at any time. You may think that turning off the iPhone 13 series is just a matter of pressing the power button, but it turns out there’s a little trick that … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Disable Missed Call Return from iPhone Lock Screen
Some iPhone users have found the feature which allows you to return a missed phone call from the iPhone Lock Screen can result in unintentionally dialing a number or returning a call when you don’t intend to. This usually happens if someone swipes or taps on the notification of a missed call, which then calls … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Format USB Drive on Mac
Many of us rely on external USB drives and storage devices, whether hard drives or flash drives, to transfer large files and to serve as backups for things like Time Machine. Typically when you buy a new hard drive or USB drive, even if for a Mac, it comes pre-formatted in a Windows friendly format … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Shuffle Between Wallpapers on iPhone Lock Screen
One of the more fun ways to customize an iPhone is to set the lock screen wallpaper to shuffle between a collection of photos. Maybe you’d like to rotate through a variety of your favorite wallpapers on your lock screen, or perhaps you’ve got a collection of vacation photos, favorite pictures, or fancy wallpapers that … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Monterey 12.6.3 & MacOS Big Sur 11.7.3 Released
Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.6.3 and macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, along with Safari 16.3, for Mac users who are not yet running the MacOS Ventura 13 operating system. These updates are available separately from the MacOS Ventura 13.2 update that was released concurrently. The software updates are focused on security fixes, and contain no … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/24/macos-monterey-12-6-3-macos-big-sur-11-7 … ⌘ Read more

iOS 15.7.3, iPadOS 15.7.3, iOS 12.5.7 Updates Released for Older iPhone & iPad
Apple has released iOS 15.7.3 for iPhone, iPadOS 15.7.3 for iPad, and iOS 12.5.7 for older iPhone and iPad models. These updates are available for devices that are not running iOS 16.3 or iPadOS 16.3, either because they have not updated, or because they are unable to run the latest iOS/iPadOS versions. Each of these … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/23/ios-15-7-3-ipa … ⌘ Read more

iOS 16.3 Update Download Available Now
Apple has released iOS 16.3 for iPhone. The iOS 16.3 update includes support for physical security keys, a Black History Month celebratory wallpaper, support for the second generation HomePod, and a variety of other smaller changes, along with bug fixes and security enhancements. The update is recommended for all eligible iPhone users to install. Separately, … Read More ⌘ Read more

MacOS Ventura 13.2 Update Available to Download
Apple has released MacOS Ventura 13.2 as a software update for Mac users running the Ventura operating system. MacOS Ventura 13.2 includes bug fixes and security enhancements, and is therefore recommended for all Mac users running the latest OS release. Separately, updates for MacOS Monterey and Big Sur are also available, along with iOS 16.3 … Read More ⌘ Read more

iPadOS 16.3 Update Available for Download
Apple has released iPadOS 16.3 update for iPad users with compatible devices. iPadOS 16.3 includes support for Security Keys, and otherwise focuses on bug fixes and security enhancements, and is therefore recommended for all iPad users to install on their devices. Separately, Apple also released iOS 16.3 for iPhone, macOS Ventura 13.2 for Mac, updates … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Turn Off & On iPhone 14 Pro & iPhone 14
If you’re new to the iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro series, you may be unfamiliar with how to turn the new phone off, and how to turn it back on again too. Fortunately all new model iPhones follow the same procedure for powering off and powering on, so once you master the concepts on … Read More ⌘ Read more

Get the New M2 MacBook Pro Wallpapers
Apple’s newest M2 MacBook Pro lineup feature some shiny new wallpapers of some sort of abstract colorful rectangular shapes. You don’t need to spend thousands on a brand new Mac just to appreciate the new wallpapers however, since you can download the full resolution images and use them on any device, whether it’s a Mac, … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Search Tabs in Google Chrome
If you use the Google Chrome web browser, and you use lots of tabs, you might find yourself lost in a sea of tons of tabs and windows. Fortunately, the newer versions of Chrome offer an excellent tab search feature, allowing you to search for URLs and keyword matches in your open tabs. This makes … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Remove the Background from Images on Mac with a Quick Action
The latest versions of Finder in MacOS offer a handy new Quick Action that allows you to remove the background from any image or photo, lifting the primary subject(s) out of the picture and turning that into a transparent PNG file. This is super useful for designers and developers, but it’s also useful for more … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/19/how-to-remove-the-background-from-images-on … ⌘ Read more

