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How to Reinstall Mac (macOS): Clean Install / Factory Reset

15/01/2022 by

Quite often, Mac users are faced with the following problem – how to return the computer to factory settings, reset all user information, and reinstall the operating system “clean”. Instructions for this process are provided below.

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The Mac, like most other Apple devices, is designed for personal use. And this means that usually computer owners fine-tune the system for themselves and another user will not be entirely comfortable working with it. If there is a need to completely get rid of the existing data and settings, then you need to follow the simple steps described below.

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Clean Install macOS: Prerequisites

IMPORTANT: Before a clean install (reinstall, flash, factory reset) of a Mac, be sure to check:

Is the Mac tied to your Apple ID, and not to any other.
Do you remember the credentials (login and password) of your Apple ID. You can check, for example, by logging in on this page.

The fact is that if the function was activated on the Mac Find a Mac (located along the path: System settings → iCloud → Find Mac → Options), then after reinstalling the system (resetting to factory settings), the system will ask you to enter the Apple ID to which the device is linked.

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Boot Mac in Recovery Mode

one. Make sure you have an internet connection (for later installation of macOS) and an electrical connection for a MacBook.

Attention! The following steps will lead to a complete removal ALL data on Mac – save the necessary information in advance on external media or make a backup using Time Machine;

2. Restart your computer (or turn it on if it was turned off) using the menu  → Reload;

3. During the reboot process, press and hold the key combination that suits you best:

⌘Cmd+R – install the version of macOS that was running on the computer before the problems occurred. Those. your Mac will install exactly the same version as before.

Option (Alt) + ⌘Cmd + R – update to the latest version of macOS that your Mac is compatible with. For example, if the “mac” worked on Mojave, and the breakdown (planned sale) occurred after the release of the final build of macOS Big Sur, the system will download from the Web and install Big Sur.

⇧Shift + ⌥Option (Alt) + ⌘Cmd + R – installing the version of macOS that was originally installed on the computer (or the closest available version to it).

Note: macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or newer required.

4. Then the window “macOS Utilities» (may be called “macOS Utilities” on versions below macOS High Sierra). Here you need to select “Disk Utility” and click “Continue”;

Check and fix boot disk errors (recommended)

one. Select in Disk Utility your drive in the menu on the left (usually Macintosh HD, it is at the very top).

2. Click on the caption First aid.

3. Click Run. The application will check the boot disk for a “health condition” i.e. performance and fix any bugs. This process may take some time.

4. Once the verification is complete, click Ready.

Erase boot drive

one. In the application disk utility, select a verified boot disk, go to the section “Erase” (at the top of the screen);

2. On the menu “Format” select APFS (for computers with macOS Sierra installed and an older version of the OS, select Mac OS Extended) and press “Erase”;

3. When the disk formatting process is complete, click “Complete” to exit Disk Utility.

Reinstalling the macOS operating system (factory reset)

Reinstall macOS using the appropriate item (screenshot below) and follow the instructions.

The latest version of macOS will be downloaded from the Internet and the macOS reinstallation process will begin. During this time, the computer may restart several times.

Note: when you install from scratch, you will have to configure your Mac and programs settings again.

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IPhone camera repair: what happens if you install a non-original camera

06/01/2022 by

Every Apple smartphone undergoes rigorous testing. Nevertheless, the manufacturer guarantees high quality standards. This is what allows the iPhone to work quickly and smoothly. The smartphone camera is an important part of the system. This module provides sensitive autofocus, shoots portraits with bokeh and depth control, and helps to apply portrait lighting effects.

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But what if the camera suddenly stops functioning properly? Is it possible to exchange it for an inexpensive non-original analogue in a good workshop? Will such a solution provide the required module quality?

Apple strongly recommends that you outsource this work to certified professionals. These craftsmen have been trained to work with Apple products, and they will definitely use original components. Such services are provided both by the manufacturer himself and by authorized service centers or independent centers working with original modules. Already in the case of warranty service, there is definitely no point in refusing the official service.

Genuine spare parts are precisely sized to fit the housing. An inexperienced technician may fail to tighten the screws or covers, resulting in damage to the battery, overheating of the device, or even injury to the owner. The very same iPhone camera is designed taking into account the operating system of the smartphone. A non-original module may simply be incompatible software or work incorrectly, losing performance. Such a problem can manifest itself, for example, after updating iOS and the appearance of new drivers for the camera in the system. When using a non-original module, the following problems may occur:

the camera will not focus well or the picture will be blurry;
in Portrait mode, subject may be out of focus or only partially in focus;
a third-party application working with the camera may freeze or even quit unexpectedly;
in third party applications, live preview will be blank or freeze.

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How to check the original camera installation after repairing iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro / 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro / 13 Pro Max

Follow the path Settings → Basic → About this device… Parts replacement history will be available on iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, and iPhone 13 mini with iOS 15.2 or later installed. Here you can also find out if the camera has been replaced on a smartphone.

If original spare parts were installed during the repair, next to the camera in the section Parts and Service History will be indicated Original spare part or Apple part authenticity…

If a non-original module is present, the entry “Unknown detail“.

This may mean that:

a non-original camera was installed in the device;
this camera was previously used or installed on another iPhone;
the camera is not working properly.

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Safari extensions for iPhone and iPad: what are they for, how to install them?

02/11/2021 by

Modern browsers are not at all limited by their original functionality. It can be easily supplemented with extensions, including third-party ones. There is such an opportunity for Safari on the iPhone or iPad, which not everyone knows about. We will tell you how you can work with extensions in this browser. You will learn how you can turn them off or completely remove them if necessary. As an example, here are three useful Safari extensions that you might find useful when working with your iPhone or iPad.

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How to download, install and use Safari extensions on iPhone or iPad?

Before you start working with extensions, make sure you are using iOS 15 or newer of that operating system. Now follow these steps to get your Safari browser extensions and work with them.

1. In the app “Settings” select tab Safari…

2. Click on Extensions → More extensions…

You will be presented with the Safari extensions page in the iPhone App Store.

3. Select the extension you are interested in and just click “Download”to add this element to your browser.

4. After the download is complete, go to Preferences -> Safari -> Extensions and activate the downloaded extension.

5. As an additional option, your extension can be launched from the iPhone home screen. Adjust the options for this add-on as needed.

6. Now open the Safari browser, you can see the extension icon in the address bar. Tap it to bring up a menu with a list of plugins.

7. Please note that if you have installed a content blocking extension, you may not see this icon. Alternatively, to use content blocking, tap aA next to the address entry line, and then select “Enable content blocking” or “Disable content blocking“.

When you first use the Safari extension, it may generate a popup asking for permission to work on that particular web page. You can grant rights to one-day work, allow work always, or prohibit an action. You can later manage these settings by following these steps.

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How to disable Safari extension on iPhone or iPad?

Perhaps you want to temporarily stop using the extension, but you still need it, you do not need to delete it. Here’s what you can do in such a situation.

1. Open “Settings” and click on Safari…

2. Tap the menu “Extensions”…

3. Next to the desired extension or content blocker, set the switch to Turned off…

4. On the contrary, if you change your mind and you need to activate the extension, in the same menu move the slider to the right.

And you can deactivate directly in the Safari browser itself, here’s how:

1. Open the Safari browser and tap the extensions icon or the button aA next to the address bar.

2. Tap the menu “Manage extensions”…

3. Here you can disable or enable the selected extensions.

4. Finally, click “Ready”…

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How to permanently uninstall Safari extension on iPhone?

