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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

The Now Playing screen showing the queue with AutoPlay and AutoMix turned on. Similar songs appear below the songs in the album.

How to queue up your music on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can queue up your music on iPad, add songs to play next or at the end, reorder the queue, and use AutoPlay.
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The Photos app is open and the Library tab is selected in the sidebar. The Sort and Filter button at the top of the screen is selected, showing Sort and Filter options for viewing the library contents.

How to sort and filter the photo library on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can sort and filter the photo library on iPad by date or category, and hide screenshots and other items to reduce clutter.
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An open email. The menu with options for adding or removing a flag is shown on the right.

How to flag or block emails in Mail on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can flag or block emails in Mail on iPad, create a Flagged mailbox, flag emails from VIPs, and block senders.
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The Mail Inbox, with the list of emails on the left and an open email on the right.

How to set email notifications on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can set email notifications on iPad, mute notifications from a thread, and get notified about replies.
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A FaceTime video call in progress, showing one participant at the bottom left. An image of three other participants fills the rest of the screen. At the bottom right are the Camera, Microphone, More, and End Call buttons.

How to request or give remote control in a FaceTime call on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can request or give remote control in a FaceTime call on iPad, and accept or decline a remote control request.
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An illustration symbolizing a click on a mouse.

How to use a mouse with iPad: actions and gestures

by Chris Smith
You can learn mouse actions and gestures for iPad, open apps, go to the Home Screen, and share a mouse with your Mac.
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The People & Pets collection is open in the Photos app.

How to find and name people and pets in Photos on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can find and name people and pets in Photos on iPad, from a photo or the People & Pets collection.
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The Headphone Safety screen, showing the number of headphone notifications sent in the last 6 months, the Reduce Loud Audio option, a slider for changing the maximum decibel level, and the selected decibel limit of 85 decibels.

How to check your headphone audio levels on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can check your headphone audio levels on iPad in Control Center, review your listening history in Health, and reduce loud sounds.
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A Find My screen showing an iPad.

How to add your iPad to Find My

by Chris Smith
You can add your iPad to Find My to locate it if it's lost, get notified if you leave it behind, and add your Apple Pencil Pro.
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A Find My screen show an AirTags sharing their location.

How to set separation alerts in case you leave an AirTag or item behind in Find My on iPad

by Chris Smith
You can set separation alerts in Find My on iPad for an AirTag or item you leave behind, and add Trusted Locations.
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