Lou Hattersley
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Which iPhone do I have: How to identify an iPhone model and discover what kind of iPhone you have
Which iPhone do I have? Discover how to identify an iPhone and learn how to identify quickly an iPhone using the Model Identification Number → Read More
How to set up Touch ID fingerprint scanner on iPhone and iPad: Secure your phone and tablet with your biometric data
Certain iPhones and iPads can be unlocked using just your fingerprint. Here's how to set up the fingerprint scanner on an iPhone and iPad and how to use Touch ID. → Read More
How to use Touch ID: best way to set up finger scanning on your iPhone so it always works
How to set up Touch ID on an iPhone. → Read More
How to unlock an iPhone so you can use any SIM: Unlock your iPhone from O2, Three, EE, Vodafone & more
How to unlock an iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6, 6 Plus, 6s or 6s Plus from any carrier it's locked to, including O2, EE, Vodafone and more. → Read More
How to send and receive texts on your Mac: Sync SMS texts and iMessages using the Messages app in El Capitan
Mac OS X El Capitan lets you send, receive and sync all the SMS text messages from your iPhone. We explain how to use Messages/iMessage on your Mac → Read More
How to get an education discount from Apple: Students can save money on Macs & iPads, and get a 50 percent membership discount on Apple Music
Students, teachers and lecturers can buy cheap Mac hardware direct from the Apple Store for Education, or get a 50 percent cheaper subscription to Apple Music. Here's how to get your discount → Read More
How to block ads on iPhone and iPad: How to use ad-blockers in iOS 9 (and why you shouldn't)
One of the more surprising features of iOS 9 was Apple's inclusion of content blocking extensions for Safari. It is now possible to install an app that acts solely as an ad blocker, allowing you to browse the internet ad-free - this might seem like an attractive idea, but inevitably in this life you don't get anythign for free, or if you do it's called theft. Let's look a bit deeper... How to… → Read More
7 best messaging apps for iPhone & iPad
Best text and messages apps for iOS on iPhone and iPad → Read More
Got a new iPad Pro? Keep it safe with these 13 great cases, covers & bags
The iPad Pro is an expensive piece of kit. Keep your iPad Pro free from dents, scratches and cracks with our guide to the 13 best iPad Pro cases, covers & bags around for both the 12.9in and 9.7in models. → Read More
How to fix Facetime problems for iPhone and iPad: 11 FaceTime troubleshooting tips
How to fix FaceTime when it is not working on a Mac, iPhone or iPad. → Read More
How to fix an iPhone or iPad that won't download emails: 'This message has not been downloaded from the server'
Sometimes Mail on an iPhone or iPad refuses to download a message, saying 'This message has not been downloaded from the server'. Get your Mail back with our fix to this problem → Read More
Why programmers think Mac OS X is the best operating system to use for coding
Programmers and coders from around the industry explain why OS X is the best operating system to code in → Read More
How to learn HTML, CSS and web design on your Mac
Discover how to build your website by learning HTML and CSS on your Mac. It's pretty easy to get started with web coding in OS X, and there are plenty of great courses to help you learn HTML and CSS → Read More
How fast does my Mac need to be? The best Macs for video editing, gaming, web design, music making and more
How fast does my Mac need to be to edit video, play games, make music or create business documents? We look at the range of Macs available, and some common tasks, and decide which is the best Mac to get for each task. → Read More
The 11 worst Apple products of all time
Not every Apple product is amazing. From terrible designs to noble but ill-advised commercial failures, and from the Apple III to the 12-inch MacBook, take a look at the 11 worst Apple products to ever come out of Cupertino → Read More
How to transfer text messages from one iPhone to another: Copy SMS, MMS and iMessages to a new iPhone, or back up texts to iCloud or a Mac and Windows PC
When you set up a new iPhone your Messages app will be empty. This tutorial shows you how to transfer texts, SMS, MMS and iMessages from one iPhone to another: copy your messages from one iPhone to another, or save them for later use → Read More
The 6 best Apple TV game controllers
The new Apple TV is going to be a great games console, but you'll need one of these brilliant MFi controllers to complete the experience. We round up the best Apple TV gaming controllers → Read More
How to transfer music from one iPhone to another: Share or move audio files between iOS devices easily and safely
What do you do if you have more than one iPhone but want to get your favourite music from one to another? Here's how to transfer music between iOS devices easily and safely → Read More
How to make an app for iPhone or iPad: Create an iOS game or app using these tips and resources
In this feature we're going to look at how to get started in iOS app development. It's never been easier to get started as an app or game developer - here's all you need to know in order to develop an iPhone or iPad app and get it on to Apple's App Store. → Read More
How to remote access a Mac from an iPad for free: Remotely run Mac OS X apps on an iPad Pro or other iOS device
The best way to remote-access a Mac from an iPad (including the new iPad Pro) is to use a free program called TeamViewer. With TeamViewer you can remotely use Mac OS X programs from an iOS device. Here's how to set it all up → Read More