Apple Guide Podcast (Audio)

For years, Apple has been developing a complicated system of guessers for multitasking between multiple apps on your iPad. Today, we are going to take a look at those systems, see how they work now, and take a look at what changes may be coming in the future.

Did you know that the iPad supports an external keyboard and mouse? So, let's take a look at how to take advantage of this option and see if it's a good fit for you!

Today, we will look at what it takes to run this channel off my 2020 iPad Air while also looking at who the iPad is for and some things to consider before you make your purchase.

Your Mac is home to all your precious data, like unrecoverable family photos or documents you've been working on forever. Now, what if one day your computer fails and you lose everything? Here's how to back up your Mac using Time Machine.

Today, we check out the TV app, an easy way to keep up with what you are watching across multiple platforms, subscribe to smaller streamers, and more. Click to learn more!

Using one screen can be cumbersome when trying to multitask. So, here's a guide on how to connect another display to your Mac, adjust it's settings, and some some other cool fun facts.

Universal Control is the latest continuity feature Apple has brought to the table. It allows you to share a mouse and keyboard and even drag and drop things between your iMac, MacBook, and even your iPad. In today's video, I'm going to try the feature myself.

Do you ever want to send what you're watching to a bigger screen or what you are listening to larger speakers? Well, AirPlay is the feature for you! Here's a guide to all things AirPlay.

The AirPort was Apple's line of WiFi Routers. Let's take a look at where it all began and where the line stands today.

Losing an Apple device can be an expensive mistake. Now, thanks to the Find My Network, you can track down all of your Apple devices. And Apple has even allowed others to take advantage of the same network. So, here is everything you need to know about Find My and how to track your offline possessions, even your wallet, and keys!

Are you tired of your wireless connection dropping or being unresponsive? Well, check out this neat piece of tech that will give you the fastest speeds your network allows without your connection dropping. The best part, you probably already have what you need!

Do you have WiFi dead zones in your house but don't have the money to completely redo your WiFi network. Well, maybe a cheaper WiFi extender is the solution for you. So, let's take a look at WiFi extenders and see how to set them up!

I've tried out the HomePods Minis, and they weren't a match for my home entertainment setup. So, I swapped them out with a pretty good Samsung soundbar system. Is it a good replacement for your trashy TV speakers? Let's find out!

In 2017, Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 3. In 2021, Apple decided they would continue selling it for $199 through 2022. Here's why you shouldn't buy this five year old smartwatch, and what you should get instead.

Are you looking for the best home WiFi solution that will cover your whole home? Well, maybe a Mesh network is the solution for your. Today, we ask that question while taking a look at the Linksys Velop system.

We need a convenient way to backup our iPhones and iPads that doesn't rely on the cloud or a computer. Could the SanDisk iXpand be the solution?

Control Center is an easy way to access important settings and features like your WiFi, screen brightness, volume, and music. So, let's look at everything Control Center can do, discover it's hidden secrets, and learn how to customize it to your liking.

The smart home is confusing and complicated with all these competing ecosystems, like HomeKit, Google Home, and Alexa, along with tedious setups. But that may be about to change with a new standard coming this year.

5G is the latest in cellular connectivity. It boasts super fast speeds and reliability, and the cell phone carriers are really pushing it. But, is it worth upgrading? I don't think so let me tell you why.

Your Mac holds your most treasured photos and documentsYour Mac holds your most treasured photos and important documents! That's why it's critical to create another copy of your data, so if something happens to your Mac, it won't be the end of the world. Let me show you how to set up your Time Machine.

You may think how the internet works is a complicated subject. Well, I'm here to break it down with this elementary guide. Spoiler: It's like sending a letter through the post office.

The hidden technology built into your phone that powers Apple Pay and Google Pay is capable of so much more! So let's take a look at all the cool things you can do with it!

There are a lot of continuity features that wrap your Apple devices together. You can start working on your iPad and easily transition to your Mac or share your iPhone's resources with your Mac and iPad. So, let's take a look at more Continuity features connecting the Apple ecosystem.

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed to make a phone call but don't have cellular reception? Well here's how to automatically make a phone call over Wi-Fi.

Our computer life revolves around the browser we use. For most of us, that browser is Google Chrome. So why stick with Chrome when other better options are faster and more secure than the current king? Here are some alternatives and the connection between them all.

Arguably, the most critical part of your computer is its storage where all your files are saved. It also impacts your computer's performance and reliability. So it's important to know the difference between an HDD and an SSD when buying a new computer, upgrading an old one, or getting a backup drive.

HomeKit is a great way to control your smart accessories, especially if you are heavily invested in the Apple Ecosystem. Unfortunately, many accessories don't support Homekit. So today, we take a look at how to make any device a HomeKit device.

