Where is help when you need it?   Sure, I try my best to answer many questions that can help solve a tech mystery for you.  Though sometimes our smartphones, tablets, and computers have issues that we just cannot fix on our own. 

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Apple has a solution to this problem with Apple Support, and you can schedule a session with them to get help with whatever tech issues you're running into. 

What can Apple Support help me with? 

Apple has an entire webpage dedicated solely to helping people fix their devices. On the main page, you have the option of showing which device it is that you need assistance with whether it's your iPhone, iPad, macOS computer, Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple Music, or Apple Smart TV. 

You can also choose one of the main 3 Topics that most people have questions about, which include forgetting your Apple ID or password, device repair, and billing and subscriptions. 

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The site also gives information if you wish to learn more about Apple's device protection plan known as AppleCare+, as well as details on how to trade in an old Apple device. 

What if I have an issue that I can't solve on my own? 

There are a few options you can choose if you have a question that you can't figure out on your own, or if you simply want to learn more about how to best use your device. The first option they give is to sign up for a session at your nearest Apple Store to teach you more about privacy protection for your iPhone. 

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To sign up for a free 30-minute session: 

• Go to support.apple.com 
• Scroll down to where it says 'Take charge of your privacy" (pictured above) 
• Click the Sign up button, and you'll be taken to a webpage that will show you when the next available session is at the closest Apple Store to you

Just below the privacy session option is another page that says Get Support. If you select Start Now, you'll be taken to a follow-up page where you can type in the issue you're having. Here's how to get in contact with someone directly and even screen share: 

• Go to support.apple.com 
• Scroll down to Get Support and select Start now 
• Under View Your Products, click Sign In 
• Enter your Apple ID and Password 
• Select the product you need assistance with 
• Go through the prompts and select what you're having an issue with (i.e. battery power on your macOS) 
• Once you've narrowed down your issue, select Continue under See your support options 
• Scroll down and select either Chat or Call to speak with a representative from Apple 
• If you select Call, you'll be led to a follow-up page where you can either opt to call now or schedule a call.  
• Make sure you have the right phone number entered in the prompt. Then press Continue and within 2 minutes an apple representative will call you on the phone. You can then explain your problem.   
• The greatest part of this service is that you can then provide them with your apple ID and you can do a screenshare with them where they will guide you to a resolution. 

Have you reached out to Apple for support yet? Let us know how it went for you. 

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If 2023 is set to be a big year of study for you, there’s a chance you’ve entered into these first few months feeling a little apprehensive about what’s to come. If that sounds like you, take a breath, and consider these studying and productivity tips we’ve pulled together with the help of Apple and a couple of studying pros.

Alicia Wong and Sarah Rav have both teamed up with Apple for its Study Smarter series which is running via Today at Apple until March 9.

Alicia Wong is a medical student who has amassed a following of over 200,000 people on YouTube where she shares tips on productivity, studying and creative note-taking.

Reinvent Your Study Routine with Alicia Wong is slated for Wednesday, February 8 at Apple Broadway. During this session, she’s going to go through ways to use your iPad as a study planner; how to boost productivity and how to smash study goals.

Sarah Rav is also in the medical field, working her first year as a practitioner. Rav is also a study pro who has gained 2.7 million followers on TikTok and Instagram.

How to Prepare for Exams with Sarah Rav will be a virtual session running on Thursday, March 9 at 7:00 pm AEDT. Rav focuses on ways to juggle multiple commitments as well as prioritise wellness, so expect some advice on this during her session.

Studying tips from Alicia Wong and Sarah Rav

Ahead of their Study Smarter sessions, Wong and Rav have each shared a couple of their most effective studying tips with us. Check them out below and give them a go the next time you’re struggling to stay on top of it all.

Wong shared the below:

• Use your learning style to your advantage. I am a very visual learner, so I like to use iPad and Apple Pencil to add drawings, annotate diagrams and lay things out in a visually appealing way.
• Plan ahead to create more time to do the things you love. Being a full-time student doesn’t mean you have to give up your hobbies or other goals. Planning out your days and weeks ahead can help you maximise your productivity and free up more time.

Rav’s studying tips are:

• Focus Mode – on iPhone, iPad and Mac allows you to continue using your device for work and study, without distractions from social media and other apps
• Time Blocking – plan your day out in advance using Notes or the Calendar app, and assign specific times of the day to complete each task
• Timelapse your day – film a timelapse of yourself studying, doing chores, or working in order to stay off your phone and motivate you to keep going with your work by providing your “main character” moment. You can then watch it back and be proud of your hard work!

