Hey Reader,! 👋 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...
25 days 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...
25 days 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...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you 7 different ways to use Siri on your iPhone for accomplishing simple tasks. 😖 The issue Our iPhones are incredible devices, capable of completing a lot of different tasks. Unfortunately, some apps can be fiddly and cumbersome when trying to complete simple everyday tasks. Siri, Apple’s built-in voice assistant, can help you do simple tasks and get information quickly. Best of all, you can use it without picking up your phone to launch an...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to share your location and estimated time of arrival (ETA) when meeting up with friends at events. 😖 The issue It can be frustrating to find someone when you're meeting at a concert, dinner party, or sporting event. When you share your location and ETA, you'll know exactly where they are and when they are expected to arrive. Unfortunately, most of us think it requires creepy and confusing apps to share your location. That’s not the...
2 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader,! 👋 For this tutorial, I'm going to show you how to use more than one iPad app at a time. 😖 The issue iPads are terrific consumption devices for things like streaming video and reading web articles. But they can also be powerful productivity devices to get things done, too. You can manage your email. You can research a family vacation. You can pay bills online. And you can shop for new Crocs for your kids. Sometimes, you might need to combine a few different apps at once. Explore a...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader,! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to use text replacement shortcuts to type faster on your iPhone. 😖 The issue Most of us spend a lot of time using the on-screen keyboard on our iPhone. After all, it's one of the primary ways we interact with the device. We compose messages, emails, take notes, browse the web, type social media posts, and more. Sometimes, we type the same words and phrases often, like an email address or a phone number. This is inefficient and...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader,! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to easily scan a QR code with your iPhone camera. This method saves you from downloading third-party QR code scanning apps. 😖 The issue QR codes are common on product packaging, tickets, and menus. Scanning QR codes on your iPhone allows you to access information on the web quickly. No need for any extra steps. Sometimes we assume that QR codes have become outdated or irrelevant. But, they remain a convenient way to share digital...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader,! 👋 For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to see a live transcription of your iPhone voicemail. 😖 The issue Voicemail systems haven't changed much in the past twenty years. Someone calls. You're unavailable to take the call. They leave a voicemail. You listen to it later. You call them back. If you're anything like me, I get a lot of spam phone calls, too. Tell me if this sounds familiar: "Hello [pause]. Your car's warranty is going to expire in [pause] 30 days. If you would...
4 months ago • 1 min read