Hands-On Apple (Video)

By TWiT

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... more

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February 05, 2026HOA 217: Multitasking & Gestures on iPad
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

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7min
January 29, 2026HOA 216: Audit Your Health Data Privacy
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

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11min
January 22, 2026HOA 215: Custom Pages Templates
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

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17min
January 15, 2026 HOA 214: Continuity Features You May Have Missed
Ever wished your iPad or iPhone could just "talk" to your Mac the way you want? Mikah Sargent uncovers lesser-known Continuity tricks that could change how you work between your Mac, iPad, or iPhone.

• Requirements for Continuity: Accounts, Proximity, WiFi, and Bluetooth

• How to Use "Import from iPad/iPhone" on macOS

• Taking Photos on iPad and Instantly Importing to Mac

• Scanning Documents on iPad to Create PDFs on Mac

• Adding Sketches from iPad Directly into Mac Documents

• Using Apple Pencil or Touch for Sketches and Edits

• Live Document Editing from iPad/iPhone on Mac

• Real-Time Edits and Markup Sync Between iPad and Mac

• Using iPhone as a Mac Webcam and Importing Media Across Devices

Host: Mikah Sargent

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11min
January 08, 2026HOA 213: Apple Health Checkup!
Think you know the Health app? Think again. This episode unpacks Apple's quiet rollout of powerful and important features, from crash detection to real-time medication reminders, that are quietly transforming the way you can track your wellbeing.
Dive into emergency SOS, medical ID, and safety alerts

Apple Watch-exclusive notifications: heart rate, crash, fall, and walking steadiness

Hypertension and blood pressure notifications arrive for Apple Watch users

Cardio fitness, ECG, and irregular rhythm alerts explained

Court drama and a workaround for Apple's blood oxygen feature

Monitoring vitals, hearing safety, and sleep apnea detection

AFib history versus irregular rhythm notifications

Health data trends and fresh health records notifications

Sleep tracking, wind down routines, and schedule-based alerts

Medication reminders with smart time zone adjustments

Mental wellbeing tracking with state-of-mind check-ins and depression/anxiety quizzes

Walking steadiness notifications and quick access to the checklist

Host: Mikah Sargent

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16min
December 18, 2025HOA 212: iPad's Quick Notes: Time-Saver or Annoying Distraction?
Ever wonder why your iPad keeps popping up surprise notes every time you swipe from the corner? This episode breaks down the Quick Notes feature, why it keeps tripping up users, and the simple settings that put you back in control.
Activating Quick Notes with swipe gestures from screen corners

Quick Notes interface walkthrough: markup, multiple notes, screenshots, sharing

Using Quick Notes while multitasking—making fast notes during other activities

Quick Notes storage and organization in the Notes app

Apple Pencil integration with Quick Notes

How to disable or customize corner swipe gestures in iPadOS settings

Assigning screenshot function to corner swipes instead of Quick Notes

Universal app support for customized corner swipe gestures

Recurring accidental Quick Note activation and practical troubleshooting

Host: Mikah Sargent

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9min
December 11, 2025HOA 211: Recover Shared Content in Messages
Tired of scrolling endlessly to find that one hilarious link or important document someone texted you months ago? Mikah Sargent reveals how a simple click unveils every photo, link, and document from your conversations, saving you time and sanity.
Quick access to shared content using the disclosure arrow on macOS

Sorting and previewing photos, videos, and shared media within message threads

Accessing and managing links and documents shared via Messages

Filtering content types like photos, videos, screenshots, and collaborations for faster retrieval

Practical tips for recovering past shared files in Messages

Host: Mikah Sargent

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11min
December 04, 2025HOA 210: App Store Settings on iOS
Ever wonder why apps suddenly disappear from your iPhone, just when you need them most? This episode reveals the iOS feature quietly sweeping your unused apps off your device and shows you how to take control.
How to find and adjust App Store app settings in iOS

Reviewing app permissions and privacy controls in App Store settings

Managing automatic app downloads, updates, and in-app content

Using cellular data for app downloads: controls and limits

How to handle in-app ratings, reviews, and update prompts

Offload Unused Apps explained: storage, data, and user experience

Personalized recommendations and privacy management in App Store settings

Resetting your App Store identifier for privacy

Host: Mikah Sargent

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16min
November 20, 2025HOA 209: Understanding Sounds & Haptics
Ever wondered why your iPhone's sound isn't as loud as you expect, or your AirPods seem capped? Mikah Sargent uncovers the hidden settings that could be hindering your listening experience.
Managing silent mode and status bar indicators on newer iPhones

Switching audio input sources, including iPhone mic and AirPods

Fine-tuning ringtone and alert volume controls for less disruption

"Change with buttons" explained: separation of media and alert volumes

Customizing haptic feedback and vibration settings for notifications

Setting default sounds for ringtones, texts, voicemail, and mail alerts

Keyboard feedback: toggling typing sounds and haptics preference

Differences between iPhone and iPad haptics (limitations on iPad)

Controlling speaker volume limits and effects on media playback

Understanding "Reduce Loud Sounds" to avoid abrupt audio spikes

Headphone safety: adjusting reduced loud audio upper limit for AirPods

Headphone usage notifications & protecting hearing over seven days

Managing USB audio accessory settings and privacy tracking

Host: Mikah Sargent

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23min
November 13, 2025HOA 208: Eye Tracking on iPhone
Control your iPhone just by looking at it. Mikah Sargent dives into the eye-tracking (and head tracking) feature on iOS, showing how it contributes to accessibility and reimagines device interaction.
How to set up and use iOS eye tracking controls

Eye tracking customization: smoothing, snap to item, dwell control, and more

Eye tracking training process and device positioning tips

Accuracy challenges and retraining

Head tracking as an alternative: facial gestures trigger iOS actions

Head tracking menu navigation with expressions

Host: Mikah Sargent

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12min

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