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How to Send a Starbucks Gift Card by Text Message

You can send electronic Starbucks gift cards to other iOS or Android users via text messages. This article shows how you can do that in the Messages app. You can use this method to send Starbucks gift cards (also called Starbucks eGift Card) to your friends and family members in only a few steps. This is called Starbucks Gifts in iMessage.

Send Starbucks Gifts

Follow these steps:

1. On your iPhone or iPad, download the Starbucks app by going to the App Store if it is not already installed.

2. Open the Messages app and start a conversation or open an existing conversation. Please note that you cannot send a Starbucks gift card in group texts.

3.  Once you’ve opened or started a text conversation with the person you want to send the gift card to, tap the Applications icon next to the text box. And this will open the Applications toolbar.

4. In the toolbar (this is also called the app drawer), select the Starbucks Gifts icon. You may want to scroll across until you find the icon. And tap the icon.

Please note that if you are unable to find the Starbucks Gifts icon, from the app drawer, then swipe left and tap the more (the three-dot icon) icon and tap Edit (in the upper-left corner) and find Starbucks Gifs and ensure that it is enabled.

5. You will see a lot of styles of Starbucks gift cards. Select one when you find the style you want. You can scroll up or down to see more designs. There are many designs enabling you to choose to perfect card that matches the occasion.

6. Select an amount. You can load $5, $10, or $25 and tap Buy.

7. Then confirm your payment with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. You can also add a comment if you want.

8. And you are done. The recipient will see the gift card within their text messages. The recipient will receive the selected Gift card icon saying “Tap to use this card”. When the recipient taps this, the Starbucks app will open. If she or he does not have the app, tapping will open the App Store so she or he can download the app.

However, if the recipient is not an iPhone user, she or he will still receive the gift card. But instead of the gift card icon, she or he will receive a URL linking to the gift card. They can open the URL and use the card.

You will also receive an email (your Apple ID email) from Starbucks regarding the details of your order. It will also include your order number. You can use this order number if you need help and want to contact Starbucks regarding the order.

On your credit card statement, this will appear as STARBUCKS CARD EGIFT.

See also:

• How to Send Your Location Using Messages on iPhone
• How To Check Your Apple Store Gift Card Balance
• Amazon Winner, Free Gift Card, Congratulations Scams & How To Stop Them
• What to Do if your Apple Cash Account is Restricted or Locked
• A Complete List Of Stores That Accept Apple Pay

How to Send a Starbucks Gift Card by Text Message
Serhat Kurt

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Can you Connect More than One Monitor to a Mac?

Many Mac users, especially those who use MacBooks, may need more screen real-estate than their built-in displays provide. But, how many external monitors can you connect? Also, what are the display options for those connected screens – options like screen mirroring and extended display. Can M1 Macs use external displays as Intel Macs can? In this article, we will answer these questions, and tell you how you can set up your external monitors with your Mac.

How Many Displays can you Connect?

• Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C): You can connect a display to each port on your Mac using an appropriate cable, adapter and/or hub.
• Apple silicon Macs: You can connect a single external display to your Mac. (Mac mini can have a total of two displays, one using the HDMI port.) Apple may issue a fix for the one external monitor issue in future versions of macOS. Until then, if you are interested, you can do a search for the unofficial ways of connecting more monitors to an M1 Mac; They require purchasing some accessory hardware and installing 3rd party software.
• Macs with MiniDisplayPort, Thunderbolt or Thunderbolt 2: You can connect two displays. You can either connect one Thunderbolt monitor to another and then to your Mac, or if you have two Thunderbolt ports on your Mac, you can connect two monitors separately to your computer.

Display Options

Extended Desktop

An extended desktop allows you to do one of two things with your monitors:

• Option 1: You can have one large desktop that extends across two or more monitors.
  • You can open windows that span across monitors.
  • Your cursor will move across the screens as if they are one.
• Option 2: You can set things up so that each monitor shows a separate desktop space.
  • You will have separate windows open in each monitor.
  • When you move your mouse cursor off the edge of one screen, it will move to another screen.
  • You can drag a window from one monitor to another.

To set up your monitors to use the extended desktop mode:

1. Go to Apple menu  > System Preferences and click on Displays.
2. Click on the Arrangement tab.
3. Make sure Mirror Displays is unchecked.
4. You can rearrange the displays how you would like by dragging the blue rectangle images around. To know which blue rectangle represents which monitor, click it and your monitor will flash a red border on your monitor.

To choose between option 1 and option 2 above, go to System Preferences and click on Mission Control. For option 1, uncheck “Displays have separate Spaces.” For option 2, check the box next to “Displays have separate Spaces.”

Display Mirroring

To set up monitors to mirror your built-in display:

1. Go to Apple menu  > System Preferences and click on Displays.
2. With the Display tab selected, you should set both displays to the same resolution.
3. Click on the Arrangement tab.
4. Check the box next to Mirror Displays.

Mixed Mirroring and Extended Desktop

If you have three or more monitors, you can specify that some mirror your main display, and other monitors extend the display.

1. Under System Preferences, click on Display, then click the Arrangement tab.
2. Make sure Mirror Displays is unchecked.
3. To make one display mirror another, press and hold the Option key while you drag one of the blue display icons on top of another.

Tips and Troubleshooting

• Connecting monitors and changing the display settings could cause your Mac to crash.
• If a connected monitor begins to flash or otherwise act crazy, you can press the power button (or disconnect the monitor), then turn it back on (reconnect it).
• If your Mac doesn’t detect a monitor you have connected, try the following:
  • Go to System Preferences > Displays and click on the Display tab. Click on the Detect Displays button. If you don’t see the button, press the Option key and it will appear where the Gather Windows button is.
  • Put your Mac to sleep – Apple menu  > Sleep – then wake it again.
  • Check cable connections and power buttons.
  • Make sure you are using the right kind of cable/hub. Not all cables or hub ports – such as some USB-C cables, and many USB-C hub ports – will allow the transfer of video/media. See How to Choose a USB, Multi-port Hub for your MacBook for more info.

Related Articles

• Mac Brightness Not Working? How to Fix
• Mac: How To Troubleshoot Screen Flickering
• Sidecar: Unable to Connect to iPad: The Device Timed Out, Fix
• AirPlay Not Working? How To Fix
• Your Screen is Being Observed on Mac, Fix
• Set Up your Home Office for Productivity with your Mac and iDevices

Can you Connect More than One Monitor to a Mac?
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Does AppleCare Cover iPhone Water Damage?

