Got a tip for us?

Abigail Shilets

Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksModo based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksModo, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.

Abigail Shilets's Articles

AirPods Pro are shown. One of the AirPods is being pinched on the stem.

How to make and answer calls with AirPods 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, or AirPods Pro

by Abigail Shilets
You can make and answer calls with AirPods 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, or AirPods Pro, mute yourself, decline calls, and filter out background sounds.
Read Full Article
The Stocks screen on iPad includes a chart showing the performance for a stock over the course of a morning. On the left are a list of ticker symbols. Above the chart are buttons to display the stock performance over a week or larger increments of months and years, up to 10 years. Below the chart are stock details such as opening price, high, low, and market cap, and links to business-related news.

How to add earnings reports to your calendar in Stocks on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can add earnings reports to your calendar in Stocks on iPad as all-day events, get a reminder on the day, and delete them.
Read Full Article
A video podcast in the Podcasts app expanded to full-screen video mode. At the top of the screen are display options and the volume control. The Skip Back, Pause, and Skip Forward buttons appear in the center of the screen. Episode details, the progress bar, and controls for playback speed, enhanced dialogue, and subtitles appear at the bottom of the screen.

How to play podcasts on iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can play video and audio podcasts on iPhone, change the speed, set a sleep timer, jump by chapter, and open episode links.
Read Full Article
AirPods Pro 3 in their charging case.

How to restart, unpair, or reset your AirPods

by Abigail Shilets
You can restart, unpair, or reset your AirPods to factory settings if they aren't working right, on any AirPods model.
Read Full Article
The Wi-Fi options screen in Settings. Wi-Fi is turned on, and a network is selected.

iPhone setup basics: what to set up first on a new iPhone

by Abigail Shilets
You can get through the setup basics for a new iPhone, from transferring your apps and info to Wi-Fi, your Apple Account, Face ID, and iCloud.
Read Full Article
The onscreen keyboard showing the alternate accented characters that appear when you touch and hold the E key.

How to enter characters with diacritical marks while using an Apple external keyboard with iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can enter characters with diacritical marks on iPad with an Apple external keyboard, using the Option key or the onscreen keyboard.
Read Full Article
The iPad Control Center. Controls for Airplane Mode, cellular data, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth are in the top-left group in Control Center for Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad models. The Camera control is at the bottom right of Control Center. The screen on the right shows the quick menu of options that appear when you touch and hold the Camera control.

How to turn the iPad flashlight on or off

by Abigail Shilets
You can turn the iPad flashlight on or off on supported models from Control Center or with Siri, and change its brightness.
Read Full Article
A Messages conversation list on the left and a conversation transcript on the right. At the top, tapping the contact icon opens conversation details.

How to forward and share messages on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can forward and share messages on iPad, sending one or more messages in a conversation to someone else.
Read Full Article
The charging information card in iPhone Battery settings. The card shows the battery at 95% with the message "Charging on Hold: iPhone Temperature." A note below indicates that charging will resume when the iPhone temperature returns to normal.

Why iPhone slows or pauses charging when it’s too hot or cold

by Abigail Shilets
You can understand Thermally Limited Charging, when iPhone slows or pauses charging in very hot or cold conditions to protect its battery.
Read Full Article
The Settings app, with the Apple Account sign-in dialog in the middle of the screen.

How to sign in with fewer CAPTCHA challenges on iPad

by Abigail Shilets
You can sign in with fewer CAPTCHA challenges on iPad, since iCloud can automatically and privately verify your iPad and account.
Read Full Article