Removing the Safari extension is similar to removing any regular iOS app. Here’s what you need to do.

1. Press and hold the icon for an application that is a Safari extension on the Home screen or in the Application Library.

2. In the window that appears, just click sequentially Uninstall App -> Uninstall App -> Uninstall…

You can also uninstall the Safari extension by choosing Settings → General → iPhone Storage → <Название расширения> → Remove app…

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Examples of extensions for Safari on iPhone and iPad

Currently, in the Safari extensions section of the App Store, ad blockers or content blockers, adult sites, etc. form the bulk of the bulk. At the same time, there are not so many useful extensions or they are difficult to find. Here are some examples of interesting extensions for Safari.

Yandex in a new tab

The extension allows you to open the main page of the Yandex search engine in each new page of the Safari browser.

Download Yandex extension

Turn off the lights

Not all websites have a switch to enable dark mode or support system dark mode. This extension was created especially for working with such web resources. Its work with certain sites can make web surfing more comfortable at night.

Also, if you are watching something on YouTube in Safari, the Turn Off the Lights extension will keep the video in focus and obscure everything else. It looks very good.

Download the Turn Off the Lights extension

Web inspector

The extension adds developer tools to the Safari browser on the iPhone or iPad.

Download Web inspector extension

What do you think of Safari extensions? Do you need them for work and did you like the new feature? Or maybe you already use some extensions, then tell us which ones!

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IPhone 12 camera repair: what happens if you install a non-original camera

04/02/2021 by ALOK DAS

Every Apple smartphone undergoes rigorous testing. Nevertheless, the manufacturer guarantees high quality standards. This is what allows the iPhone to work quickly and smoothly. The smartphone camera is an important part of the system. This module provides responsive autofocus, captures portraits with bokeh and depth control, and helps to apply portrait lighting effects.

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Apple strongly recommends outsourcing this work to certified professionals. These craftsmen have been trained to work with Apple products, and they will definitely use original components. Such services are provided both by the manufacturer himself and by service centers authorized by him or by independent centers working with original modules. Already in the case of warranty service, there is definitely no point in refusing the official service.

Genuine spare parts are precisely sized to fit the case. An inexperienced technician may fail to tighten the screws or covers, resulting in damage to the battery, overheating of the device, or even injury to the owner. The very same iPhone camera is designed taking into account the operating system of the smartphone. A non-original module may simply be incompatible in software or work incorrectly, losing performance. Such a problem can manifest itself, for example, after updating iOS and the appearance of new drivers for the camera in the system. When using a non-original module, the following problems may occur:

the camera will not focus well or the picture will be blurry;
in Portrait mode, the subject may be out of focus or only partially in it;
a third-party application working with the camera may freeze or even quit unexpectedly;
in third-party applications, the live preview will be blank or the feature will freeze.

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How to check original camera installation after iPhone 12, 12 Pro / Pro Max repair

Follow the path Settings → Basic → About this device… On iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone 12 mini, if a non-original module is present, a window with the title “Important message about the camera“. The smartphone will inform you that:

“Cannot authenticate the Apple camera on this iPhone.”

The same notification will appear on the lock screen and will be present there for the first 4 days of using the device in this configuration. For another 15 days, the message will be shown in the “Settings”, after which it will move to the section “About this device”…

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How to reinstall Mac (macOS): clean install / factory reset

03/02/2021 by ALOK DAS

Quite often, Mac users are faced with the following problem – how to return the computer to factory settings, resetting all user information, and reinstall the operating system “clean”. Instructions for this process are presented below.

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The Mac, like most other Apple devices, is designed for personal use. This means that usually computer owners fine-tune the system for themselves and another user will not be entirely comfortable working with it. If it becomes necessary to completely get rid of the existing data and settings, then you need to follow the simple steps described below.

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Clean install macOS: preliminary steps

IMPORTANT: Before you clean install (reinstall, flash, factory reset) your Mac, be sure to check:

Is the Mac linked to your Apple ID and not to any other
Do you remember your Apple ID credentials (login and password)? You can check, for example, by logging in on this page (from a computer).

The fact is that in case the function was activated on Mac Find Mac (located along the path: System settings → iCloud → Find Mac), then after reinstalling the system (resetting to factory settings), the system will ask you to enter the Apple ID to which the device is linked.

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Boot Mac into Recovery Mode

one. Make sure you have an internet connection (to install macOS later), as well as an electrical connection in the case of a MacBook.

Attention! Further actions will lead to the complete deletion of ALL data on the Mac – save the necessary information on an external medium in advance;

2. Restart your computer (or turn it on if it was turned off) using the menu  → Restart;

3. During the reboot process, press and hold the keyboard shortcut that suits you best:

⌘Cmd + R – install the version of macOS that was running on the computer before the problems occurred. Those. your Mac will install exactly the same version as before.

⌥Option (Alt) + ⌘Cmd + R – update to the latest macOS version your Mac is compatible with. For example, if the Mac was running on High Sierra, and the breakdown occurred after the final macOS Mojave build was released, the system will download and install Mojave from the Web.

⇧Shift + ⌥Option (Alt) + ⌘Cmd + R – installation of the version of macOS that was originally installed on the computer (or the closest version available).

Note: macOS Sierra 10.12.4 or later required.

4… Then the window “MacOS Utilities “ (May be referred to as macOS Utilities on versions below macOS High Sierra). Here you need to select “Disk Utility “ and click “Proceed”;

Checking and fixing boot disk errors (recommended)

one… Select in Disk Utility your drive in the menu on the left (usually the Macintosh HD, it’s at the very top).

2… Click on the inscription First aid…

3… Click on Run… The application will check the boot disk for “health status”, ie. performance and will correct any errors. This process may take some time.

4… After completing the check, press Done…

Erasing a boot disk

one. In the application Disk utility, select a verified boot disk, go to the section “Erase” (at the top of the screen);

2. On the menu “Format” select APFS (for computers with macOS Sierra and older OS, select Mac OS Extended) and press “Erase “;

3. When the disk formatting process is complete, click “Complete” to exit Disk Utilities…

Reinstalling the macOS Operating System (Factory Reset)

Reinstall macOS using the appropriate item (screenshot below) and follow the instructions. The latest version of macOS will be downloaded from the Internet and the process of reinstalling macOS will begin. During this time, the computer may restart.

Note: if you install from scratch, you will need to re-configure your Mac and programs.

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Ringtone (melody) on iPhone: how to make and install using a computer

10/10/2020 by ALOK DAS

Surely you also had to take out your iPhone several times to answer an incoming call, and then it turned out that the call was not addressed to you, but to the person nearby. It’s all to blame for the standard iPhone ringtones.

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The content of the article

The popularity of Apple smartphones only continues to grow, and there are more and more such situations. It’s time to personalize! In this article we will tell you in detail about creating and setting your own ringtone for an incoming iPhone call using a computer.

Since with the release of macOS Catalina in 2019, Apple decided to abandon the app iTunesby moving its functionality to standard programs Finder and Music, we will detail all the existing options for old and new Macs, as well as Windows computers.

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In what format are iPhone ringtones (melodies) used?

Unfortunately, using the popular MP3 format as ringtones for iPhone will not work. Apple has created its own format for storing ringtones called M4R (iPhone Ringtone File). These files are identical to the AAC or M4A formats (the only difference is the format name).

