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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A conversation in the Messages app translated from Spanish to English.
iPhone

How to change your Translate settings on iPhone

You can download languages for the Translate app on iPhone, choose when to use on-device…

By Dave Johnson
The Roadside Assistance via satellite screen. The Request Assistance button is at the bottom of the screen.
iPhone

How to request Roadside Assistance via satellite on your iPhone

You can request Roadside Assistance via satellite from Messages on iPhone when you're outside cellular…

By Dave Johnson
A Messages conversation with an audio message.
iPhone

How to send and receive audio messages in Messages on iPhone

You can record and send audio messages with transcripts in Messages on iPhone, keep them,…

By Dave Johnson
A Group FaceTime call with five participants. Each participant appears in a separate tile. The FaceTime controls are at the bottom-right side of the screen.
iPhone

How to request or give remote control in a FaceTime call on iPhone

You can request control of someone's screen or let a trusted person control yours during…

By Dave Johnson
The Keyboard Settings menu is open, and shows three options: English (US), Emoji, and Keyboard Feedback. At the bottom of the menu, from left to right, are buttons for left-handed layout, default layout, and right-handed layout. The default layout button is selected.
iPhone

How to use VoiceOver on iPhone with an Apple external keyboard

You can use keyboard shortcuts for VoiceOver commands, Quick Nav, and VoiceOver Help with Magic…

By Dave Johnson
Home Screen shown in light mode
Apple TV

How to display bold text or change the text size on Apple TV 4K

You can display bold text or change the text size on Apple TV 4K to…

By Dave Johnson
Screen showing Library
Apple TV

How to send your Mac library media to Apple TV 4K with Home Sharing

You can send your Mac library media to Apple TV 4K with Home Sharing, and…

By Dave Johnson
The Home tab showing a featured Apple Original in the center, above the Continue Watching row. At the top of the screen, from left to right, are the Home, Apple TV, MLS, Store, Recent Purchases, and Search tabs.
iPad

How to watch TV in the Apple TV app on iPad

You can watch TV in the Apple TV app on iPad, streaming TV shows, movies,…

By Dave Johnson
The Find My screen open to the Devices list. There are two devices in the Devices list: Danny's iPhone and Danny's iPad. Their locations are shown on a map.
iPhone

How to set separation alerts in case you leave a device behind in Find My on iPhone

You can turn on separation alerts in Find My on iPhone so you don't leave…

By Dave Johnson
iPhone 18 Pro, burgundy finish, partial back exterior angled to show pro camera system in top left corner, 3 lenses, microphone, flash
Troubleshooting

Not Enough Space to Transfer a Backup to iPhone 18 Pro

If there isn't enough space to transfer a backup to your iPhone 18 Pro or…

By Dave Johnson

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