Abigail Shilets

Abigail is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in Pennsylvania. She covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Before becoming a writer Abigail studied computer science at University and also worked at Apple for more than two years. When not creating masterpiece for GeeksChalk, you can usually find Abigail hiking, climbing, or otherwise unplugged.
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Troubleshooting

External mic not working on iPhone 16? how to fix it

Learn how you can troubleshoot and resolve the iPhone 16 external microphone issues.

By Abigail Shilets
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How To

How to Control Music with AirPods (all models)

Pause, skip, and adjust volume with your AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max

By Abigail Shilets
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Troubleshooting

iPhone 16 Pro Power Button Not Working? 5 Fixes and Workarounds

Here are all the best ways to fix—or work around—your iPhone 16 Pro power button…

By Abigail Shilets
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Troubleshooting

iPhone 16 Pro Volume Buttons Not Working? Top Fixes and Workarounds

Is your iPhone 16 Pro volume button stuck or not working? Get it fixed with…

By Abigail Shilets
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Troubleshooting

Fix “Message Has Not Been Downloaded From the Server” on iPhone 16

Learn what to do if you see ‘This message has not been downloaded from the…

By Abigail Shilets
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iPhone

Does the iPhone 16 support wireless charging?

No need to deal with wires!

By Abigail Shilets
iOS 17 Messages Feature  
How To

How to Stop Text Messages and iMessages from Going to iPad From iPhone

Stop your iPhone text messages and iMessages from going to your iPad with this quick…

By Abigail Shilets
iOS 17 Messages Feature  
iPhone

How to Use the iPhone Messages App: The Ultimate Guide

Learn how to master the Messages app on iOS

By Abigail Shilets
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How To

How to use Check In on your iPhone

Use Check In on iPhone to let your friends know you've arrived

By Abigail Shilets
iPhone

How to leave a video message in FaceTime on iPhone

Here’s how to leave an audio or video message on FaceTime

By Abigail Shilets

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