How-Tos

How to set ChatGPT as your default search engine in Safari

Starting from iOS 18.1, you can set ChatGPT as the default search engine in Safari. Here's how to use the LLM service for your browser queries.

Chip Loder | 6 hours ago

How to turn on Siri on macOS without sending your Contacts to Apple

To use Siri on macOS, there's a requirement to send Apple your contacts. Here's how to avoid handing that data over to Apple.

Chip Loder | 4 days ago

How to view installer logs in macOS

The macOS installer is quick and easy to use, but you can find out more info on what happens during installations by checking its built-in logs. Here's how to look at them.

Chip Loder | 5 days ago

How to upgrade the SSD in your M4 Mac mini

The M4 Mac mini came with a surprise — a slotted and upgradeable SSD. Here's how to install one, get it running, and what to expect for speed.

Mike Wuerthele | 5 days ago

How to disable AI-Driven Search and Spotlight in macOS Sequoia

Search and Spotlight use Apple Intelligence in macOS Sequoia to suggest results to user queries. Here's how to turn it off.

Chip Loder | 6 days ago

Inside Photos — managing images and videos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple's Photos holds every image you make with your phone. Here's everything you need to know to get started using the Photos app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Malcolm Owen | 6 days ago

How to speed up new document creation by using templates on Mac

Templates, either provided or customized for your workflow, can help you generate eye-catching content in Pages, Numbers, and Keynote and other Mac programs. Here's how to create your own personal ones.

Charles Martin | 1 week ago

How to install MAME on your Apple Silicon Mac

MAME is the Multi Arcade Machine Emulator for playing classic games. Here's how to get it up and running on your Apple Silicon Mac.

Chip Loder | 2 weeks ago

How to use SVG on the Mac and on the web

Scalable Vector Graphics are a common resizable image format for the web. Here's how to use them in macOS.

Chip Loder | 2 weeks ago

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A bug in some versions of macOS Sequoia may cause repeated notifications that an app is accessing your screen. Here's how to fix it.

Charles Martin | 2 weeks ago

How to take control of your privacy by taking the fight to the source

Data brokers and people search sites are a serious problem, often too big in scope for individuals to handle. But Incogni can take the fight to them and restore your online privacy.

How to measure your Mac's network performance with iPerf3 in Terminal

iperf3 is a network throughput tool used to measure the performance of the network your Mac is using. Here's how to use it in the macOS Terminal app.

Chip Loder | 3 weeks ago

How to turn off Enhanced Visual Search for Photos on iPhone or iPad

The Enhanced Visual Search in the iOS Photos app sends encrypted, anonymized data from photos to Apple. Here's what that means and how to turn it off.

Chip Loder | 3 weeks ago

How to unplug from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS

Apple Intelligence is still in its infancy, but not everyone wants to use it. Here's how to disconnect from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to import photos using the Image Capture app on Mac

Image Capture is Apple's image acquisition app for grabbing pictures from your camera or scanner. Here's how to use it in a variety of settings.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to stop macOS Sequoia sharing your Safari and Spotlight searches with Apple

By default, macOS Sequoia sends your Safari, Spotlight, and Siri searches to Apple. Here's how to turn that setting off.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to use Siri to get answers from ChatGPT

With the release of Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT integration, you can now use Siri to get AI answers from OpenAI's service.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How to create your own Memories movies in Photos on iOS or iPadOS 18

There are now two ways to create Memories movies in Photos as of iOS 18.1 or later: one method is the same way you have done it in previous iOS versions, and the new one leverages Apple Intelligence if it's available on your device.

Charles Martin | 1 month ago

How to use or disable iOS Apple Mail's new categories feature

As of iOS 18.2, Apple's Mail app features categories to help users sort through their mail. Here's what it does, how to fine-tune it, and how to turn it off if you prefer.

Charles Martin | 1 month ago

How to install and use the beta VirtualBox for Apple Silicon Macs

VirtualBox is now available for Apple Silicon-based Macs, although with spotty x86 support. Here's how to use it.

Chip Loder | 1 month ago

How the new Apple Invites app works, and when you want to use it

While the new Apple Invites app and service sounds easy to use, it joins together so many Apple Services that it takes several steps — and can confuse your invitees. Here's how to use it.

William Gallagher | 1 month ago

How to install macOS games from Steam or the App Store on an external drive

Apple's big macOS gaming push is going to quickly fill up your Mac's storage. Here's how to install games to an external SSD.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

How to record podcasts using FaceTime on iPad & iPhone

Forget expensive microphones and recording software — iOS 18 just turned FaceTime into your personal podcast studio. Here's how to get started.

Andrew Orr | 1 month ago

How to share Safari tabs across different devices with iCloud Tabs

Having Safari be able to open the same tabs on all your Apple devices is hugely convenient, yet Apple hides the feature away. Here's how to find and make use of it.

William Gallagher | 1 month ago

How to use ChatGPT in Apple Notes for macOS

ChatGPT is OpenAI's extremely useful chatbot for answering questions. Here's how to use the generative AI tool in Apple's Notes app in macOS.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to turn off Apple Intelligence Report in macOS

Apple's generative AI, Apple Intelligence, also generates some usage reports. Here's how to turn off the Apple Intelligence Report in macOS.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to record audio and create transcripts in Notes in iOS 18

The Notes app in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 makes it easy to add an audio recording to a note, and create a written transcription of it if desired. Here's how to do it.

Charles Martin | 2 months ago

How to stop the macOS firewall leaking system network data after a software update

Several sources report the firewall in macOS Sequoia can sometimes leak data after an update. Here's how to test and fix it.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to switch modes in macOS Sequoia's Calculator app

Calculator app has been around in macOS forever. Here's how to use its four modes in macOS Sequoia.

Chip Loder | 2 months ago

How to automate iPhone reboots to improve performance & security

Regularly restarting your iPhone clears temporary files, refreshes system processes, and enhances security — and you can automate it all with the Shortcuts app.

Andrew Orr | 2 months ago