There are millions of people who use Apple devices but many don’t know just everything they can actually do with them. Sure, we all know how to check email and play Angry Birds but what about making text appear bigger or adding a keyboard?
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Knowing simple tricks for your devices can definitely make them easier and more enjoyable to use. Here are seven clever Apple tricks that you’ll wish you knew sooner.
Despite the iPhone’s large screen size and the iPad’s larger displays, it’s not always easy to read the tiny print on websites and menus. Fortunately, you can make your Apple display easier to read.
If you’d like to make your text bolder, open Settings tap Display & Brightness and slide the toggle next to Bold Text to the right to turn it on.
To make text bigger, on the same Display & Brightness page in Settings tap Text Size and move the slider to adjust the size of the font. Moving the slider to the right will make text larger and moving it to the left will make text smaller.
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There’s another trick for making text bigger. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Zoom. From here, slide the toggle next to Zoom to the right to turn it on.
Now, use three fingers to double-tap on the screen to zoom in and out for bigger text. You can also drag three fingers to move around the screen.
Robocalls are the most annoying modern tech drawback found on phones. In fact, when my team publishes an article on Komando.com about stopping robocalls, we know it’ll be one of our most-read articles of the week.
It’s not hard to see why. Robocalls interrupt us constantly, fool us into answering with numbers that look a little too familiar, and scam Americans out of millions of dollars every year.
It seems like a new smartphone comes out every few weeks. And they have so many different functions, it’s tough to keep up with it all. Today, here are two very helpful things you probably didn’t know you phone could do.
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Zoom doesn’t have the best reputation on the block right now. Not only have hackers been using Zoom to target potential scam victims, but Zoombombing, shaky encryption and other privacy concerns have remote workers worried.
Android first launched over a decade ago and throughout years of changes, it’s easy to get lost in all the additions and subtractions. We’re here to help cut through the confusion with 10 incredibly useful Android tricks and shortcuts.
Are you an iPhone owner that only uses a few features and ignores the rest? You know the ones you use all the time like iMessage photo effects and screen recording.
Don’t know about screen recording? It’s better than just a screenshot that only gives you a still photo. Tap or click here to find out how to record your screen.
Everybody loves a cool trick. No matter how well we know an app or program, there’s almost always some shortcut we never learned. The same goes for hardware: We may use gadgets every day without knowing their helpful quirks.
It’s been said that Mac users are a spoiled bunch, and it’s hard to disagree. Compared to PCs, which tend to come packed with bloatware and useless apps, the programs baked into MacOS are often simple and expertly designed.
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When it comes to virtual assistants, many people fall into two camps: either Amazon Alexa or Google Home. With Alexa getting much of the hype, Google Home owners might not know that there are some incredible tips and tricks you can do with your virtual assistant. From playing games to changing voices, it can do some incredible things.
Every once in a while, we will see a new tech trick that astounds us. These can be time savers, efficiency boosters and downright impressive. We guarantee at least one of these will make you say, I. Did. Not. Know. That.
When it comes to streaming your favorite movies or TV shows, there are plenty options. Roku has emerged as one of the most popular due to its easy-to-use system. You might not know some of these amazing hacks that will change the way you use your Roku.
You might not know it, but your iPad is living a secret life. There are so many cool things the device can do that I’m sure you have become a master of it. But, there are a some less well-known ones that I can show you that might change the way you use your iPad.
Many Android fans are extremely passionate about their devices. They can tell you every little trick or setting you can get to, from interesting things to do with the voice assistant, to turning on interesting setting or modes. But, there are some things that those experts might not even know. Here are 10 interesting Android tricks you probably did not know.
Many Apple fans are extremely passionate about their devices. They can tell you every little trick or setting you can get to, from interesting things to do with Siri, to turning on Night Mode. But, there are some things that those experts might not even know. Here are 10 interesting Apple tricks you probably did not know.
Open/download audioSiri has been a part of the iPhone since 2011 and has come a long way in the past 7 years. Starting as a voice recognition program, Siri has advanced to new levels and functionality. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives some tips and tricks to show how helpful Siri can really be.
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Sometimes when we watch Netflix, it can become stale, like we are stuck in a rut, like we have seen everything there is to see. But did you know there is a secret catalog of movies and TV shows you might not have even known about? I’m going to let you in on a little secret that might just open up an entire new world of Netflix streaming that could blow your mind.
Like any tool we use on a daily basis, our laptops can quickly accumulate grime, dust, and oils from our skin. Upon reading this you are probably realizing just how overdue your MacBook may be for a cleaning. Notice any dirt or grime on your keyboard? Or that circle of oil on your trackpad? It’s time for a cleaning!
Earlier leaks may have revealed what the new Pixel 3 smartphones will look like but with this event’s focus on the synergy between AI, hardware and software, Google had many surprises on tap. Aside from the new smartphones, get ready for a new kitchen assistant, a premium tablet and one killer accessory! Here are the five Google products that were announced we’re most excited about.
Now, developers at Google have done it again. They’ve hidden a different kind of “Easter egg” within the Google search bar. This new game is a tribute to classic text adventure games where players complete tasks by typing in basic commands.
