Guided access – how to lock your device to a single appGuided accessHow to lock your device to a single app
Your iPhone or iPad is a true jack of all trades, capable of acting as a communication device,...
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Home Screen tips – how to minimize bad habit distractionsHome Screen tipsHow to minimize bad habit distractions
Apple has taken steps to minimize the distractive potential of your iPhone with the Screen Time provision added...
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DIY security monitor – put an old iPhone or iPad to good useDIY security monitorPut an old iPhone or iPad to good use
If you've been using Apple's iPhone or iPad family for a number of years now, you've likely found...
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Rock the house – how to DJ with an iPhone or iPadRock the houseHow to DJ with an iPhone or iPad
Let's get this straight – no bona fide DJ worth their salt is going to use a virtual...
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FAQ Friday – clear up your camera rollFAQ FridayClear up your camera roll
Here at TapSmart, we get asked a lot of tech questions each week – and many of the...
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Clear out your photos – tips for taming your camera rollClear our your photosTips for taming your camera roll
It's been five years since Apple's Photos launched, and we can scarcely imagine a time when we didn't...
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Night mode – low light photography with iPhone 11Night modeLow light photography with iPhone 11
Ensure your night photos are more than a shot in the dark Apple really upped its low-light photography...
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Marvis’ Music Upgrade – three ways to improve on Apple MusicMarvis' Music UpgradeThree ways to improve on Apple Music
Marvis is a great alternative to the built-in Music app. Here are three of its most unique features....
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Medical ID – how to set it up (and why you should)Medical IDHow to set it up (and why you should)
If you haven't already, it's important to set up a Medical ID, which contains important information that can...
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Two-faced ID – can more than one face unlock your device?Two-faced IDCan more than one face unlock your device?
Last year, Apple's iOS 12 added a bunch of useful new features like Face ID, and more recently...
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Like a flash – three ways to use your LED flashLike a flashThree ways to use your LED flash
You probably haven't spared too much thought for your iPhone camera's LED, but it's a surprisingly flexible tool...
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FAQ Friday – updating apps in iOS 13FAQ FridayUpdating apps in iOS 13
Here at TapSmart, we get asked a lot of tech questions each week – and many of the...
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FAQ Friday – how do I keep my Facebook activity private?FAQ FridayHow do I keep my Facebook activity private?
Here at TapSmart, we get asked a lot of tech questions each week – and many of the...
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YouTube tweaks – 9 ways to improve your viewing experienceYouTube tweaks9 ways to improve your viewing experience
YouTube has pretty much become a byword for short-form online video. If you stream any amount of embedded...
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Email aliases: protect your identity with iCloudEmail aliasesProtect your identity with iCloud
If you regularly sign up for new services, create accounts on websites, or enter competitions, you’ll know that...
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Instapaper Guide: how to set up the read-later serviceInstapaper GuideHow to set up the read-later service
Since 2011, iPhone and iPad users have been able to make use of the Reading List feature in...
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New Year’s Resolutions: 5 apps to help you stick to themNew Year's Resolutions5 apps to help you stick to them
'Tis the season to be jolly. But such jollity is invariably followed by regret, self-disgust, and half-hearted promises...
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Adjusting AutoFill: deciding what Safari knows about youAdjusting AutoFillDeciding what Safari knows about you
AutoFill is the iOS feature used by Safari to make it easier to fill out forms. If you've...
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Portrait editing: how to adjust focus with SlørPortrait editingHow to adjust focus with Slør
Apple's Portrait Mode has proven to be a true breakout iOS feature. The ability to add a pronounced...
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WhatsApp Guide: how to use the popular messaging serviceWhatsApp GuideHow to use the popular messaging service
A beginner's guide to messaging with WhatsApp WhatsApp is a popular internet messaging service used around the world...
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