Other Apple tools to boost productivity

If the above isn’t quite enough, Apple being Apple, has loads of other tools that can help with studying and general productivity throughout the day.

Try Collaborative Messages

• Tap on the share button in apps like Notes, Reminders, Keynote, and Safari and send an invitation to collaborate via Messages. Everyone on the thread will automatically be added to the document, spreadsheet, or project.
• When someone makes an edit, you’ll see activity updates at the top of the Messages thread.
• Tap the updates to get back to the shared project.

Shared Tab Groups when studying

• In Safari, you can easily share tabs and collaborate on a project with other people. Everyone can add their own tabs and see the Tab Group update instantly as you work together here.

Try out Stage Manager on iPad

• In iPadOS 16, Stage Manager is a solid option for multitasking. The tool will automatically arrange your apps and windows into a single view. You can adjust the size of windows or bring two apps together to create a group. You can also add a new window or navigate to your most latest apps by taking a peek on the left of the screen. Stage Manager can be activated by tapping its corresponding icon in Control Center. Just keep in mind this is available on iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation and later), iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation and later) and iPad Air (5th generation).

Create a ‘Focus’ Home Screen while studying

• Rav suggested taking advantage of the Focus settings on your iPhone or iPad, but you can expand on that by setting your Home Page so that it will match the Focus setting you’re using. Organise your apps and widgets in a way that reduces temptation by making only related apps visible. The page appears when you’re in a Focus and hides everything else.

Notification Summaries

• Rather than getting a pop-up for every little thing, you can schedule your notifications to be delivered daily, at the times you choose. Once you receive your summary, you can scroll through and see what needs your attention.

Get more out of your Notes when studying

• In the Notes app, you can organise your notes into folders and pin important notes to the top of the list. To create a folder: Tap the folder icon, choose an account (if you have more than one), tap New Folder, and then enter a name. To create a subfolder: Touch and hold a folder, then drag it onto another folder. You can also lock your notes with your passcode if you need some security.

You can also use the new Freeform app for studying practices, especially with a group. So read all about that next here.

Last year, CIRP posted a study revealing that most people buy their iPhones on carriers, while Apple Stores account for 1/4 of all purchases. Now, a new study wanted to discover how these numbers would compare with iPad and Mac sales.

According to CIRP (via 9to5Mac), retail stores are “the mother-ship for Apple purchases” when adding Apple tablets and computers; 29% of consumers buy iPads at Apple Stores, followed by 16% at Best Buy and 14% with carriers. Purchasing an iPad with a carrier makes sense since people can add an eSIM to cellular iPads.

Regarding the Mac, 39% of the sales are made at Apple Stores, followed by 26% at Best Buy. It’s important to note that people don’t buy Macs with carriers.

For the iPhone, CIRP numbers show 67% of consumers opt to buy their iPhones with carriers, as the company offers better deals and high trade-in options. Only 24% of consumers opt to buy a new iPhone at an Apple Store.

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“Apple is an amazing manufacturer, and they have built an amazing retail business, but that does not make them independent of their retail partners. Apple not only needs the mobile carriers to provide phone service, they need them to sell iPhones. Apple needs Best Buy to sell Macs and iPads, and dare we say, Apple needs Amazon to sell iPads.”

Another perception you can have with these numbers is that besides Mac sales, 70% of consumers opt to buy iPhones and iPads outside of Apple Stores. The reason, once again, is better deals and improved trade-in options.

Ultimately, buying at Apple makes sense if you want to customize your device with an engrave or want a specific color that carriers or stores, sometimes, won’t have.

The full study is behind a paywall, but subscribers can check it out here.

I bought a new Jeep last year and was obviously adamant that it had CarPlay. It was also the first car I owned with a touch screen for CarPlay, which is a nice change of pace. But in the first couple of weeks of driving, I was increasingly frustrated: even though I was using a wired USB connection, my CarPlay kept disconnecting. Sporadically, and frequently.

I tried different phones. I tried using an official Apple Lightning cable — USB-A and USB-C, as my car has both — as well as various styles and lengths of third-party cables. Nothing worked. And then, I found an inexplicable fix: using a simple USB-A to USB-C adapter, which is just $9 for a three-pack .

