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How to downgrade iOS 18 to iOS 17 — beta issues? Get back to a stable release
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Want to downgrade from iOS 18 to iOS 17 on your iPhone? Here's how.
How to downgrade from iOS 17 back to iOS 16
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Want to downgrade from iOS 17 to iOS 16 on your iPhone? Here's how.
How to download and install macOS Monterey 12.6.1 on your Mac
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.6.1. It brings fixes for what could be the final version of macOS Monterey.
How to install a fresh copy of macOS Monterey on your Mac
By Lory Gil last updated
You can reinstall a fresh copy of macOS Monterey with Recovery Mode!
How to update your Apple TV: The ultimate guide
By Adam Oram, Lory Gil published
It's time to update your Apple TV. Are you ready? Here's everything you need to know.
How to install software updates for your HomePod or HomePod mini
By Joseph Keller published
How do you go about updating the software on your HomePod? Like this!
How to update your iPhone and iPad: The ultimate guide
By Adam Oram, Lory Gil published
If you're about to update the software on your iPhone or iPad we've covered everything you need to know.
How to update your Nintendo Switch
By Rebecca Spear, Russell Holly published
Nintendo is constantly adding new features and fixing small bugs on the Switch console. Here's how to get the latest software and what you'll find after you update!
Update Apple TV: How to prepare your Apple TV for a smooth update
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Before you update to the next version of tvOS, here's how to prepare your Apple TV so that everything goes smoothly.
How to remove a hard drive partition on your Mac
By Bryan M Wolfe published
Do you need to get back that extra space you gave up to partition your Mac's hard drive?
Doing a clean install on your new iPhone? Here's what you'll bring over and what you'll lose
By Christine Chan, Lory Gil published
Are you considering starting fresh with your new iPhone? It's worth considering what you gain by doing a clean install and what you lose out on.
How to downgrade your Mac from macOS Big Sur back to Catalina
By Lory Gil published
If you've tried Big Sur but you've decided you want to go back to Catalina, it's not hard but takes a few steps.
macOS Big Sur: How to troubleshoot common problems
By Lory Gil, Bryan M Wolfe published
If macOS Big Sur is giving you a bit of the business, try these troubleshooting tips.
How to add a volume or partition a Mac to test macOS Big Sur
By Lory Gil published
If you don't want to install macOS Big Sur on your main drive, you can partition your Mac and keep it separated.
How to install the public build of macOS over the beta seed
By Joseph Keller, Luke Filipowicz published
Want to download and install the public version of macOS over the beta? Here's how to do just that.
How to create a bootable installer for macOS Big Sur
By Lory Gil published
Make a bootable installer of macOS Big Sur so you can have a portable copy to install on multiple devices.
Should I carry over my current Mac settings or do a clean install of macOS Big Sur
By Lory Gil published
Which is better; starting fresh with macOS Big Sur or keeping my current settings? We're here to help you make a decision.
Should you upgrade your Mac to macOS Big Sur?
By Lory Gil published
macOS Big Sur brings some important changes to the way you use your Mac. If you are thinking of upgrading, read this first!
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