Technology Tips

Friendly Apple tips, in plain English

Simple, jargon-free advice to help you get more from your Apple gear and stay safe online. New tips added over time โ€” and if you'd rather we just handle it, we're a call away.

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Mac Basics

How to free up space on your Mac

Seeing "your disk is almost full"? Here are the safe, easy ways to win back storage.

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iPhone & iPad

How to back up your iPhone or iPad

The single best way to protect your photos and data if a device is lost, stolen, or breaks.

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Security & Scams

How to spot (and stop) a scam text, email, or phone call

Scam texts, emails, and phone calls are getting convincing. Learn the red flags and exactly what to do.

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Security

How to protect your accounts with strong passwords and two-factor

Let your Apple devices create and remember strong passwords โ€” and stop a stolen one from being enough to get in.

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iPhone & iPad

How to free up space on your iPhone or iPad

Photos, videos, and old message attachments are what usually fill a device. Here's how to win the space back safely.

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Apple Updates

How to handle the big new Apple update on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

New versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS arrive every September. Here's what they bring โ€” and why there's no prize for being first.

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Mac Basics

How to use your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring

Your iPhone's screen, apps and notifications on your Mac โ€” and live scores, deliveries and flights in the menu bar.

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Mac Basics

How to back up your Mac with Time Machine

Your Mac has a complete backup system built in. All it needs is an external drive โ€” and it can bring back one deleted file or the entire machine.

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