I had a few of these USB adapters already because I find a need for them occasionally as I mostly use USB-C cables nowadays. I even carry one in my backpack in case I need to plug in to an old charger or outlet on the road. And I’m so glad I got frustrated to the point of trying them because it fixed my CarPlay connection problem immediately. A simple Lightning to USB-C cable, attached to this adapter and into the USB-A port on the car, works flawlessly.

I can’t tell you why this works (I won’t pretend to be an electrical engineer), and I’m honestly quite confused because you’d normally expect an adapter like this to make the connection less stable. But there’s something about the translation between USB-A and USB-C using the adapter that helps the car understand it, without fail. And though I don’t know why it works, I’ve been driving my car carefree for several months without a single CarPlay dropout.

If you for some reason have a car that only has USB-C and still have issues, you could always try using an adapter that works in the reverse direction, from USB-C to USB-A — they’re about the same price.

If you’re having issues with your CarPlay or Android Auto connection, these adapters are worth a shot. It worked in my Jeep, so I would expect the best results with any Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, or RAM model. And if you have a different brand of car, it’s an inexpensive solution worth trying anyway. And if it doesn’t work for your CarPlay issues, they’re still useful to have for other uses. It’s a win-win.

© New Africa/Shutterstock Juice Bottles on Yellow Backdrop

A tall glass of fresh fruit or vegetable juice will quench your thirst and help bring you closer to meeting your daily dietary recommendations. Unfortunately, not everyone can juice fresh fruits and vegetables at home. Going from visiting the farmers' market to trying new juice recipes in your kitchen costs time, which not everyone has.

Either way, your busy schedule shouldn't rob you of the benefits of consuming more fruits and veggies. Store-bought juices might be a great way to supplement your diet and get essential nutrients on the go. Even if you love making juices at home, you may get some from the store on days you don't feel like dirtying up the kitchen.

But there are some reservations about consuming store-bought juices. UC Davis Health reveals that some are notoriously loaded with sugars and may contain additives like artificial colors and flavors. Dr. Donald Hensrud, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, warns that overly-processed fruit juices aren't very different from sodas, energy drinks, and other high-sugar beverages. 

However, store-bought juices are not all bad, as some brands bottle the true goodness of fruits and vegetables. Here's a guide to some of the best juices you can pick up during your next grocery store run.

Simply

© Sheila Fitzgerald/Shutterstock Simply Juice Bottles on Shelves

You've likely seen beverages from Simply sitting on the shelves at your local grocery store. This brand makes all kinds of juices, including orange, apple, peach, and pineapple juice. Simply uses fresh fruits to make all their beverages.

Simply says it wants its customers to know that great-tasting juices can be made with just one ingredient -- fresh juice -- and nothing else. The brand reiterates that its juices have no added colors, sweeteners, or preservatives. This may be why some shoppers appreciate its refreshing taste. One Kroger consumer remarked that the Simply orange juice "tastes homemade, natural, and yet still delicious!" On the company's FAQ page, Simply reveals the secret to its fresh-tasting orange juice is sourcing quality fruits when in season. It also keeps the beverages chilled but never frozen.

Simply offers many kinds of orange juices, such as the pulp-free, low-acid, high pulp, with mango, and with pineapple variants. It also has two other orange juices fortified with additional nutrients, calcium, and vitamin D. thinking about allergens? Simply reassures customers that its, "juices and juice drinks do not contain ingredients with any of the big eight allergens."

Nature's Promise

© Nature's Promise Nature's Promise Juice

"Nature's Promise juice [is] the best!" This is how one consumer describes the brand on the review site Influenster. Although individual preferences vary, positive feedback is an asset for any brand, and Nature's promise isn't lacking. 

Nature's Promise Berry the Lead, cold-pressed juice provides lots of fiber. Each serving contains 14 grams of fiber, which is 56% of your daily requirements, per the product page on Instacart. Therefore, if you need to add more fiber to your diet, you've got it.

Additionally, Nature's Promise Berry the Lead is low in sodium, only containing 3% of your daily needs. The nutrient label adds that it's made from real fruits and veggies and not concentrate. You might spot other juices from Nature's Promise on the store shelves, such as grape juice, apple juice, and cranberry juice. These beverages are certified organic by the USDA. They're also GMO-free and don't contain added sugars.

