Oliver Haslam
113 articles published since October 22, 2018
About Oliver Haslam
Oliver (or Oli. Mostly Oli) has been writing about technology for almost ten years now, and in that time has traversed the world via the magic of online publication. With a focus on iOS and macOS but a love of anything that plugs in or needs a battery, Oliver can usually be found trawling Twitter or Reddit for the next big thing. Currently deep into home automation, Oliver loves to find ways to make machines work for him, rather than the other way around. When he's not doing battle with HomeKit and HomeBridge, he spends his evenings and weekends with his family in the UK.
How to Measure Elevation on Your iPhone
Knowing your elevation can be vital if you're halfway up a mountain. You can find your current elevation using nothing more than your iPhone and here's how.
How to Recover a Deleted Photo on Your iPhone or iPad
Losing a good photo can be pretty traumatic, and accidentally deleting photos is easier to do than you might think
How to Delete Your Instagram Account
Instagram is owned by Facebook, which can be a problem for some. If you want out, here’s how to delete your account.
Will Your Favorite iPhone Apps Work on iPad?
The iPhone and iPad are closely related, but are apps interchangeable? They are. . .except when they aren't. Confused? We'll clear that right up for you.
How to Create Contact Groups on Your Mac
Use contact groups to save time and never again hassle with manually adding the same people to emails. Here's how to do it on your Mac.
How to Force Restart iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR
Sometimes your iPhone just refuses to play ball, and a restart is the only option. If it’s unresponsive, you can force a restart. Here’s how that works on modern iPhones.
How to Unlock Detailed Streaming Statistics on the Apple TV
The Apple TV is great way to get content onto a television, but have you ever wondered whether it's working to its full potential? Here's how to see all the streaming stats you could ever need.
How to Take Control of Your Mac's Menu Bar with Bartender
Is your Mac's menu bar about to burst? Here's how to use Bartender to declutter the menu bar without losing functionality.
How to Properly Set Up PlayStation VR
The Sony PlayStation VR offers one of the best virtual reality experiences, but can be cumbersome to set up. Here's how to do it---and set up your room for the best VR experience.
How to Change Your Apple ID Email Address
Your Apple ID is the key to your digital castle, so it needs to be current. Here's how to change your Apple ID email address.
How to Use Siri to Control Your Apple TV From Your iPhone
Using a remote to control your Apple TV is so yesterday. Why not use your voice instead? Here's how to use Siri to control your Apple TV instead.
How to Cut Out the Noise With Twitter Lists
Twitter can move crazy fast even without mixing your sports with your politics. Keep everything separate with lists instead. Here's how to do it.
How to Force macOS to Use the aptX or AAC Codecs for Bluetooth Headphones
Fancy Bluetooth headphones sound average on your Mac? It might be using the wrong codec. Here's how to check and use the correct one to get the audio quality your tunes deserve.
How to Find your Mac, iPhone, and iPad’s UUID
Your Mac, iPhone, and iPad all have unique ways of identifying them. If a developer asks for your UUID, here's how to find it.
How to Speed Up Face ID on Your iPhone
Your iPhone or iPad's Face ID feature is a great alternative to a passcode but it can be slow to detect your face. Here's how to make it quicker than ever.
How to Use Your iPhone to Enter Passwords on an Apple TV
Nobody should have to enter text on an Apple TV using the Siri Remote. Here's how to use your iPhone or iPad to enter text on an Apple TV.
How to Film With Your Own Green Screen Using Your iPhone
iMovie for iPhone and iPad just gained a green screen (and blue screen) feature. Now you can remove green (or blue) backgrounds from videos and add your own. Here's how.
How to Select an Exact Display Resolution on Your Mac
Display resolution alters how things appear on-screen. So shouldn't you have full control? Here's how to pick a precise display resolution on your Mac.