Many iPhone users may be wondering if AppleCare covers water damage. Water damage can occur in many different ways including spilling liquid onto your phone or dropping your phone into water. Although iPhones now have some water resistance, there is still a possibility for your device to be damaged by liquid. Many users are also confused about what sort of warranty their device comes with, and what are the differences in coverage between the included warranty, and AppleCare+.

AppleCare vs AppleCare+

Every iPhone comes with Apple’s one year limited warranty which covers hardware repair for one year and tech support for 90 days. Some of the things this limited warranty does not cover:

• Batteries
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage caused by third party components
• Damage caused by accident, abuse, misuse, fire, liquid contact, earthquake or other external cause.

AppleCare+ is an extended warranty that you can purchase for your Apple products that not only extends the coverage of the original warranty for a longer period of time, but also includes accidental damage protection.

For more on how to check your warranty status, and for information on how to purchase AppleCare+, see: How to Check your AppleCare Warranty Status & How to Buy.

iPhone’s Water Resistance

Since the iPhone 7, iPhones have been designed with the ability to withstand being immersed in water – up to a point.

• iPhone 13: Water resistant to a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes
• iPhone 12: Water resistant to a depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes
• iPhone 11: Water resistant to a depth of 2 meters for up to 30 minutes
• iPhone X, 8, and 7: Water resistant to a depth of 1 meter for up to 30 minutes

AppleCare+ for iPhone

This information is from the documentation on plans purchased in the U.S., after September 14, 2021. You can check the documentation for other AppleCare+ plans.

Covered Accidental Damage

Under the section on services for accidental damage from handling (ADH Service):

• Accidental damage from handling – resulting from an unexpected and unintentional external event such as drops and damage caused by liquid contact.
• Apple will either repair or exchange the device. You only get 2 such ADH service events in each 12 month period – the exact period depends on your purchase date and is specified on the original sales receipt.
• You must pay the service fee – see below.

Service Fees

The following service fees apply when getting your device repaired by Apple.

iPhone:

• Screen-Only Damage: US$29
• Back Glass-Only Damage (not available on models older than iPhone 12): US$29
• All Other Damage: US$99

What isn’t Covered

Some of the things that aren’t covered are:

• Services that protect against normal wear and tear, or to repair cosmetic damage.
• Preventative maintenance.
• Covered equipment that is lost or stolen.
• Damage caused by reckless, abusive, willful or intentional conduct, or any use in a manner not normal or intended by Apple.
• Damage to the device – no matter the cause – if the device has been opened, serviced, modified, or altered by anyone other than Apple or an authorized representative of Apple.
• Damages caused by fire, earthquake or other external causes.

How to Get Service

You can call Apple or go to support.apple.com/ country-selector. You should have the AppleCare+ plan number and/or your device’s serial number. See the following articles for more on your service options and how to get service for your device:

• Apple Support: How To Get Help
• How To Make A Genius Bar Reservation
• How to Contact Apple Online Live Chat Support Team

If you have already sent your device in for service, you can check your device’s service status.

If you already have AppleCare+, but you have decided you no longer want it, you can cancel it. See: How to Cancel your AppleCare Plan and Get a Refund.

Does AppleCare Cover iPhone Water Damage?
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Convert your Videos to GIFs for Free on your iPhone or iPad

GIFs are very popular. You can easily convert your videos into animated GIFs. In this article, I will show you how you can make a GIF video from your video file on your iPhone or iPad. We will not use any third-party apps. This could be the easiest way to do this. Basically, we will create a Shortcut that will turn your videos into GIFs.

Make a GIF

1. Open Shortcuts on your iPhone or iPad. And tap the add (+) button in the top-right of the screen.

2. Then tap Add action.

3. Tap Media.

4. Scroll down and find the GIFs section and tap Make GIF. And this will create a new shortcut.

5. Now we create the Make Gif shortcut. If you tap Show More, you can customize your GIFs. There are three settings:

• Seconds Per Photo
• Loop Forever
• Auto Size

We will now add a Save action. Tap the plus (+) icon. What we want is to save the GIF that this shortcut creates.

6. Now, since last time we added a Media shortcut, the Media option will be open. Scroll down and find the Photos section and then tap Save to Photo Album.

7. Now we will rename this shortcut and add to the share screen so that you can easily convert videos to GIFs. Tap the three dot (…) icon.

8. Enter a new name and turn on Show in Share Sheet. Then tap Done.

9. We saved our GIF shortcut but we are not finished yet. Now tap Content.

10. Tap Select Magic Variable.

11.Now tap Shortcut input.

And you are done, your Shortcut is ready.

How to use Shortcuts to create GIFs

Now we will use our shortcut to convert a video to a GIF. Here is how:

1. Open your Photos app and tap Library and select a video to convert. And tap the Share button.

2.This will open the Share Sheet. Scroll down and select the Shortcut you created.

3. Now, your video will be converted to a GIF file and saved to the Recents album (you can change this setting if you go to Shortcuts > Photos) in your Photos Library. Open your Photos app to see your new GIF.

See also

• How to Change the Default Screenshot File Format (PNG) to JPG, TIFF, GIF, BMP, or PDF in macOS
• Live Photos not Working on iPhone or iPad? Fix
• Photoshop “Could not Save Preferences Because the File is Locked”, Fix
• Can’t Transfer Photos or Videos from iPhone / iPad to Windows Computer? How to Fix
• Edit Button Grayed Out in Photos on iPhone or iPad, Fix
• How To Remove Location Data When You Share Photos and Videos

Convert your Videos to GIFs for Free on your iPhone or iPad
Serhat Kurt

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How to Reduce PDF Size on your Mac

This article explains how you can reduce the size of a PDF file on your Mac. You may want to compress your PDF files to reduce their size because compressing will save you storage space, and this can be essential for you because, for example, many government entities have a maximum size limit for filed or submitted PDF documents. Furthermore, sometimes, you may not be able to email large PDF files as most email clients limit the size to 20MB. This article describes two methods and these methods are free to use, you do not need to buy any additional apps or services.

Use Preview to reduce PDF file

This is very simple. Follow the steps below:

1. Open the PDF document in Preview on your Mac. As you can see, the current size before shrinking is 3.3MB.

2. In Preview, click File and Export, as you can see below:

3. And then open the Format menu and select PDF. And then open the Quarts Filter menu and select Reduce File Size and then click Save.