Honest Kids Organic Juice Drink

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Honest Kids makes some of the healthiest organic juice drinks for children. Honest Kids juices are available in flavors such as Super Fruit Punch, Appley Ever After, Berry Good Demonade, Goodness Grapeness, Cherry Go Round, Strawberry Peachy Keen, and Twisted Tropical Tango. In stores like Walmart, buyers may find large variety packs of 40 Honest Kids Organic juice boxes in assorted flavors.

The brand only makes organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO beverages. This might appeal to shoppers with digestive issues like celiac. What's more, Honest Kids juices don't contain major allergens.

Another pleasing feature of Honest Kids juice drinks is their low sugar content. According to the company, each 6.75-fluid-ounce pack contains only 9 grams of sugar, a considerable drop from the 20 grams in other juice brands. Despite containing low sugar, these juice drinks don't taste bad. One Honest Kids Organic Juice reviewer said they "have about half the sugar of traditional juice boxes/pouches and have a totally awesome flavor." Other comments add that Honest Kids juice boxes make great snacks for school.

Open Nature

© The Image Party/Shutterstock Open Nature Juice on Shelves

Open Nature cranberry juice from Safeway is a delicious beverage made from only cranberries and no concentrate. Some consumers love the sour taste of Open Nature cranberry juice, but if you find that too much to handle, one reviewer suggests mixing it with ginger ale to turn it into a spritzer. 

Per Instacart, the juice doesn't contain peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, wheat, or gluten; hence it may fit restricted diets for people with allergies or gut problems. It's also low in sugar -- containing 18 grams per serving -- which might interest shoppers looking to reduce their sugar consumption.

Besides being a tasty beverage, cranberry juice may offer some health benefits. A study published by the journal Frontiers in Microbiology in 2017 revealed that cranberry juice might help Excellerate urinary tract infections. Medical News Today adds that cranberry juice offers other benefits like protecting the heart, fighting infections, and managing the risks of menopause. Open Nature also produces other beverages, such as pomegranate juice, guava nectar, black cherry, mango nectar, and tart cherry.

Bolthouse Farms

© Jenari/Shutterstock Bolthouse Farms Juice on Shelves

Although Bolthouse Farms dates back to 1915, the company first started making beverages in 2002. The product list is versatile and includes smoothies, mixed fruit blends, and juices like carrot, pomegranate, and orange. Bolthouse Farms also has an orange juice made entirely of organic fruits for customers who prefer organic fruit juices.

Generally, the company serves customers looking for clean beverages by providing fresh juices straight from the farm without additives like colors, flavors, and preservatives. The juices are processed by flash pasteurization, which minimizes nutrient loss without compromising food safety and helps retain the farm-fresh taste for which the company is known. Customers agree, with one person declaring on ChickAdvisor, "This stuff is DELICIOUS - tastes like a glass of freshness." Speaking of Bolthouse Farms' Green Goodness, another consumer added, "This is the best tasting green juice in my opinion. Lots of great, healthy ingredients," (via Influenster).

Santa Cruz

© Keith Homan/Shutterstock Santa Cruz Juice Bottle

If Santa Cruz organic juices look familiar, you've probably spotted one at Whole Foods, Target, or other grocery stores. With over 40 juices and blends available, Santa Cruz Organics offers shoppers a wide variety of flavors from which to choose. Santa Cruz doesn't leave the kids out either, as they also have a line of beverages for kids.

The brand assures consumers that it only works with farmers who meet strict quality standards. Santa Cruz produces fresh juices throughout the year -- even when the fruits are no longer in season -- by using concentrates made from previously harvested produce. The company ensures the fruits don't lose their essence during the concentration process to keep the juice tasting fresh. Many comments referenced the delicious and refreshing flavor of Santa Cruz juices in their reviews. One person said, " I absolutely love every juice from this company." Consumers also appreciate Santa Cruz beverages for being non-GMO and gluten-free.

Furthermore, Santa Cruz organics wants customers to know it prioritizes saving the environment. The brand's sustainable production practices have earned it recognition, particularly the "TRUE Platinum Zero Waste Certification — the highest level available — by Green Business Certification Inc."

Sambazon

© The Image Party/Shutterstock Sambazon Juice Packs

Sambazon makes tropical fruit juices from açaí berries and dragon fruit. The brand takes great care to use only sustainably-obtained fresh and organic fruits in its drinks.

Taking a closer look at the Sambazon original açaí fresh juice, you'll find that each bottle is packed with more than 560 açaí berries. Açaí berries make healthy snacks and provide essential nutrients like vitamin A, calcium, potassium, and Omega 3, 6, and 9 fatty acids. According to Medical News Today, the nutrients in açaí berries may support heart and brain health.