Ringtone files in format M4R thanks to special methods of data compression they are smaller. It is also necessary to note the minimal loss of quality during compression. The main difference between MP3 and M4R with regard to the compression algorithm is that the latter supports acoustic masking technology, which allows the compression process to be performed by removing audio information that the human ear cannot perceive.

Using the function converting audio file to M4R formatwhich is present in the application iTunes (for Windows and macOS Mojave and older) and Music (macOS Catalina and newer), users can create ringtones or sound alerts from any audio file, such as MP3.

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Where can I find the MP3 of the song that I want to make an iPhone ringtone?

Try googling a search term like: download (artist and song title) MP3… We are sure that in most cases, Google will be able to help you find the desired MP3 song.

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How to create iPhone ringtone using iTunes on Windows computer?

1. Open iTunes on your Windows computer (you can download iTunes here).

2. For ease of use, create a separate playlist for the MP3 files from which you will make ringtones. To do this, go to the menu File and select New playlist…

3. Add music from a folder on your computer (those songs from which you will make ringtones) to the created iTunes playlist. To do this, simply drag and drop MP3 files into the playlist window.

4. Select the desired song from those transferred to iTunes. Right-click on its name and select the menu item “Song Details”…

5. Open the tab “Parameters”… Check the boxes next to the items “Start” and “The end” and indicate the time of the required segment. Click OK.

Please note that the duration of the ringtone should be no more than 30 seconds (it is best to set 29 seconds).

6. Highlight the song, go to the menu File and click on the menu item Convert -> Create AAC Version…

7. Specify a folder (in our case, we created a folder in advance Ringtones) to save the resulting file and press the button Folder selection…

8. Open the folder where the converted file was saved.

9. Click on it with the right mouse button and select “Rename”…

10. Change the extension m4a on m4r, click Enter and confirm by pressing the button Yes…

In case the file extension is not displayed, open Start → Control Panel → Folder options. If paragraph Folder options not in the list, type in the search.

In the window that appears, go to the tab View and uncheck the box next to Hide extensions for registered file types… Click on Apply and OK…

Done! You have created an iPhone ringtone in. It remains only to copy the melody to the device.

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How to download ringtone to iPhone using iTunes on Windows computer?

1. Open iTunes if it was closed.

2. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a cable.

3. Make sure iTunes detects the connected iPhone. At the top of the application (to the left of the section Mediathek) a black and white icon with a phone image should appear.

4. Click on the icon that appears, and then on the color image of the connected smartphone or its name.

5. On the side menu, select Sounds…

6. Open the folder with ringtones in.m4rthat you did in the previous instructions.

7. Drag and drop ringtone files in.m4r out the window Sounds…

8. The ringtones copied to iPhone will be displayed in the window Sounds…

9. Open the app Settings on iPhone and go to menu Sounds, tactile signals…

10. Go to the menu Ringtone… At the very top of the ringtone list, you will see the ringtone you have created and downloaded.

11. Select the created ringtone for all calls or for an individual contact (details).

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How to create an iPhone ringtone on Mac (macOS Catalina and newer)?

1. Open the program Music on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later installed. You will find instructions for older versions of macOS below.

2. For ease of use, create a separate playlist for the MP3 files from which you will make ringtones. To do this, go to the menu File and select New playlist…

3. Add music from a folder on your computer (those songs from which you will make ringtones) to the created program playlist Music… To do this, simply drag and drop the MP3 files into the playlist window.

4. Select the desired song from those transferred to the Music application. Right-click on its name and select the menu item “Intelligence”…

5. Open the tab “Parameters”… Check the boxes next to the items “Start” and “The end” and indicate the time of the required segment. Click OK.

Please note that the duration of the ringtone should be no more than 30 seconds (it is best to set 29 seconds).

6. Highlight the song, go to the menu File and click on the menu item Convert -> Create AAC Version…

As soon as you select this action, iTunes will immediately create a copy of the file in your library with the duration specified in the previous paragraph.

To quickly find it, right-click by original file and press Show in Finder… In the opened folder, along with the original file in MP3 format, the created ringtone file in the format .m4a…

7. Click on it with the right mouse button and select “Properties”…

8. In the block “Name and Extension” change the extension m4a on m4r… In the same window, you can rename the ringtone.

In the pop-up message, select “Use .m4r”…

Done! You have created an iPhone ringtone in. It remains only to copy the melody to the device.

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How to move a ringtone created on Mac (macOS Catalina and newer) to iPhone

1. Open the program Musicif it was closed.

2. Connect your iPhone to your computer with a cable.

3. Make sure that the program Music identified the connected iPhone. A section should appear in the side menu of the application Devices with a black and white phone icon. Click on it. If the connected iPhone doesn’t show up, the solution is here.

4. The connected iPhone window will open.

5. Open the folder with ringtones in.m4rthat you did in the previous instructions.

6. Drag and drop ringtone files in.m4r into the window of the connected iPhone.

7. Ignore the ringtones copied to the connected iPhone MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED in the program window Music…

8. Open the app Settings on iPhone and go to menu Sounds, tactile signals…

9. Go to the menu Ringtone… At the very top of the ringtone list, you will see the ringtone you have created and downloaded.

10. Select the created ringtone for all calls or for an individual contact (details).

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How do I create iPhone ringtones using iTunes on Mac (macOS Mojave and older macOS)?

1. Open iTunes on Mac.

2. For ease of use, create a separate playlist for the MP3 files from which you will make ringtones. To do this, go to the menu File and select New playlist (in our case, we created a playlist Ringtones).

3. Add music from a folder on your computer (those songs from which you will make ringtones) to the created iTunes playlist. To do this, simply drag and drop MP3 files into the playlist field.

4. Select the desired song from copied to iTunes. Right-click on its name and select the menu item “Song Details”…

5. Open the tab “Parameters”… Check the boxes next to the items “Start” and “The end” and indicate the time of the required segment. Click OK.

Please note that the duration of the ringtone should be no more than 30 seconds (it is best to set 29 seconds).

6. Go to the menu File and click on the menu item Conversion → Create AAC Version…

As soon as you select this action, iTunes will immediately create a copy of the file in your library with the duration specified in the previous paragraph.

7. Click on it with the right mouse button and select “Properties”…

8. In the block “Name and Extension” change the extension m4a on m4r… In the same window, you can rename the ringtone.

In the pop-up message, select “Use .m4r”…

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How do I move a ringtone I created on Mac (macOS Mojave and older versions of macOS) to iPhone?

1. Open iTunes on your computer.

2. Connect your iPhone using a USB cable. The device should be identified in iTunes, which will be evidenced by the appearance of an icon with an iPhone image. Click on this icon.

3. Open the menu Sounds at the very bottom on the left side of iTunes. Drag and drop the generated ringtone files with extension .m4r out the window Sounds…

4. The ringtones copied to iPhone will be displayed in the window Sounds…

5. Open the app Settings on iPhone and go to menu Sounds, tactile signals…

6. Go to the menu Ringtone… At the very top of the ringtone list, you will see the ringtone you have created and downloaded.

7. Select the created ringtone for all calls or for an individual contact (details).

How to Delete Ringtones from iPhone?

We have dedicated a separate detailed article to removing ringtones from iPhone, which you can read on this page.

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How to make and install a ringtone (ringtone) on any iPhone without a computer right on the device?

10/10/2020 by ALOK DAS

Adding your own ringtones to iPhone is not an easy task. In the latest Apple operating systems, the hint of the possible addition of custom tunes has completely disappeared. However, in this manual we will tell you how to fix this misunderstanding by adding absolutely to any current iPhone a melody that can be used as a ringtone for an incoming call. Moreover, without using a computer.

