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1,982 'How-to' stories September 2011 - September 2019

A collection of tutorials, tips, and tricks from the 9to5Mac team helping you fix and get the most out of your favorite gear.

Facebook just changed how its face recognition features work, here’s how to turn them off

Michael Potuck Sep 3 2019 - 12:51 pm PT

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Facebook has updated how its face recognition features work and will be turned off for some users by default going forward. However, for those accounts in which the features have already been turned on, users will have to manually opt out. Read along for what’s changed, and how to turn off Facebook’s face recognition.

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How to find a lost iPhone, iPad or Mac – even if it’s offline

Chance Miller Sep 1 2019 - 10:30 am PT

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Apple has long provided a way to track a lost device with Find My iPhone. With iOS 13 and macOS Catalina, however, Apple’s Find My iPhone platform is being rebranded to “Find My.” Here’s everything you need to know.

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How to downgrade from the iOS 13.1 beta

Michael Potuck Aug 30 2019 - 11:28 am PT

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In a rare move, Apple released the iOS 13.1 beta this week before iOS 13 has left beta status and been made available to the public. If you’re ready to get off the beta, follow along below for a couple of ways to get back on the public iOS releases.

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How to remove a broken headphone plug from your iPhone

Michael Potuck Aug 29 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Have a headphone plug break inside your phone? Follow along for several ways to remove a broken headphone plug from your iPhone or another smartphone.

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How to read SD and microSD memory cards on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Aug 28 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Want to import photos and videos from an SD or microSD card directly to your iPhone or iPad? Read along for a step-by-step guide on how to make it happen.

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How to conserve your cellular data use on iPhone and iPad

Chance Miller Aug 25 2019 - 1:24 pm PT

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While “unlimited” data plans have made a return at many carriers, they still aren’t truly unlimited. When you hit a certain amount of iPhone data use, you’ll like either be throttled or charged for more data. On the other hand, maybe you only pay for a certain amount of data, and want to avoid going over.

Either way, there are a few ways in iOS to help conserve your cellular data use.

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How to redownload apps on iPhone and iPad

Michael Potuck Aug 23 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Are you trying to find an app that you previously purchased or downloaded? Follow along for how to redownload apps on iPhone and iPad.

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How to reset your Powerbeats Pro earphones

Michael Potuck Aug 22 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Having trouble with Powerbeats Pro? Follow along for how to reset your Powerbeats Pro earphones and re-pair them to your iPhone and other devices.

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How to clean your titanium Apple Card

Michael Potuck Aug 21 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Are you loving your beautiful Apple Card and want to know how to keep it in great condition? Read along as we look at the best ways to carry, store, and clean your titanium Apple Card.

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Apple Card: How to opt out of the arbitration agreement

Chance Miller Aug 20 2019 - 6:47 pm PT

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Apple Card launched to everyone in the United States today, with Apple also adding a new cash back offer for Uber. One thing to note with Apple Card, however, is that the terms and conditions specifically outline that you agree to arbitration. Thankfully, however, it’s relatively easy to opt-out. Here’s how to do that.

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How to add an Infrared remote-controlled accessory to your HomeKit smart home

Benjamin Mayo Aug 20 2019 - 3:21 am PT

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Theoretically, HomeKit supports fans as a smart home accessory. There are some HomeKit ceiling fans already on sale, but what I’ve been holding out for is a HomeKit tower fan for my office. Unfortunately, there aren’t really any to speak of.

After years of waiting, and a particularly hot summer, I gave up and explored the enthusiast route. I bought a standard fan with an IR remote control and set out to induct it into my HomeKit home using Homebridge…

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How to report and remove iCloud calendar spam

Michael Potuck Aug 19 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Are you seeing junk calendar notifications or events pop up on your iCloud calendar on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac? Read on for how to report and remove iCloud calendar spam.

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Apple Card: How to lock your physical card with the Wallet app

Chance Miller Aug 18 2019 - 9:01 am PT

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One of the ways Apple Card is unique is that it doesn’t have a card number printed on the physical card itself. Nonetheless, if you lose your Apple Card, you’ll still want to lock it to prevent any sort of fraud. Here’s how to do that.

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How to check your credit score for free before applying for Apple Card

Michael Potuck Aug 15 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Apple Card offers a super fast and simple application process that’s done right on your iPhone. However, you may want to check into a few things before signing up for the new credit card like checking your credit score, looking over your credit report, and more.

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iOS 13: How to allow ‘Untrusted Shortcuts’ in your library

Michael Potuck Aug 14 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Trying to install a new Shortcut in iOS 13 and seeing it blocked because it’s labeled as untrusted? Follow along for how to allow Untrusted Shortcuts in your library.

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How to download and install iCloud for Windows

Michael Potuck Aug 13 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you have a Windows laptop or desktop that you’d like to sync up with iCloud? Read along for how to get access to iCloud Photos, Mail, Contacts, Calendars, iCloud Drive, and Safari bookmarks on your Windows machine.

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Apple Card: How to track and manage Daily Cash rewards

Chance Miller Aug 12 2019 - 5:43 pm PT

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While Apple Card might not be the most lucrative card in terms of rewards, where it shines is ease of use – especially when it comes to cashback. Here’s how to track, manage, and spend Apple Card cashback.

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Apple Card: How to manage bank accounts used for payments

Chance Miller Aug 11 2019 - 9:41 am PT

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Like nearly every other feature of Apple Card, monthly payments are managed through the Wallet app on your iPhone. Here’s how to manage your Apple Card bank accounts.

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Apple Card: How to download PDF versions of your monthly statements

Chance Miller Aug 10 2019 - 9:40 am PT

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One of the pitfalls of Apple Card is that it’s rather walled off in the Apple ecosystem. One solution to this, however, is to access PDF versions of your monthly Apple Card statements that can then be shared elsewhere. Here’s how to do that.

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How to change Siri voice feedback volume on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch

Michael Potuck Aug 9 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you find Siri’s responses to be too loud or too quiet on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch? Follow along below for how to change the Siri voice feedback volume.

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Apple Card: How to view your card number in the Wallet app

Chance Miller Aug 8 2019 - 6:56 pm PT

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Apple Card is now rolling out to users who signed up on Apple’s website. Read on as we explain how to view your Apple Card card number.

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How to get Siri to say names right on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Michael Potuck Aug 8 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Are you tired of Siri mispronouncing your name and others’ names? Read on for how to easily get Siri to say names right on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

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How to make Siri smarter with family relationships

Michael Potuck Aug 7 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Did you know you can tell Siri about your relationships with the contacts stored on your iPhone and other Apple devices? Read on for how to make Siri smarter by assigning family (and many other) relationships, including made-up ones.

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How to remove iOS configuration profiles on iPhone or iPad

Michael Potuck Aug 6 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Whether you want to remove an iOS beta or a different type of profile, follow along below for how to remove iOS configuration profiles on iPhone and iPad.

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