Hands-On Apple (Video)

Hands-On Apple (Video)

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Hands-On Apple explores and explains the Mac — and beyond! From clever Terminal commands to little-known iOS settings, Mikah Sargent shares all the best tips and tricks for your Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. You'll get all the details on Apple's apps and the best apps in the App Store, you'll learn about awesome accessories for your Apple devices, and you'll explore updates to Apple's operating systems — including iOS, macOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Hands-On Apple is your one-stop shop for...
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Episode List

HOA 219: Archiving & Exporting Webpages in Safari

Feb 19th, 2026 9:55 PM

Think saving webpages is just about hitting Print? Before you waste time on clunky printouts, learn how Safari's built-in options can actually preserve entire sites! • Export as PDF versus Print dialog • Saving web pages as images, HTML, or Safari web archive files • When to use PDF, HTML, PNG, or Web Archive for web page storage • File size differences and optimal formats for offline web saving • The best ways to keep web content on macOS Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

HOA 218: Critical HomeKit Update

Feb 12th, 2026 10:35 PM

The Home app just got a major overhaul, thanks to Matter compatibility and fresh features that are quietly transforming how Apple users control their homes. Mikah Sargent breaks down what you need to do, and why this update is bigger than you may think. Why updating to the latest Apple Home version is required How to prepare your devices and household for the update Steps to manually update the Apple Home system Overview of post-update Home app features and settings Walkthrough of new Home app controls: activity, energy, hubs, security, and more Matter accessories and updated connected services explained Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

HOA 217: Multitasking & Gestures on iPad

Feb 5th, 2026 9:59 PM

Your iPad can do a lot more than you think. Full Screen, Windowed, or Stage Manager—which multitasking style actually fits your workflow? Mikah Sargent breaks down the pros and cons so you can finally decide which iPad experience wins. How to customize multitasking modes on your iPad Using gestures for multitasking and productivity Four/five-finger gestures: switch apps, go home, open app switcher Three-finger gestures: undo, redo, copy, paste, quick notes, screenshots Windowed apps explained: resizing, moving, multi-window setup Stage Manager basics and how it differs from other modes Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

HOA 216: Audit Your Health Data Privacy

Jan 29th, 2026 10:54 PM

With ChatGPT now tapping into Apple Health, sharing your personal metrics is easier (and riskier) than ever. Find out how to quickly spot and stop unnecessary data sharing before your most sensitive info lands in unexpected hands. Auditing apps accessing your Apple health data on iOS Managing health data sharing with Apple's Fitness app Customizing third-party app access to health info Reviewing and limiting individual health data categories for third-party apps Checking what data third-party apps have written to the Health app Identifying and managing health data from uninstalled apps Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: threatlocker.com/twit

HOA 215: Custom Pages Templates

Jan 22nd, 2026 5:45 PM

Turns out, making slick, professional-looking Pages templates is way easier than you think. Find out the productivity trick Mikah Sargent wishes more Mac users knew. Creating custom Pages templates for faster document design Modifying existing Pages templates and saving personalized versions Step-by-step guide to building a Pages template from scratch Using placeholder text and media placeholders for flexible layouts Managing, sharing, and deleting custom templates in Pages Practical uses for templates—recipe cards, newsletters, business cards Host: Mikah Sargent Download or subscribe to Hands-On Apple at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple Want access to the ad-free audio and video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: Melissa.com/twit

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