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Hit Snooze on Restless Nights: How to Track Your Sleep on an Apple Watch
If you’re having trouble sleeping, you may want to monitor your sleep cycles. The built-in Apple Watch sleep tracker and numerous third-party tracking apps make it easy.
How to Connect Your Android Phone to Your Windows 11 PC
Connecting the two lets you send text messages, see notifications, instantly grab photos, and even run apps from your Android on your Windows 11 PC. We show you how to get started.
Save Time: How to Rename Multiple Files at Once in Windows
Need to rename a bunch of files in Windows? File Explorer can help, but you’ll find more options with the PowerToys PowerRename tool or a third-party utility.
No Apple Sidecar Support? 4 Apps to Help You Use Your iPad as a Second Monitor
Sidecar in macOS turns your iPad into a second display, but it's limited to certain Macs and iPads. Thankfully, a few third-party apps can help if you have an older Apple device or Windows PC.
How to Add Custom Icons and Widgets to Your iPhone Home Screen
You can preview your calendar, to-do list, weather forecast, and more from your iPhone's home screen. Here's how to redesign the home screen to personalize your phone.
Setting Up Your New iPad? 5 Default Settings to Change Right Away
Take your iPad experience up a notch by adjusting settings for icons, notifications, and more.
No Reason to Wait: How to Upgrade to Windows 11 for Free
Your Windows 10 PC is eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade. Now what? There are several ways to install the new OS for free.
How to View Files in Windows Without Opening Them
With the right tools, you can save time by previewing a variety of files in Windows 10 or Windows 11 without opening their applications.
How to Brainstorm and Collaborate on Work Projects With Apple's Freeform App
Available for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Freeform offers a virtual whiteboard for you and up to 100 of your favorite friends and coworkers to sketch out your next great idea.
Talk Later: How to Schedule a Text on Your iPhone Using Apple Shortcuts
Have something to say, but don't want to say it just yet? Use Apple's Shortcuts app to schedule text messages on your iPhone.
Make It Last: How to Take a Screenshot on Your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch
Need a quick screengrab? Here's how to capture what's on the screen of your Apple devices.
How to Extend or Mirror Your Mac's Screen to an iPad With Sidecar
With the Sidecar feature in macOS, your iPad can be a second display for your Mac. Here's how to use your Apple tablet as an external monitor
Get More Done: How to Use Multitasking Features on Your iPad
iPadOS allows you to easily view two or three apps at a time and drag and drop between them.
Device in Disarray? How to Use the Files App on Your iPhone or iPad
The Files app offers a convenient way to work with your files and connect to online services and external drives. Here's how to access, view, and manage files in iOS and iPadOS.
Where's My Music? How to Restore Songs on Your iPhone or iPad
Is your favorite music missing on your iPhone or iPad? Maybe you accidentally turned off syncing or deleted the songs. All is not lost; here's how to restore songs to your Apple Music library.
How to Record the Screen (With Sound) on Your iPhone or iPad
Need to capture exactly what’s on your screen? Apple's built-in Screen Recording tool can help you create a video of your screen activity or grab a screenshot.
How to Remotely Access a PC From Your iPhone or Android Device
With the Remote Desktop app for iOS, iPadOS, and Android, you can connect to and control a remote Windows computer to work with your files and applications.
How to Use and Customize the Control Center on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
For quick access to frequently used apps and settings, Control Center is just a swipe or click away. Here's how to customize it on all your Apple devices
How to Make and Receive Phone Calls on Your iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch
You don't need to keep your iPhone by your side to make or answer a call. Here's how to enlist your other Apple devices to handle phone calls.
Still Stuck on Windows 8.1? How to Upgrade to Windows 10 or 11
With Microsoft no longer supporting Windows 8.1, it’s long past time to upgrade.