Release Candidate of iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2
Apple has issued release candidate builds for iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, and macOS Ventura 13.2, after announcing today that the final versions of those system software releases will be available next week. Release Candidates typically mark the end of development of a software release, and, absent any bugs or issues, often match the final version … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/18/release-candidate-of-io … ⌘ Read more

Fix File Sharing Not Working in MacOS Ventura
Some MacOS Ventura users have found that file sharing between a Mac running macOS Ventura does not work reliably between Ventura and another Mac, iPhone, iPad, Windows PC, and even some NAS drives like Synology. For many users, file sharing setups that worked fine for years prior to updating to macOS Ventura are now no … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Get More Frequent Updates from Live Activities on iPhone
Live Activities on the iPhone are interactive notifications that stay updated with real-time data, like sports scores, weather reports, orders, or updates from a delivery app, and they can appear right on your lock screen. If you like the Live Activities feature but want the data to be even more frequently updated, you can adjust … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/17/how-to-get-more-frequent-updates … ⌘ Read more

New M2 Pro & M2 Max MacBook Pro’s Released, Along with M2 Mac Mini
Apple has updated the MacBook Pro lineup to feature M2 Pro and M2 Max processors. The design, screen, and colors are the same as prior models, making the updates focused entirely on internal hardware capabilities. Additionally, Apple has updated the Mac Mini to feature M2 processors as well. M2 Pro & M2 Max MacBook Pro … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/17/new-m2-pro-m2-max-macbook-pros … ⌘ Read more

How to Get More Frequent Updates from Live Activities on iPhone
Live Activities on the iPhone are interactive notifications that stay updated with real-time data, like sports scores, weather reports, orders, or updates from a delivery app, and they can appear right on your lock screen. If you like the Live Activities feature but want the data to be even more frequently updated, you can adjust … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/17/how-to-get-more-frequent-updates … ⌘ Read more

How to Enable Power On / Off Sounds on iPhone 14 Series
The latest model iPhones include optional power on and power off sound effects, similar to how the Mac makes startup sounds. This offers a nice auditory cue for the device being turned on or off, and while it’s an Accessibility feature, many users may just like to enable the boot sound feature for customization purpose … Read More ⌘ Read more

AirPlay Not Working with HomePod Mini? Try This Stupid Trick
The HomePod Mini functions as an AirPlay receiver, allowing you to wirelessly stream audio, music, podcasts, songs, etc to the smart speaker. But randomly, the HomePod Mini does not show up in the list of available AirPlay devices. If you’re trying to AirPlay some audio to HomePod or otherwise trying to use the HomePod or … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/15/homepod-mini-not-showing-as-airplay-device-try-this … ⌘ Read more

Fix Wallpaper Showing as Black Screen on iPhone or iPad
Some iPhone and iPad users have noticed that their wallpaper is showing up as a black screen on the Lock Screen or Home Screen, rather than the wallpaper image they intended to display. This can happen at random, and the wallpaper black screen can also appear when attempting to change the wallpaper on the iPhone … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Raise Hand in Zoom on iPhone & iPad
Zoom Meetings are a regular part of many of our lives these days, and if you’re using Zoom from an iPhone, iPad, or Android, you may be wondering how you can raise your hand in Zoom for those devices. We’ll show you how to raise your hand in Zoom for iPad, iPhone, or even Android. … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Change the Undo Send Delay on Mac Mail
The Mail app for Mac has an ability to undo the sending of email in the latest versions, but the default setting for how long you have to retract an email is 10 seconds. If you’d like to change the undo send delay in Mail for Mac, you can do so easily through the apps … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Copy & Paste Edits to Photos on Mac
The latest versions of Photos app for Mac supports a handy feature that allows you to copy and paste the edits you make to photos or videos. Copying and pasting photo edits is useful since it allows you to apply the same edits to multiple photos quickly. For example, if you put some effort into … Read More ⌘ Read more

Second Beta of iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, macOS Ventura 13.2 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the second beta version of MacOS Ventura 13.2, iOS 16.3, and iPadOS 16.3. The new beta versions are available now for developers, and typically the same build is released soon after for public beta testers. No major new features or changes are expected in iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, or macOS Ventura 13.2, … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/10/second-beta-of-io … ⌘ Read more

