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How to Screenshot on iPad After iPadOS 26 Took the Swipe
How to screenshot on iPad with buttons, Pencil, keyboard or AssistiveTouch, and why the corner swipe stopped working in iPadOS 26.
6 October 2026
Apple Gift Card UK: Don't Redeem It If You're Shopping In Store
Apple gift card UK rules, checked: once redeemed, Apple only lists online use. Keep the code for in-store buys, and know the 8 v 20 card limit.
3 October 2026
Apple One UK Only Pays Off If You Already Watch Apple TV
Is Apple One UK worth it? I priced every plan against the services people actually pay for. The saving only lands if you watch Apple TV.
2 October 2026
How to Factory Reset a MacBook the Buyer Can Actually Use
How to factory reset a MacBook without leaving Activation Lock on. The Disk Utility route most guides give can lock the next owner out for good.
1 October 2026
How to Turn Off iPhone (The Slider Isn't the Only Way)
How to turn off iPhone three ways - buttons, Settings and Control Centre - plus the force restart gesture Apple's own page skips for iPhone 8 and SE.
30 September 2026
The Hashtag on Mac Swaps Places With the Pound Sign
Shift+3 gives you a pound sign, not #. The hashtag on Mac sits on Option+3 on a British layout, and the two swap on a US one.
27 September 2026
How to Block a Number on iPhone (It Won't Stop the Spam)
How to block a number on iPhone in every app, what the blocked caller sees, and why blocking is the wrong fix for UK spam texts.
25 September 2026
How to Copy and Paste on Mac, and Move Files Without Cut
How to copy and paste on Mac is two keystrokes, until you touch a file. Cut is greyed out, and the shortcut that moves files sits on another page.
23 September 2026
How to Reset Apple Watch Without Leaving It Locked
How to reset Apple Watch properly. Erasing it on the watch leaves Activation Lock on - only unpairing from your iPhone actually removes it.
20 September 2026
Apple Music Price UK: The Family Plan Wins at Two
The Apple Music price UK guide that does the maths: £11.99 individual, £19.99 family, and why the family plan already wins at two people.
19 September 2026
How to Force Quit on Mac When the App Isn't Listed
How to force quit on Mac when Option-Command-Esc is no help: the window only lists apps, and Apple's data-loss warning is on a different page.
18 September 2026
How to Screen Record on iPhone (Black Screen Isn't a Bug)
How to screen record on iPhone: where the button actually lives now, why streaming apps record a black box, and the setting that blocks it.
16 September 2026
How to Free Up Space on iPhone Without Losing Your Photos
How to free up space on iPhone without deleting photos you can't get back. The 30-day trap, the Messages setting, and what storage really costs.
11 September 2026
Half the Apple AirTag 4 Pack Deals Are the Old Tag
The Apple AirTag 4 pack is £99 at Apple, but UK listings at £59 are the older first-generation tag. The price maths and which one to buy.
10 September 2026
How to Split Screen on iPad When the Option Isn't There
How to split screen on iPad in 2026: if Split View has vanished, one setting in Multitasking and Gestures is why. Here is the check that fixes it.
9 September 2026
How to Check iPhone Battery Health (And the Number Apple Hides)
How to check iPhone battery health properly: what Maximum Capacity really means, why 80% isn't the replace line, and the cycle count Apple hides.
6 September 2026
Apple Pay Limit UK: There Isn't One. Why You Get Declined
Apple Pay limit UK: Apple sets none and your bank rarely bites. The card machine is what stops your tap - and the rules changed in March 2026.
5 September 2026
How to Reset AirPods: Your Case Probably Has No Button
How to reset AirPods in 2026: the current models have no setup button, and a reset alone won't unlink them from your Apple Account.
4 September 2026
How to Erase iPhone Before Selling: The One-Hour Trap
How to erase iPhone before selling, in the right order - and why signing out of your Apple Account at the buyer's door can cost you a full hour.
30 August 2026
How to Transfer Data From iPhone to iPhone (And What Won't)
How to transfer data from iPhone to iPhone in one go, plus the Health data, eSIM and Apple Watch that quietly do not come with it.
29 August 2026
How to Uninstall Apps on Mac: The Bin Doesn't Finish the Job
How to uninstall apps on Mac properly: what the Bin leaves behind, where it hides, and the one check that tells you if it even matters.
28 August 2026
How to Clear System Data on Mac: It's Not Your Caches
How to clear system data on Mac: it is rarely the caches. APFS snapshots are the usual culprit, and two Terminal commands clear them out.
