Did you know that it's possible to scan a document in PDF format on your iPhone directly from the Files app on iOS 15?
And you can scan multiple pages one after the other.
FAQ: Do you have any tips on how to find a used Mac laptop for my child at a reasonable price?
Entrepreneurs or small business owners who have a Mac laptop that is about 4 years old could buy a new one (through their company) then reset their old one and give it to their child.
Another option, depending on your country of residence, could be to check the refurbished section of your online Apple Store (it if exists):
How to screenshot an entire app window in 1 click on your Mac
On your Mac, you might already know the keyboard shortcuts to take the following kinds of screenshots:
Shift+Command+3 ( ⇧ ⌘ 3) to capture the entire screen
Shift+Command+4 ( ⇧ ⌘ 4) to capture a portion of the screen
But did you know that you can also capture a snapshot of an entire app window without needing to drag the crosshair around said app window?
FAQ: Which Mac laptop do you recommend and where should I buy it?
People who have basic needs like emails, web surfing, working with spreadsheets, documents, presentations, and even light photo or video editing will be well served with the MacBook Air equipped with Apple's M1 processor.
In addition to being the most affordable, it is also the lightest and, since it doesn't have fans, it’s very quiet.
And best of all,
How to play background sounds on your iPhone running iOS 15
FAQ: How can I tell Apple that the address added as a location in Calendar is wrong?
How to customise the start page of Safari on iOS 15
FAQ: Why is iCloud telling me that there's not enough space left and that I need to purchase some storage?
How to automatically switch the face on your Apple Watch based on time
FAQ: How can I sort emails with the Mail app on Big Sur? The sort button that was available until Catalina is gone...
How to semi-automatically turn off Wi-Fi on your iPhone
FAQ: All the files and icons on my desktop have disappeared. What happened and how can I get them back?
As Captain Obvious would say, the first place to look into is the bin.
If it's not there, then it could be that the Desktop & Document syncing with iCloud has been turned off manually, or not reactivated after a macOS upgrade.
To check that, just visit > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud > iCloud Drive Options
How to save time on your iPhone using Shortcuts Personal Automations
The Shortcuts app is to iOS what Automator is to macOS. A tool that allows building "If this .. then that" kind of recipes.
It started as Workflow which got acquired by Apple in 2017 and later was renamed Shortcuts.
Since iOS 14, it's possible to create automation that runs automatically based on different kinds of triggers, like the time of day, the location or when launching one or more specific apps.
FAQ: Should I upgrade my Mac to macOS 12 Monterey?
How to quickly access the "Updates" and "Purchased" section of the iOS App Store
Since iOS 13, Apple's mobile devices have gained Haptic Touch capability.
If that doesn't ring a bell, it's OK, it's the feature that allows quick access to some app functions by long pressing on the app icon for a few seconds and stopping before the icon jiggles.
I'm using this often with the App Store icon
My 3 main takeaways from the WWDC21 keynote held on Monday, June 7th, 2021
Between Monday, June 7th and Friday, June 11th, 2021, Apple held its annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC) fully online, like last year.
In case you don’t know, the first day is always kicked off with a presentation called the “Keynote”, during which Tim Cook, (the CEO) and his team paint a picture of what is coming up in the world of Apple.
This session was jam-packed with information about the next versions of the operating system running on iPhone, iPad, the Mac and Apple Watch.
Because I understand that you may not have the time to watch the replay of the keynote, I’ve prepared a short summary with my 3 main takeaways:
The overlap between iOS, iPadOS and macOS is increasing
The penny finally dropped that humans are social beings
iPadOS is still more iOS than macOS
How to quickly undo an action on your iPhone
Since the dawn of iOS, it’s possible to quickly undo an action on your iPhone (and iPad) by shaking it.
And it’s simply called '“Shake to undo”.
So yes, imagine you type something, select it to copy it, but instead erase it.
No panic!
Just shake your iPhone then tap on “Undo” and you’re back to where you were.
How to quickly launch actions when tapping the back of your iPhone
Since iOS 14 it’s possible to launch actions when double- or triple-tapping the back of our iPhone.
Actions can be related to:
the system itself, like muting the phone, taking a screenshot, launching control centre or notification centre
accessibility features, like launching the magnifier or zooming the screen
automation created using the Shortcuts app (these are mine)
and even scroll gestures