I'm sure you've met Amazon's Alexa and know of Google's Assistant. But, if you're invested in the Apple ecosystem, you should meet HomeKit, Apple's smart home ecosystem. Here's everything you need to know!

Since the iPad Pro was first released, Apple has tried marketing the iPad as a replacement for your computer. Will you take them up on their offer? Here are some things to think about before you make the move.

You know of macOS and Windows, iOS and Android. But have you ever heard of Linux? This computer system, hidden in the background, controls almost every computer in the world. Click to learn more!

Do you ever feel that someone is watching you online? Google is one of those companies. It may be impossible to escape them completely, but here are a few ways to get them off your back.

USB on the surface may seem simple. Under the hood is a convoluted system of different shapes, multiple versions, and a higher-end standard that runs parallel to USB. Unfortunately, USB is not as simple as it appears. So, here is everything you need to know.

Every year the iPhone camera gets a little better. This year's iPhone 12 is no different. Every year the iPad gets a little faster. The release of the iPad Air 4th Gen is no different. So I put both of these devices to the test. Here's the result. https://youtu.be/xOm9xyD6eOM But first, a quick vocab lesson: FPS or Frames per second is the number of pictures taken each second. If you're shooing in 30fps, then 30 images are captured every second. The higher the FPS, the smoother the video will be. For reference, 24 FPS is the standard for movies. High Dynamic Range or HDR is how bright a screen or video can be versus how dark the screen or video can be. HDR on its own holds no meaning, all it says is there is a high contrast between the light and dark parts in a scene. Dolby Vision is an HDR standard that gives HDR meaning. For a video or screen to be in Dolby Vision, it must follow Dolby's rules that say the video or screen must get this light and this dark and can show these colors. 4K is the video resolution. In a 4K video, there are 4 thousand pixels captured per image. The resolution is one of the pieces of the puzzle that make a clear image. Those were some quick definitions. If you want to learn more about these subjects, check out the links below. Recording Settings on an iPhone 12 For this video, my goal was to shoot in 4K, HDR (Dolby Vision). HDR video being the headline addition of the iPhone 12. Unfortunately, I set the camera settings on 4K, 60fps, HDR. Why is this unfortunate you may ask? Well, the standard iPhone 12 only supports 4K, HDR at 30fps. If you want to record at 4K, HDR at 60 fps, you're going to need an iPhone 12 Pro. I didn't realize my mistake until editing. I was shooting in 60 FPS to give myself more flexibility while editing because I would have more frames or images to work with. In the end, I didn't need the 60 FPS while editing, and I exported the video in 30 FPS. It was just an unfortunate mistake. Even though I missed out on the highlight feature of my new iPhone, it didn't impair the quality. The captured videos are all stunning and really show how far Apple has come with computational videography. Apple undoubtedly has one of the best smartphone video cameras on the market. My second goal was to put my new iPad Air 4 to the test, and that I did. Since this was a test, I went with iMovie, Apple's free consumer-grade video editing application. Alternatively, I could have used LumaFusion, but it cost $30. I used to use the desktop version of iMovie to edit these videos, but eventually, I grew out of it and upgraded to Apple's pro video editor Final Cut Pro. Since Apple doesn't make Final Cut for iOS, LumaFusion is the next best thing, more on that later. In my opinion, iMovie on iOS is trash. It's way oversimplified and feels like it hasn't had a real update in years. The iPads we have today are perfectly capable of performing higher-end edits. To make the music video style, I was aligning clips with portions of the soundtrack. However, this was easier said than done. My main issue with iMovie is what I call the relative timeline. In higher-end video editors, the video clips snuggle up next to each other. In iMovie on iOS, you get this giant gap between each clip to tell you the transition style. Meanwhile, the audio track keeps going right through the break. It's a little hard to explain, more something you have to try for yourself. That being said, iMovie is clearly for throwing some clips together and exporting them together as one video. For most people, that's all they're looking for. Ignoring my struggles with iMovie, this experience taught me two things about my iPad Air. 1) The screen size is not too small for video editing, and when used wisely, can easily provide everything you need right at your fingertips. 2) The iPad Air is easily capable of editing high-quality videos, no questions asked.

In the 7th episode of the Apple Guide Talks Podcast, we take a look at Yahoo's Subscription plans, the pros, and cons of a portless iPhone, and compare the video editing experience between the iPad Air and MacBook Pro.

Fitness+ is Apple's latest subscription service and the first one I'm interested in because it brings something new and unique to the table that only Apple could do.

MagSafe IS BACK! This time with the iPhone 12. But, What does it do, and where does it go from here?

It's early 2021 and Apple has five distinct iPads rolling off the assembly line with different price points and purposes. But, which one should you pick up?

