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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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.
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 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.
Understanding Apple’s Files App and Organizing Documents in iCloud Drive
A complete guide to Apple’s Files app, showing how to organize documents in iCloud Drive, recover files, and use external storage on iPhone and iPad.
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.
What's NEW in Apple iOS15? - In-Depth look at 10 NEW features in iOS 15 compared to iOS 14!
Apple’s iOS 15 update introduced smarter notifications, powerful photo tools, FaceTime links, and new privacy features. Here’s a breakdown of the 10 most important changes compared to iOS 14.
iCloud Backups Explained: What’s Backed Up, What’s Not, and Why It Matters
iCloud Backup doesn’t save everything. Learn what’s actually backed up, why photos may be missing, and how to protect your iPhone and iPad data properly.
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 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 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.
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 Upgrade iCloud Storage: A Beginner’s Guide to Plans, Pricing, and Apple One
Running out of iCloud storage? Learn how to upgrade, compare plans, and decide what storage option makes sense for your Apple devices.
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.
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.