Hands-On Apple (Audio)

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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