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7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

7 Ways to Take Screenshots on Mac OS X

2025-10-04 22:10

If you want to capture a funny chat conversation, show someone an error message on your computer, share instructions on how to complete a task, or even contribute to a wikiHow, screenshots are the ideal solution. With screenshots, you can show others what appears on your computer screen.

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

How to Use Twitter (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to use Twitter, including how to create an account and upload tweets. Step Part 1 of 7: Creating a Twitter Account Step 1. Open Twitter Visit https://www.twitter.com/ through your computer's web browser.

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

How to Create Icons Using Paint (with Pictures)

2025-10-04 22:10

This wikiHow teaches you how to create a Windows icon file using Microsoft Paint and Paint 3D in Windows 10. However, there are some limitations you'll find with the regular version of Microsoft Paint when creating icons. Therefore, you can use Paint 3D to create more complex icons if necessary.

3 Ways to Study for Tests

3 Ways to Study for Tests

2025-06-01 06:06

It's called a test/exam that thrives like weeds, right? You take one exam and there's another exam waiting around the corner. It's time to show those exams who's in charge: you're sure to get a lot of "A" and "B" marks soon.

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

How to Make the Most of Life as a Teen (with Pictures)

2025-06-01 06:06

You may want to make the most of your teenage years. Living seriously in this time can help develop good habits for adulthood. There are several ways to improve life as a teenager. Set goals and desires, pursue success academically and in other areas, cultivate a sense of self-worth and image, and make sure you develop positive relationships.

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11 Ways to Free Up Space on iPhone

11 Ways to Free Up Space on iPhone

Like the beauty of the compact iPhone display, the "charm" of the device will end when you run out of storage memory. Fortunately, this problem is not an international crisis and can be easily solved: you can free up space on your device in a few minutes by deleting unused apps, data, and media.

How to Use Headphones on iPhone 7: 13 Steps

How to Use Headphones on iPhone 7: 13 Steps

Apple's iPhone 7 doesn't have a standard headphone jack (3.5mm diameter jack). However, you still have a few headphone options. You can use the standard headphones supplied by Apple by plugging them into the port you normally charge your device with.

How to Allow iCloud to Use Cellular Data Connection to Transfer Data on iPhone

How to Allow iCloud to Use Cellular Data Connection to Transfer Data on iPhone

This wikiHow teaches you how to use cellular data to transfer documents, photos, and data from/to iCloud Drive. Keep in mind that this method only applies to iCloud Drive, and not any other iCloud sync or backup. Step Step 1. Open the iPhone settings menu (“Settings”) This menu is marked by a gray gear icon which is usually displayed on one of the device's home screens.

How to Show Passwords on iPhone: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

How to Show Passwords on iPhone: 5 Steps (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to review your saved login information, including passwords on your iPhone or iPad. Step Step 1. Open the device settings menu or “Settings” . Usually you can see this menu icon on the home screen.

How to Take a Screenshot (Screenshot) with iPhone

How to Take a Screenshot (Screenshot) with iPhone

This wikiHow teaches you how to save an image of iPhone screen content. You can take screenshots using the Home button and lock button on most versions of iPhone. You can also try the AssistiveTouch feature if you're having trouble or if the buttons on your device are broken.

3 Ways to Jailbreak iPhone

3 Ways to Jailbreak iPhone

This wikiHow teaches you how to jailbreak an iPhone using Unc0ver and Checkra1n. Both tools are easy to operate and work with most of the latest iPhone models. Unc0ver is one of the few tools that can jailbreak most recent versions of iOS (iOS 11 to 13).

3 Ways to Clean iPhone Camera Lens

3 Ways to Clean iPhone Camera Lens

The iPhone camera lens is usually easy to get dusty and dirty with fingerprints. Fortunately, cleaning is easy to do. You can use compressed air to remove dust and fingerprints, while stubborn stains can be cleaned with a microfiber cloth. In some cases, dust can get trapped under the camera lens.

3 Ways to Edit Videos on iPhone

3 Ways to Edit Videos on iPhone

The iPhone's built-in camera app offers a feature that allows you to trim videos, without using a third-party app. However, if you want more than just trimming videos, you can use one of the third-party video editing apps available for iPhone, such as iMovie and Magisto.