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Video instruction

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In what format are iPhone ringtones (melodies) used?

To store ringtones on iPhone, Apple uses a proprietary format called M4Rwhich is identical to the AAC or M4A formats (the difference is only in the name).

However, the method of creating and setting iPhone ringtone described in this article allows you to use any file in MP3 format. This makes it much easier to create ringtones or sound alert files for Apple smartphones.

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Where can I find an MP3 ringtone song?

Type in a Google search query like: download (artist and song title) MP3… In most cases, a search engine will be able to help you find the desired MP3 track.

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How to set ringtone on iPhone with iOS 13 (and newer) without a computer

1. Open the Safari browser and go to the site where you can download the song for the future ringtone in MP3 format.

2. Click the button (link) to download the MP3 file.

3. In the window that appears, click Download… If the download has started, an icon will appear in the upper right corner (an arrow in a circle).

4. Open IOS download manager icon (arrow in a circle) in the upper right corner and make sure the file is loaded. If desired, click on it to listen.

Note: For a more convenient alternative to download MP3 tracks from your computer, you can use the web version of iCloud Drive. To do this, follow the link on your computer, enter your Apple ID information and upload the necessary songs to the Apple cloud service (for further steps, see the instructions below)

5. Download a music application released by Apple itself – GarageBand (present on many iPhones and iPads by default).

Download GarageBand for iPhone (App Store, requires iOS 13 or later).

6. Launch GarageBand. With this application, we will convert the downloaded melody into a ringtone and it will automatically be displayed in the section “Sounds, tactile signals” on iPhone.

7. If you have previously created projects in GarageBand, click the plus sign in the upper right corner to create a new one. If this is your first time opening the app, skip this step.

8. Select a template “Audio recorder” in the tab “Tracks”

9. Switch to track mode.

10. Click on the loop icon.

11. Click the button View Items from Files in the tab “Files”…

12. The loaded melody will be in the tab “Recent”. But you can find it through “Overview” opening the folder “Downloads”… Select the downloaded file.

13. Press and hold the file, and then move it to the very beginning of the timeline.

14. Click on the checkmark and click on the menu that appears “My songs”…

15. Press and hold your finger on the received file (usually named “My song”) until the context menu appears. Click on Share…

16. Tap the format “Ringtone”…

17. Change the name of the ringtone and press Export…

18. During the export process, a message will appear “Use sound as …”. Click on it.

19. Please indicate how to use the created ringtone:

Standard ringtone – the created ringtone will be used as a melody for all incoming calls.
Standard message sound – the created ringtone will be used as a melody for all incoming messages (iMessage and SMS).
Assign to contact – if you select this option, the created ringtone can be assigned as an incoming call melody for a specific contact.
Done – the created ringtone will be loaded into iOS Settings along the path: Sounds, tactile signals → Ringtone and will become available for selection.

We talked about how to create ringtones for iPhone using a computer in this article.

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How to Delete Ringtones from iPhone?

1. Run the application Settings on iPhone.

2. Go to the section Sounds, tactile signals and select the menu Ringtone…

3. Swipe your finger from left to right across the ringtone you want to delete. Click the button Delete…

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Mac fonts (macOS): where to download, how to add (install) and remove

31/07/2020 by ALOK DAS

The average user is quite satisfied with the standard set of fonts for Mac. But what if you are a marketer or designer and you regularly need to select a new font for your next project? Fortunately, macOS today has enough tools to easily install and use third-party fonts.

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Where can I get fonts for Mac?

There are a lot of sources on the Internet – you can easily find both free and specialized design ones, and even get the opportunity to create your own font. Type in a search engine “Fonts for mac” or “Fonts for Mac” and choose.

Make sure the downloaded font is supported by macOS. You need a solution in the form “.ttf “ (aka TrueType) or “.Otf” (OpenType).

Don’t forget about security – download fonts only from trusted and trusted sources.

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How to add a font on Mac

1. Open the Finder application (by clicking on the branded “smile” icon or through a search query in Spotlight) and find the downloaded font.

2. Launch the font (just like opening a regular file or program), after which the Fonts program window will open – this is a relatively recent development by Apple for more convenient work with fonts. In the window you will see the name and preview of the new font – a sample of writing letters and numbers. You can choose one or another type of font in the drop-down menu located at the top of the window.

3. Click on the Install font button in the lower right corner. The new font will be automatically added to Fonts and made available for use. In theory – in all applications on your Mac, but in practice this is not always the case (especially for older applications from Microsoft Word).

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How to install multiple fonts on Mac at once

To do this, you can use the installation option directly via Fonts…

1. Open Finder, select Applications and find the program in the list Fonts… Alternatively, you can do this through Spotlight search (it will probably be even faster).

2. Select in the right column of the menu All fonts, click on the sign “a plus” in the upper left part of the window and add all the fonts downloaded earlier to the library.

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How to check and remove fonts on Mac

If you really often work with fonts, you can delete unnecessary ones in the program (right-clicking on a font or collection – Delete) or form a collection of those fonts that you use most often (File → New collection).

And if there are problems with the font, you have the opportunity to validate it through the menu File → Check font…

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How to install watchOS 7 on Apple Watch right now

25/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

The WWDC 2020 presentation told us about new versions of operating systems for a number of Apple devices. The Apple Watch, on which you can already install watchOS 7, was not left without attention.

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The current beta versions of iOS 14 and watchOS 7 are quite stable, so if you want, you can try them out right now.

It should be noted right away that to install watchOS 7 you need to upgrade your iPhone to iOS 14. We talked about how to install iOS 14 on iPhone in detail in this article. Also, keep in mind that watchOS 7 is not available for all Apple Watch models. You can find a list of compatible Apple watches here.

After you install the beta version of iOS 14 on your phone, you need to download the watchOS 7 beta profile, and then download and install the watchOS 7 beta for early testing of its functions.

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How to download and install watchOS 7 beta profile

Install the beta version of iOS 14 on your iPhone. You cannot update the operating system of a watch to the one you need without iOS 14. It will not be difficult to find instructions on how to install a beta version of the system on your iPhone. We will take care of the hours.

1. Open the Safari browser on iPhone with iOS 14, follow the link and click Download to download watchOS 7 beta profile configuration.

2. In the menu that appears, click Allow.

3. Three times click on Install and enter the password code.

4. Click Reload to restart the Apple Watch.

At the same time, a special profile is established that informs Apple that your Apple Watch is allowed to install this beta version of watchOS 7. You must perform this procedure only once. After that, all watchOS 7 updates will be installed, similar to regular watch updates.

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How to install watchOS 7 beta

After rebooting the Apple Watch, pick up your iPhone again. You will need to use the application Watch to connect and install the update. You must make sure that your Apple Watch is connected to the charger, that they have at least 50% charge. You will need an internet connection. You will need to keep your iPhone nearby while the update is in progress.

1. Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.

2. Go to the tab My watchclick item The main, and then Software Update.

3. When you see the watchOS 7 beta as an element there, click Download and install.

5. Enter the passcode for the iPhone.

6. Confirm your acceptance of the terms and conditions.

7. Download of the update will begin, followed by installation.

The installation of the watchOS 7 beta will begin. It will take some time, immediately after the installation starts, you will not be able to use the Apple Watch until the update is complete. But you can use your iPhone during this process, only the smartphone should be kept closer to the Apple Watch.