Another beverage by Sambazon you may find in stores is dragon fruit juice, which only contains 7 grams of sugar. According to one reviewer at Target, "This juice tastes delicious and is good for you!" But some reviewers had mixed feelings about this beverage, reporting that the ginger flavor was too strong. Someone added, "WAY too much ginger!" Nonetheless, this might not be bad if you're a fan of ginger. Per the Cleveland Clinic, dragon fruit contains fiber that helps maintain a healthy digestive system. 

Suja

© The Image Party/Shutterstock Suja Organic Juice Packs

Suja offers customers a blend of cold-pressed organic fruits and vegetables from local farms in California. Some examples of Suja cold pressed juice flavors are Mighty Dozen, Uber Greens, Sweet Beets, and Celery Juice. Suja also makes probiotic juices, such as Vibrant Probiotic and Digestion Shot, which contain good bacteria to "support immune and digestive health."

Suja uses a unique technique called high-pressure processing (HPP) to extract juices, which prevents the destruction of valuable nutrients. In addition, HPP keeps the brand's juice tasting fresh. Even the Suja green juices taste good, and a customer who was pleasantly surprised by the Suja Green Delight commented, "I was amazed [by] how good this actually tasted."

It's impressive that Suja beverages are vegan, non-GMO, and certified organic by the USDA. Therefore, it's good that Suja Juices aren't hard to find because one reviewer added, "Just found out these gems at my local store, they are super good."

Evolution Fresh

© Stephen Brashear/Getty Images Evolution Fresh Juice on Shelves

Evolution Fresh states that the refreshing taste of its juice drinks comes from swapping the heat pasteurization process for cold pressing. It adds that it gets most of its fruits and vegetables from local farms in Southern California.

Since the company started in 1995, Evolution fresh claims to have mastered the art of creating delicious juice blends. The company combines multiple fruits and vegetables to create exciting flavors like the Organic Citrus Ginger Zest, Essential Greens, Organic Raspberry Renewal, Organic Tropical Passion, Organic Defense Up, and Carrot Citrus Radiance. One of the popular juice blends from Evolution Fresh is Organic Defense Up, a combination of orange and other fruits. In the words of one reviewer on Influenster, "I have officially found the most perfect juice on earth!"

Evolution Fresh also offers single-fruit juices to customers looking for simple flavors such as organic apple, pure orange, and pure organic orange. These juices are also popular, and an Amazon review for Evolution Fresh pure organic orange said, "I've had different orange juice but this one was pretty sweet and flavorful; basically this one stood out from other brands I've tried." 

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice

© Rob Kim/Getty Images Natalie's Orchid Island Juice

Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company is a Florida-based, women-owned juice business that was started in 1989 by Marygrace Sexton. More than 30 years later, the company still produces minimally-processed, fresh juices.

To ensure the company has fresh juice all year-round, Natalie's Juice stores freshly-harvested citrus fruits when in season for later months when they're no longer in season. The brand selects the finest fruits and vegetables from the farms. From Monday to Friday each week, the juicery produces small quantities of fresh juice. 

After extraction, the juices are pasteurized at the lowest temperature allowed and for the shortest time. This process is known as gourmet pasteurization, which contributes to keeping Natalie's Juices flavorful. And if you're wondering what they taste like, a reviewer on Influenster describes them as, "Truly off the charts yummy on its own."

All of Natalie's juices are gluten-free, vegan, and clean label. This means there are no hidden ingredients like flavors, colors, preservatives, or water; it's only plain fruit and vegetable juice. Some of the juice flavors stocked by Natalie's Juices include orange, tangerine, blood orange, and grapefruit. The brand also offers fruit mixes, such as orange mango and orange pineapple juices.

Sunsweet

© Kevin Khoo/Shutterstock Sunsweet Prune Juice on Shelves

Sunsweet is a juice brand that produces prune and plum juice, with and without pulp. The company has been operational since 1917, and with this many years of experience, it assures customers that it has "pretty much perfected the prune."

Prunes are fiber-rich fruits used commonly as a home remedy for stomach problems. Each bottle of Sunsweet Amaz!n prune juice provides 4 grams of fiber, meeting 16% of your daily needs. Sunsweet also makes prune juice with pulp for consumers seeking more fiber, with each bottle containing 5 grams. Other essential nutrients in the brand's prune juice are calcium, iron, B vitamins, and potassium.

