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Hi, Iβm Joel Feld β Apple trainer, YouTube creator, and lifelong learner.
Learn with Joel is where I share easy Apple tutorials, one-on-one personal training, community education classes, digital products, trusted tools, and travel journals β all designed to help you master your devices with confidence.
Based in Elk River, Minnesota, I teach both local and remote Apple training, create weekly tech videos, and build resources that make learning simple, friendly, and stress-free.
Whatever brought you here β tech help, travel inspiration, or tools to learn something new β youβre in the right place. Letβs get started.
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βTell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learnβ
Free Apple Training Videos β Watch and Learn at Your Own Pace
Watch free tutorials on everything Apple β from organizing Photos and troubleshooting iCloud to mastering your Mac and iPhone. If my videos help you, subscribing is the best way to support and keep the learning going β and itβs completely free to subscribe!
Latest Tutorials & Guides
Learn how Apple Photos on Mac is organized, including the interface, sidebar, toolbar, collections, settings, and editing tools, so you can confidently get started.
A visual guide to Mac keyboard shortcut symbols, modifier keys, and commonly used shortcuts β plus a free printable reference to help everything finally click.
A complete visual guide to Appleβs Markup tools across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Explore writing tools, editing controls, color palettes, accessibility features, and smart enhancements β all in one clear, printable reference.
Appleβs system sounds are small by design β quiet confirmations that something just worked. This page explores what those sounds are, when you hear them, and why Apple uses them the way it does.
iOS 26 includes a setting that lets your iPhone play a sound when powering on or off. Hereβs how to enable it.
A step-by-step guide to sorting photos and customizing views in the Apple Photos app on iPhone running iOS 26.
A step-by-step guide to using the new photo filter options in Apple Photos on iPhone running iOS 26.
A first look at Appleβs redesigned Photos app in iOS 26, covering the new interface, Library tab, and Collections experience.
Before selling, gifting, or repurposing an iPhone or iPad, itβs important to sign out of your Apple ID and erase the device properly. This guide walks through how to remove your Apple account, understand what signing out does and doesnβt remove, and reset the device back to factory settings safely.
Learn how to create iCloud email aliases and use mail rules to keep your email private, organized, and easy to manage across all Apple devices.
Create fun Valentineβs Day snow globe images using iPhone Stickers, Markup tools, and Photos editing features.
Learn how to change the primary email address on your Apple Account, including iCloud emails, aliases, and third-party email options, with real-world examples.
Learn how to safely remove an Apple Account from all devices and permanently delete it, including what happens to your data and photos.
Learn how to create a new Apple Account in 2025, including using an iCloud email or a third-party email on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Accidentally deleted a photo on your iPhone? Learn how to recover photos and videos before theyβre permanently deleted, and understand how Appleβs recovery window works.
Running out of iPhone storage can block updates and photos. Learn how to understand storage breakdowns and safely free up space without losing data.
Apple redesigned the Photos app in iOS 18. Learn how the new Collections layout works, what changed, and how to customize Photos to fit your workflow.
Apple Photos includes a Clean Up tool that removes background distractions using Apple Intelligence. Learn how it works and which devices support it.
Apple Photos can blur and censor faces using the Clean Up tool with Apple Intelligence. Learn how it works and which devices support it.
Learn all the ways to reset your Apple ID password using Apple devices, the Apple Support app, or account recovery if youβre locked out.
Apple ID lockouts and lost data donβt announce themselves. Learn how to set up Recovery Contacts and Legacy Contacts on iPhone and Mac so your account β and your memories β are protected when it matters most.
Medical ID lets emergency responders see critical health information and emergency contacts on your iPhone or Apple Watch β even when the device is locked. Hereβs how to set it up properly before you ever need it.
iOS 17 lets you fully customize your iPhone wallpaper with widgets, fonts, Photo Shuffle, Depth Effect, and Focus modes. Hereβs how to create, manage, and switch between wallpapers on iPhone.
StandBy in iOS 17 turns your iPhone into a smart clock and information display when charging in landscape mode. Hereβs how to set it up, customize it, and choose the best accessories.
If your Apple Account is tied to an old email address you no longer use, changing it can prevent serious access issues later. Hereβs how to update your Apple ID email safely and correctly.
iCloud Photos syncs your photos across devicesβit doesnβt back them up. Learn how syncing works, how to exclude one device, and how to safely turn off or delete iCloud Photos.
Apple ID and iCloud accounts are closely connected, but not always used the same way. This guide explains the difference, common confusion points, and best practices.
Appleβs Two-Factor Authentication adds an essential layer of security. Learn how trusted devices work and how to manage your Apple Account safely.
Apple Training Made Simple β Personalized Sessions or Group Classes Near You
From organizing your Apple Photos library to making sense of your iPhone or Mac, Iβm here to help you learn with confidence.
Choose what fits your style:
β’ One-on-one Apple training β remote or local, tailored entirely to you
β’ Community education classes β group sessions offered through Maple Grove, Wayzata, Minnetonka, and Anoka
Whether you prefer individual guidance or learning alongside others, youβll get clear explanations, real-world examples, and a stress-free approach to mastering your Apple devices.
Behind the Lens
A collection of personal stories, experiences, and reflections on family, creativity, photography, travel, and the moments that continue to shape how I see the world.
Iβve lived in Minnesota for almost as long as I lived in the place where I grew up. So why do I sometimes still feel like the new guy? A reflection on home, friendship, family, belonging, and the roots we build along the way.
I walked the same sidewalk twice. The first time, I didn't notice a thing. The second time, I discovered messages beneath my feet that reminded me just how much of life we miss when we're too busy thinking about what's next.
Dating in your 40s is weird. Between dating apps, algorithms, kids, social media, ghosting, and figuring out what actually matters in a relationship, finding a real connection feels harder than ever. After two divorces, hereβs what Iβve learned about dating againβand what Iβm actually looking for.
After a marriage ended, nearly everything I owned went into boxes and a new house began rising from an empty patch of dirt. This is a personal story about rebuilding my home, faith, health, creativity, and life with my boysβand discovering that we were building far more than a house.
Where Weβve Been, What Weβve Loved
You never truly appreciate the beauty of home until you've wandered far from it. Travel takes planning, patience, and a healthy sense of adventure. Every destination has its own story, and I love capturing those moments through photography while sharing the places, views, and experiences that make each trip memorable.
Whether you're dreaming of a new adventure or planning your next trip, the Travel Journal is filled with real experiences, photography, and practical tips from the road.
Choose a journey to explore:
β’ 50 States of Wonder β Chasing sunsets, state lines, and open roads.
β’ World in Focus β Passport in hand, chasing stories the maps forgot.
β’ Voyages & Views β Every cruise is a story, every port a new adventure.
Designed for curious minds - apparel inspired by experience
A few things Iβve made for people who like to learn, explore, and think a little deeper.
Theyβre not merch β theyβre ideas you can wear.
Learn every way to import photos and videos into Apple Photos on Mac, including iCloud Photos, iPhone syncing, external drives, cameras, email attachments, and even older media.