The Home app just got a major overhaul, thanks to Matter compatibility and fresh features that are quietly transforming how Apple users control their homes. Mikah Sargent breaks down what you need to do, and why this update is bigger than you may think.

• Why updating to the latest Apple Home version is required
• How to prepare your devices and household for the update
• Steps to manually update the Apple Home system
• Overview of post-update Home app features and settings
• Walkthrough of new Home app controls: activity, energy, hubs, security, and more
• Matter accessories and updated connected services explained

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Your iPad can do a lot more than you think. Full Screen, Windowed, or Stage Manager—which multitasking style actually fits your workflow? Mikah Sargent breaks down the pros and cons so you can finally decide which iPad experience wins.

• How to customize multitasking modes on your iPad
• Using gestures for multitasking and productivity
• Four/five-finger gestures: switch apps, go home, open app switcher
• Three-finger gestures: undo, redo, copy, paste, quick notes, screenshots
• Windowed apps explained: resizing, moving, multi-window setup
• Stage Manager basics and how it differs from other modes

Host: Mikah Sargent

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With ChatGPT now tapping into Apple Health, sharing your personal metrics is easier (and riskier) than ever. Find out how to quickly spot and stop unnecessary data sharing before your most sensitive info lands in unexpected hands.

• Auditing apps accessing your Apple health data on iOS
• Managing health data sharing with Apple's Fitness app
• Customizing third-party app access to health info
• Reviewing and limiting individual health data categories for third-party apps
• Checking what data third-party apps have written to the Health app
• Identifying and managing health data from uninstalled apps

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Turns out, making slick, professional-looking Pages templates is way easier than you think. Find out the productivity trick Mikah Sargent wishes more Mac users knew.

• Creating custom Pages templates for faster document design
• Modifying existing Pages templates and saving personalized versions
• Step-by-step guide to building a Pages template from scratch
• Using placeholder text and media placeholders for flexible layouts
• Managing, sharing, and deleting custom templates in Pages
• Practical uses for templates—recipe cards, newsletters, business cards

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Ever wished your iPad or iPhone could just "talk" to your Mac the way you want? Mikah Sargent uncovers lesser-known Continuity tricks that could change how you work between your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.
• Requirements for Continuity: Accounts, Proximity, WiFi, and Bluetooth
• How to Use "Import from iPad/iPhone" on macOS
• Taking Photos on iPad and Instantly Importing to Mac
• Scanning Documents on iPad to Create PDFs on Mac
• Adding Sketches from iPad Directly into Mac Documents
• Using Apple Pencil or Touch for Sketches and Edits
• Live Document Editing from iPad/iPhone on Mac
• Real-Time Edits and Markup Sync Between iPad and Mac
• Using iPhone as a Mac Webcam and Importing Media Across Devices

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Think you know the Health app? Think again. This episode unpacks Apple's quiet rollout of powerful and important features, from crash detection to real-time medication reminders, that are quietly transforming the way you can track your wellbeing.

• Dive into emergency SOS, medical ID, and safety alerts
• Apple Watch-exclusive notifications: heart rate, crash, fall, and walking steadiness
• Hypertension and blood pressure notifications arrive for Apple Watch users
• Cardio fitness, ECG, and irregular rhythm alerts explained
• Court drama and a workaround for Apple's blood oxygen feature
• Monitoring vitals, hearing safety, and sleep apnea detection
• AFib history versus irregular rhythm notifications
• Health data trends and fresh health records notifications
• Sleep tracking, wind down routines, and schedule-based alerts
• Medication reminders with smart time zone adjustments
• Mental wellbeing tracking with state-of-mind check-ins and depression/anxiety quizzes
• Walking steadiness notifications and quick access to the checklist

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Ever wonder why your iPad keeps popping up surprise notes every time you swipe from the corner? This episode breaks down the Quick Notes feature, why it keeps tripping up users, and the simple settings that put you back in control.

• Activating Quick Notes with swipe gestures from screen corners
• Quick Notes interface walkthrough: markup, multiple notes, screenshots, sharing
• Using Quick Notes while multitasking—making fast notes during other activities
• Quick Notes storage and organization in the Notes app
• Apple Pencil integration with Quick Notes
• How to disable or customize corner swipe gestures in iPadOS settings
• Assigning screenshot function to corner swipes instead of Quick Notes
• Universal app support for customized corner swipe gestures
• Recurring accidental Quick Note activation and practical troubleshooting

Host: Mikah Sargent

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Tired of scrolling endlessly to find that one hilarious link or important document someone texted you months ago? Mikah Sargent reveals how a simple click unveils every photo, link, and document from your conversations, saving you time and sanity.

• Quick access to shared content using the disclosure arrow on macOS
• Sorting and previewing photos, videos, and shared media within message threads
• Accessing and managing links and documents shared via Messages
• Filtering content types like photos, videos, screenshots, and collaborations for faster retrieval
• Practical tips for recovering past shared files in Messages

Host: Mikah Sargent

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