In this video tutorial learn the key new features in iOS 26! The iOS 26 update introduces a major design overhaul with the Liquid Glass interface and a dynamic lock screen that reacts to wallpaper and device movement. Communication improves with call screening, hold assist, and live translation across Messages, FaceTime, and Phone calls. We also cover updates to Apps like Camera, Messages, Apple Music, Files, and Photos. By viewing this tutorial, you can quickly familiarize yourself with the key changes introduced in iOS 26! Learn More…
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Tutorial Update Announcements
Many lessons in Desktop & Finder section of our macOS Core Concepts Tutorial have been updated to reflect changes and new features! We have updated lessons on how to use Tabs in the Finder and Apps, how mission control works with Spaces and Split View, how to use the macOS App Switcher, Tags, The Dock, The Home Folder, Air Drop, and App Handoff. Current All Access Members can view the full tutorial here…
Desktop & Finder Lesson List:
The Desktop
The Menubar
Control Center
Finder Windows
Finder Settings
The Finder Sidebar
View Options
Finder Tabs –2025 Update!
App Tabs –2025 Update!
Mission Control, Spaces, & Split View –2025 Update!
Hide Apps
App Switcher –2025 Update!
Stage Manager
Tags –2025 Update!
Share
The Dock –2025 Update!
Desktop Stacks
Quick Look
The Home Folder –2025 Update!
Spotlight Search
Siri
Notifications
Widgets
Launchpad
Files & Folders
Smart Folders
Saving
AirDrop –2025 Update!
App Handoff –2025 Update!
iCloud Drive
Trash
Batch Rename
This tutorial also features another thirty lessons in the System Settings section!
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The Learn – Files Tutorial is has been completely re-recorded with updated lessons! This video tutorial looks at how to use the Files App which was introduced by Apple in 2017. It provides a built in file browser for iOS, much like what the Finder can do on a Mac. It can be a great tool for organizing, sharing and saving folders, files and documents. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to use all aspects of the Files App including utilizing it with iCloud Drive, organizing with Tags, using collaboration and more!
Lesson List:
1. Introduction to Files
2. Interface & Basics
3. On my iPad/iPhone
4. Using with iCloud Drive
5. Share/Save to Files
6. Favorites
7. Tags
8. Search
9. Move
10. Share & Collaborate
11. Document Scanning
12. 3rd Party Cloud Storage
13. Compress Files
14. Wrap Up
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The iOS 18.2 and macOS 15.2 updates are now available and some great Apple Intelligence features come with them! We’ve added five new lessons to the Apple Intelligence tutorial.
Image Playground – generate images by descriptions.
Genmoji – create custom emojis
Image Wand – Enhance a simple sketch
ChatGPT Integration – Use Siri to access ChatGPT
Visual Intelligence – visual search with iPhone 16
The iPhone Camera Tutorial has been updated with both new and revised lessons. This tutorial is perfect for anyone who uses their iPhone to capture photos or videos. View more details, and free lessons Here…
In this brand new tutorial see how to use the Apple Intelligence features that are being added to both iOS and macOS! Apple Intelligence is a suite of AI-driven capabilities integrated into iOS and macOS. Its main goal is to improve the user experience by making your devices more intuitive, personalized, and efficient. We will be adding to this tutorial as Apple Intelligence gains new capabilities! Learn More + a Free Lesson…
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In this tutorial, we’ll dive into the exciting new features and changes in macOS Sequoia. Get ready to explore iPhone Mirroring, Window Tiling, the revamped Passwords App, and more! To update your Mac go to System Settings – General – Software Update.
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iOS 18 introduces substantial new features, enhancements, and updates to the functionality of iPhones and iPads. This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on how each feature operates and its potential impact on your daily device usage. By viewing this tutorial, you can quickly familiarize yourself with the key changes introduced in iOS 18! Learn More…
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