How to Use Your iPad as a Second Monitor

Instructions apply to iPadOS 15 and later and macOS Monterey (12)and later. ViewApple’s Sidecar requirementsfor the full list. Here’s how to use this feature to run your iPad as a second monitor for your Mac. OpenSystem tweaks(orSystem Preferences) on your Mac from theApple menuor the Dock. grab the+ (Plus)orAdd Displayand choose your iPad from theMirror or extend tooptions. you might also access these options fromScreen Mirroringin the menu bar. Open theControl Centerand snag the icon if you don’t see it in the menu....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 286 words · Jared Rodriguez

How to Use Your iPad as a Wireless MIDI Controller

This information applies to iOS version 4.2 and later and Macs running OS X 10.4 or higher. The article also includes information on configuring MIDI over Wi-Fi using Windows PCs running Windows 7 through 10. LaunchAudio MIDI Setupon the Mac. Livid After it loads, clickWindowin the menu barand chooseShow MIDI Studio. Click theNetworkbox to open data pipe parameters. Create a session by clicking the plus (+) button underMy Sessions. When the session appears, nudge the check box next to it to fire up the session....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Gloria Warren

How to Use Your iPad for Work

Siri can help in many ways. Use Siri to keep up with reminders, set meeting times, and schedule events. Siri also takesvoice dictation, so that you don’t have to use the onscreen keyboard. PeopleImages / Getty Images Siri works in combination with the iPad Calendar, Reminders, and other apps. When multiple people use the same iCloud account, they all have access to those calendar events. Apple iWork contains apps for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Terri Skinner

How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone

These instructions apply to devices running iOS 10 and later. Here’s how to use FaceTime. If FaceTime isn’t already on your iPad, you candownload it from the App Storefor free. Tap theplus sign(+) to choose someone to call from your contacts. you could include multiple contacts in your call. FaceTime places the call. If you have a conversation open with the person you want to contact, tap that thread. Otherwise, you oughta start a new one....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 266 words · Lee Cunningham

How to Use Your iPhone as a Pedometer

You don’t need a fitness tracker to count your steps Your iPhone has a built-in step tracker. You don’t have to turn this feature on; your iPhone is already tracking your steps by default. This article shows you how to view and customize the data it generates. Here’s how to see it. Tap theHealthapp icon on the iPhone Home screen. Tap theSummarytab at the bottom of the Health screen. Scroll down to theHighlightssection, where you could see snapshots of your activities, such asStepsandWalking + Running Distance....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 247 words · Laurie Thornton

How to Use Your Library in Spotify

When youcreate a Spotify playlist, you’re able to also access it through Your Library. To view more details in Your Library, keep dragging to theright. Once you get past the midpoint, the sidebar will snap to its largest configuration. To switch to a grid view, click thegrid viewicon (four boxes). To leave the detailed view, click theback arrowin the upper right corner of the Your Library sidebar. you could also nudge the dividing line and drag it to theleftto resize the sidebar....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 413 words · Grace Day

How to Use Your Old iMac as a Monitor

However, by the time Apple released the 2014-2015Retina DisplayiMacs, they no longer supported the feature. Connect the two Macs with either a Mini DisplayPort cable or a Thunderbolt cable. When you are ready to exit Target Display Mode, pressCommand+F2or disconnect the iMac from the source Mac. Pexels / Public Domain This combination may work for some keyboard types. check that the Mini DisplayPort or Thunderbolt cable is connected correctly. A few third-party keyboards don’t send theCommand+F2prompt correctly....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 131 words · Richard Turner

How to Use Your Phone as a Fire Stick Remote Control

Lost your Fire remote? To accomplish this, you’ll need access to both your Fire TV and your phone. Enter the email and password for your Amazon account, and then tapSign In. Select your Fire TV Stick, or any other Fire TV machine you own. Look for the Fire TV Stick remote app connection request code number. Enter the code in your Fire TV Stick remote app. The app will connect to your Fire TV Stick or other Fire TV machine....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Scott Perry

How to Use Your Vizio Smart TV Without the Remote

Many of the TVs have 4K resolution withUHD and HDRcapabilities. Best of all, you don’t even need a remote to operate the television. you might do it all from your phone. Here’s how using the Vizio smart TV remote app. Don’t throw away the normal remote just yet. Download For: pop crack open the SmartCast app on your mobile equipment. However, you’ll need the relevant app downloaded and set up on your smartphone beforehand....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Michael Ray

How to Use YouTube

it’s possible for you to watch other people’s videos or upload your own. Still, many people on YouTube use the site and its family of apps to watch content. Searching and watching are two activities you might engage in anonymously without needing to sign in. Imgorthand / Getty Images you’re able to only upload videos if you have a user ID. Our guide on theYouTube account signupprocess walks you through the basics....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 245 words · John Lynn

How to Use YouTube Music

It’s best to sign up via the YouTube Music website. Open your preferred web online window and go to theYouTube Music website. Click or save money with a family or student plan to see other options. Eligible students can get a discount. Family plans allow users to share their account with up to five others. key in your YouTube username or email address and chooseNext. If you’re already logged in, jump to Step 6....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Jessica Thompson

How to Use YouTube TV on Demand

Watch your favorite shows whenever you want! YouTube TVis a live television streaming service, but its on-demand streaming feature is robust as well. What On-Demand Content Does YouTube TV Offer? On-demand episodes are available for most popular shows, but there are some exceptions. The number of episodes YouTube TV provides on-demand varies by web connection and also by the show. In addition to on-demand episodes of television shows, YouTube TV also offerson-demand movies....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Kathleen Mullins

How to Use YouTube's Parental Controls

Instructions apply to the online window and mobile versions of YouTube. Restricted Mode attempts to filter YouTube search results so that mature content is weeded out. Restricted Mode is meant to limit the content of an explicit nature. YouTube makes no guarantees that it is 100 percent effective. It’s specifically designed with young children in mind. To enable YouTube Restricted Mode: get in to YouTube and bring up the home screen....

April 15, 2025 · 3 min · 506 words · Michele Campbell