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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Tips and Tricks

Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Close iPhone Apps

Closing all apps on your iPhone delivers a slower experience when they're relaunched. Additionally, iOS…

By Abigail Shilets
A hand holding iPhone Air, front exterior, side exterior, Sky Blue color, very thin profile, Dynamic Island, buttons: side, Camera Control  
How To

How to Soft Reset Your iPhone Air

Soft resetting should be one of your first troubleshooting steps whenever you face issues on…

By Abigail Shilets
A hand holding iPhone Air, front exterior, side exterior, Sky Blue color, very thin profile, Dynamic Island, buttons: side, Camera Control  
Troubleshooting

iPhone Air Microphones not working? Here’s the fix

Here are all the troubleshooting steps you need to take if your iPhone Air microphone…

By Abigail Shilets
iPhone air messages features
Troubleshooting

Is Your iPhone Air Not Receiving Texts? Here’s How to Fix It

We’ll walk you through all the steps you can take to fix your iPhone Air…

By Abigail Shilets
iPhone showing a completed payment with Apple Pay.
Troubleshooting

Apple Pay Not Working on iPhone Air? Here’s How to Fix it

Most Apple Pay issues are easy to fix. Here are seven ways you can fix…

By Abigail Shilets
A hand holding iPhone Air, front exterior, side exterior, Sky Blue color, very thin profile, Dynamic Island, buttons: side, Camera Control  
Troubleshooting

Apps Not Downloading on iPhone Air? Here’s The Fix

Can’t download apps on your iPhone Air? Here are the troubleshooting steps when apps won’t…

By Abigail Shilets
How To

How to turn off your iPhone 17 Pro

Four easy ways to power down your iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max

By Abigail Shilets
Two models, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro, a hand holds each model, iPhone 17 Pro Max is taller and wider in the hand than iPhone 17 Pro, all screen display, rounded corners  
Troubleshooting

Is Face ID Not Working on Your iPhone 17 Pro? Here’s The Fix

If Face ID is not working on your iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro…

By Abigail Shilets
iPhone 17 Pro shown in a Silicone Case in midnight.
Troubleshooting

Apple Pay Not Working on iPhone 17 Pro? Here’s The Fix

Most Apple Pay issues are easy to fix. Here are seven ways you can fix…

By Abigail Shilets
A close-up view of the back of iPhone 17 Pro.
Troubleshooting

Apps Not Downloading on iPhone 17 Pro? Here’s The Fix

Can’t download apps on your iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max? Here are…

By Abigail Shilets

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