Prunes offer other health benefits, such as strengthening bones, promoting proper food digestion, and protecting the heart. Healthline adds that they may encourage the growth of good bacteria in the gut and manage cholesterol levels. Not only is this juice healthy, but it's also tasty. One reviewer on Influenster said, "Sunsweet Amaz!N is the BEST prune juice. Reasonable price, great taste, and produces results gently."

O2 Living

© O2 Living O2 Living Juice Bottles

Another women-owned juice company to watch out for in stores is O2 Living. After her son had a close shave with death, Rosemary Devlin began the journey to healthier living. Her journey involved opening a yoga studio in 2009 and the O2 living juicery in 2014.

O2 Living juices mix fruits and vegetables to create flavors like Green Vitality, Fresh Start, Pineapple Punch, Carrot Kick, and Red Radiance. The production process begins on the farm by choosing high-quality organic fruits and vegetables. The juices are then extracted via cold pressing to preserve the nutrients and enzymes. According to the brand, cold-pressed juice "typically contains less sugar and fewer calories than traditional juice." All of the brand's juices contain fresh juice and nothing else -- not even water or sweeteners. And regarding its taste, one reviewer on Amazon said, "I've tried several juices, but nothing can ever top this one."

Naked Juice

© Bloomberg/Getty Images Naked Juice on Shelves

Naked Juice is a brand under Tropicana Brands Group, a parent company that oversees other juice companies. Naked Juice makes fruit and vegetable blends in flavors such as Orange Carrot Mango, Green Machine, Red Machine, Tropical Guava, Strawberry Banana, and Rainbow Machine. The brand also offers non-GMO and gluten-free options. Some Naked Juice drinks, such as Green Machine and Rainbow Machine, are fortified with added vitamins.

With several varieties of Naked Juice drinks available, it's hard to pick just one, so the brand's website has an easy way to help customers find flavors that suit their palate. Once you select your favorite fruits, the website brings up a list of beverages you might like. Even without added sugars, the juices get consumer approval, with one customer on Influenster commenting, "Tastes so so so good. One of my favorite drinks ever." Many other reviewers have positive feedback, and another person declared the Naked Juice carrot juice as their go-to beverage.

Naked Juice is as committed to protecting the environment as it is to making delicious beverages. It uses 100% recycled packaging to reduce plastic waste, and also helps save the forest and support rural communities by only using bananas and pineapples from farms approved by the Rainforest Alliance.

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If you own an Apple TV – from the HD model to the latest 2022 4K version – there are several things you can do to Excellerate your experience with Apple’s set-top box. If you like Apple TV, we’ve put together a guide on some of the best tips and tricks. And if you need to upgrade your Apple TV or add one to a new TV in your house, there are Apple TV 4K deals you should definitely take advantage of.

The iPhone can be your true Remote: Whether you have Apple’s latest Siri Remote or the all-black version, you can always control your Apple TV using your iPhone. There’s a quick toggle available on the iPhone’s Control Center, and you can turn on the TV, change the volume, change the channel, go back, use the iPhone’s keyboard, and more.

App switcher for quicker access: Did you know the Apple TV operating system works similarly to the iPhone’s counterpart? If you double-click the TV button, you can quickly switch between your opened apps. This is a convenient way to jump from Netflix to Disney+ instead of returning Home.

Organize your apps: If you click and hold your Apple TV apps, you can move them around. When they’re jiggling, tap the play button to delete or put them in a folder – just like you would on your iPhone.

Add another account to Excellerate recommendation: If you’re not the only one using the Apple TV, you might want to set up another account. By going to Settings > Accounts > iTunes and App Store, you can add a new Apple ID. This will Excellerate each account recommendation on TV, Apple Music, and Photos apps. Just tap and hold the TV button to switch between accounts quickly.

Clean your Watch Next History: On the TV app, Apple gives you a glimpse of the next episodes of the shows you’re following. If by any chance you have already watched an episode – or are just tired of the show – you can tap and hold the episode and mark it as seen or remove it from the Watch Next tab.

Don’t let anyone AirPlay to your Apple TV: Under Settings > AirPlay, you can choose between everyone, anyone connected to the same WI-Fi network, or people who share control of your Home app to AirPlay to your TV. You can also require a password.

