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Settings, workflows and fixes that make Apple gear better to live with.

Ten things to do on a new iPhone
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Ten things to do on a new iPhone

The settings we change on every new phone, from Stolen Device Protection to battery charging limits.

Priya Shah · September 15, 2026 · 2 min read
iPhone camera settings worth changing
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iPhone camera settings worth changing

Resolution, formats, Photographic Styles and the grid: small changes for noticeably better photos.

Priya Shah · November 5, 2025 · 2 min read
A simple backup plan for your Mac
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A simple backup plan for your Mac

Time Machine, iCloud and an off-site copy: the three layers that protect your files without effort.

Tom Akers · September 14, 2025 · 2 min read
AirTag tips: luggage, bikes and keys
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AirTag tips: luggage, bikes and keys

How we use AirTags when traveling, and the settings that avoid false alarms and drained batteries.

Daniel Roe · June 18, 2025 · 2 min read