4. And the result is 586 KB.

Use ColorSync

The above method is good and works for most. However, you may not like the results because they will be of lower quality, especially if your PDFs have lots of images. If you want more control, then this option is for you.

The good thing is that you can use the ColorSync Utility to add custom Quartz Folder based on your needs. Here is how:

1. Open ColorSync on your Mac (Applications > Utilities).

2. Click the Filters tab.

2. You will see the built-in filters. Find the “Reduce File Size”, we will copy this filter to modify it. Click the Duplicate icon.

3. You will see the copy under the “Custom Filters” section. It will say “reduce File Size Copy”, you can rename this if you double-click it.

4. You will see two sections:

• Image Sampling
• Image Compression

Click the arrow icons to modify these sections. You can change Quality, Resolution, Size, etc. You can also change the image quality, you may want to adjust this if you are unhappy with the image quality in your PDFs.

You can create multiple filters with different settings. So that you can use any of them when you need them. When you are done, close ColorSync.

Now, these new filters will appear when you export your PDF to reduce its size. Open your PDF and go to File > Export. Select your custom filter one and click Save.

See also:

• ColorSync Not Working on Mac, Fix
• How to Delete or Rearrange PDF Pages using Preview
• Preview Not Working on Mac, Fix
• How to Crop a Screenshot on your Mac
• How to Reduce the Size of a JPEG on your Mac
• How to Combine PDF Files into a PDF on Mac for Free

How to Reduce PDF Size on your Mac
Serhat Kurt

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How to Undo and Redo in Notes

This article explains how you can undo or redo your last typing and design actions in Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The built-in Notes application lets you undo or redo to remove or repeat single or multiple typing actions. These commands can be very useful if you often use the Notes app. You can undo your mistakes and then redo them if you want. You can use a few simple gestures.

Undo and redo in Notes on iPhone or iPad

There are several ways. You can use any of them:

Method 1: Shake

Undo: When you want to undo an action, simply physically shake your iPhone or iPad. And you will see an Undo popup. Simply tap Undo. See the image below:

Redo: If you want to redo your last undo, shake your device again, and you will see a Redo popup. Simply tap Redo.

Method 2: Three finger swipe

Undo: You can undo or redo without shaking. You can use a three-finger swipe from right to left. Using your three fingers, swipe from right to left on the screen. It will automatically be undone. You do not need to tap anything else. Keep swiping with three fingers if you want to undo more.

Redo: If you want the original back, use your three fingers and swipe from left to right, again swiping will redo it.

Method 3: Three finger single tap

Undo: Tap once with three fingers anywhere on the screen. A toolbar will appear. Tap the undo icon (see the image below).

Redo: Tap once again with three fingers to bring up the toolbar and then tap the Redo icon.

Method 4: Three finger double tap

This method only does undo. If you need to quickly undo in Notes, simply double-tap the screen with three fingers.

Method 5: Markup tool

This may be the easiest way. Tap the Markup icon (which is the icon of a pencil). In the Markup toolbar, you will see the Undo and Redo buttons.

Undo and redo in Notes on Mac

You can also undo and redo in Notes on your Mac.

Undo

From the Edit menu at the top of your screen, select Undo. Or alternatively, you can use the Command-Z shortcut to undo the last action.

Redo:

To redo something you’ve undone, again, go to the Edit menu and select Redo. And also you can press the Shift-Command-Z keys on your keyboard.

See also

• How to Add Presenter Notes in Keynote on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
• How to Export Notes From The Notes App As PDF On iPhone & iPad
• How To Reset Forgotten Notes Password
• Pages: Can’t Open Document, Fix

How to Undo and Redo in Notes
Serhat Kurt

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How to Crop a Screenshot on your Mac

This article explains how you can crop a screenshot on your Mac. You can easily take screenshots on your Mac. There are a few techniques to capture a different part of your screen, the entire screen, a part of the screen, or a window. By default, the screenshots you take will be saved as image files on your Desktop. You can change where macOS saves the screenshots. The screenshot will be saved as a PNG file, but you can also change the default format.

After taking a screenshot, you may want to crop it. Cropping involves the removal of unwanted parts from your screenshot. There are various reasons why you may want to crop a screenshot, such as:

• To remove an unwanted part.
• To improve framing or composition.
• To create a focus on your desired object in the screenshot.

How to take screenshots

As stated above there are a few techniques to take capture your screen:

• Command-Shift-3: This creates an entire screenshot. This is like using the Print Screen key on a Windows computer.
• Command-Shift-4: You can use this shortcut to capture some of your screens.
• Command-Shift-4-the Space bar: This captures a window or menu.
• Command-Shift-5: This opens the screenshot toolbar that you can use to take screenshots.

How to crop your screenshots

There are a few ways to do this:

1. The screenshot shortcuts

Some of the screenshot shortcuts mentioned above let you crop your screenshot before capturing the screen:

The Command-Shift-4 and Command-Shift-5 shortcuts let you select the area by dragging the crosshair pointer to effectively crop your intended screenshot.

If you want to crop more after taking the screenshot, see the methods below.

1. Screenshot thumbnail

Immediately after taking the screenshot, a thumbnail in the corner of your screen will appear. You can click it to open the screenshot editing tool. This will let you crop your screenshot image. Please note that you can disable this thumbnail.

Follow these steps:

1. Take your screenshot and click the thumbnail that appears in the corner.

2. Click the Crop button. And the crop borders will display on the edges of the screenshot.

3. Now, you can drag the corner to specify the crop boundaries in your screenshot. The white area will be your image.

4. Click Down when you are done. And the cropped image will be saved to your desktop.

3. Preview

If you do not click the screenshot thumbnail, it will disappear in a few seconds. You can still crop your screenshot. Here is how:

1. Find your screenshot and open it in Preview.

2. Click the “Show Markup Toolbar” button. And ensure that Rectangular Selection is selected.

3. Then use your trackpad or mouse to select the area you want to keep and then click the crop button. You can also use the Command-K shortcut. And lastly, you can use the Tools > Crop menu.

See also

• How to Directly Paste Mac Screenshots Into Documents on Apple Devices
• Screenshots Not Working On Mac, Fix
• Where Do Apple Watch Screenshots Go?

How to Crop a Screenshot on your Mac
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Live Photos not Working on iPhone or iPad? Fix

Several users have said that the Live Photos feature is not working as expected. Users have reported these problems:

• Live Photo previews not working, moving.
• Live Photo has no sound.
• Unable to take or share Live Photos.
• Live Photos lose their effects.