After the update is complete, you can start testing watchOS 7 and its functions.

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Can I install watchOS 7 on Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3?

23/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

Updating watchOS 7 is another big step for the Apple Watch. Unfortunately, support for third-party dials did not appear in it, as users so requested, but Apple’s proprietary dials became more customizable. And that is not all.

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The update also adds a new “sleep tracker” application, detects when you wash your hands and starts a timer, adds new workouts, improves Siri and much more.

But, unfortunately, not every owner of Apple Watch will be able to install watchOS 7.

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Does watchOS 7 support Apple Watch Series 1, Series 2, and Series 3?

At WWDC 2020, Apple executives said that watchOS 7 is only compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later. Owners of the Apple Watch Series 1 and Series 2, unfortunately, will not receive an update in the form of the Apple watchOS 7 operating system this fall.

Apple does not refuse to support such devices without good reason, therefore, most likely, some of the new features in watchOS 7 simply require more powerful equipment. The new Apple Watch models are equipped with S-series dual-core chips, which makes the Series 3 watch about 70% faster than the S2 Series Series chip.

Such a decision will disappoint the owners of the old Apple Watch, but it is simply a tribute to the need to develop watchOS.

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How to install macOS 10.15 Big Sur beta without a developer account

22/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

As part of the traditional WWDC 2020 developer conference, Apple introduced the next operating system update for Mac computers.

macOS 10.16 is called Big Sur in honor of the Central California coast region, where the Santa Lucia mountain range abruptly breaks off to the Pacific coast. At the moment, the operating system is available only to registered developers. The public version will be available in July, and the official release in the fall of 2020.

If you are eager to try out the new features of macOS, we’ll show you how to do it right now.

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Which Macs support macOS 10.16 Big Sur

Mac mini 2014 and later;
MacBook Pro 2013 and newer;
MacBook Air 2013 and later;
iMac 2014 and newer;
Mac Pro 2013 and later;
MacBook 2015 and newer;
iMac Pro 2017 and later.

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How to install macOS 10.16 Big Sur beta

1. Download from this link and install the operating system profile macOS 10.16 Big Sur beta.

2. Launch the application System settingsgo to the tab “Software Update”, download and install the upcoming macOS Big Sur 10.16 beta update.

3. Install macOS Big Sur 10.16 beta on your computer by following the on-screen instructions.

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How to install iOS 14 beta 1 and iPadOS 14 beta 1 without a developer account: link to the profile

22/06/2020 by ALOK DAS

Introduced at WWDC 2020, Apple’s new operating systems for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 mobile devices are available for installation as a test version of iOS 14 beta and iPadOS 14 beta.

On which iPhone and iPad can I install iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 beta

You can install iOS 14 beta on the following iPhone and iPod Touch:

iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 7
iPhone 7 Plus
iPhone 6s
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone SE 2
iPhone SE
iPod touch (7th generation)

Meanwhile, iPadOS 14 will no longer support iPad mini 4 and iPad Air 2. They appeared on sale in September 2015 and October 2014, respectively, but received support for iOS 13.

Recall that the owners of the iPad since 2019 have been able to upgrade to a special version of the iPadOS mobile platform, which will be more closely integrated with Mac computers than iPhone smartphones.

iPadOS 14:

You can install iPadOS 13 beta on the following Apple tablets:

12.9-inch iPad Pro
11-inch ‌iPad Pro
10.5-inch ‌iPad Pro‌
9.7-inch PiPad Pro‌
‌IPad‌ (7th generation)
iPad‌ (6th generation)
‌IPad‌ (5th generation)
iPad‌ mini (5th generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation)

With the release of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 beta, Apple developers also distributed a beta profile that installs iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 beta “over the air”. This greatly simplifies the installation procedure, recall that previously, to install the first beta, a computer was required.

Should I upgrade to iOS 14 or iPadOS 14?

We will not recommend installing test versions of iOS 14 beta and iPadOS 14 beta, however, we note the high stability, speed of the test version of the firmware, as well as the presence of many interesting functions, such as: widgets on the main screen, function Picture-in-Picture on iPhone, built-in translator and more.

When will the official version of iOS 14 be released for all users?

The official release of iOS 14 will be held in September 2020 with the release of iPhone 12.

Where to download the profile for installing iOS 14 beta and iPadOS 14 beta on iPhone or iPad by air

iOS 14 beta and iPadOS 14 beta can only be installed by setting a developer profile. You can download the profile for installing the firmware on iPhone or iPad using the link in the instructions below.

How to install iOS 14 beta and iPadOS 14 beta on iPhone and iPad using beta profile

1. Open the Safari browser on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and follow this link.

2. Click on the button Download.

3. In the pop-up window that appears, click “Allow”.

4. Launch the application “Settings”, click on the menu item that appears “Profile uploaded” or go to the menu Basic → Profile, select the downloaded iOS 14 & iPadOS 14 Beta Software Profile, and click the button. “Install” in the upper right corner.

This action allows you to install the beta profile of iOS 14 and iPadOS for developers, which in turn will allow you to upgrade your iPhone or iPad to the new beta version of iOS 14 and iPadOS, respectively.

5. Enter the password code and confirm the beta profile setting two more times.

6. Click Reload.

7. After rebooting, open the application again “Settings”go along the way Basic → Software Update and press the button Download and Install.

Installing iOS 14 beta or iPadOS 14 beta will start automatically immediately after downloading to the device.

Do I need to install a new profile for the next beta of iOS 14 or iPadOS 14?

Not. The installed profile of iOS 14 (iPadOS 14) will be valid until the release of iOS 15 (iPadOS 15). New updates to iOS 14 beta and iPadOS 14, including bug fixes, as well as new operating system features, will automatically appear on your iOS device.

The final official version of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 for all users will be traditionally released in September.

How to install the Apple Watch update on the watch itself without using an iPhone

29/04/2020 by ALOK DAS

Using an Apple Watch smart watch involves installing watchOS software updates using your iPhone. Users are accustomed to the work of such a bundle, but this procedure has its drawbacks.

For example, the iPhone had to first download the update itself, then send it to the Apple Watch, and then initialize the installation process. Starting with watchOS 6, everything has changed – now you can download and install updates to smart watches directly on the Apple Watch itself.

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Install watchOS software updates using Apple Watch

1. Open the application “Settings” on the Apple Watch.

2. Go to “Basic”.

3. Click on “Software Update”.

4. Wait while the watch checks for updates.

5. Click on “Install”.

Your Apple Watch will now download the update and be able to install it later. But to install the package, Apple Watch must have a battery level of 50% or higher and be connected to a charger. In addition, the Apple Watch must be connected to a Wi-Fi network to download the update and begin the installation.

Installing Apple Watch updates is optional, but you can still download and install them using the app. Clock → My clock → The main → Update BY.

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How Apple Watch connects to Wi-Fi to download updates

Apple Watch automatically connects to Wi-Fi networks when paired with iPhone. For example, the iPhone, of course, connects to the home network, and the watch also automatically does this. If you prefer to manually connect to a Wi-Fi network, you can do this through the menu “Settings” on the Apple Watch and go to the Wi-Fi section.

As soon as the Apple Watch connects to the Wi-Fi network, the device will be able to use this network to receive data so that it does not have to be downloaded from the iPhone. This increases the autonomy and speed of the device, this mechanism is not new and has been used since watchOS 4.