An iPhone and iPad is the perfect combination of tech for your parents and grandparents. Its touch-friendly interface makes it easy to interact with and, for the most part, everything just works together seamlessly. So, here is a little guide to setting up an iPhone or iPad for the older generation and some features you may want to adjust. https://youtu.be/B7MYCXnsink AppleID The first thing you want to do is create them an AppleID. This account can be used to sync all their personal information without it getting mixed in with yours. If they already have an email you can use it to create their AppleID. If they don't already have an email then you can create them an iCloud account. You can sign in or create a new AppleID either during the setup process or later in Settings. To sign in to their AppleID after setting up the iDevice open Settings. If you signed into their account previously or during setup you will see their profile at the top of Settings. If your account is signed you can sign out by clicking on your profile and scrolling to the bottom then tapping sign out. You may have to enter your AppleID password a few times to disable services like Find My iPhone. If there is no account currently signed in you will be given the option to sign in or create an account. This is where you would enter their AppleID credentials. Once you have signed into their account there are a few settings you may want to adjust, such as iCloud Services. Start by clicking the profile at the top of Settings then tap on iCloud. All the services set to sync through iCloud are shown here. Some services you make want to take a closer look at are Messages, iCloud Photo Library, and iCloud Backup. Speaking of iCloud Backup, it's a great idea to keep a backup of their device. If they lose or break their phone you will have another way to get their data back. However, enabling iCloud Backup, Messages in the cloud, and iCloud Photo Library will quickly burn through your 5GB of free cloud space which will result in that annoying popup that your iCloud storage is full. So, if you want to use one or more of these services you will need to purchase more iCloud storage at a monthly fee. If you prefer not to use these services you can always disable them. To disable iCloud Photo Library, open Photos and toggle iCloud Photos off. Now, go back and select iCloud Backup and toggle that off, then you can do the same with Messages. The other services listed here don't count toward your data allowance, so, they don't hurt anything being enabled this lighter data will just sync across all of your devices in the background. Home Screen Now that everything is syncing correctly it's time to clean up the Home screen. The goal is to declutter the home screen including only the essentials apps that will the used by the user like Phone, Camera, Photos, Email, and such. Apps like the Compass, Measure, and Home can probably go. On an iPhone, you can get rid of apps by moving them to the App Library. Hold down that app until the options menu appears. From that menu choose "Remove App" and you can choose to either "Remove from Home Screen" which will move the app to the App library or you can completely remove the app from your device by tapping "Delete App". iPad users can remove apps the same way however since there is no App Library on iPad yet the only option is to delete the app. Another way you can handle this is by dragging all unwanted apps into a single folder and moving it to the side. Shortcuts With your home screen cleaned up, it's time to add some more to it. With the Shortcuts app, you can create quick access to different features. For instance, with one tap you can make a phone call or turn the flashlight on and off without having to dive into menus. There is so much here that you can play around with, but I'm only going to cover how to make a one-click call. So,

Join us this week as we take a look at Fitness+, Apple's latest subscription service, and see well the 2017 Apple Watch Series 3 works in 2020.

Scrolling through the Apple Watch Face Gallery, there are so many templates to choose from. Today we look at how to create a photo album and use those photos as a watch face.

In this week's episode, we take our first look at AirPods Max, Apple's new $550 headphones. Then we take a look at Fash and see how internet apps have evolved over the years.

Smart tech is on the rise. You can control practically anything from your phone or even the power of your voice. But, is smart tech worth the investment, and how difficult is it to get started?

Join us today as we discuss if Apple should re-enter the advertising market and I got the iPhone 12 and Eli has some questions.

So, I did it, I purchased the new iPhone 12. In today's video, I share why I went with the iPhone 12 and which accessories I got all while unboxing the new setup and talking about the state of the current iPhone lineup.

Since the early days of macOS 10, you've been able to customize any icon. Here's a guide to personalizing apps, files, and folders icon's on macOS.

On this week's podcast, we cover the new Macs and talk about the possible powerhouse that the M1 maybe. Next, we have Google taking away your free photo storage.

The iPhone 12 is here! If you're looking to replace your older phone here are some options for upgrading and even ways nock some off the heavy price.

This week: Making $100,000 selling icons for iOS, the iPad Lineup as of late 2020, and get a new TV.

Your Dock is home to some default apps and minimized windows. Here is how to take your dock to the next level and make it work for you!

Apple Guide Talks: Ep 1 - What's Up With the iPhone 12. Also, New Macs are coming and Are Theaters Dead?

Gigabit fiber internet is being rolled out across the country. But do you really need 1,000Mbps? Is it worth upgrading? What can you do with Gigabit internet? Let's find out!