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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

A title is being added to a Keynote slide. As text is handwritten using Apple Pencil, the words turn into typed text.

Ways to do more with Apple Pencil on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can do more with Apple Pencil on iPad, turn handwriting into typed text, mark up screenshots, and gather ideas in Freeform.
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The Clear History menu. Below Clear Timeframe, Last hour is selected. All Profiles is selected below Clear For Profile. The Clear History button is at the bottom of the screen.

How to clear your cache and cookies on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can clear your cache and cookies on iPad by clearing your browsing history in Safari, and choose how much history to clear.
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The Reminders app, showing a new task being added to the Reminders list.

How to create reminders on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can create reminders on iPad in Reminders or Calendar, from any app, or from a description with Apple Intelligence.
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A collaboration invitation to a brainstorm in Notes, showing Share a Link for the share option and "People you choose can edit" as the access and permission setting. Four possible recipients, including a group, form a row below that. The next row offers different ways to share the note: AirDrop, Messages, Mail, and Reminders. The last row contains buttons to copy, export, and save the note.

How to collaborate on projects with Messages on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can collaborate on projects with Messages on iPad, invite people to a shared file, and manage or stop the collaboration.
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The Add menu in Messages on iPad, listing several iMessage features: scheduled send, audio messaging, the App Store, GIF images, Digital Touch, location sharing, and music.

How to use iMessage apps in Messages on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can use iMessage apps in Messages on iPad to send polls, play games, record audio messages, and share songs.
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A group conversation in Messages.

How to get started with Messages on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can get started with Messages on iPad, set up iMessage, chat in groups, send emoji and more, and schedule messages.
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The Reminders app, showing a new task being added to the Reminders list.

How to organize multiple lists in Reminders on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can organize multiple lists in Reminders on iPad, pin up to nine lists, and create groups like work or shopping.
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A calendar on iPad in Week view and the same calendar on iPhone in Day view.

How to keep track of events in Calendar on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can keep track of events in Calendar on iPad, customize notifications, and keep your calendar up to date with iCloud.
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The Home app with the sidebar on the left, showing Home, Automation, and Discover tabs near the top left. Categories and Rooms in the home appear below. To the right of the sidebar, at the top, are the Intercom, Add, and More Options buttons. Category buttons appear near the top. Below that are scenes, camera images, and a room with its accessories.

Getting started with the Home app on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can use the Home app on iPad to add, control, and automate HomeKit and Matter accessories, and control your home remotely.
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The Add Account screen showing a field to enter your email address.

How to add and remove email accounts on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can add and remove email accounts on iPad, set a fetch schedule, and temporarily stop using an email account in Mail.
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