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How to install Windows 10 on an external drive from macOS Catalina

08/04/2020 by ALOK DAS

Many owners of Apple computers sometimes have to run the Windows operating system for work, games or other tasks. The built-in macOS mechanism for quick and easy installation of a third-party OS is not always suitable for this.
If you try to install Windows via Boot Camp on computers with a 128 GB drive, the utility will politely ask you to free at least 42 GB! Following this logic, to install the second OS, you need to remove all applications and data from the first.

You can try installing the system on an external drive, but this is not possible in recent versions of macOS.
BootCamp on macOS Catalina will not even start if an external drive is connected to the Mac.

There is not the easiest, but working way to install Windows 10 on an external drive, for this we need another Windows (in a virtual machine).
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All manipulations will require a minimum of 30 GB of free space. A little more than 20 GB will be required for temporary installation of the virtual machine, and another 5-6 GB will take a Windows image and related files.
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The installation process is not the most intuitive and some steps that were not required before will have to be done. This is how the general installation algorithm looks:
1. Prepare your Mac to boot from an external drive.
2. Prepare a removable drive for installing Windows.
3. Download all the necessary data.
4. Install Windows 10 on an external drive.
All this will take no more than an hour.
How to prepare a Mac with a T2 chip

New Apple computer models are equipped with a special T2 chip, one of the features of which is to prevent the computer from loading from an external drive. These Mac models are equipped with a similar thing:
▪️ iMac Pro
▪️ Mac mini (2018)
▪️ MacBook Air (2018 and later)
▪️ MacBook Pro (2018 and later)
▪️ Mac Pro (2019)
There is a solution, it will just reboot in recovery mode and allow booting from external drives.
We already wrote about this in detail in this article.
How to prepare a removable drive

Any drive with a capacity of 16GB is suitable. Depending on the tasks, you can install Windows even on a USB flash drive. USB 3.0 speed will be enough to work in simple applications.
The disk on which the system will be installed must first be formatted in exFAT format. This is necessary so that both operating systems can interact with it before recording Windows.

Attention! All data on the removable disk will be deleted. Take care of backups if necessary.
▸ Launch the Disk Utility application
▸ In the side menu, select the drive
▸ Click the Erase button and specify the desired file system
After the procedure, the drive is ready to install Windows.
What you need to download before installation

As mentioned above, the installation will not occur in the most familiar way. Here’s what you need to download in advance:
▸ We take the installation image of Windows 10 from the Microsoft website
▸ Download the free trial version of Parallels Desktop
▸ Download the WinToUSB program from the developer’s site

▸ Do not forget to download drivers and additional files for the operation of all Mac components on Windows. You can do this using the standard Boot Camp Assistant utility. In the menu bar, select Action – Download Windows Support Software.
When all the data is loaded, we can proceed.
How to install Windows 10 on an external drive

1. On MacOS, install the Parallels Desktop application.
2. In the program, create a new virtual machine using the downloaded Windows 10 image.

3. We carry out the initial setup process and wait for the end of the Windows boot to the virtual machine.
4. When Windows starts, transfer the downloaded data to the virtual machine (WinToUSB application and files from Boot Camp Assistant).

5. In the Windows environment, install the WinToUSB program.
6. Connect the external drive to the computer and redirect it to Windows in the Parallels Desktop dialog box.

7. In the WinToUSB menu, specify the Windows 10 image (this is the same image from which we created the virtual machine, it can be copied to Parallels Desktop or opened through a shared folder).
8. As the target disk, indicate the connected drive.

9. We wait about 15-20 minutes before the installation of Windows to an external drive is completed.
10. After installation, copy the files from Boot Camp Assistant to the root folder of the external drive with Windows 10 installed.

11. End the Parallels Desktop application and restart the Mac.
12. While the computer is booting, hold down the Option (Alt) key to enter the drive selection menu.

13. Specify the external drive and start Windows 10.
14. During startup, perform the initial installation of the system. Depending on your Mac model, you may need a wired USB keyboard and mouse.
15. After the first start, we install the drivers and related software from the copied Boot Camp Assistant files.
Congratulations! You received the installed Windows 10 operating system on an external drive. The drive can easily be connected to another Mac and boot from it (do not forget to disable protection on models with a T2 chip).
MacOS now allows you to uninstall the virtual machine and Parallels Desktop application.
This is how you have to get out of the situation that developers from Cupertino are driving users into.

How to install or uninstall the application on Apple Watch

04/02/2020 by ALOK DAS

Apple Watch is far from being just a smart watch; it can be even more useful due to the ability to install applications. This device has in its assortment a rather diverse and attractive design, a clear dial and a sufficient number of pre-installed applications for a variety of purposes, from tracking physical form to indicating the direction of movement.

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But if you want to really get the most out of your watch, then add a few new applications. They make the best use of the capabilities of the display, sensors and quick access to the device.

If your iPhone already has an application compatible with Apple Watch, then you can install it when setting up the clock. But what about finding new applications? In fact, this issue is directly related to the iPhone, to which the watch is tied. Here’s what to do.

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How to install existing applications on iPhone on Apple Watch

When setting up the Apple Watch, the user is prompted to automatically install any watch-compatible applications that already have an iPhone. If you skipped this step or prefer to later choose which applications should be installed on your watch, here’s how to add programs to the Apple Watch.

1. Open the application “Watch” on the iPhone with which the Apple Watch is associated.

2. Scroll through the list of pre-installed applications for the Apple Watch to see a list of programs on the iPhone that are also compatible with the watch. Applications that are already on the watch will have a shortcut “Installed” opposite the name.

3. Click the name of the application you want to download to the Apple Watch. On the screen that opens, set the switch to Included. This action will install the application on the watch.

If you decide to remove this application, then always set the switch to Turned off. In this case, the application will be deleted and will not be displayed on the Apple Watch.

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How to install a new application on Apple Watch

1. Open the application “Watch” on the iPhone with which the Apple Watch is associated.

2. Click the App Store tab.

3. Select the application you want to download. The Apple Watch app store works just like the regular iOS App Store, with managed collections, functional apps, and search capabilities for software specifically designed to work with the Apple Watch.

4. On the application page, click “Receive” (for free applications) or “Buy” (for paid applications) to download the selected option.

After downloading the program to the iPhone, the icon of the new application will appear on the main screen of Apple Watch.

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How to remove applications on Apple Watch

Branded (standard) applications on the Apple Watch are installed automatically (as well as on the iPhone and iPad). Unfortunately, Apple does not allow them to be deleted, unlike software installed by the user from the App Store.

Therefore, if you need to free up more space on your watch, you can only delete personal data and software.

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How to remove the application directly on the Apple Watch

You don’t have to pick up your iPhone if you want to remove the application from the Apple Watch. You can delete applications directly on the watch in the same way as you delete applications from iPhone.

1. Press the Digital Crown to open the Apple Watch home screen.

2. Press and hold the icon of the application that you are about to remove until the icon starts to “wiggle”.

3. Tap on the selected application – a button will appear “×” next to the icon. We remind you that only third-party applications are available for removal.

4. Click on “×” and confirm the deletion by pressing the button “Delete application”.

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How to remove the application from Apple Watch using iPhone

1. Open the application “Watch” on the iPhone.

2. Select the tab “My watch”.

3. Find the application you want to remove and click on it.

4. Turn off the switch “Display on the Apple Watch”.

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How to install macOS on an external SSD to speed up an old Mac (iMac, Mac mini, etc.)

