Hands-On Mac (Audio)
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Hands-On Mac explores and explains the Mac — and beyond! From clever Terminal commands to little-known iOS settings, Mikah Sargent shares all the best tips and tricks for your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. You'll get all the details on Apple's apps and the best apps in the App Store, you'll learn about awesome accessories for your Apple devices, and you'll explore..
Hands-On Mac (Audio)
2h ago
Safari, like any modern web browser, offers support for third-party extensions. In this episode of Hands on Mac, Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of discovering, managing, installing, and using extensions in the Safari browser on macOS Sonoma.
Use Safari extensions on your Mac - https://support.apple.com/en-us/102343
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Hands-On Mac (Audio)
1w ago
Assistive Access, a feature added in iOS 17, introduces a specialized version of iOS that simplifies the user experience. Built for those with cognitive disabilities, Assistive Access makes using an iPhone or iPad a much more focused experience. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of enabling, configuring, and disabling Assistive Access on an iPhone running iOS 17.
Assistive Access User Guide - https://support.apple.com/guide/assistive-access-iphone/welcome/17.0/ios
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Hands-On Mac (Audio)
1w ago
If you've ever worried about handing over your phone to another person (a child, in particular), you might want to try Guided Access. The Accessibility feature allows you to lock down the functionality of your iPhone and limit its use to just one app. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of setting up, using, and disabling Guided Access on your iPhone.
Use Guided Access with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/en-us/111795
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Hands-On Mac (Audio)
3w ago
Apple on March 5 introduced transcripts to Apple Podcasts. Mikah Sargent shows you how to view and interact with transcripts while explaining how they're created and when they'll be available. This episode also covers Apple Podcasts settings, including how to manage epiosode downloads and local storage.
Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts - https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/03/apple-introduces-transcripts-for-apple-podcasts/
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Hands-On Mac (Audio)
1M ago
With iMessage Contact Key Verification, you can add an extra layer of security to your iMessage conversations. The feature gives you the ability to confirm to whom you're speaking in an iMessage conversation. In this episode, Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of enabling and using iMessage Contact Key Verification.
About iMessage Contact Key Verification - https://support.apple.com/en-us/118246
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Hands-On Mac (Audio)
1M ago
Some apps you install on your Mac will run programs in the background. Mikah Sargent explains the difference between Launch Agents and Launch Daemons and shows you how to manage these services on your macOS devices.
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Hands-On Mac (Audio)
1M ago
When you navigate to the reset options on your iPhone or iPad, you're presented with a list of options for resetting different aspects of your device. Mikah Sargent explains what each reset option does and shows you how to perform the necessary reset for your scenario.
Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/return-iphone-settings-to-their-defaults-iphea1c2fe48/ios#:~:text=Go%20to%20Settings%20%3E%20General%20%3E%20Transfer,of%20your%20content%20is%20removed.
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Hands-On Mac (Audio)
1M ago
You can now use a VPN app on your Apple TV! Gone are the days of complex network configurations — now you need only install a VPN app, follow the directions, and turn it on. Mikah Sargent walks you through the process of installing, enabling, and uninstalling a VPN on your Apple TV.
Apple TV User Guide - https://support.apple.com/guide/tv/welcome/tvos
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Hands-On Mac (Audio)
2M ago
If you're the type to keep track of your device's short- and long-term battery health, Mikah's recommendation is one for you. coconutBattery is a macOS utility to read and track your iPhone, iPad, and Mac battery life and health over time.
coconutBattery 3.9 - https://coconut-flavour.com/coconutbattery/
Host: Mikah Sargent
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Hands-On Mac (Audio)
2M ago
You can bring your Mac into the virtual space of Apple Vision Pro by way of Apple Vision Pro's Mac Virtual Display feature. Mikah Sargent shows you how to enable Mac Virtual Display and how to make use of its features.
Use your Mac with Apple Vision Pro - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT213971
Host: Mikah Sargent
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