Use HomePod as your TV speaker: If you have a 2021 Apple TV (or newer) and HomePod mini/HomePod 2, you can set the smart speakers as your main TV audio output thanks to eARC technology. Under Settings > Video and Audio > Audio Output, you can toggle on Audio Return Channel with Play Television Audio. With that, your TV and other accessories will use your HomePod models as the main speaker.

Subscribe to Apple Channels: On the TV app, you can find select streaming services that you can subscribe to under the Apple Channels tab. If you subscribe to a service from there, you’ll have the TV app interface to search and watch available shows, which is usually better than third-party solutions.

These are some of the best tips and tricks for your Apple TV running tvOS 16 or later.

We learned in a December report from CIRP that most iPhone purchases in the US end up happening at carriers. But what about when you consider iPad and Mac, do the numbers change? In a study to answer the question ‘How powerful is the Apple Store?’ the latest CIRP research shows where most people buy iPhone, iPad, and Mac in the US.

CIRP highlights that it can seem like its bustling retail stores are “the mother-ship for Apple purchases” along with the Apple Store app and online purchases. However, as it discovered with its previous survey on iPhone purchases, that’s not the case as only 1/4 of iPhones in the US are sold directly to consumers with the majority – 67% – being sold by carriers.

In its new study, CIRP includes iPad and Mac to see how they compare to Apple’s most popular device.

Interestingly, Apple Stores only sell slightly more of the iPad share compared to iPhone. 29% of Apple’s tablets are sold by the company with the remaining 71% coming from Amazon, Best Buy, and other major retailers like Target and Walmart.

Amazon wasn’t too far behind Apple, selling 23% of iPads in the US by itself with Best Buy moving 16%.

Not surprisingly, Mac is the most sold product directly by Apple. 39% of customers purchases from the company for their Mac, but again, the majority at 61% purchased elsewhere.

With Mac, the ranking flipped for third-party retailers, 26% got their Mac at Best Buy with 12% going to Amazon. The remaining 23% went to another outlet.

In closing, CIRP highlights that while Apple has an impressive retail business of its own, it’s quite reliant on third-party retailers:

“Apple is an amazing manufacturer, and they have built an amazing retail business, but that does not make them independent of their retail partners. Apple not only needs the mobile carriers to provide phone service, they need them to sell iPhones. Apple needs Best Buy to sell Macs and iPads, and dare we say, Apple needs Amazon to sell iPads.”

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If you own a MagSafe Duo, there’s a new firmware version for your device. Unfortunately, it’s not going to fix any of the things that are wrong with it.

As spotted by MacRumors, the new version is 256.1067.0 (10M3063). To check, attach your iPhone to the MagSafe Duo charger, open the Settings app, tap General, then About. Below Carrier Lock you can tap Apple MagSafe Duo Charger and you’ll see the firmware version number. The previous firmware number was 186.0.0.0.

Unfortunately, the new firmware won’t fix any of the MagSafe Duo’s actual issues. When it launched in 2020, we called it “nearly impossible to recommend” in our 2-star review, complaining about slow speeds and a janky design, and it’s only gotten worse over the years. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have a hard time resting on the charger, and Apple recommends laying the Apple Watch Ultra flat and removing its band to get it to charge properly as it doesn’t fit properly on the connector when upright.

There’s no way to physically update the MagSafe Duo firmware, but if it’s plugged in and charging an Apple device it should automatically obtain and install the update.

