Hey Reader! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to use iOS 18’s new Messages features to make your texting more fun and expressive. 😖 The issue iOS 18 adds exciting new features to the Messages app. In just a few steps, you can make your messages more expressive than ever. From animated bubbles to emoji tapbacks, these features make communication more fun. Most people stick to basic texting, which can make messages feel flat and impersonal. You may send a heartfelt message, but it...
23 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to quickly save webpages to read later by adding them to your Reading List in Safari. As a busy parent, you know the value of offline access to information on the go. Fortunately, you can save webpages on your iPhone or Mac for offline reading. This lets you catch up on articles anytime, anywhere. 😖 The issue Most parents struggle to track important online info. They lose track of webpages or forget to save them. This is frustrating...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to drive safer with Driving Focus. With just a few simple steps, you can transform how you use your iPhone to block notifications and ensure you stay concentrated on the road. 😖 The issue Many parents struggle with distractions while driving. Constant notifications and calls on their iPhones make it worse. These distractions can divert your attention from the road and put you and your family at risk. The usual way to deal with...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to use Safari profiles on your Mac to separate your web browsing for work and personal use. 😖 The issue A lot of us have different roles in our lives—like parent, employee, coach, teacher, or student. And as a result, we browse the web differently, depending on what role we’re in at any given time. If we’re at work, we have a different set of websites and bookmarks than we do when we’re paying personal bills or organizing a family...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you 5 ways to free up gigabytes of space on your iPhone so you can make more room for other apps, photos, videos, and media. 😖 The issue Have you ever run out of space on your iPhone just when you needed it most? If you're anything like me, it's usually when I'm trying to take photos on vacation or at a family event. It can be SO frustrating to run low on iPhone storage space. To see what your iPhone storage looks like, open the Settings app....
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to add birthdays into the Contacts app and get reminders so you’ll never miss a birthday again. 😖 The issue I used to forget important birthdays all the time. I didn't forget because I didn't care. I just lacked a good way to track and be reminded about the birthdays. Not any more. Since then, I’ve become known to friends and family for being on top of people’s birthdays. I even use a service that will send a card with postage and...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey friend! 👋 For this tutorial, I’ll show you how to easily reach the top of the iPhone screen with one hand, even if you have smaller hands. 😖 The issue iPhone screen sizes continue to grow in size. As a result, it can be difficult to use it one-handed and reach the menus and tap targets towards the top of the display. Woof. 😲 While most of us have gotten comfortable playing finger gymnastics and holding the iPhone just so, sometimes we end up dropping it too. Guilty. ✋ The smallest of the...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader! 👋 In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to use spaces on your Mac to create multiple desktops, helping you organize all your windows more effectively. 😖 The issue There are a lot of options for managing the windows of your Mac. There’s Mission Control, Split View, and dozens of other third-party applications. They all have a unique way of handling how you can move windows around, each with pros and cons. With so many options, it can feel overwhelming about which method to choose to...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader,! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you 5 simple photography techniques to capture beautiful photos with your iPhone. 😖 The issue Have you heard the saying: “the best camera is the one you have with you”? A fancy camera with a detachable lens may offer better hardware to take photos. After all, it has a big physical sensor inside that allows you to capture light and depth in your photos. But, most of us don’t carry them around day to day. However, most of us DO carry around an...
4 months ago • 3 min read