If you are having similar problems with Live Photos, this article explains how you can fix them. The following fixes can be used

Live Photo is the default camera setting for the iPhone and iPad. Live Photos play a few seconds of video and sound. More specifically, a Live Photo is a still photo that animates 1.5 seconds of motion before and after you tap the camera button. Using Live Photos, you can capture photos that combine image, sound, and movement. It is a great feature and many users enjoy it, it’s also prone to not working as it should.

Is your device updated?

Live Photos may not be working, perhaps because your device needs an iOS or iPadOS update. Here is how:

• Go to Settings > General > Software Update.
• If there is an update available, follow the onscreen instructions to update your iPhone and iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

Does your device support this feature?

You may not be able to take Live Photos because your device may not offer this feature. You can take Live Photos on these devices:

• iPhone 6s or later,
• iPad (5th generation) or later,
• iPad Air (3rd generation),
• iPad mini (5th generation), and
• iPad Pro models from 2016 or later.

If you have an older device, such as an iPad Air 3, then you won’t be able to take Live Photos.

Live Photo previews not working?

If this is your problem, it is highly likely that you need to turn off the Reduce Motion feature. Reduce Motion is an accessibility feature, when it is enabled, some of the screen effects will be disabled. And this affects how Live Photos work.

Here is how you can do this:

• Open Settings.
• Tap Accessibility.
• Tap Motion.
• And ensure that Reduce Motion is disabled.

Unable to share a Live Photo?

Some users have said that Live Photos turn into regular, still, photos, meaning Live Photos are losing their Live Photos effects. Users have reported that this issue occurs when they share Live Photos from the Photos app or the Messages app. If you are having issues with sending a Live Photo via the Messages app, this may be because of your settings. Here is how you can fix this:

• Open Settings.
• Tap Messages.
• Scroll down and find the Low Quality Image Mode.
• Turn this feature off. When this feature is enabled, you won’t be able to share Live Photos with Messages. They will be sent as regular photos.

Restart

Simply restart your iPhone and iPad and then check again if your Live Photo problem is fixed. Here is how you can restart your device:

• iPhone X, 11, 12, or 13 and iPad without a Home button models: Press and hold the power button (side or top) and the volume up (or down) together until you see the “slide to power off” slider. Move the slider. Wait 30 seconds. Then press and hold the power button again until the Apple logo appears.
• Other iPhone and iPad models: Press and hold the power button (side or top) until the “power off” slider appears. Drag the slider. Wait 30 seconds. Then press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.

See also

• How to Turn off Live Photos on iPhone and iPad
• My Photo Stream Not Working On Mac, Fix
• Live Wallpapers on iPhone XR and iPhone SE
• iPhone Won’t Send Pictures to Android, Fix
• How To Share Photos, Videos, Or Voice Messages in Messages

Live Photos not Working on iPhone or iPad? Fix
Serhat Kurt

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How to Find Applications Folder on Mac

The Application folder is one of the most commonly used folders on your Mac. Finding the folder can be a little difficult for new Mac users. This folder houses all of the default applications that come with macOS. It also contains another folder called Utilities which includes the macOS utility apps such as Terminal, Activity Monitor, Disk Utility, Screenshot, Airport Utility, and more.

If you use the Mac App Store to install an app, it will be added to the /Applications/ folder. You may want to open the Applications folder to launch, organize or delete apps.

How to find the Applications folder

There are multiple methods to find the Applications folder:

• In the Finder on your Mac, choose Go > Applications.

• In the Finder, you can also use the Shift-Command-A shortcut to open the folder. Simply press these keys together.

• From the Dock, click Finder. In the Sidebar, click Applications:
  • If you do not see the Sidebar, click the View menu and Show Sidebar.
  • If you do not see Applications, click Finder > Preferences > Sidebar and select the “Applications” box.

• You can use Spotlight to search and find the Applications folder. You will see it under the “Folders” section.

How to Add the Applications folder to the Dock

There are a few alternatives to open applications on your Mac. For example, many users use Launchpad. You can also use the Dock by adding the Applications folder icon to your Dock. Here is how:

• Click the Finder icon in the Dock to open a new Finder window.
• Do you see the Sidebar? If not, choose View from the Finder menu bar and click Show Sidebar.
• The Sidebar contains an item called “Applications”. If not, choose Finder > Preferences > Sidebar and ensure that “Applications” is selected.
• Right-click (control-click) Applications and select “Add to Dock”. And an “Applications” icon will be placed in the Dock.

See also:

• How To Restore Disappeared Downloads Folder To Dock & Sidebar In Finder
• Mac Dock Not Working, How To Fix
• Dock Keeps Disappearing On Your Mac? Fix

How to Find Applications Folder on Mac
Serhat Kurt

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What does Reset All Settings Do on iPhone and iPad

The Reset All Settings option lets you reset all your preference settings. This can be a good option to try before attempting a master reset, the “Erase All Content and Settings” option.

Reset All Settings doesn’t erase any of your data such as files, documents, photos, videos, notes, email, or apps, but all settings and configurations you’ve made on your iPhone or iPad are deleted.

It is easy to reset all of your settings. Simply go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings and follow the onscreen instructions.

What does Reset All Settings Do?

When you reset all settings of your iPhone or iPad, all settings including the following will be deleted or reset to their defaults:

• Network settings, including:
  • Previously saved Wi-Fi networks and passwords will be deleted. For example, your iPhone will no longer connect to your Wi-Fi network automatically.
  • Stored Hotspot connections will be erased.
  • Stored Bluetooth connections will be deleted.
• The words you’ve added to your iPhone or iPad dictionary will be deleted.
• Your Apple Pay cards will be removed.
• Resets all of your device’s settings like Wallpaper, Sounds, Display & Brightness, Background App Refresh, Date & Time, and more.
• Resets Wi-Fi credentials in all iCloud Keychain devices that use the Apple ID if iCloud Keychain is turned on.
• Deregisters your device from iMessage and FaceTime.
• Removes your Touch ID & Passcode.
• If Restrictions are turned on, it resets all of your restrictions.
• Removes Face ID.
• Resets accessibility settings.
• It removes your encrypted backup password.

