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How to use the new Wrist Flick gesture on Apple Watch
Learn how to use the new wrist flick gesture in watchOS 26 to silence calls, dismiss alerts, snooze alarms, and more without touching your Apple Watch screen.
How to select all emails in the Apple Mail app
Learn how to select all emails in the Apple Mail app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac if you have updated to the latest iOS/macOS version and can’t seem to locate the usual “Select All” button.
Extend your Nintendo Switch 2’s lifespan with these care & maintenance tips
If you’ve been lucky enough to score a Nintendo Switch 2 from a local retail store amid the severe shortage caused by high demand and low supply, then you’d be doing yourself a favor to keep it in pristine condition. After all, it would be a challenge to get a replacement due to the current climate should you happen to break yours by accident.
How to change folder icon and color in Files app on iOS 26
Learn how to personalize the Apple Files app in iOS 26 by changing folder colors and adding icons or emojis to folder images to distinguish them from regular blue folders.
Traveling? Here are some bag recommendations & accessories that techies should remember to pack
When you’re planning a trip to somewhere nice, whether that’s for a honeymoon, a vacation from work, or some other mind-relaxing time away from the same old grind, one thing that a lot of people struggle with is deciding what they should pack and what they should leave at home.
How to use resizable columns in iPad and iPhone Files app
Learn how to add, resize, and rearrange columns in Apple's built-in Files app on iPad and iPhone to sort files and improve organization, boosting your efficiency.
How to get back the Launchpad on Mac in macOS Tahoe 26
Learn how to restore the Launchpad feature on your Mac in Apple's macOS Tahoe 26 operating system to see and open installed apps in one central place.
How to pin music to the top of the Apple Music app

Learn how to pin songs in the Music app on the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV to feature specific tracks and more at the top of your library.
How to replace an aging laptop’s thermal paste to stop overheating and regain thermal performance
If you have an older laptop-style computer, regardless of whether it’s a Mac or a Windows PC, then you might notice that it starts running warmer after several years’ worth of use. If this describes a situation you’re experiencing, then I’m here to reassure you that it isn’t just you; in fact, this is considered normal and there are routine maintenance procedures you can perform to restore its thermal performance to its glory days.
How to crossfade Apple Music songs on your HomePod
Learn how to turn on a crossfade option on your HomePod speaker for seamless transitions between Apple Music songs with no gaps or silence in between.
macOS Tahoe: How to turn on the menu bar background on your Mac
Learn how to revert Apple's Liquid Glass design changes for the Mac's menu bar in macOS Tahoe bar by replacing the default frosted look with a solid background.