Apple Tutorials & Training Videos
Welcome — you’ve just landed in your go-to hub for mastering your Apple devices.
Here you’ll find a growing collection of easy-to-follow tech tutorials, including full-length guides and quick YouTube Shorts covering everything from Mac and iPhone tips to iCloud setup, Apple Photos organization, and helpful everyday features across the Apple ecosystem. Each post includes the embedded YouTube video along with the same description you’ll find on my Learn with Joel channel, so everything is simple and familiar as you explore.
Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, setting up a new device, or just looking to get more out of your Apple gear, this page keeps all my Apple training videos in one place — organized, accessible, and ready when you are.
Let’s dive in and make your tech work for you.
Search below for helpful Apple Tips & Tutorials
Browse All Tutorials
How to Use AirDrop on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — The Easiest Way to Share Files Nearby
Learn how to quickly share photos, videos, files, and contact cards using AirDrop on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac — no cables required.
How iCloud Keychain Manages Passwords on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
A complete guide to using iCloud Keychain to manage passwords, verification codes, and Hide My Email across Apple devices.
How to Create Movie Slideshows in Apple Photos on Your Mac
A complete guide to creating photo and video slideshows in Apple Photos on Mac, including themes, exports, and advanced editing tips.
How to Properly Backup iCloud Photos on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
A complete guide to backing up iCloud Photos, explaining sync vs backup and showing reliable options for Mac, iPhone, and iPad users.
How iCloud Drive Works Across Mac, iPhone, and iPad
A complete explanation of how iCloud Drive works across Apple devices, including syncing, sharing, file recovery, and Desktop & Documents behavior.
How to Customize Folder and External Drive Icons on Your Mac
A step-by-step guide to customizing folder and external hard drive icons on macOS using Preview and transparent images.
How to Back Up Your Mac with Apple Time Machine (Complete 2021 Guide)
A complete, step-by-step guide to backing up your Mac using Apple Time Machine — including restores, snapshots, encryption, NAS backups, and migration to a new Mac.
How to Format a New External Hard Drive on Your Mac
Formatting a new external hard drive on Mac is essential. Learn how to use Disk Utility and choose the right file format.
How to Stop Using iCloud (Safely) — What Syncing Really Means on Apple Devices
Confused by iCloud syncing? Learn what iCloud actually does and how to safely turn it off without losing your photos or files.
How to Back Up Your iPhone or iPad: iTunes, Finder, and iCloud Explained
Learn how to back up your iPhone or iPad using iTunes, Finder, or iCloud — and choose the best method to protect your data.
How to Restore an iPhone or iPad from a Backup (iTunes, Finder, iCloud & Quick Start)
A complete guide to restoring an iPhone or iPad from a previous backup using iTunes, Finder, iCloud Backup, Quick Start, or Android.
How to Import Videos into iMovie on Mac (iPhone, Camera, Photos & Drives)
A complete guide to importing videos and photos into iMovie on Mac using iPhones, cameras, Apple Photos, AirDrop, and external drives.
Where Your iMovie Videos Really Live: Libraries, Events, and Storage Explained
Running out of Mac storage? Learn where iMovie videos really live, how Libraries and Events work, and how to safely move projects to external drives.
iMovie Complete Beginner Guide: How to Edit Videos on a Mac from Start to Finish
A complete beginner guide to iMovie on Mac, covering editing tools, organization, shortcuts, projects, and exporting videos step by step.
How to Create and Print Mailing Labels on a Mac Using Contacts
Create professional mailing labels on your Mac using the built-in Contacts app — no extra software required.
How to Import and Export Contacts on a Mac (iCloud, Gmail, Outlook & More)
Easily move contacts between iCloud, Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and more using the Contacts app on your Mac.
Where Are My Contacts? Understanding iCloud Contact Syncing on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Confused about where your contacts are saved? Learn how iCloud and other accounts sync contacts across Apple devices.
How to Delete Duplicate Photos in Apple Photos (What Works and What Doesn’t)
Duplicate photos can silently waste storage. Learn why Apple Photos struggles and how to safely remove duplicates using proven tools.
Help! My iCloud Storage Is Full — What It Means and What Options You Have
Getting “iCloud Storage Is Full” warnings? Learn what they mean, how to check usage, and what options you actually have.
What Is iCloud? Understanding Apple’s Cloud Service and What It Actually Does
iCloud is more than photo storage. Learn what Apple’s iCloud service really does and how it connects your devices.