All your customized settings will be returned to the defaults, such as:

• Airplane Mode: Off
• Wi-Fi: On
• Bluetooth: On
• Data roaming: Off
• Personal Hotspot: Off
• VPN: off
• Background App Refresh: On
• Location Services for Apps: Off (Apps will stop using your location until you give them permission).
• Ask to Join Network: On

What Reset All Settings doesn’t do

• It doesn’t remove content stored on your device like apps, music, photos, or videos.
• It doesn’t remove content from your iCloud.
• Your settings from built-in apps, like Safari and Mail, will be the same.
• The settings of any third-party apps that you’re using won’t be changed.
• Your iCloud settings will be the same. For example, Find My will not be removed. Activation Lock will not be removed.
• It won’t reset the list of trusted computers. You will not see “Trust This Computer” alerts after the reset unless it is a new computer.
• It doesn’t reset your iTunes & App Store settings. You will not lose your purchases.
• Your social media settings will remain the same. Your social accounts on your device will stay.
• Your Privacy settings won’t be changed.
• It doesn’t reorganize your apps or folders. If you created app folders, they will not be deleted. The built-in apps will not be moved to their original layout on the Home Screen.
• You will not be signed out of iCloud and the App Store.

See also:

• How to Alphabetize Apps by Resetting Home Screen Layout on iPhone or iPad
• How to Reset NVRAM or PRAM
• How to Reset “Never for This Website”
• How to Reset SMC (System Management Controller) on your Mac
• How To Reset Network Settings On Mac

What does Reset All Settings Do on iPhone and iPad
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How to Alphabetize Apps by Resetting Home Screen Layout on iPhone or iPad

You may want to organize your apps in alphabetical order on your iPhone or iPad. This article explains how you can sort apps alphabetically on your device. You may want to do this to make your apps easier to find and open on your Home Screen pages.

Currently, iOS and iPadOS do not offer a setting that lets you automatically sort your apps on your Home screen alphabetically. But you can do that by resetting your Home Screen layout. When you do this, the app you installed will appear in ascending (A to Z) alphabetical order.

Reset Home Screen Layout

These will occur when you reset your Home screen layout:

• If you previously created app folders, they will be deleted.
• Your iPad and iPhone’s built-in apps will be reset to factory defaults. The built-in apps will return to their original locations. They will not be put in alphabetical order. The built-in apps include FaceTime, Calendar, Clock Home, Photos, Camera, reminders, Noites, Voice memos, Contacts, Maps, Find My, App Store Settings, News, Podcasts, TV, and Stocks.
• The apps you downloaded and installed will be alphabetically rearranged.
• Your Home screen wallpaper will not be changed.
• Your data (photos, apps, videos, etc) will not be deleted.
• Your dock customizations will be lost.
• Your layout changes will be lost like if you have extra pages, they will be gone.

How can I arrange my apps in alphabetical order?

Follow these steps:

1. On your iPhone or iPad, tap Settings.

2. Go to General > Reset.

3. And tap Reset Home Screen Layout.

4. A popup will appear saying “This will reset your Home Screen layout to factory defaults”. Tap Reset to confirm.

6. Now you can return to your home screen. You will see that your apps are re-organized. If you want to organize the built-in apps alphabetically, you will need to move them manually. Simply tap and hold an app you want to move and drag and drop.

See also:

• Customize your iPhone Home Screen for Free
• Can’t Rearrange Apps On Home Screen? Fix
• Screen Capture Freezing or Lagging on iPhone or iPad, Fix
• Split Screen on iPad: How to Open and Close Apps
• iPhone Screen Not Rotating? Fix
• iPhone Black Screen, Fix

How to Alphabetize Apps by Resetting Home Screen Layout on iPhone or iPad
Serhat Kurt

macReports
Airplane Mode Icon won’t Go Away on iPhone?

Several iPhone users have said that the iPhone appears to be in Airplane Mode even when they haven’t activated it. Users have further said they see the Airplane icon in the upper corner of your display even when Airplane Mode is turned off. And, furthermore, some users have reported that they see no other status symbols and icons (Wi-Fi, signal bars, battery, etc) at the top of the screen except the Airplane icon. This article explains how you can fix this issue.

You can turn on Airplane Mode easily. The Airplane Mode icon will appear when it is turned. You can also easily turn it off at any time. When it is off, the icon should disappear.

When you put your phone in Airplane Mode, the wireless features (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, or cellular) are disabled.

Restart

Restarting your iPhone may fix your Airplane Mode. Here is how you can restart your iPhone:

• iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, or later: Press and hold the side button and the volume down (or up) button together until you see the “slide to power off” screen appear. Drag the slider. Wait 30 seconds for your iPhone to turn off. Then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
• Other iPhone modes: Press and hold the power button (sleep/wake) until you see the power-off slider. Move the slider from left to right. Wait for your iPhone to turn off. Then press and hold the power button again to turn on your iPhone.

Update

Ensure that your iPhone has the latest version of iOS. Apple uses software updates to introduce new features, bug fixes, security patches, and other optimizations. Updates are free. You can go to Settings > General > Software Update to check for updates. And if there is an update, follow the onscreen instruction to update your iPhone.

Force-restart your iPhone

You may want to force restart your iPhone. Force-restarting your device may fix unusual behaviors like this. This is a good idea if a simple restart does not help you. Here is how:

• iPhone 8 or later: Press and release the volume up button and press and release the volume down button and then press and hold the power button (side or top) until you see the Apple logo.
• iPhone 7 models: Press and hold the volume down and the power button at the side time until you see the Apple logo.
• iPhone 6s or earlier: Press and hold the power button (side or top) and the home button together until the Apple logo appears.

Reset Network Settings

If you are still having this problem, you may want to reset your network settings. This will not delete your photos, app, or other data. But it will erase your Wi-Fi passwords, VPN settings, etc. You can reset your network settings by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings.

Apple Support

If your issue persists, you may want to contact Apple Support. Apple offers a live chat support option. Your device may also have a hardware issue and you may want to make a Genius Bar appointment. And lastly, you may want to report this problem to Apple.

See also:

• iPhone is Connected to Wi-Fi But No Internet
• An Update is Required to Use Cellular Data on this iPhone, Fix
• Personal Hotspot Missing in Settings on iPhone or iPad, Fix
• iPhone Wi-Fi Connection is Slow? How to Fix
• iPhone Won’t Send Pictures to Android, Fix
• iPhone Virus Warning, Is It Real? Fix

Airplane Mode Icon won’t Go Away on iPhone?
Serhat Kurt

macReports
How to Pin and Unpin a Text Message on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

You can pin your important text messages to the top of the Messages app so that you can always have an easy shortcut to them until you unpin them. This will let you keep your important messages in view. You can do this on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

When you pin a conversation, it will be moved to the top of your message inbox. This will enable you to find them later easily. You can also pin group messages. Furthermore, you can pin both SMS text conversations and iMessages in Messages. This article explains how you can do this. You can pin up to nine messages. Pinned messages will appear as large contact circles.