How to Use iPhone (with Pictures)

How to Use iPhone (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to master the basics of using your iPhone, from turning it on or off to using existing apps. Step Part 1 of 4: Getting to Know the Buttons on iPhone Step 1. Turn on the phone if it is still off To turn it on, press and hold the lock button until you see the white Apple icon on the iPhone screen.

How to Move Contacts from iPhone to Computer (with Pictures)

How to Move Contacts from iPhone to Computer (with Pictures)

You can use iTunes or iCloud to move contacts from iPhone to computer. If you use iTunes, contacts will sync just like any other iTunes content. If you use iCloud, your contacts will automatically update on your computer when they sync from your phone, or vice versa.

3 Ways to Change Fonts on iPhone

3 Ways to Change Fonts on iPhone

This wikiHow teaches you how to change the iPhone's font by making it bigger and/or bold. Unfortunately, you can't change the iPhone system font using settings or apps. If you want to change the font used throughout your iPhone to a completely different one, you'll need to jailbreak the device.

How to Speed Dial on iPhone: 8 Steps

How to Speed Dial on iPhone: 8 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to quickly dial a phone number on iPhone by adding the number to your favorite contacts list. Step Part 1 of 2: Adding Contacts to Favorites List Step 1. Open the Phone app This app is marked by a green icon with a white handset inside.

How to Show Weather Forecast on iPhone Lock Screen: 13 Steps

How to Show Weather Forecast on iPhone Lock Screen: 13 Steps

This wikiHow teaches you how to check the weather forecast by swiping right on your iPhone's lock screen. This article is for iPhones with English settings. Step Method 1 of 2: Showing Weather Forecast on Lock Screen Step 1. Open the iPhone settings menu This app has a gray logo with a gear (⚙️) in it.

3 Ways to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Computer

3 Ways to Transfer Photos from iPhone to Computer

This wikiHow teaches you how to transfer photos on your iPhone to a Mac or Windows computer. This can be done through the computer's built-in Photos app, or using iCloud Photos to upload photos on your iPhone to iCloud, then download them to your computer.

How to Set Up Gmail on iPhone (with Pictures)

How to Set Up Gmail on iPhone (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to access your Gmail account on iPhone with Apple Mail or one of Google's official apps, Gmail or Inbox. Step Method 1 of 2: Adding a Gmail Account to the Apple Mail App Step 1. Open Settings This gray app with the gear icon (⚙️) is usually on the home screen.

How to Record on iPhone (with Pictures)

How to Record on iPhone (with Pictures)

This wikiHow teaches you how to record voice using the Voice Memos app or GarageBand on iPhone. Apple doesn't allow users to record phone calls, so you'll have to use a third-party service or app if you want to record phone calls on your iPhone.

3 Ways to Clean iPhone Speakers

3 Ways to Clean iPhone Speakers

There are three main ways to clean iPhone speakers. First, you can use a soft-bristled toothbrush to scrub the speakers. Second, you can use canned air to blow debris out of the speaker gap. Finally, you can apply tape to pull out any greasy dirt that gets stuck around the speaker.

3 Ways to Use GoPhone Data Plans on iPhone

3 Ways to Use GoPhone Data Plans on iPhone

There are lots of people who enjoy a cool and functional iPhone, but not everyone is willing to pay the price for an expensive data plan. The good news - you can easily activate your GoPhone SIM card and enjoy all the benefits without paying a fortune!

How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone: 4 Steps

How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone: 4 Steps

If you've recently switched from Android to iPhone, you'll want to transfer your contacts. This article will show you how to do that. Step Step 1. Make sure your Android contacts are synced to your Google account To do so, go to Settings >

3 Ways to Scan Documents with iPhone

3 Ways to Scan Documents with iPhone

Do you have physical documents that need to be scanned using your iPhone? Of course it's handy when you can always have a copy of your files. Fortunately, the iPhone's built-in Notes app has a document scanning feature. This wikiHow teaches you how to scan a document using the Notes app on iPhone.