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

My iPhone Apps Won’t Open! Here’s How to Troubleshoot & Fix!

Learn what to do if an app on your iPhone won't open

By Abigail Shilets
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Troubleshooting

Is Your iPad Screen Black? Here’s How to Fix it!

Learn what to do when your iPad screen is black so you can fix the…

By Abigail Shilets
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iPhone

What Happens When You Mute Someone on iPhone Messages App?

Learn what happens when you mute someone on the iPhone’s Messages app

By Abigail Shilets
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Guides

What to Do If Your iPhone Screen Is Cracked or Broken

In this article, I’ll explain what to do with a cracked iPhone screen and show…

By Abigail Shilets
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iPhone

How to recover deleted text messages on your iPhone

Accidentally deleted a text message-or lost all of them? All hope is not lost, here's…

By Abigail Shilets
Call recording on iPhone
Troubleshooting

Is Your iPhone Not Showing Call Recording Button: How to Fix It

Learn what to do if your iPhone isn’t showing the call recording button

By Abigail Shilets
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How To

How To Create an Apple account Without an Apple Device & Credit Card

Learn how to create an Apple account without an Apple device and payment method

By Abigail Shilets
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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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