How-To Guide

The Comprehensive Guide for Beginners & Pros Alike

Whether you're looking to learn the basics or ways to expand your Apple horizons, our annual How-To Guide is here to help. Explore the best tricks your devices have to offer, and we'll answer the questions you didn't know you had.

The Highlights iPhone

Did you know your iPhone can provide first responders with crucial information in an emergency? Read the basics that could literally save your life, reserve a table at a local restaurant through Apple Maps, or customize your keyboard and favorite group texts (page 24).

iPad

What can the iPad do that your iPhone can't? Lots, it turns out! Explore its extensive multitasking options, all the fun things your Apple Pencil can do, and sync settings with your iPhone for calls, messages, and more (page 28).

New! Mac

There's a whole world of Mac tips out there, and we're diving in with some of the best. From keyboard shortcuts to hot corners, learn the best ways to streamline your productivity with your computer (page 32).