In the mood to save big? Right now, loads of your favorite go-to stores have massive markdowns on some of the most sought-after products of the year — from Apple AirPods to best-selling air fryers. Presidents Day deals are happening right now across most of the nation's most popular retailers. It's one of the best holiday sales of the year, with a slew of big discounts and promotions. Above video: Rossen Reports: Here’s how to avoid “Buy Now, Pay Later” problemsPresidents Day is historically observed on the third Monday in February — or Feb. 20 in 2023. But for most retailers, the sales are already flowing. What's typically on sale on Presidents Day? There's a little bit of everything, with home items often hosting the biggest discounts. Best deals on mattresses and beddingBest deals on Apple products, from computers to AirpodsBest deals on vacuums and home cleanersBest deals on furniture and home decor Below are some of the best finds we have seen so far in 2023, broken down alphabetically by retailer. These deals will be updated.AMAZONThere are too many deals to count in Amazon's Presidents Day sale. Electronics, kitchen appliances, furniture, garden, vacuums and more all have pretty steep markdowns, with deals on almost everything. Some of the best deals we have found so far include:Take 20% off the latest Apple AirPods Pro model, the lowest price we’ve seen since Black FridaySave up to 31% on Instant Brand kitchen appliances like an Instant Pot or an air fryerTake up to 44% off Amazon Fire TVsSave up to 67% on select furniture from brands like Zinus, Lucid and Sleep MasterTake 31% off the Waterpik water flosser and toothbrush combo packSave up to 20% on the viral smash hit Samsung The FrameCan't find what you're looking for? Click here to view all of Amazon's Presidents Day deals.AMERISLEEPGet $450 off any mattress, 30% off adjustable bed bundles, and 40% off upholstered bed frames with the purchase of a mattress. This sale runs through Feb. 27. Find all Amerisleep Presidents Day deals here.BED BATH & BEYONDBed Bath & Beyond will be offering up to 50% off sale items and clearance, running Feb. 16-20. Click here for all deals.Some of the deals have not yet been made available, but be sure to check back for the latest finds.BEST BUYBest Buy is offering savings on a variety of appliances this Presidents Day. If you're in the market for a refrigerator, washer, drying or other home appliance — you're in luck. The retailer is offering huge deals across the board on a variety of name-brand appliances like Dyson, Samsung, LG and more. Shop washers and dryers as low as $449.99 each Shop featured refrigerators as low as $579.99 Save up to 50% on open-box appliances and TVsClick here for all of Best Buy's Presidents Day appliance deals.BROOKLINENYou can save 15% off sitewide from Feb. 15-23 through this Presidents Day sale. The retailer notes the offer excludes Spaces and Last Call items.Click here to shop all Brooklinen sales.CHICOSGet $25 off for every $100 spent during this Presidents Day sale. Shop all Chicos deals here.DICK'S SPORTING GOODSDick's Sporting Goods is offering up to 60% off Golf Layering items until February 18. From February 19-20, they will hold a 2-Day Flash Sale event.Shop all sales from Dick's Sporting goods here.DYSONSave $100 on the Dyson V8 Absolute through Feb. 25. It's one of Dyson's most popular vacuum cleaners.Shop the Dyson V8 Absolute here.HOME DEPOTAnother major retailer is offering big savings on appliances.Home Depot's Presidents Day sale features up to 30% off on select appliances, running through March 1.Take up to 25% off select refrigeratorsTake up to30% off select washersTake up to 30% off select dryersTake up to 25% off select dishwashersTake up to 20% off select floor care productsLooking for something else? Perhaps a microwave, cooktop, wall oven or air purifier? Home Depot is offering big savings on all of these and more here. MACY'SGet up to 50% off bras, pajamas, underwear and more, running through Feb. 27. Click here for all Macy's deals.NECTAR SLEEPIn the market for a new mattress? Get 33% off sitewide at Nectar Sleep through Feb. 27. Shop all Nectar Sleep deals here.NEW BALANCETake 20% off of select styles through New Balance's Presidents Day sale, running Feb. 2-24. All sales can be found here during the above dates. NIKENike is offering up to 25% off select styles with code MEMBER25 until February 20.Shop all Nike sales here.THE NORTH FACEShop The North Face Winter Sale for 40% off select styles, running Feb. 16-20. All sales items can be found here during the above dates.SEALYSave 20% on our Serta's most popular Posturepedic mattress plus, free pillows & sheets (up to $199 value) or Save up to $200 on is Posturepedic Plus Collection.Shop all Sealy deals here.SERTASave up to $1000 on select mattress and adjustable base sets. Shop all Serta deals here. WALMARTWalmart is one of the best places to shop for Presidents Day deals, with discounts on a variety of items — from Apple Watches to tires.Although most sales items have not yet been announced, the retailer offerings year-round savings in its Deals and Rollbacks section, with big savings on items in nearly every category. Click here to shop all early deals from Walmart.WAYFAIRWayfair's Presidents Day sale is organized by category. For instance, there’s a whole section featuring home goods under $50. There’s also a long list of furniture that’s a whopping 50% off the original retail price.Take up to 80% off area rugs.Take up to 80% off window treatments.Take up to 70% off mattress essentials.Take up to 60% off living room furniture.Take up to 40% off small kitchen appliances.Take up to 40% off bedroom furniture.Click here to shop all Wayfair Presidents Day sale items.When is Presidents Day in 2023?Presidents Day is on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.What is Presidents Day?Presidents' Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, the holiday became popularly known as Presidents Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers, according to History.com. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents, past and present.