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...
26 days 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....
about 1 month 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...
about 2 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...
2 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...
2 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...
3 months 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...
3 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...
4 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...
4 months ago • 3 min read