This section features how-to articles and tutorials for the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac and Apple TV.
- How to Turn off iPhone and iPad Auto-Brightness
- Getting Started with Google Fi for the iPhone
- How to Use iOS Control Center
- How to Use 4G LTE for Home Internet
- How to Adjust Netflix Video Quality on the iPhone, Mac and Apple TV
- How To Submit a Bug Report to Apple
- How to Make Your iPhone Last (Almost) Forever
- Use iWork on macOS, Windows, Linux and Chrome OS for Free
- Apple TV Music Visualizer
- Check How Much Storage Space Is Left on Apple TV
- Adjust Subtitles on Apple TV
- Make Siri Talk on Apple TV
- Customize iPhone Without Jailbreaking
- Prevent AirPlay from Dropping Out
- Force Reminders to Sync
- Add a Website to Your iPhone Home Screen
- Turn off Apple ID Two Factor Authentication
- Fix Stuck iPhone Software Update
- How to Check If a Used iPhone Is Stolen
- Watch Google Play Movies and TV Shows on Apple TV
- Rent iTunes Movies for 99 Cents
- Tweak Mac Dock for More Screen Area
- Fix iPhone 6 and 6 Plus Touch Disease
- Apple TV 4: Fix Distorted Audio
- Apple TV 4: Using the Home Screen Marquee
- Getting Started with Google Play Music for the iPhone
- Fix Flickering Apple TV 4
- Apple TV 4: Using Folders
- Apple TV 4: Peer-To-Peer AirPlay Without WiFi
- Rename Apple TV
- Charging the Siri Remote
- Watch News on Apple TV 4
- Apple TV 4: Fix WiFi Problems
- Adobe Flash: Fix Choppy Full Screen Video
- Apple TV 4: Using the Remote App
- Getting Started with the Google Ecosystem for the iPhone
- Apple TV 4: Hidden Advanced Settings Menu
- Play Spotify on Apple TV 4
- Fix Frozen Apple TV 4
- Apple TV 4: Using AirPlay
- Apple TV 4: Using the App Store
- Block Calls on iPhone
- Apple TV 4: Fix Blank Screensaver
- Apple TV 4: The Unofficial Manual
- Apple TV 4: Restrictions and Parental Controls
- Siri Commands for Apple TV 4
- Apple TV 4: Using the Siri Remote
- Getting Started with Apple TV 4
- How To Extend iPhone Battery Lifespan
- Secure iPhone on Public WiFi
- How to Cancel Apple Music
- Fix “An Error Occurred Loading This Content”
- Getting Started with Apple Music for the iPhone
- Fix iPhone WiFi
- Get Two Weeks of Hulu for Free
- Use Headphones with Apple TV
- Fast-Forward and Rewind iPhone Video Without Scrub
- View HTML Source on iPhone
- Find the Best TV Shows
- Save Over $1 a Month on HBO NOW
- How to Watch YouTube on Apple TV 2
- iPhone Headphone Controls
- How to Turn Off iTunes Auto-Renewal Subscriptions
- How to Erase iPhone
- How to Connect Apple TV to a Stereo
- iOS 8: How to Install Widgets
- iOS 8: How to Install a Keyboard
- iOS 8: How to Remove Recent Contacts
- How to Replace iPhone Battery
- Change iTunes Video Quality on iPhone, Mac and Apple TV
- Watch World Cup for Free on the iPhone
- How To Search Within Page in Safari for iPhone
- How to Fix an iPhone That Won’t Turn On
- How to Restrict Apple TV Content and Purchases
- How to Fix “Cannot Connect to iTunes Store”
- How to Free up Space on Your iPhone
- How to Clean Your iPhone
- How to Arrange iPhone Icons in iTunes
- How to Fix a Wet iPhone
- How To Find the Best Price for the iPad
- Find Lost iPhone
- How to Play Adobe Flash on the iPad
- How to Delete Music From the iPhone
- How To Calibrate iPhone Battery
- How To Upgrade iOS
- Setup Free Visual Voicemail
- Schedule iTunes Downloads
- Create an iPhone Ringtone with iTunes
- Fix iTunes Album Artwork
- Make Your iPhone Speak
- Fix iTunes Wi-Fi Sync
- Fixing the Magic Trackpad
- Secure Your Files
- Mac Media System with AirParrot and Splashtop
Frank Macdonnell says
I can’t connect to i store. I tried all the suggestions.
Kerry says
Forgot password
Appledystopia says
Search for the Apple ID site on Google. You can use it to reset your Apple ID password.
Anonymous says
How to control volume it increases volume when plus & minus is pressed.
Anonymous says
How do I watch live TV on Apple TV?
Appledystopia says
There are numerous ways to watch live TV on Apple TV. I have reviewed Sling TV, Sony PlayStation Vue and DIRECTV NOW. Each of these services brings a live TV experience to Apple TV. Hulu and YouTube also offer live TV bundles for Apple TV.
Of the three I have tried so far, I have to admit, they are inferior to cable. There’s a problem with missing content. Some bundles have missing channels, such as CBS and Comedy Central. This is because Viacom is charging a premium for others to stream these channels. A lot of sporting events and even movies and non-sports TV shows are blacked out.
The technology is here, but it is stymied by cutthroat competition. The powers that be (networks, telecoms) want you to subscribe to cable or satellite TV.
My advice would be to go ahead and get an Apple TV, but keep the receipt. You can try all of these live TV streaming services for free. If none of them work out, just cancel the trials and return your Apple TV.
It seems like a lot of people have sold their Apple TVs. There’s a glut of used models. I wouldn’t recommend buying a used one, as they are often more expensive than a new one.
I have been using Apple TV since 2010, and I prefer it to cable. That said, I am not a sports nut and I just watch TV in the evenings. It’s not for everyone. A family that watches a lot of TV will do better with cable.
Kelvin Thompson says
If I already subscribe to Netflix, Hulu, etc. when I click on these apps, how do I sign in as a paid customer to these apps without being charged again?
Appledystopia says
It depends on which device you’re using. Generally, you tap or click on a “sign in” link, which asks for your username (usually an email address) and password. If you don’t remember either, just go to the video streaming provider’s website, and they will have a tool to reset your authentication.
Shari Zariczny says
I have Apple TV on my Iphone. Is there a way I can stream that to my tv?
Appledystopia says
Yes. If you have the Apple TV device, you can use AirPlay to stream it. If your TV supports AirPlay, you can also use Apple’s technology to stream it to your TV. If not, you can purchase an inexpensive HDMI adapter for your phone, which will allow you to watch Apple TV from your iPhone on your TV. There are also some newer flat screen TVs that have the Apple TV app.