Pin Messages on iPhone or iPad

1. There three ways, you can use one of these:

Method 1

This method lets you pin multiple conversations at the same time.

• In Messages, tap Edit in the top-left corner of the screen and Edit Pins.
• Tap the yellow pin icon located on the right side of the conversation that you would like to pin. You can select multiple pins. Tap Done when you are done.

Method 2

• Open Messages, and locate a conversation you want to pin.
• Long press on the conversation.
• And tap Pin.

Method 3

• Open the Messages app and find a message you want to pin.
• Swipe right across the conversation.
• Tap the Pin icon.

Pin Messages on Mac

You can pin a message on your Mac too. There are two methods. Here is how:

Method 1

• Find a message you would like to pin.
• Ring-click (control-click) the message.
• Select Pin.

Method 2

• You can also drag a message to pin.
• Find a conversation. And using your mouse or trackpad, drag it to the top of the sidebar.

Unpin Messages on iPhone or iPad

You can also unpin messages to remove them from the top of the messages list. Again there are a few ways to do this:

Method 1

• Long-press the pinned conversation.
• Tap Unpin.

Method 2

• In Messages, tap Edit.
• Tap Edit Pins.
• And tap the minus icon to unpin the message.

Unpin Messages on Mac

You can also unpin messages on your Mac. There are two ways:

Method 1

• Select the pinned message.
• Right-click (control-click) it.
• Select Unpin.

Method 2

• Select the message.
• Using your mouse or trackpad, drag the message to the regular messages list.

See also:

• How to Stop Text Messages and iMessages from Going to iPad from iPhone
• How to Get WhatsApp Notifications, Send and Receive Messages on Apple Watch
• iPhone, iPad Won’t Unmute Group Text Messages
• How to Delete Messages on Mac
• iPhone Not Receiving SMS Messages? Fix
• Messages: “Number Changed to Primary” Notification, Fix
• How To Exit A Group Message On Your iPhone

How to Pin and Unpin a Text Message on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Serhat Kurt

macReports
Terminal Says Operation not Permitted on Mac, Fix

Several users have reported that they are unable to use Terminal to execute commands because they see an error message saying “Operation not permitted”. This article explains how you can fix this problem.

Terminal lets you have text-based access to the macOS operating system. This can make it easier for you to manage and control your computer.

Operation not Permitted error fix

1. Open System Preferences and Security & Privacy.

2. Click the Privacy tab.

3. Click Full Disk Access on the left. And click the Lock icon at the bottom left of the pane (if it is locked) and enter your password so that you can make changes.

4. Select Terminal so that it is allowed to access “Full Disk Access”.

5. A popup will appear saying “Terminal will not have full disk access until it is quit. You can choose to quit Terminal now, or do it on your own later.” Click Quit & Reopen.

6. Terminal will open. Run your command again. This time it will work.

If this does not work for you, you may want to turn off System Integrity Protection (the SIP). If you do this, disable it temporarily and turn it back on after you are done.

See also:

• How to Open and Quit Terminal on Mac
• How To Use Terminal On Your Mac

Terminal Says Operation not Permitted on Mac, Fix
Serhat Kurt

macReports
Outlook Search not Working on Mac, Fix

Several users have said Outlook search is not working on their Mac. Users have further reported that the search is unresponsive or the results do not appear as expected. Furthermore, users see a “no results” message when they attempt to search for an email message in Outlook. And lastly, it appears that users get partial or no results when they want to find an email using Spotlight.

The ability of email searching is important. If you cannot properly search and find what you are looking for, your productivity and efficiency may be impacted negatively. This article explains what you can do when you are having problems with using Outlook search.

Before you do anything, simply restart your Mac. You can restart your Mac by going to the Apple menu > Restart. Restarting may fix your problem. If not, follow these steps:

Check for Updates

Ensure that you get the latest updates. Update Outlook and your Mac:

• To update your Mac, go to System Preferences and Software Update. If there is an update, follow the onscreen instructions.
• To update Outlook, open Outlook and click the Help menu, and then click Check for Updates. If you downloaded Outlook from the Mac App Store, open the App Store and update the Outlook app. You can also turn on Automatic Updates.

Rebuild the Spotlight index

Running the OutlookSearchRepair utility may fix search and Spotlight indexing problems. Here is how:

• On your Mac, in the Finder, click Go in the menu bar and select Go to Folder.
• Type the following pathname and click Go:

~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/Outlook/Outlook 15 Profiles/

• This will open a folder. There will be a profile folder called “Main Profile” inside. You may have more than one profile folder. Leave it open and then on your Mac, go to System Preferences > Spotlight. Click the Privacy tab.
• Now, using your mouse or trackpad, drag the “Main Profile” folder to the Privacy tab in System Preferences. In other words, you will add the folder to the list of locations that Spotlight is prevented from searching.
• After adding the Main Profile folder, select it and then click the (-) remove icon to delete it. Doing so will force Spotlight to reindex it.
• Repeat this step if you have more than one profile.
• This will rebuild the Spotlight Outlook search and that may fix your search issue. Restart your Mac and search Outlook.

Manually rebuild Spotlight

If you are still having issues, it is possible that your Spotlight index may be corrupted. We can try to manually rebuild it to fix it. We will use Terminal to do this. Here is how:

• Restart your Mac.
• Open Terminal (Applications > Utilities).
• Enter the following command and hit enter:

mdimport -L

• And test your problem. If it does not work, let’s turn Spotlight off and on.
• Again in Terminal, enter this command and hit enter:

sudo mdutil -a -i off

• Enter your passcode if asked. Then enter this command and hit enter:

sudo mdutil -i on /

• Enter your administrator password. And wait for Spotlight to reindex everything.

Repair database

If you’re still having this problem, you may want to try to force Outlook to repair the Outlook database. Follow these steps:

• Quit Outlook if it is running.
• Go to the Finder, and click the Go menu and Go to Folder. And enter the following the folder’s pathname:

~/Library/Group Containers/UBF8T346G9.Office/Outlook/Outlook 15 Profiles/Main Profile/Data

• Locate the Outlook.sqllite file. Move this to your desktop (do not delete yet).
• Now open Outlook. Outlook will say: “Something’s wrong with the Outlook database. Please repair to fix the problem. Depending on our system configuration and database size, the repair process might take some time.”

