How to Zip a File (Windows and Mac, No Extra Software)
Zip files on Windows or Mac using built-in tools, combine several files into one archive, and understand when zipping actually reduces file size at all.
How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides for the software and systems people actually use at work.
How to Convert JPG to PDF (Mac and Windows, Free)
Convert JPG images to PDF on Mac or Windows using built-in tools, and combine several images into one multi-page PDF document instead of separate files.
How to Scan a Document (No Scanner Needed)
Scan a document with just your phone using the built-in Notes or Google Drive scanner, and get a clean, usable result without needing a dedicated scanner.
How to Recover Deleted Files (Windows and Mac)
Recover deleted files on Windows or Mac by checking the Recycle Bin, Trash, cloud sync trash, and File History or Time Machine before trying recovery software.
How to Unzip a File (Windows and Mac, No Extra Software)
Unzip a compressed file on Windows or Mac using built-in tools, and know what to do when it’s actually a .rar or .7z file instead of a standard zip.
How to Convert HEIC to JPG (Mac, Windows, and iPhone Settings)
Convert HEIC photos to JPG on Mac or Windows for wider compatibility, and change one iPhone camera setting to stop the problem from happening on future photos.
How to Back Up an iPhone (iCloud and Computer)
Back up an iPhone using automatic iCloud Backup and a manual computer backup, and understand why relying on just one method leaves you less protected than both.
How to Free Up Storage on iPhone (Check Before You Delete)
Free up storage on an iPhone the right way — check what’s actually using space first, then back up photos, offload apps, and clear out old Messages attachments.
How to Right Click on a Mac (Trackpad, Mouse, or Magic Mouse)
Right-click on a Mac using a trackpad, Magic Mouse, or external mouse, and fix it when Secondary Click isn’t enabled or isn’t working as expected.
How to AirDrop (Files, Photos, and Links Between Apple Devices)
Use AirDrop to send files wirelessly between Apple devices, and fix the common connection issues that stop it from finding a nearby device to send to.