20/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

Many users of obsolete iMac monoblock models (Mac mini, etc.) over time note a significant slowdown in the system, which is observed even when working with regular applications. The simplest and most cost-effective solution to the problem is transferring macOS from a standard hard drive to an external SSD drive.

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What is this for?

The most noticeable increase in processing time for even simple tasks is noted after users switch to new versions of the OS, while even launch macOS Mojave or macOS Catalina can take several minutes, and clearing your computer of digital junk only slightly improves the situation.

With a rough measurement of the speed of the native HDD on the 2013 iMac with macOS Mojave installed, we get:

But what speed did the same computer produce after installing macOS Catalina on an external SSD – 4 times faster:

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No, it’s inexpensive, you don’t need to take the computer apart and carry it to the service center

If we talk about the complete replacement of the built-in HDD with SSD, then many service centers (not certified) provide similar services, but at the same time, the cost of the work and the drive itself significantly reduces the efficiency of the method – it hardly makes sense to spend tens of thousands of rubles on resuscitating an old computer. We also do not recommend opening the device’s case and replacing it on our own for obvious reasons.

So, the most acceptable option from the economic and practical points of view remains:

adding an external SSD, which will work as a system drive, while a regular HDD will be turned into a file storage.

Thus, the task is conditionally divided into three simple stages:

1. Back up the old HDD (optional). You can do without this procedure by installing and setting up a clean system on the external SSD, and since access to the old HDD from a clean macOS installed on the SSD is preserved, data from the HDD can be easily copied to a new external drive.

2. Installing the latest version of macOS on an SSD connected via USB.

3. Data transfer from HDD to SSD (optional).

To do this, you only need the SSD-drive itself and a little free time. When choosing an SSD drive, it should be borne in mind that a USB connection will limit the speed of operation to about 400 MB / s, which means it does not make sense to purchase a disk with read / write speed characteristics, for example, 900 MB / s or more. Recall that the approximate read / write speed of the considered regular iMac HDD-drive of 2013 is about 100 MB / s.

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Where to buy a good external SSD?

Here are some popular options:

How to install macOS on an external SSD

1. Connect an external SDD to your Mac using a USB cable.

2. Reboot the Mac.

3. When you turn on your Mac (at the very beginning of the download), press and hold the key combination ⌘Cmd + R on keyboard.

4. Mac should boot into Recovery mode (loading takes longer than usual). If the computer boots in normal mode, repeat step 2 and step 3 again.

5. In the menu that appears, select Reinstall macOS.

6. Click Proceed.

7. Accept the license agreement by pressing the button To accept.

8. Press the button “Show all drives”.

9. Select a connected SSD drive. It is usually indicated by a yellow icon.

In case the connected SSD is inactive.

while the system indicates an error:

This drive does not use the GUID Partition Table (GPT) scheme.

In most cases, this happens with new SSDs that do not use the GUID partition table (GPT) scheme required to install macOS.

To prepare your external SSD for macOS (install the GUID partition table schema and APFS file system), read our detailed instructions.

10. After preparing the disc, repeat the above steps.

11. Press the button Install. The macOS installation process will begin.

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How to boot into macOS from an external SSD?

There are two ways to download macOS installed on an external SSD.

1. Choice at each boot.

While the Mac is loading (after turning on or rebooting), press and hold ⌥Option (Alt) on keyboard. On the boot screen that appears, select an external SSD (usually indicated by a yellow icon).

2. Automatic loading by default.

In order to automatically boot the system from an external SSD each time, open System settings and go to the section Boot disk.

Click on the lock icon in the lower left corner of the window and enter the administrator password to gain access to the settings, make the external SSD active for loading and click the button Reload.

After completing these steps, the system will always boot from an external SSD.

Conclusion

As a result, we have a 4-fold increase in the speed of the drive, which gives a significant boost in performance, accelerating the launch of the system and applications. At the same time, the advantages and disadvantages of this method can be highlighted:

Benefits

Speed mode. As mentioned above, using an SSD instead of an HDD (when connected to USB) will increase the read / write speed up to 4 times.

Profitability. The procedure for adding an external SSD will cost much less than a full replacement of the HDD inside the case, which does not go to landfill, but turns into a file storage;

Reversibility. At any time, you can return to the system on the HDD;

Simplicity. To connect an external SSD and install macOS on it, you do not need to be an advanced user and open a computer – the detailed instructions above will allow you to do all the operations even for an absolute beginner.

disadvantages

Accommodation The only drawback may be the need to safely place an external SSD on a table or computer case, for which you can use special protective covers.

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How to install third-party fonts in iOS. It’s easier than it sounds

17/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

One of the subtle innovations of iOS 13 and iPadOS was the support of third-party fonts.

Chip not intended to customize and change the interface of the Apple mobile operating system. Additional fonts are used exclusively in text-editing applications.

This option is useful to everyone who works with graphics, creates content, designs, or just wants to beautifully design mail and documents.

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Now we will consider in detail all the features of working with third-party fonts on the iPhone and iPad.

Where support for third-party fonts appeared

With the release of iOS 13 and iPadOS, support for third-party fonts has appeared in all Apple applications that have the option to format text.

New fonts can be tested right away in a standard email client, Pages text editor, Numbers spreadsheet editor, and Keynote presentation program.

Third-party developers got at their disposal special APIs, the implementation of which will allow using the installed third-party fonts from iOS 13.

Over the past six months, many programs have acquired this useful feature.

What font formats are supported

The following font types are now available on Apple mobile operating systems:

TTF (TrueType Font), which is based on the joint development of Apple and Microsoft of the late 80s. Then the companies came together to provide a decent alternative to vector fonts from Adobe. At the moment, this font format is most common on both Windows and macOS.

TTC (TrueType Collection) – An improved version of TrueType that allows you to combine similar fonts into one file and reduce the amount of source data.

OTF (OpenType Font), TrueType-based development by Adobe and Microsoft in the mid-90s. Fonts are supported by macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Where to look for new fonts

At the moment, fonts can be found on the websites of developers: Adobe, DynaFont, FounderType, Monotype, Morisawa.

It is possible to install fonts through applications from the App Store. Adding third-party fonts on iOS 12 and earlier is also possible, but this requires the installation of third-party developer profiles.

How to install new fonts on iPhone and iPad

There are several ways to add new fonts in iOS. Please note that the added data does not migrate between devices via iCloud or another cloud service.

All the necessary fonts will have to be downloaded on each device, where necessary.

1. Installation through the application

This method is possible on any device with iOS 13 or iPadOS. You just need to find the right program in the App Store.

We offer such free alternatives:

▸ Adobe Creative Cloud

▸ Font Diner

▸ Fonteer

▸ iFont

You just need to find the appropriate font in the application, press the button Install and confirm the installation of the font on the device.

Now, while editing text, just go to the settings and select the installed font.

2. Installation through the profile

This method allows you to install third-party fonts on earlier versions of iOS.

You can find fonts in this case using the following applications:

▸ FondFont

▸ iFont

▸ Good Fonts

▸ AnyFont

In the application, you must select the necessary fonts and agree to the installation. The application will download the developer profile to the smartphone, you will need to confirm its installation and enter the unlock code.