• Click Repair. As the message says, this may take a few hours.
• If this fixes your Outlook search problem, then you can delete the Outlook.sqllite file. If not, if you want, you can restore the file by putting it back.

See also

• Outlook for Mac Not Working: Freezes or Crashes, Fix
• View Only, Your Account doesn’t Allow Editing on a Mac, Fix
• Your Setup Couldn’t Be Started Because Of An Unexpected Error, Fix
• Mac Spotlight Search not Working after macOS Upgrade, Fix
• Mac Spotlight Search Not Working? Fix

Outlook Search not Working on Mac, Fix
Serhat Kurt

macReports
Siri/Shazam is Unable to Identify Songs, Fix

Several users have said that Siri is unable to identify songs. Siri uses Shazam, a music recognition program, to identify songs. When you hear a song you want to be identified, you can use Siri to know the name of the song you heard. And Siri can identify what is playing by listening to it. You can simply ask Siri what song is playing around you by saying something like “what song is this?” or “Shazam this song”. Likewise, you can access Shazam’s music recognition through the Control Center. You can add this functionality to the Control Center by going to Settings > Control Center.

Siri/Shazam music recognition not working?

It appears that Siri and Shazam music recognition features are now working for some users. It further appears that when users wanted to use Siri to identify a song, Siri/Shazam responds something like:

• Sorry, I can’t identify songs for you.
• Sorry, I cannot do that.

Or sometimes, Siri is taking too long to respond to a song recognition request. If you are having this issue, here is how you can troubleshoot:

Please try these steps if you are having this music recognition problem:

1. System status

The first step is to check the Apple System Status page to ensure that there is not a Siri outage. This page will show if the Siri service is working or not. If the page shows that the service is having issues there is little you can do to address this issue. The only thing you can do is to wait for Apple to fix it.

2. Check your device and settings

Review these:

• Ensure that Siri is enabled. On your device, go to Settings > Siri & Search. If Siri settings are already on, turn them off (turn off Listen for Hey Sir and Press Side Button for Siri or Press Home for Siri), restart your device and then turn on Siri Settings.
• Ensure that the speaker or microphone is working properly. You can try these:
  • If your iPhone or iPad has any protective case, remove it and then try again.
  • If you see any debris from the openings of your iPad or iPhone, clear it.

3. Restart

Simply restart your iPhone or iPad and open Siri and try to identify a song again.

• iPhone X, 11, 12, 13, or later and iPad without a Home button models: Press and hold the side or top button and the volume down (or up) button together until the “slide to power off” screen appears. Drag the slider to turn off the device. Wait 30 seconds. Then press and hold the side button until you see the Apple logo.
• Other iPhone and iPad with a Home button models: Press and hold the power button (sleep/wake button, it can be on the top or right side) until the power off slider appears. Move the slider from left to right. Then wait for your iPhone to turn off. And press and hold the power button until the Apple logo appears.

4. Check your connection on your iPhone or iPad

Make sure that your device has a Wi-Fi connection or a cellular-data connection so that it can reach Apple’s Siri/Shazam servers. If you are having this problem, you can try these:

• Turn on Airplane Mode on your device, wait 30 seconds and then turn it off.
• Restart your router/modem. Unplug the power from the modem, wait 3 minutes, then reconnect the power.
• Reset your network settings by going to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Please note that resetting network settings will delete all of your network related settings such as your saved Wi-Fi passwords, VPN settings, etc.

5. Update your device

Ensure that your device has the newest version of iOS or iPadOS. You can update your device by going to Settings > General > Software Update. This will check for updates. And if there is an update, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.

6. Check the date and time

Make sure that the date and time on your iPhone or iPad are set correctly. To do this go to the Settings app. and tap General, then tap Date & Time. You may also want to turn on Set Automatically.

See also:

• How to Stop Siri from Reading Text Messages
• Siri Sharing Suggestions Not Working, Fix
• How to Clear your Siri History
• Siri Won’t Recognize Contacts, Fix
• Siri Not Working? How To Troubleshoot Problems
• ‘Hey Siri’ Not Working, Fix
• Siri Won’t Launch Apps, Fix
• Siri Not Working On Your Mac? Fix

Siri/Shazam is Unable to Identify Songs, Fix
Serhat Kurt

macReports
What does Restore Purchase Mean?

While in apps or games, you may see a “Restore Purchase” or “Restore Purchases” button. This button can be found in the setting sections of various apps such as Disney Plus, Hulu, or Tinder. And you may wonder, what this button will do if you tap it. This article explains what Restore Purchase means and what it does.

Restore Purchase

You are seeing this because Apple requires all iOS, iPadOS, macOS apps that offer in-app purchases to have a Restore Purchase option. You can use this option only if you have already made an in-app purchase previously and are looking to restore the in-app purchase.

You can purchase subscriptions with an app from the App Store to get premium features and services. And you may have to restore your in-app purchases and subscriptions and this is done by using the app’s Restore Purchases feature.

When you see this, it may mean one of the following:

• If you have multiple devices signed in to the same ‌Apple ID, Restore Purchase will allow you to transfer your in-app purchases to your other devices without having to pay again. For example, if you make an in-app purchase inside an app on your iPhone, you may be able to restore that in-app purchase on your iPad. Or, if you upgrade to a new iPhone, this does not mean that you will lose all of the items you purchased on the old phone. You can transfer your app subscriptions to your new phone. Likewise, if you wipe and reset your phone to factory settings, or if you restore from a backup, you may be able to restore the items you have paid for to the same Apple account.
• If you delete and then reinstall an app, Restore Purchase will let you maintain access to your subscriptions and other in-app purchases without going through the purchase process again.

What Restore Purchase Does not do

If you cancel a subscription, your subscription will continue until the next billing date. If this is the case, Restore Purchase will not re-subscribe you. If you have expired subscriptions, pressing this button will not reactivate your previous app subscriptions. If you already have an active subscription, you will not get charged twice by tapping this button. In other words, it does not initiate a new purchase when you hit this button. And lastly, Restore Purchase will not refund iTunes or App Store purchases and in-app purchases.

