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

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

How to manage your Apple Music up next queue

Peter Cao Feb 27 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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With the introduction of Apple Music, Apple tweaked its shuffle algorithm to enable adding songs to an up next queue. This allows you to break the normal shuffle and add a song that you’d like to listen to, next. Follow along to learn how to manage your Apple Music up next queue on iPhone, iPad, and HomePod.

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How to use Google’s Chrome browser on iPhone

Michael Potuck Feb 27 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you prefer to use Chrome instead of Safari as your default web browser? Read on for how to use Google’s Chrome browser on iPhone.

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How to disable picture in picture on iPad

Peter Cao Feb 26 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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Picture in picture is a useful feature that lets you continue what you’re watching while in a different app. For example, you can reply to an email while watching a TV show on Netflix. However, some may prefer to stick to the single app experience on the iPad. Follow along to learn how to disable picture in picture on iPad.

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Apple Music library missing? Check your iCloud Music settings

Michael Potuck Feb 26 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Is your Apple Music Library missing? Read on for how to check your iCloud Music settings to recover your Apple Music Library.

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How to set a default Finder folder on Mac

Peter Cao Feb 25 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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By default, a new Finder window on a Mac opens to your most recent files. This isn’t always ideal as you may be looking for a specific file or folder created a while ago. Follow along to learn how to set a default Finder folder on Mac.

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How to transfer files between iPhone and Mac with a USB flash drive

Michael Potuck Feb 25 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Need to move files from an iPhone to a Mac or PC? Follow along for how to transfer files between iPhone and Mac with a USB flash drive as well as a couple of other options.

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How to change your iTunes and App Store Apple ID on iPhone

Michael Potuck Feb 22 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Need to permanently or temporarily change the account you’re using for the iTunes and App Store? Follow along for how to change your iTunes and App Store Apple ID on iPhone.

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How to check if your iPhone is unlocked

Peter Cao Feb 21 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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There are a few ways to check whether or not your iPhone is unlocked. For those out of the loop, if your iPhone is unlocked, this means that it is able to be used with most carriers around the world. If your iPhone is “locked” this means that you can only use it with the original carrier it was intended for.

Typically, a locked phone means that you’re still making payments with the carrier, or an iPhone purchased from a carrier as opposed to one purchased directly from Apple.

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How to check what carriers and countries work with your iPhone

Michael Potuck Feb 21 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Are you getting ready to travel or move to another country? Or maybe just want to know what other carriers you can use? Read on for how to check what carriers and countries work with your iPhone.

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How to enable mono audio for AirPods

Peter Cao Feb 20 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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AirPods are “truly wireless” earbuds that require no cable between the left and right earbud. That means that you can easily share AirPods with a significant other or friend to listen to something at the same time. However, AirPods are still stereo which means you’ll more than likely lose some audio data when using just a single AirPod. Follow along to learn how to enable mono audio for AirPods.

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Trouble hearing on phone calls? Here’s how to clean your iPhone speaker

Michael Potuck Feb 20 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Are you having trouble hearing others on calls with your iPhone using the earpiece? Follow along for how to clean your iPhone speaker.

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How to wirelessly charge your iPhone

Peter Cao Feb 19 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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With iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X or later, Apple has added support for wireless charging with the Qi standard. This means that you can place your phone on a wireless charging mat and your phone will begin charging. Follow along to learn how to wirelessly charge your iPhone and how to find out which one works best for you.

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How to change the default email account on iPhone

Michael Potuck Feb 19 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you have multiple email accounts on your iPhone but use one more than the rest? Read on for how to change the default email account on iPhone.

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What is iCloud Drive?

Peter Cao Feb 18 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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iCloud is a plethora of things. It includes things such as Messages in iCloud, backing up your iOS devices, and important data such as contacts, contacts, and reminders. But many users don’t know that you can actually store pretty much anything within iCloud and it will sync across all your devices with a feature called iCloud Drive. So what is iCloud Drive?

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How to backup iPhone to iTunes on Mac or PC

Michael Potuck Feb 18 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Whether you prefer to solely backup your iPhone to your computer, or want to do it in addition to using iCloud Backups, follow along for how to backup iPhone to iTunes.

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What are iOS devices?

Michael Potuck Feb 15 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you keep hearing about iOS devices, but you’re not exactly sure what that means? Follow along as we break down what iOS devices are as well as a bit more background on iOS.

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How to merge contacts with iCloud

Peter Cao Feb 14 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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Apple’s ecosystem means using services such as iCloud to seamlessly sync important information from one device to another. Follow along to learn how to merge or import your contacts with iCloud.

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How to set up and use Find My iPhone

Michael Potuck Feb 14 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Do you want to enable the option to play a sound on and locate your iPhone and other Apple devices? Follow along for how to set up and use Find My iPhone with Siri, HomePod, and all of your other Apple devices.

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How to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac

Michael Potuck Feb 13 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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Want to quickly transfer photos, videos, documents, notes, and more to your Mac? Read on for how to AirDrop from iPhone to Mac.

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Where does iTunes store backups?

Peter Cao Feb 12 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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If you’re old school and still prefer to backup your iOS devices through iTunes, it’d be handy to know where those backups are located. Follow along to learn where iTunes stores its backups.

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How to access iCloud on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web

Michael Potuck Feb 12 2019 - 12:00 am PT

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iCloud is Apple’s cloud platform to save and synchronize data like photos, videos, contacts, notes, documents, and also store backups. If you’re not quite sure where to go to see and manage your saved data, follow along for how to access iCloud on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web.

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How to view and download past App Store purchases on iPhone and iPad

Peter Cao Feb 11 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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Downloading past App Store purchases can be overwhelming, especially if you forget the name of the app. Follow along to learn how to view and download past App Store purchases.

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How to stream the 61st annual Grammys live on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Chance Miller Feb 10 2019 - 9:00 am PT

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The 61st annual Grammys take place tonight, and music fans everywhere will want to find time to tune in to the live stream. CBS holds full broadcasting rights to the annual Grammy Awards, so how to stream on Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, and Mac and watch all the performers in real-time.

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How to unpair Bluetooth devices on iPhone and iPad

Peter Cao Feb 7 2019 - 12:01 am PT

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As more smartphones start to lose the headphone jack, and users begin to rely on Bluetooth for not only headphones, but other devices, knowing how to unpair or remove Bluetooth devices will become increasingly important. Follow along to learn how to unpair Bluetooth devices on iPhone and iPad.

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