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Chris Smith

Chris Smith is a senior editor at GeeksModo based in Canada. He likes to think of himself as a jack of all trades (and a master of at least a few), though he mainly focuses on iPhones and Macs. Often covering both at the same time. When not surrounded by various Apple devices while putting them through their paces, Chris can be found streaming the latest movies or series, gaming on his PS5, or getting fresh air on a hike in the beautiful wilderness of British Columbia.

Chris Smith's Articles

An iPad with the AssistiveTouch menu visible, showing controls for Notification Center, Device, Control Center, Home, Siri, and Custom.

How to control iPad with the movement of your head

by Chris Smith
You can control iPad with the movement of your head using Head Tracking, perform actions by dwelling, and set Head Tracking options.
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A website is open in Safari, with the address field showing that Reader is available for the website.

How to hide distractions when reading articles in Safari on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can hide distractions when reading articles in Safari on iPad with Reader, and use Reader automatically for websites.
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The Mail Inbox, with the list of emails on the left and an open email on the right.

How to use keyboard shortcuts in Mail on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can use keyboard shortcuts in Mail on iPad to quickly accomplish many tasks with an Apple external keyboard.
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An iPad display with Stage Manager turned on. The current window is in the front, and other recent apps are in a list on the left side of the screen.

How to organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can organize windows with Stage Manager on iPad, group apps, switch between apps, and arrange and resize windows.
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The Home Screen with the Dock showing six favorite apps on the left and three suggested apps to the right. The rightmost icon in the Dock opens App Library.

How to switch between apps on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can switch between apps on iPad with the Dock, Exposé, or a gesture, and pick up right where you left off.
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An iPad screen showing work in progress across two Notes windows and one Mail window.

How to work with multiple windows at the same time on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can work with multiple windows at the same time on iPad, and resize, move, and add windows as you work.
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A Math Note open in Calculator, with a declared variable, an equation, and a graph.

How to work with graphs in Math Notes in Calculator on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can work with graphs in Math Notes in Calculator on iPad, in two or three dimensions, and overlay multiple equations.
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Apple Pencil (USB-C).

How to pair and charge Apple Pencil (USB-C) with iPad

by Chris Smith
You can pair and charge Apple Pencil (USB-C) with iPad through the USB-C connector, and check its battery level.
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A Freeform board filled with a grid of photos. Several photos are selected, and the alignment and grouping tools appear below them.

How to position items on a Freeform board on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can position items on a Freeform board on iPad, move, rotate, and resize them, and align, group, or lock them.
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The Weather screen, showing the location, current temperature, the high and low temperatures for the day, hourly forecast, and 10-day forecast on the left side of the screen and a precipitation map and air quality scale on the right side of the screen.

What the Weather app icons mean on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can learn the weather icons on iPad and what each one means in the Weather app, from sunrise to fog and haze.
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