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How-to content, reviews, and articles for iPhone users and the iOS operating system. Learn how to work with your iPhone and use accessories for it.

tutorial How to lock Incognito tabs in Chrome on Android and iPhone

How to lock Incognito tabs in Chrome on Android and iPhone

If you use the Incognito mode on your Android or iPhone smartphone to browse the web privately, you probably have things in there that you don’t want others to see. In that case, you’ll likely want to protect your Incognito tabs. Fortunately, the Google Chrome app for mobile devices bundles a feature that lets you do exactly that. Here’s how to lock your Incognito
review Garmin HRM-Fit review: The fitness tracker for your sports bra!

Garmin HRM-Fit review: The fitness tracker for your sports bra!

At CES 2024, Garmin announced two devices for women, prioritizing comfort and wearability. One is a chest strap named Garmin HRM-Fit that works with sports bras. This device is compatible with several Garmin smartwatches, cycling computers, and various fitness equipment, appealing to women who are serious about intense sports activities. If you’re curious about this device and what it can do, read this review:
review Garmin Lily 2 Classic review: Classy smartwatch for women

Garmin Lily 2 Classic review: Classy smartwatch for women

A lot of smartwatches out there look like a bulky, heavy piece of technology, strapped on your wrist. While many smartwatches can be useful to women, few are designed just for them, and even fewer look like beautiful watches you would wear even during a fashion event. Garmin wants to change this with the recently launched Lily 2 and Lily 2 Classic. These smartwatches
tutorial How to turn on and how to turn off an iPhone

How to turn on and how to turn off an iPhone

It can be challenging to figure out how to turn off an iPhone, especially if you have a new device. While it’s pretty intuitive to turn on an iPhone, powering it off is tricky. That’s because of the extra safeties introduced to make sure you don’t unintentionally shut down your iPhone. Without further ado, this tutorial shows how to turn on an iPhone, while
tutorial What is and how to use Personal Vault in OneDrive

What is and how to use Personal Vault in OneDrive

OneDrive is a cloud storage service that lets you store and access your files from any device. One of its best features is the Personal Vault, a secure folder that requires additional authentication to access your most sensitive and important files. In this tutorial post, I’m going to show you how to enable and use OneDrive’s Personal Vault to secure your data, no matter
tutorial How to use Apple Maps offline on an iPhone

How to use Apple Maps offline on an iPhone

If you know you’re going to travel in an area where mobile internet is unreliable or where data usage is costly, you may want to download offline maps in Apple Maps on your iPhone. Offline maps let you view the map and get directions without being connected to the internet. Sounds interesting? In this guide, I will show just how easy it is to
review HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

HUAWEI FreeClip review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds?

Most people like using wireless earbuds, but many have this issue: one of the buds has a harder time remaining in one of your ears and keeps falling off a lot easier than the other. This problem is caused by the fact that we don’t have identical ears, and even though many earbuds are designed ergonomically, our ears are simply too different. HUAWEI went
tutorial How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

How to show the battery percentage on your iPhone

Wondering how to view the battery percentage on your new iPhone? Or maybe you bought a used iPhone and can’t find the battery percentage information? Then you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll tell you how to make the battery percentage always show on your iPhone’s status bar, as well as how to check this information in other various places of
tutorial How to use your iPhone in StandBy (nightstand mode)

How to use your iPhone in StandBy (nightstand mode)

With iOS 17, Apple introduced a new feature for iPhones called StandBy. It’s something you may not have heard of before, but you may have stumbled across it while using your iPhone or while checking out what’s new in the Settings app. StandBy is quite a feature, one of the best things in Apple’s latest mobile operating system, at least in my opinion. It
tutorial How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

How to connect Bluetooth devices with your iPhone

Most of our portable devices have a Bluetooth chip inside. It allows us to connect them to other devices wirelessly, over short distances, and get rid of unnecessary cables. That is especially true when you want to connect some headphones, a portable speaker, or other similar devices to your iPhone. And this is why I thought it would be a good idea to show
tutorial How to organize the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen

How to organize the apps on your iPhone’s Home Screen

The Home Screen on your iPhone is the main interface of the iOS operating system powering your device. It’s the screen you see when you unlock your iPhone and where you can access all your apps, notifications, widgets, etc. iOS creates a layout for your apps and widgets automatically. However, every user has their preferences regarding how apps are organized, categorized, and sorted on
tutorial How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

How to manage Home Screen pages on an iPhone

If you have an iPhone, at some point in time, you’ll decide it could benefit from a fresh look and probably also from a new arrangement for its Home Screen pages. Fortunately, iOS allows you to personalize your iPhone experience by adjusting your Home Screen pages according to your preferences and needs. As you’ll see in this guide, performing various actions on your Home
tutorial How to change your iPhone’s wallpaper

How to change your iPhone’s wallpaper

Apple is aware that your iPhone wallpaper is important, so it offers plenty of options when deciding on an iPhone background. With just a few taps, you can set images from the Photos app or default iPhone wallpapers on the Lock Screen and Home Screen. Did you know that iOS 17 also includes preset wallpapers or that you can even use live photos as
tutorial How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

How to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen

If you have an iPhone, one of the best ways to express your personality and style is to customize its Home Screen. You can change the look and feel of your iPhone by using different wallpapers and widgets, as well as by organizing your apps. In this article, I’m going to show you the ways to customize your iPhone’s Home Screen layout to create
tutorial How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

How to use interactive widgets on your iPhone

Widgets are small apps that display useful information or provide quick access to your favorite features on your iPhone. In this guide, I will show you how to enable interactive widgets, aka adding interactive widgets to iOS 17’s Home Screen or Today View. I’m also going to take a look at how to use interactive widgets on an iPhone and how to customize the
tutorial How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

How to make an iPhone black and white (Grayscale on iPhone)

Did you ever want to turn the screen of your iPhone black and white? Luckily, one of the color filters on the iPhone, Grayscale, does just that. It’s a good idea to activate Grayscale on iPhone to get a display that’s easier to read, especially if you are colorblind. Knowing how to make your iPhone black and white is also useful when your battery’s
review Garmin Venu 3S review: Stay on top of your health & fitness goals!

Garmin Venu 3S review: Stay on top of your health & fitness goals!

Many people associate Garmin with watches made for professional runners and fitness geeks. Few know that the company is also doing a lot of work on developing watches that cater to the needs of a larger audience. Their new Garmin Venu 3S is a health and fitness device that tries to be a great companion for women and men with smaller wrists who want
review HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3 review: Superb audio & noise cancellation!

HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 3 review: Superb audio & noise cancellation!

Many people use wireless earbuds nowadays, and for good reason: they’re small and light, comfortable to wear, and easy to take with you everywhere you go. They also tend to provide good battery life because their charging case recharges them quickly. While the market is crowded with earbuds of all kinds at different prices, a pretentious user who desires excellent sound quality and active
tutorial How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

How to change your iPhone name in 5 easy steps

Ever wonder how to change the name of your iPhone? Your iPhone is an extension of you and your digital (citizen🙂) life, so it deserves a fun and unique identity. By default, your iPhone name includes your real name. If you want to protect your privacy when you’re using Airdrop, Personal Hotspot, or connecting to a Wi-Fi network, it’s a good idea to change
tutorial What are Contact Posters and how to use them on your iPhone

What are Contact Posters and how to use them on your iPhone

Apple recently launched iOS 17, and one of the most interesting new novelties we’re getting is the ability to create and use Contact Posters. In case you haven’t already heard about them, Contact Posters are a feature that lets you create and share personalized posters with your contacts. Some may like them, others may not, but the reality is that Contact Posters can be
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