How to remove fonts from iOS

To remove fonts that were installed through applications for iOS 13 or iPadOS, you need to do the following:

1. Go to Settings – Basic – Fonts.

2. Find an unnecessary font in the list or through the search.

3. Swipe to remove the installed font.

To remove the font that was installed during the slop of the developer profile, you need to do the following operation:

1. Go to Settings – Basic – Profiles.

2. Select the profile of the unwanted font.

3. Remove the profile from the system.

How to install Windows 10 on Mac using Boot Camp for free: an easy working way

09/01/2020 by ALOK DAS

No matter how beautiful and self-contained macOS is, some of its users need to work on Windows from time to time. Someone wants to play, and someone needs to work in specialized programs, which simply do not have analogues for the Mac. Yes, and you can understand just the desire to diversify the working environment – it is so interesting to look at the evolution of Windows and its new features.

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It turns out that it is not necessary to purchase a separate computer for Windows – this operating system can also be installed on a Mac, and in parallel with the main one. The Boot Camp tool allows you to place a full-fledged second operating system, comparing favorably with virtualization solutions with their limitations.

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The content of the article

What is boot camp?

Boot Camp is a standard pre-installed application on macOS that allows you to legally install Windows on your Mac, as well as switch between OSes at boot time. Boot Camp for Mac will allow you to quickly deploy Windows and ensure the stable operation of this system, giving it maximum computer hardware resources.

Find app Boot Camp Assistant on macOS is possible along the way Programs → Utilities or in the Launchpad window in the folder Other.

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Which Macs can install Windows 10 through Boot Camp?

List of models for which using the utility Boot Camp Assistant It is possible to install on the Mac 64-bit Windows 10 editions of Home or Pro:

iMac 2012 or newer;
iMac Pro 2013 or newer;
iMac / Mac mini 2012 or newer;
MacBook Pro / Air 2012 or newer;
2015 MacBook and later.

On computers, the latest macOS updates must be installed and the program must be present Boot Camp Assistant. It is she who is responsible for the subsequent installation of Windows 10.

Note that on macOS Mojave installed on an iMac with a 3 TB hard drive, there is no way to install Windows using Boot Camp. This is due to the characteristic placement of different from each other APFS and NTFS file systems on disks of this particular capacity. On the other models mentioned above, Windows 10 may well be installed.

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How much space does it take to install Windows 10 on a Mac?

A Mac boot disk must have at least 64 GB of free space. And for the best performance, there should be at least 128 GB of space in general. That is how much the automatic installation of Windows updates will require. If you are dealing with an iMac Pro or Mac Pro with volume random access memory (RAM) 128 GB, then the boot disk will need to free up at least the same amount of space.

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Will Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard work on Windows?

Yes, the Apple Wireless Mouse and Keyboard will work fine in a Windows environment, but just in case Before installation, prepare a separate wired USB mouse and USB keyboard. During the installation of Windows, you may need them (at least press the button Further, as in the screenshot below), since the Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard are detected in the system only at the stage of installation completion, while at the initial stage user actions will be required, and input devices may not work.

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Do I need a USB flash drive to create a Windows boot disk?

A USB flash drive of at least 16 GB is required for installing Windows on older Mac computers (released in 2015 and earlier).

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Where to download the installation ISO-image of Windows 10?

An image of the 64-bit version of Windows 10 Pro or Home in the ISO format can be downloaded legally and free of charge from the Microsoft website. For this:

1. Follow the link in the drop-down list Release Choice select Windows 10 and press the button Confirm.

2. In the drop-down list Choose product language select the system language and press the button Confirm.

3. Click on the link button that appears 64-bit Download. The link will be available within 24 hours of creation.

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I do not have a Windows activation code, can I install a system without it?

During the installation of Windows on a Mac, the user will be asked to enter an activation code. You can skip this procedure, it is optional and will not become an obstacle for further installation.

Do not rush to look for a place where you can buy a Windows activation key, perhaps a version without activation will suit you.

If during the installation of the original Windows 10 you did not enter an activation key (select “I do not have a product key”), then in the end, you still get a fully functional official Windows system with minor restrictions regarding personalization options (changing themes, color options, wallpaper, etc.).

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What happens if you do not activate the installed Windows 10 on Mac later?

An inactive version of Windows 10 on Mac will work no time limit. In other words, without entering a Windows activation code, the system will continue to work correctly without blocking and in a month, in a year, five, etc.

In addition to the impossibility of personalization, the system settings will indicate that Windows 10 is not activated. Also, after a month of using Windows, a reminder will appear in the lower right part of the desktop that the system is not activated. We repeat that no locks of the current session in an inactive version of Windows 10 are not provided.

This message can be easily removed by changing the PaintDesktopVersion parameter in the HKEY_CURRENT_USER Control Panel Desktop registry key from 1 to 0 and then restarting the computer.

If you wish, you can purchase the Windows 10 activation code later. To do this, go along the path: “Parameters” → Update and Security → “Activation” and press “Go to the store”. On this page you can buy a license activation code for Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro using a credit card. After the purchase, return to “Parameters”press the button Change Product Key and enter the received license activation code for Windows.

Please note that you can buy a Windows 10 activation code not only from Microsoft, but also many resellers. In this case, as a rule, the license will cost much cheaper.

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How to install Windows 10 on Mac

1. To install Windows, you will need a utility Boot Camp Assistant. It is one of the standard macOS applications.

Run the utility by following the path Programs → Utilities or use the Launchpad window, in which go to the folder Other.

2. Download the ISO Windows 10 image from Microsoft.

3. Press the button Proceed and specify the location where the downloaded Windows image is stored.

4. Set the size of the disk space allocated for Windows to be at least 64 GB (128 GB recommended). At this step, some caution is required – changing this section in the future will not work. If the system is needed not just for familiarization, but for installing “heavy” games and applications into it, then it is better to give it more space in advance.

5. If Boot Camp Assistant asks you to insert a prepared USB drive, then install it in the USB port of your Mac. This media will help you create a bootable Windows disc.

For Mac with OS X El Capitan 10.11 or later macOS, a USB flash drive is required to install Windows not required.

6. Wait until the necessary drivers and packages are downloaded from the Internet. At the end of the program Boot Camp Assistant the computer will restart. After that, Windows will directly install.

7. At the very beginning of the process, you will be taken to the installation window, in which you will need to select the section for installing the new system. Select the BOOTCAMP section. Typically, the installer itself automatically selects this section and performs its formatting.

8. Disconnect all external USB devices from the Mac, click Further to continue installing Windows.

9. After the first start of Windows, the Boot Camp installer will automatically open, which is necessary to install additional drivers required for the system to work. If the installer for some reason did not start, then run it manually. For this:

a) in Windows Explorer, open a temporarily created disk OSXRESERVEDwhich is usually indicated by the letter D.

b) Open the folder Bootcamp and run the file Setup.

c) Allow Boot Camp to make changes by clicking the button “Yes”and then click “Fix”to start the installation.

d) Restart the computer.

10. After completing the installation of all the required programs, restart Windows, and then connect to the Internet using an Ethernet cable or Wi-Fi. Open panel “Start” find the utility there Apple Software Updaterun it.

11. In this program, select all available updates, install them, and restart the computer again.

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How to start and switch between Windows 10 and macOS on a computer with Boot Camp

So, on your computer now there is not only macOS, but also Windows 10. It remains only to understand – how to start this or that operating system. By default, when you turn on your computer, macOS will boot, as it was before. You can choose to boot another system using the special menu. To make it appear during system startup (for example, after rebooting or turning on), press and hold the key in this state ⌥Option (Alt).

Alternative method: Follow the path System settings → Boot disk, click on the lock icon in the lower left corner of the window and enter the administrator password to gain access to the settings, make the partition where Windows is installed active (usually BOOTCAMP) and click the button Reload.