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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The podcast currently has 158 episodes available.

Hands-On Apple (Video) episodes:

October 16, 2025HOA 204: Browsing With Spotlight in macOS Tahoe
If you think Spotlight is just for searching, think again. Discover how its revamped browsing modes and new smart actions can change the way you interact with your Mac! Instantly access apps, files, actions, and even your clipboard history, all with a few keyboard shortcuts.
Navigating Spotlight Search using menu, keyboard, and mouse shortcuts

Categorized app browsing and launching, including iPhone mirroring integration

File browsing in Spotlight with intelligent suggestions and advanced filtering

Viewing files in grid or list mode, with previews and usage-based organization

Accessing and customizing Spotlight Actions, with hundreds of shortcut possibilities

Clipboard history now searchable and actionable within Spotlight, supports files and text

Privacy controls for Clipboard search and management of sensitive data in Spotlight

Host: Mikah Sargent

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13min
October 09, 2025HOA 203: Creating Genmoji on Mac
Apple's Genmoji just got smarter, letting you combine emojis, add custom descriptions, and totally personalize your reactions on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Find out how this playful AI tweak might just change the way you text.
Apple Genmoji gets updated with new customization features

Demonstrating Genmoji creation and emoji combination in Messages app

Exploring uses of text descriptions to enhance Genmoji results

Mixing emoji and text for unique, personalized Genmoji

Adjusting Genmoji hairstyle and facial hair using Photos library people

Customizing Genmoji with expressive moods and emotions

Genmoji creativity yields odd and surprising results

Host: Mikah Sargent

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12min
October 02, 2025HOA 202: Spotlight Supercharged in macOS Tahoe
Spotlight is getting a serious upgrade in macOS Tahoe, surfacing your files, windows, and even cloud content with smarter, faster results. Allow Mikah to walk you through the surprising shortcuts and hidden tricks that will change how you find everything on your Mac.
Quick access to Spotlight via keyboard or menu bar

Recentering Spotlight Search bar with control-click shortcut

Enhanced search rankings based on personal use and relevance

Refined filtering by app, file type, provider, or folder

Spotlight displays results from open windows and browser tabs

Cloud storage integration expands search to Dropbox, Google Drive

Website search shortcuts for popular sites like Amazon and YouTube

Direct questions and smart queries supported with Siri and ChatGPT

Spotlight suggests actions and deeper settings directly from search

Performance quirks and indexing delays still present in Spotlight

Host: Mikah Sargent

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13min
September 25, 2025HOA 201: Meet the New macOS Phone App
Apple created a dedicated phone app for macOS Tahoe, standing apart from FaceTime and bringing live voicemail transcripts, call screening, and real-time translation to your Mac.
Initial setup steps for using the new Phone app

Key settings and features: ringtones, call routing, and permissions

Hold Assist notifies when support hold time ends

Live Voicemail previews and real-time screening for incoming calls

Options for silencing and filtering unknown callers

Calling experience: dialing, FaceTime audio/video, and call options

In-call features: adding people, call recording, and live transcription

On-call live translation with language downloads and beta limitations

Managing call history, favorites, filtering, and blocked numbers

Host: Mikah Sargent

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12min
September 18, 2025HOA 200: New Messages Features in iOS 26
iOS 26 just dropped, and Hands-On Apple reveals the surprising new features you'll notice first, such as custom message backgrounds and built-in polls that change how you chat with friends. Get the scoop on the subtle details and settings that will likely impact how you use your phone every day.
Messages app gets refreshed info page and easier contact editing

Custom conversation backgrounds debut in Messages with photos and colors

Built-in polling feature launches for group decision-making in Messages

New message filtering, unknown sender screening, and notification controls explained

Conversation backgrounds, photo visibility, and contact photo options in Messages settings

Host: Mikah Sargent

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12min
September 11, 2025 HOA 199: Preordering the iPhone 17 Like a Pro
Apple just dropped the iPhone 17 lineup and Mikah Sargent walks you through a smart pre-order setup that could be the difference between snagging your dream device on day one or missing out. Find out the exact steps and tips to avoid the dreaded "sold out" message.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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9min
September 04, 2025 HOA 198: Deduplicate Pics in the Photos App!
Stop letting duplicate photos clog your Mac. Find out how the merging utility in Apple Photos can help you reclaim storage and sanity with just a few clicks. Mikah Sargent reveals the surprisingly powerful deduplication tool already built into macOS and what it gets right.

Host: Mikah Sargent

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8min
August 28, 2025HOA 197: The Ins & Outs of Camera Control
Think your iPhone 16's Camera Control is just another button? Mikah Sargent breaks down its secret shortcuts and customizable tricks that could change how you quickly snap photos in a pinch!
Step-by-step walkthrough of camera control actions and gestures

Deep dive into camera control's adjustable photo and video settings

Using camera control for quick app launches and photo captures

Switching between supported camera apps with camera control

Customizing activation methods and accidental launch prevention

Exploring camera control's accessibility and pressure sensitivity settings

Integrating camera control features into your everyday workflow

Host: Mikah Sargent

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16min
August 21, 2025HOA 196: Troubleshooting Universal Control & iPhone Mirroring
Don't let misbehaving Apple features derail your workflow. This episode explains the settings, strategies, and overlooked requirements that separate smooth users from the frustrated.
Common Universal Control issues: disconnects, lag, and connection failures

Universal Control requirements: hardware, Apple ID, iCloud, and keychain

Network setup tips for reliable Universal Control across devices

Fixing Universal Control with iCloud sign-out, restarts, and patience

Advanced Universal Control troubleshooting: deleting preference files and toggling settings

Resolving conflicts with display options, Stage Manager, Sidecar, and internet sharing

How to use USB connection to kickstart Universal Control

iPhone mirroring basics: behind-the-scenes tech and requirements

Fixing iPhone mirroring: ensure device compatibility, settings, and proximity

Step-by-step network troubleshooting for iPhone mirroring failures

Force quitting and resetting iPhone mirroring and device access

Diagnosing persistent issues with console logs and error messages

Mesh network quirks and system requirement confusion as common culprits

Host: Mikah Sargent

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29min
August 14, 2025HOA 195: Slow Mac Startup Speeds
Is your Mac taking forever to start up? Mikah Sargent reveals the hidden culprits slowing down your macOS boot times and walks through proven solutions to get your machine running like new again.
Login Items Management - How to identify and remove unnecessary apps that automatically launch at startup using System Settings - General - Login Items and Extensions

Terminal Commands for Advanced Users - Using "launchctl list" to view all startup processes and "launchctl remove" to eliminate problematic items from the command line

Hidden Launch Agents and Daemons - Navigating to /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons through Finder to manually remove stubborn startup services

Spotlight Re-indexing Fix - Using Terminal command "sudo mdutil -E /" to rebuild corrupted Spotlight indexes that can cause system hangups

Cache Clearing Strategy - Removing cached files from ~/Library/Caches and /Library/Caches to free up system resources

Visual Effects Optimization - Disabling animations, transparency effects, and the genie effect in Accessibility settings to reduce graphics processing load

Stage Manager Performance - Why turning off Stage Manager can help improve startup times on older Macs

Host: Mikah Sargent

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20min

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