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  1. aleni

    Tips: make right click menu shows up faster than light.

    when is the last time you use double 2 fingers tap to zoom feature in safari? maybe zero, since it's easier to zoom using ctrl+scroll up anyway (must be enabled in accessibility setting). but how many times do you use a right click menu with trackpad? (2 fingers tap) maybe almost all the time...
  2. D

    Ordered an iPhone 7 plus

    So I finally ordered an iPhone 7 plus and spent all my money. I'm excited but really nervous, any tips/advice? This is my first time having a phone this big.
  3. Tofupunch

    Tips for a first time mac owner?

    My 2015 15" MBP just arrived! Before i get started with it, i have a few questions: 1. Should i download Sierra right away? Should i back up the existing software before i do? I've never backed computer software before (only iPhones and iPads) so I'm not quite sure how this process works or if...
  4. SteveJobzniak

    Resolved TIP: Sierra "Picture in Picture" on older macOS versions (kinda)

    This is just a quick little tip. Enjoy! There are two ways to get "picture in picture" mode on all old versions of macOS and Safari. Method #1: Drag these bookmarklets to your bookmarks bar and just click the one you want, to open the current webpage's video (HTML5 or YouTube videos only) in...
  5. 3

    Warning: Health App Records Gone When Restoring Backup - A Fix and Tips

    Grabbed a 7 yesterday and noticed all my health data wasn't restored from either my iTunes backup on my Mac Pro6,1 nor my iCloud backup. Fix: To restore your Health history and settings you must make an encrypted backup on your computer in iTunes first, then restore from that backup. I...
  6. T

    New Apple Watch owner looking for answers/tips

    Hi everyone, I received my first Apple Watch today, the Apple Watch Series 2; pretty excited! I have a few questions as I've never used an Apple Watch before: - In regards to the use of background app refresh on the watch, is it essential that I have it enabled? For example, if I turn off the...
  7. monnyblack1

    iOS 9.3.3 battery saving tips

    hey do anyone have any good tips for saving battery.. i have turned off airdrop and automatic downloads. i'm on a 6s plus
  8. M

    Apple Pencil Tips Available to buy Now

    If anyone needs extra Pencil tips, Apple is stocking them now. 4 pack for $19...
  9. KoolKard

    App Update and Apple ID Mix Up

    If you back up multiple iOS devices on the same computer you may run into the problem of one device recognizing the Apple ID of another when attempting to update your Apps in the App Store. Before updating it will ask you to sign into to one of the other devices Apple IDs even though your phone...