Pranay Parab
Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features.
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1Password Now Generates QR Codes to Share Wifi Passwords
It's now easier than ever to share your wifi with guests.
Google Maps for iPhone Now Has a Speedometer
Google Maps for iPhone is getting a feature the Android app has had for years.
You Can Finally Share Timestamped Links in Apple Podcasts
Start listening to a podcast from a specific moment.
One of the Best Photoshop Alternatives Is Now Free for Six Months
The Affinity Suite is gunning for those switching over from Adobe products.
Some of the Best Indie Apps for Mac, iPhone, and iPad Are on Sale Right Now
Indie App Sales is here once more, letting you supercharge your Apple devices on the cheap.
You Can Right-Click With Your Keyboard in macOS Sequoia
Open context menus without clicking anything.
Every New Notes App Feature in iOS 18
From recording voice notes to solving math problems, a lot is changing.
You Can Finally Control Which Contacts an App Can Access on Your iPhone
Don't let apps scrape your entire address book.
You Can Now Format External Drives With an iPad or iPhone
Erase your USB drives and get them ready for a fresh start, right from your iPhone.
iOS 18's New Text Effects Make Messages a Lot More Fun
In iOS 18, iMessage now has new formatting options, plus fun animations for your texts.
How to Change Lock Screen Shortcuts in iOS 18 (or Remove Them Entirely)
You can finally get rid of those flashlight and camera shortcuts for good.
Use Final Cut Camera for Better iPhone Videos
Final Cut Camera pairs with Final Cut Pro for iPad and allows you to record from four iOS devices simultaneously.
Use This App to Manage Mac Windows (If You Don't Have Sequoia)
For all those who can't update to Sequoia.
You Can Set Different Scrolling Directions for Your Mac’s Mouse and Trackpad
How to have natural scrolling on the trackpad and the opposite with your mouse.
Use 'Folder Peek' to Turn Your Mac's Menu Into an App Launcher
A blazing fast way to access and preview files.
You Can Get a Free Month of Audiobooks on Spotify Right Now
Spotify's marking National Audiobook Month with this free trial.
iOS 18 Can Help Reduce Your Motion Sickness in Cars
Vehicle Motion Cues puts animated dots on your iPhone's screen to reduce motion sickness.
A Glossary of AI Words Everyone Should Know
From "machine learning" and "hallucinations" to "generative AI" and "neural networks."
Use This App to Sync Apple Reminders With Your iPhone Calendar
The easiest way to bring your to-do list to the calendar, across iPhone, Mac, and iPad.