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How to Turn iPhone & iPad Videos Into GIFs Using Shortcuts

After capturing a meme-worthy piece of video, you might want to convert it into the popular GIF format. GIFs are smaller in size and compatible with more devices than most video formats. There are many apps in the App Store that perform the video to GIF conversion, but here's a way to do the deed using nothing but your iPhone...

two-factor authentication on an iPad and iPhone

How to Implement Apple’s Two-Factor Authentication on a Mac

Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security for your Apple ID designed to ensure that you're the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password.  Here are the steps to enable two-factor authentication on a...

Use Your apple watch to authenticate your mac

Use Your Apple Watch to Authenticate Passwords & More on a Mac

With macOS Big Sur (and Catalina), you can use your Apple Watch  to authenticate passwords or approve app installations when you double-tap on the Side button. This is especially handy on Macs (mid-2013 and later) that don't have Touch ID, which...

Pairing an Apple Pencil to an iPad

Apple Pencil Troubleshooting

I can't say that I'm a huge fan of the Apple Pencil. I'm not an artist by any stretch of the imagination, and I find it easier to use a trackpad for photo touchups. However, the announcement of iPadOS 15...

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