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.
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Exporting Photos and Videos from Apple Photos on Mac: Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to exporting photos and videos from Apple Photos on Mac, covering formats, quality settings, Live Photos, GIFs, and shortcuts.
Apple Photos Managed vs Referenced Libraries — What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Learn the critical difference between managed and referenced Apple Photos libraries — and how one setting determines where your photos actually live.
New Apple Photos iCloud Features in iOS 16 & macOS Ventura Explained
Apple Photos gets major upgrades in iOS 16 and macOS Ventura, including shared libraries, duplicate merging, background removal, and smarter iCloud syncing.
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.
Advanced Editing in Apple Photos: Extensions, Brushes, and Pro Tools Explained
Explore advanced photo editing beyond Apple Photos, including extensions, brushes, masking, and professional tools like Lightroom and Capture One.
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 Merge Apple Photos Libraries in macOS Monterey
macOS Monterey adds a built-in way to merge Apple Photos libraries. Learn how it works, its limitations, and what to watch out for.
How to Add Text to Photos on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Using Apple’s Built-In Tools
Learn how to add text, shapes, and annotations to photos using Apple’s built-in Markup tools on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — no extra apps required.
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 Use iCloud Shared Albums to Share Photos with Anyone
A complete guide to iCloud Shared Albums, showing how to share photos and videos with anyone using Apple Photos on Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
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.
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.
How to Move Your Apple Photos Library to an External Hard Drive
Running out of space? Learn how to move your Apple Photos library to an external hard drive without breaking iCloud or losing files.
How to Merge and Combine Apple Photos Libraries (All Methods Explained)
Have multiple Apple Photos libraries? Learn four safe ways to merge them into one without losing photos or metadata.
Creating Photo Albums and Folders in the iPad Photos App: A Beginner’s Guide
Struggling to organize photos on your iPad? Learn how to create albums and folders in the Photos app, use search to find images faster, and understand Apple’s folder limitations.
How to Free Up Space on iPhone, iPad, and Mac Using iCloud Photos
Learn how iCloud Photos lets you store hundreds of gigabytes of photos while using minimal storage on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Apple Photos Editing on Mac Big Sur: A Complete Walkthrough of Every Tool
Discover every photo editing tool built into Apple Photos on macOS Big Sur and learn how to use them step by step.
Using Photos on Your iPad: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started
A complete beginner’s overview of the Photos app on iPad, covering the interface, automatic organization, albums, search, people, places, and media types.
What’s New in Apple Photos with macOS Big Sur
A practical overview of what’s new in Apple Photos with macOS Big Sur, covering interface updates, video editing, vibrance, captions, filters, and Memories.