Dave Johnson

Dave Johnson is a staff writer for GeeksChalk based in New Jersey. He covers news, how-tos, and user guides for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.
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iPhone 17 Pro shown in a Silicone Case in midnight.
Troubleshooting

Personal Hotspot not working on iPhone 17 Pro? Here’s The Fix

Is personal hotspot not working on your iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17 Pro Max?…

By Dave Johnson
Three iPhone 17 Pro devices show the new color lineup.
Guides

Just Got a New iPhone 17 Pro? How to Use All the New Features

Learn how to use the new features on your iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone 17…

By Dave Johnson
iOS 26 feature
Troubleshooting

iOS 26 Stuck on “Update Requested”? How to Fix it

Is your iPhone iOS 26 update stuck on the "Update Requested?"Learn why and how to…

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

Is the iPhone Air waterproof? Here’s what you need to know

The iPhone Air is here. While it offers some notable upgrades over older models, you…

By Dave Johnson
Two white iPhone 16 devices stacked on top of each other.
Guides

Should You Buy an iPhone Directly from Apple or a Carrier?

Wondering whether to buy your iPhone from Apple or a carrier? We break down pricing,…

By Dave Johnson
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Apps

10 Best Productivity Apps for iPhone You Should Try in 2026

In this article, I’ll discuss 10 apps that I use on my iPhone every day…

By Dave Johnson
Three Mac models facing forward, 16-inch MacBook Pro in Silver at left with Phone app on screen showing recent contacts, 24-inch iMac in Blue in center macOS Tahoe 26 wallpaper on screen, and 13-inch MacBook Air in Midnight at right, screen shows Spotlight Search over the desktop with Liquid Glass versions of the Dock and various widgets such as Calendar, Clock, and Weather
How To

How to install macOS Tahoe 26 public beta on your Mac

Learn how to install macOS Tahoe public beta on your Mac.

By Dave Johnson
iOS 26 on Three iPhones
How To

Here’s How to Download iOS 26 Public Beta on Your iPhone

The iOS 26 public beta is your first chance to try out new features, like…

By Dave Johnson
iOS 26 feature
Apple

iOS 26 Beta 4: All the New Features

In this article, we've rounded up everything new in iOS 26 beta 4

By Dave Johnson
cracked iPhone 14 pro screen  
Troubleshooting

iPhone touch screen not working after iOS 26 update? How to fix it

Learn what to do if your iPhone touchscreen isn't working after iOS 26 update.

By Dave Johnson

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