How to Raise Hand in Zoom on Mac & Window PC
If you spend time in Zoom Meetings, whether hosting or joining, and you’re using a Mac or Windows PC, and perhaps you’re new to either platform or new to Zoom, you may be wondering how to raise your hand in a virtual meeting, and how to lower your hand. Of course we’re talking about raising … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Enable Memory Saver in Google Chrome to Reduce RAM/CPU Usage
Google Chrome is a great web browser, but it is well known for being resource hungry. This has long been an issue, but the latest versions of the Chrome browser offer a reprieve that not only frees up resources in Chrome, but also makes the browser feel faster too when it’s under heavy usage and … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/09/how-to-enable-memory-saver-in-google-chrome-to-reduce-ram-c … ⌘ Read more

How to Install Windows 11 Without an Internet Connection
If you have attempted to install Windows 11 lately, whether on a virtual machine like VirtualBox, Parallels, VMWare, UTM, dual boot / Boot Camp setup on a Mac, or even natively on PC hardware, you may have encountered an issue where installation requires an internet connection to be able to complete. This can be range … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Access System Report on MacOS Ventura
The System Information tool in Mac OS is very useful for getting all sorts of details about your Mac, including hardware specifics, serial numbers, networking information, and software specifics like applications, fonts, language info, accessibility settings, and so much more. The system report is so useful for troubleshooting, assessing, and diagnosing Macs, that it’s a … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/07/how-to-access-system-report-on-macos … ⌘ Read more

How to Fix a Stuck M1 MacBook Pro / Air Key
After a long run with the so-called butterfly keys, Apple redesigned the keyboards and key mechanisms on their latest laptops, including M1 MacBook Pro and M1 MacBook Air and newer models. While these keys are much less likely to jam and get stuck compared to the older butterfly keys, it still happens, where you press … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Duplicate Photos on iPhone & iPad with iOS 16
Making a duplicate copy of a photo on your iPhone or iPad is easy, but if you’re unfamiliar with the process you may not stumble into it on iOS or iPadOS. You can duplicate either photos or videos on your device through the Photos app. The need to duplicate photos is somewhat obvious; many users … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Turn Off Always On Display on the iPhone 14 Pro
The latest iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models feature an always on display, that shifts to being dimmed when the iPhone is not in use, but the screen never turns off or goes completely black even when the lock/power button is pressed. If you’d rather the iPhone 14 Pro screen turn off when not … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Scroll on Mac Easier by Always Showing Scroll Bars
Modern versions of MacOS default to hiding scroll bars until the user is actively scrolling. While this helps to add to a minimalist appearance, it can also make navigating apps, webpages, and preferences more challenging since there is no clear indicator that you can scroll, until you attempt to start scrolling. One way to make … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2023/01/03/how-to-scroll-on-mac-easier-by-always-showing … ⌘ Read more

How to Prevent Mac from Sleeping When Display is Off (MacOS Ventura)
The Mac defaults to going to sleep after a while when the display is off, but if you wish to change this behavior you can prevent the Mac from sleeping when the display is off. How this is accomplished in MacOS Ventura is a little different than before, however, so if you’re running MacOS Ventura … Read More ⌘ Read more

How to Disable AirDrop on iPhone & iPad
Want to turn off AirDrop so you don’t get inbound AirDrop requests on your iPhone or iPad? That’s pretty easy to do once you learn how, but accessing AirDrop is unclear for many users. AirDrop is a very useful feature that allows you to wirelessly transfer photos, contacts, files, and other data between iPhones and … Read More ⌘ Read more

Fix YouTube “Something Went Wrong, Tap to Retry” Error on iPhone or iPad
Some YouTube users on iPhone and iPad have noticed that videos fail to play at random, instead showing an error message that says “Something went wrong. Tap to retry”. YouTube is apparently aware of the issue, as it is being commonly reported by many iPhone and iPad users on Twitter and throughout social media. If … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2022/12/31/fix-youtube-something … ⌘ Read more

Apple Deals: Get an M2 iPad Pro 11″ for $70 Off & iPad Magic Keyboard for $90 Off
Amazon is back with some nice end-of-holiday-season deals, this time with a great price on the all new M2 iPad Pro 11″ model in Space Grey with 128 GB storage, and the matching black Magic Keyboard for the 11″ iPad Pro. Why not treat yourself or a loved one? iPad Pro 11″ 128 GB – … [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2022/12/30/apple-deals-get-an-m2-ipad-pro-11-for-70-o … ⌘ Read more

You Can Measure a Persons Height with iPhone Camera
The iPhone camera can measure a persons height, a feature that may be useful for a variety of purposes. Some users may wish to measure someones height from a photo, but with this iPhone trick you don’t need a photo at all, you just simply point the iPhone camera at the person you’d like to … Read More ⌘ Read more