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macOS: How to Export Apple Notes as Plain Text Files
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macOS: How to Export Apple Notes as Plain Text Files

Andrew Orr · December 4, 2017

I noticed that in a lot of the files, there is some weird HTML formatting in the text. This is normal though, because images or other attachments don’t get exported.

How To Rip Blu-Ray Movies to Watch on Your Apple TV
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How To Rip Blu-Ray Movies to Watch on Your Apple TV

Andrew Orr · December 1, 2017

Note: In order to start ripping Blu-ray discs, you’ll need an Apple SuperDrive to use with your Mac, or another DVD drive compatible with macOS and Blu-ray.

How to Get 4K/UHD and HDR Content on Netflix with Apple TV 4K
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How to Get 4K/UHD and HDR Content on Netflix with Apple TV 4K

John Martellaro · November 30, 2017

Several technical pieces must be in place before you can enjoy 4K/UHD as well as HDR content with your Apple TV 4K and Netflix. John shows how to do it.

iPhone X: How to get the Best Shots with Portrait Mode’s Stage Light Effect
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iPhone X: How to get the Best Shots with Portrait Mode's Stage Light Effect

Jeff Gamet · November 21, 2017

Want to get the most out of Portrait Mode’s Stage Light effect on the iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X? Check out TMO’s tips.

How to Move Just Your Health Data to a New iPhone
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How to Move Just Your Health Data to a New iPhone

Jeff Gamet · November 9, 2017

You can transfer just your health and fitness data from your old iPhone to your new one so you can get a fresh start with apps and data. Read on to learn how.

macOS: Enhance Your Mac File Search With File Comments
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macOS: Enhance Your Mac File Search With File Comments

Andrew Orr · November 9, 2017

Note that this is used better with Spotlight. Siri doesn’t seem to be able to make use of file comments.

How to Use Apple Music and Radio Streaming in watchOS 4.1
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How to Use Apple Music and Radio Streaming in watchOS 4.1

Jeff Gamet · October 31, 2017

watchOS 4.1 makes Apple Watch music playback a lot easier because you can get at your complete Apple Music library from your watch whether you’re on Wi-Fi or LTE. Read on to learn how Apple Watch music playback works with this new update.

iOS 11: How to Create a Loop Live Photo Effect on iPhone
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iOS 11: How to Create a Loop Live Photo Effect on iPhone

Andrew Orr · October 27, 2017

The Loop effect is great for photos where the subject is already moving continuously.

iOS 11: How to Install Third Party Keyboards on Your iPhone
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iOS 11: How to Install Third Party Keyboards on Your iPhone

Andrew Orr · October 26, 2017

Keyboards can be installed on your iPhone and iPad. Here’s how to install them on either type of device.

iOS 11: How to Turn On iOS Automatic Reader Mode in Safari
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iOS 11: How to Turn On iOS Automatic Reader Mode in Safari

Andrew Orr · October 18, 2017

Did you know you can enable automatic Reader mode in iOS Safari? Just like macOS High Sierra you can choose to turn on Reader mode for individual websites, or all of them.

7 Ways to Watch Your Movies Anywhere Collection
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7 Ways to Watch Your Movies Anywhere Collection

Jeff Gamet · October 13, 2017

Movies Anywhere is unifying our digital movie purchases from iTunes, Amazon Video, Google Play, and Vudu. Read on to see a few ways you can watch your newly combined movie library.

iOS: How to Add Shared Google Calendars on Your iPhone
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iOS: How to Add Shared Google Calendars on Your iPhone

Andrew Orr · October 12, 2017

It’s possible to add shared Google calendars in Apple’s Calendars app too. You don’t need Google’s Calendar app. Here’s how to do it.

How to Pair Your Apple Watch when You get a New iPhone
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How to Pair Your Apple Watch when You get a New iPhone

Jeff Gamet · September 21, 2017

If you’re getting a new iPhone—or just replacing one that met an untimely demise—you need to make sure your Apple Watch makes the transition, too.

macOS: How to Archive iMessages with Automator
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macOS: How to Archive iMessages with Automator

Andrew Orr · September 18, 2017

The method that I created will export your messages in the iChat file format. You can double-click the file to have it open in Messages.

Here’s How to Find the TransUnion Credit Freeze Page
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Here's How to Find the TransUnion Credit Freeze Page

Andrew Orr · September 14, 2017

The website forces you through a series of convoluted steps in order to find the page. Luckily, the page is still there, just hidden.

iOS 11: How to Set Up and Customize Do Not Disturb While Driving
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iOS 11: How to Set Up and Customize Do Not Disturb While Driving

Jeff Gamet · August 31, 2017

Here’s everything you need to know to use and customize iOS 11’s Do Not Disturb While Driving feature on your iPhone.

Internet problems: Is it my Wi-Fi or my ISP?
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Internet problems: Is it my Wi-Fi or my ISP?

Dave Hamilton · August 23, 2017

If you have internet problems, perform these quick-and-simple tests before you drop a few hundred bucks replacing your router, just to confirm that’s the issue.

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Your Mac Remembers Everything You Download. Here's How to Clear Download History.

Andrew Orr · August 11, 2017

This isn’t just Safari downloads. Any app that lets you download files will show up here. This can include torrents, cat photos, porn—anything.

iOS 11: How to Scan Documents in Apple Notes
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iOS 11: How to Scan Documents in Apple Notes

Andrew Orr · August 7, 2017

You can scan documents in Apple Notes with an iPhone or iPad. On an iPad with Apple Pencil, you can even sign a document after you scan it.

iOS: Make Colors Pop With iPhone Color Filters
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iOS: Make Colors Pop With iPhone Color Filters

Andrew Orr · July 14, 2017

Using the blue/yellow filter will boost color saturation, especially—you guessed it—blues and yellows.

How to Upgrade to APFS if Not Done in macOS High Sierra Installer
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How to Upgrade to APFS if Not Done in macOS High Sierra Installer

John Martellaro · June 27, 2017

Here’s how to upgrade your Mac’s boot drive to APFS if you forgot to do that in the macOS High Sierra (Beta) Installer.

macOS: How to See Which Mac Apps are 32-Bit
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macOS: How to See Which Mac Apps are 32-Bit

Andrew Orr · June 22, 2017

32-bit Mac apps won’t be removed until 2019, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start early to find them.

How to Downgrade from iOS 11 Beta
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How to Downgrade from iOS 11 Beta

Andrew Orr · June 12, 2017

This guide will work for the iOS 11 developer beta and public beta.

How to Set Up iCloud Calendar for Alexa
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How to Set Up iCloud Calendar for Alexa

Jeff Gamet · May 31, 2017

Read on to learn how to link Alexa and your Echo or Echo Dot to iCloud Calendar.

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