See also:

• “APL*ITUNES/BILL”, What Is This?
• How to Cancel Your iTunes (apps, iTunes Store, iBooks etc) Purchases
• Unable to Change your Apple ID Country? How to Fix
• How to Set Up Family Sharing

What does Restore Purchase Mean?
Serhat Kurt

macReports
How to Delete on Mac

There are various ways to delete stuff on your Mac. You can delete items, files, folders, or texts. This article explains all the ways you can delete.

Delete files and folders

Deleting files or folders you no longer need involves putting them in the Trash can and your stuff is not deleted until the Trash is emptied. There are a few ways to do this:

• Using your mouse or trackpad, select the file or folder, press, and hold it while dragging it to the Trash in the Dock.
• Or, you can right-click (or control-click) the item and select “Move to Trash”.
• Or, using the trackpad or mouse, select the item and select File > Move to Trash.
• Or, select the item and press the Command and Delete buttons together.

To completely delete your items, you will need to empty the Trash. You can:

• Delete one item from the Trash: Open the Trash, right-click (control-click) the item, and select Delete Immediately.
• Delete all of the Trash: Open the Trash, and click the Empty button, or select Finder > Empty Trash.
• You can also use the Shift-Command-Delete shortcut to empty the Trash.
• And lastly, if you use the Option-Shift-Command-Delete shortcut, no confirmation will appear.

Delete characters and words

You can use your keyboard’s delete key to delete texts, characters, selected parts, or words. You may use this when editing documents in Pages or Word.

Delete a character

You can forward or backward delete.

Your Mac keyboard includes a delete key. You can use it to delete forward or backspace. Here is:

Forward delete

Forward delete is to delete characters to the right of the cursor. On your Mac, you can do this by pressing the standard Function (fn or Globe key) and Delete keys together. You can also use Control-D.

Backspace delete

Backspace delete is to delete characters to the left of the cursor. You can do that on your Mac by pressing the Delete key. You can also use Control-H.

Delete words

You can delete words, forward and backspace.

Forward delete

You can forward delete words. This shortcut deletes the text between the cursor and the end of the line or paragraph. Use Control-K to do that.

Backspace delete

You can backspace delete words. Use Option-Delete to delete the words to the left of the cursor.

See also

• How to Delete or Rearrange PDF Pages using Preview
• How to Add or Delete Calendars on Mac
• How To Control-Alt-Delete On Mac
• How to Automatically Empty Trash on Mac
• “…” Will Damage Your Computer You Should Move It To The Trash, Fix

How to Delete on Mac
Serhat Kurt

macReports
Apple Adds More Drivers to its Autonomous Vehicle Program; Now 114 Drivers

There are many manufacturers currently developing their own autonomous, or self-driving, technology. Since 2014, California has had an autonomous vehicle testing program; Manufacturers must obtain permits for both their cars and their drivers, from the California DMV. We have been following Apple’s self-driving program for years now, and have reported many times on the changing numbers for both Apple’s program, and the numbers for many of the other major players developing self-driving technology.

We reported back in early August that, by the end of July of this year, Apple had added another car to its self-driving vehicle fleet, for a total of 69. They had also upped the number of drivers registered to drive their autonomous vehicles from 76, in May of this year, to 92. Now, according to the California DMV, Apple has added many more drivers, for a total of 114. Their fleet size has remained at 69 since July. Apple’s number of autonomous vehicle drivers is still down from last October when we reported that they had 154 driver permits.

The latest numbers for Autonomous vehicles registered with the California DMV, as of September 10, 2021, for some of the major manufacturers are:

Since our last report in early August, Waymo (Google), who has, by far, the largest self-driving fleet, has also added another vehicle, and has added almost 300 more drivers. Cruise (GM) has added 22 more drivers. Zoox (Amazon) has added 20 more vehicles and 26 more drivers. Nvidia has added 2 more vehicles and 11 more drivers. Toyota has added 6 more vehicles.

There are several manufacturers who have driverless permits for their fleets. Apple still has not applied for a driverless permit, according to the California DMV. Notable changes since our last report include Pony.ai adding two more to its driverless fleet.

Back in early August we also reported on the collision count for the different manufacturers and their autonomous vehicles. Although the numbers here haven’t changed much since the end of July, Cruise has had 4 more collisions, Waymo has had 6, and Apple has had 2 more.

Here are some of our recent reports on Apple’s autonomous vehicle program:

• Apple Keeps Decreasing Its Number Of Self-Driving Cars On The Road In California
• Apple Autonomous Car Fleet Grows To 72 Vehicles In California

Apple Adds More Drivers to its Autonomous Vehicle Program; Now 114 Drivers
Stacey Butler

macReports
How to Reduce the Size of a JPEG on your Mac

In this article, we will explain how you can reduce the file size of a JPEG picture on your Mac. We will use the built-in Preview app. You do not need to install or download a third-party image editing app, like Photoshop. We will not use an online service.

You can easily change the size of an image by changing its dimensions (width and height) and resolution. However, if you do these, your image will be smaller or a lot less clear. Your image will lose its quality. Our purpose is to resize an image without losing quality and changing its dimensions. What we want is to resize images without stretching or distorting them. Of course, after following the steps below, you can reduce the size even further by scaling or changing the width and height.

Follow the steps blew if you want this also:

1. Locate the JPEG image that you want to change its size. In this article, we will use an image whose current size is 746 KB.

2. Double-click to open in Preview.

3. In Preview, click File and Export.

4. We will export this as a TIFF file. Open the Format drop-down menu and select TIFF. Then open the Compression menu and select JPEG. When you are done, click Save. You can rename it if you want.

5. A new TIFF image will be created. As you can see the new TIFF’s size is 672 KB.

6. Now open this TIFF file in Preview by double-clicking it. And now go to File > Export.

7. Now we will export this as a JPEG file. We won’t play with the Quality option unless you want to decrease the quality. We will rename this as macreports-2 so that we can compare the size with the original.

8. The new JPEG file will be creased. As you can size we were able to decrease the size greatly without losing quality. The new file is 379 KB, the original was 746 KB.

9. Then, if you want, you can further reduce the size. Go to Tools > Adjust Size. Change the dimensions and click OK.

See also:

• Preview Not Working on Mac, Fix
• Preview: The File Couldn’t Be Opened, Fix
• ‘HEIC To JPEG or PNG’ or ‘JPEG or PNG to HEIC’, Convert Images On Mac
• How to Delete or Rearrange PDF Pages using Preview

How to Reduce the Size of a JPEG on your Mac
Serhat Kurt