Dan Moren
Dan Moren is the author of multiple sci-fi books including The Caledonian Gamibt and The Aleph Extraction. He's also a long-time Mac writer, having worked for Macworld and contributed to the Six Colors blog, where he writes about all things Apple. His work has also appeared in Popular Science, Fast Company, and more
Latest articles by Dan Moren
New iPhone 15 Pro? These are the features a long-time iPhone user tries out first
By Dan Moren published
If a new iPhone 15 Pro wound up in your hands for the holidays, you might be stumped as to what to try first. We asked a long-time iPhone user for his tips on the Pro features to explore.
I've been an iPhone user since the beginning — these are the iPhone 15 features I'd try first
By Dan Moren last updated
Between the new hardware and iOS 17, there's plenty to explore on the iPhone 15. Here's what a long-time iPhone user recommends you try out.
Alexa vs. Google Assistant: Which smart assistant wins?
By Dan Moren last updated
We pitted Alexa vs. Google Assistant in a multi-round face-off to see which is the best virtual assistant.
11 best iPad apps to install first
By Dan Moren published
The App Store is full of excellent apps to download for your new iPad, but it can be hard to know where to start. Look no further than our carefully curated selection.
How to use Visual Look Up in iOS 15
By Dan Moren last updated
With Visual Look Up, you can call up more information about your photos. Here's how to use Visual Look Up in iOS 15.
Find My iPhone: How to Track an iPhone
By Caitlin McGarry, Dan Moren last updated
We show you how to locate, lock or erase your lost or stolen iPhone in a few quick steps using the Find My iPhone feature in your settings.
How to set up and use the iOS 15 App Privacy Report
By Dan Moren published
The App Privacy Report debuted with the iOS 15.2 update. Here's how to set up the iOS 15 App Privacy Report and what the data it collects means.
How to use Tab Groups in iOS 15 Safari
By Dan Moren published
Tab Groups are the other big change introduced in iOS 15 Safari — here's how they work.
How to use the new tab bar in iOS 15 Safari
By Dan Moren published
iOS 15 introduces big changes to Safari — here's how to perform old, familiar features, like opening and closing a tab, sharing a website and activating Reader mode.
How to use Focus mode in iOS 15
By Dan Moren published
Here's how to use the new Focus mode in iOS 15 to reduce distractions. Follow our tips to configure and activate Focus in iOS 15.
How to use Live Text in iOS 15
By Dan Moren published
iOS 15's Live Text can copy text from your photos, and paste it into other apps — here's how to master the feature.
How to set up a notification summary in iOS 15
By Dan Moren published
iOS 15 helps you cut through notification clutter by sending you a summary. Here's how you canset up a notification summary.
How to schedule FaceTime calls in iOS 15
By Dan Moren published
You can now schedule calls in iOS 15's FaceTime and share a link with other people so they can join the video chat. Here's how it's done.
How to use Portrait Mode in FaceTime on iOS 15
By Dan Moren published
Portrait Mode lets you blur your background while on FaceTime video calls in iOS 15. Here's how to use this new feature.
macOS Monterey Safari: 6 big upgrades that will boost your browsing
By Dan Moren published
A brand new — and potentially controversial — design highlights the changes to macOS Monterey Safari. Here's what you can expect from the Mac's browser this fall.
iPhone 12 tips: 10 features you should enable and disable right away
By Dan Moren published
Got an iPhone 12? Here are the features you should try out first.
The coolest things the Apple Watch can do
By Michael Gowan, Dan Moren published
From calling for help when you fall to showing which direction you’re facing, here are 15 cool things you didn't know the Apple Watch could do.
How to make a voice or video call using Amazon Alexa
By Dan Moren published
Here's how to make a voice or video call using Amazon Alexa.
How to mute your Apple Watch and change the volume
By Dan Moren published
Three ways to turn off the sound on your Apple Watch.
How to switch between Apple Watch apps
By Philip Michaels, Dan Moren published
There's more than one way to switch from one app to another on the Apple Watch.
iOS 13 Find My App: How to Track Your iPhone or Friends
By Dan Moren published
The way you track your iPhone or your friends changes in iOS 13. Meet the new Find My app, which is the new home for tracking things and people on your iPhone.
How to Link Your Calendar with Alexa
By Monica Chin, Dan Moren published
Never miss a meeting again: Here's how to sync your Google, Apple, or Microsoft Office calendar with Alexa.
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