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Apple’s MetalFX Technology Is the Start of the Mac Gaming Revolution
Apple/ Hello Games Apple’s MetalFX AI upscaling technology brings a feature to iOS and macOS devices that even the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S lack. It’s the latest in a series of moves that
How (and Why) to Use Your Mac’s Background Sounds Feature
TRR/Shutterstock.com You can use the Background Sounds feature by going to Sound Settings > Accessibility > Audio. Toggle on “Background Sounds” and select a sound using “Choose.” Available sounds include Balanced Noise, Bright Noise, Dark
How to Make the Perfect iPhone Depth Effect Lock Screen
For the perfect Depth Effect lock screen, choose a photo with a subject that can be isolated from the background, such as a person, pet, or natural landscape. Set your lock screen by tapping and
How to Automate Your iPhone Based on Time, Activity, or Location
guteksk7/Shutterstock.com Your iPhone can become more efficient with a few simple automations that show relevant information and hide distractions, depending on what you’re doing. Automating your iPhone can help you be more productive at work,
How to Control Your Apple Watch with Your iPhone
Thanes.Op/Shutterstock.com With the right Apple Watch, iPhone, and software combination, you can control your wearable using your smartphone. Apple added the Watch Mirroring feature under the umbrella of accessibility, but it’s a neat trick that
How to Find Your Parked Car with an iPhone or Apple Watch
PERO studio/Shutterstock.com Forgetting where you’re parked is no fun, especially in crowded parking lots that seem to go on forever. But, if you have an iPhone and your car has CarPlay or Bluetooth connectivity, you
How to Watch HDR Content on a Mac
Mar Fernandez/Shutterstock.com High dynamic range video, or HDR for short, is all the rage at the moment and many of the latest Mac models and displays support it. Unfortunately, getting HDR video to play back
What Is the iPhone 14’s Photonic Engine?
Apple Apple debuted with the iPhone 14 an impressive-sounding new photography feature called Photonic Engine. Here’s what it does and how it’ll impact your iPhone experience. Computational Photography If you’re interested in smartphone photography, you’ve
How to Unsend or Edit an iMessage on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Made an iMessage gaffe? Within a short window of time, you can unsend or edit messages sent to other Apple users from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It’s virtually the same process on every platform,
How to Turn Off the iPhone 14 Pro’s Always-On Display
Apple The Always-On Display feature launched with the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, forcing the lock screen to stay on and usable at all times. If you don’t want that, disabling the