27 August 2026
Apple Maps Ads Are Live. The UK Hasn't Got Them Yet
Apple Maps ads went on sale on 14 August, US and Canada only. What the two ad slots look like, and the one setting to change before they reach us.
17 August 2026
iCloud Storage Prices UK: 2TB Now Buys More Than Space
iCloud storage prices in the UK have not moved, but from iOS 27 the 2TB tier unlocks Home app AI features. Is the £6 a month jump worth it?
16 August 2026
watchOS 27 Adds Two Apps. One Needs Your iPhone
watchOS 27 adds a Siri app and a unified Find My app. One only works with a compatible iPhone nearby. Here's which watches qualify.
13 August 2026
CarPlay Not Working in the Same Spot? It Isn't You
CarPlay not working at the same point on every drive? Radio interference is the cause no troubleshooting list mentions. Here's how to tell.
12 August 2026
Use an iMac as a Monitor: 3 Ways, One You Can't Undo
I used an iMac as a monitor the hard way and destroyed it. Here are the three methods, what each costs, and which one you should actually pick.
3 August 2026
The Best Mac Apps in 2026 (The Ones I Actually Use)
My pick of the best Mac apps in 2026 - the paid and free tools I actually use for creating, coding and keeping my Mac tidy.
20 July 2026
The Open-Source SEO Tool I Use Instead of Ahrefs
OpenSEO is an open-source SEO tool that feeds real keyword data into Claude. Here's why I use it instead of paying for Ahrefs or Semrush.
20 July 2026
macOS Golden Gate Public Beta: What's New, How to Install
The macOS Golden Gate public beta is out. What's new in macOS 27, which Macs can run it, how to install the beta safely, and whether you should.
16 July 2026
Wispr Flow Alternative: Why I Cancelled It for FluidVoice (Free Mac App)
FluidVoice is a free, on-device Wispr Flow alternative for Mac. Why I switched, plus how to use Apple's Mac dictation and fix it when it breaks.
29 June 2026
Apple Business Manager: The Plain-English Guide (2026)
Apple Business Manager is Apple's free portal for managing iPhones, iPads and Macs at work. What it does, what it really costs, and how to get set up.
4 June 2026
10 Hidden Mac Apps Apple Ships but Never Mentions
Apple ships a folder of hidden Mac apps it never promotes. Here are 10 worth knowing, from Keychain Access to Wireless Diagnostics.
3 June 2026
Microsoft Is Making Office 2019 for Mac View-Only
Microsoft is dropping Office 2019 for Mac into view-only mode on 13 July 2026. Here is what changes and how to keep editing.
31 May 2026
Mac Auto Power On: Skip the Button in macOS Tahoe 26.5
Set your Mac mini, Mac Studio, or iMac to auto power on when connected to power. New macOS Tahoe 26.5 feature explained.
25 May 2026
Apple Sports Lands in 90+ New Countries for World Cup 2026
Apple Sports has rolled out to 90+ new countries with World Cup 2026 features: brackets, visual formations and Live Activities.
21 May 2026
10 Hidden iPhone Features Apple Doesn't Advertise
Ten hidden iPhone features Apple barely mentions, from using AirPods as a wireless mic to custom alarm snooze and locking apps behind Face ID.
13 May 2026
5 Hidden Apple Apps That Reveal How Apple Really Works
Apple ships hidden apps on the App Store for staff, accessory makers, and regulators. Here are 5 hidden Apple apps and what they reveal.
29 April 2026
iPhone Predictive Text: Turn It Off to Type Faster
Struggling with iPhone typing errors? Turning off predictive text could fix the problem - and it takes about ten seconds to do.
14 April 2026
Claude Dispatch: Turn Your iPhone Into a Mac Remote
Claude Dispatch turns your phone into a remote for your Mac. Here's why mobile-driven desktop agents change how you set up your tools.
7 April 2026
Apple Business 2026: The Free MDM, Email and Maps Ads Platform
Apple Business launches April 14 - a free all-in-one platform combining device management, business email, and ads on Apple Maps. Here's what's changing.
25 March 2026
Apple Notes Tips: The Only Productivity App You Need
Apple Notes has become a powerful productivity app. Here are the tips and features most people miss, from smart folders to audio transcription.
26 February 2026
10 Best Free Mac Apps You Should Be Using in 2026
These are the 10 best free Mac apps I use every day to boost productivity, tidy up macOS, and make my Mac worth the price tag.
24 February 2026
5 Free Apple Apps Missing From Your iPhone
These 5 free Apple apps don't come pre-installed on your iPhone but are well worth downloading — from pro video tools to a hidden Wi-Fi scanner.
13 January 2026