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      Tom Rolfe
      May 23, 2022
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      Tom Rolfe
      May 23, 2022

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      Tom Rolfe
      May 23, 2022

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      Tom Rolfe
      May 20, 2022

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      Jon Mundy
      May 19, 2022
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      Jon Mundy
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      Tom Rolfe
      May 16, 2022
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      Joe White
      May 20, 2022
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      Joe White
      May 20, 2022

    • Word Processing Apps – which is the best for iPhone and iPad?Word Processing AppsWhich is the best for iPhone and iPad?

      Craig Grannell
      May 14, 2022

    • More from the App Store – great apps you might have missed [13 May 2022]More from the App StoreGreat apps you might have missed

      Jon Mundy
      May 12, 2022

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      Craig Grannell
      May 11, 2022

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      Craig Grannell
      May 5, 2022

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      Craig Grannell
      May 3, 2022
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      Knotwords - Crossword meets Sudoku

      Jon Mundy
      May 16, 2022
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      Craig Grannell
      May 22, 2022
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      Knotwords – Crossword meets SudokuKnotwordsCrossword meets Sudoku

      Jon Mundy
      May 16, 2022

    • The classic game: ElissElissLooking back on a classic game

      Craig Grannell
      May 15, 2022

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      Craig Grannell
      May 5, 2022
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      Square Valley – a pastoral planning puzzlerSquare ValleyA pastoral planning puzzler

      Jon Mundy
      May 5, 2022

    • Happy Star Wars Day: 12 apps from a far-flung galaxyHappy Star Wars Day12 apps from a far-flung galaxy

      Craig Grannell
      May 3, 2022
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      Joe White
      May 18, 2022
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      Joe White
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      Holly Rolfe
      May 18, 2022

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      Tom Rolfe
      May 9, 2022

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      Tom Rolfe
      May 6, 2022

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      Joe White
      May 5, 2022

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      Tom Rolfe
      May 5, 2022
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Turn it off: how to power down your iPhone | iOS 14 Reference GuideTurn it offHow to power down your iPhone

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: To power off the device, press and hold the Side button and either...
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Control Center: how to open Control Center from anywhere | iOS 14 Reference GuideControl CenterHow to open Control Center from anywhere

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to reveal Control...
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App Switcher: how to switch between apps | iOS 14 Reference GuideApp SwitcherHow to switch between apps

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe up from the bottom of the screen and pause momentarily to launch...
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Heading Home: how to return to the Home Screen | iOS 14 Reference GuideHeading HomeHow to return to the Home Screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
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For iPhones with a notch: Swipe up from the bottom of the display to return to the Home...
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Wake the display: how to turn on the screen | iPadOS 14 Reference GuideWake the displayHow to turn on the screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Press the Side button or tap anywhere on the screen to wake the...
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Apple Pay: how to bring up Apple Pay | iOS 14 Reference GuideApple PayHow to bring up Apple Pay

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Double-tap the Side button to invoke Apple Pay. Authenticate the transaction using Face ID....
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Capturing screenshots: how to take a picture of your screen | iOS 14 Reference GuideCapturing screenshotsHow to take a picture of your screen

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
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For iPhones with a notch: Press the Side button and the Volume Up button simultaneously to take a...
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Notification Center: how to see your alerts | iOS 14 Reference GuideNotification CenterHow to see your alerts

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Swipe down from the top left corner of the screen to see your...
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Call up Siri: how to engage the voice assistant | iOS 14 Reference GuideCall up SiriHow to engage the voice assistant

Tom Rolfe
August 1, 2018
Tips & Tricks
For iPhones with a notch: Say “Hey Siri” or hold down the Side button to call up Siri....
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New Gestures: life without the Home button | iOS 14 GuideNew GesturesLife without the Home button

Tom Rolfe
July 19, 2018
Tips & Tricks
The iconic Home button has been removed in Apple's latest and greatest iPhones, to make space for a...
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    Craig Grannell
    May 14, 2022

  • Pedal to the metal – the best cycling apps for iPhonePedal to the metalThe best cycling apps for iPhone

    Craig Grannell
    May 5, 2022

  • Identify Nature – apps that recognize birds, bugs, and plantsIdentify NatureAuto-recognize birds, bugs, and plants

    Craig Grannell
    March 28, 2022

  • iOS apps on Mac – the best iPhone apps for Apple SiliconiOS apps on MacBest iPhone apps for Apple Silicon

    Craig Grannell
    March 17, 2022

  • Paperlike Screen Protector – how to make your iPad feel like paperPaperlike Screen ProtectorHow to make your iPad feel like paper

    Tom Rolfe
    March 14, 2022

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