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.
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.
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 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.
Getting Started with Video and Audio Effects in Final Cut Pro
A beginner’s guide to using built-in video and audio effects in Final Cut Pro, showing where to find them and how to customize them effectively.
Quick and Easy Audio Adjustments in Final Cut Pro for Beginners
A beginner-friendly guide to fast audio adjustments in Final Cut Pro, including fades, range selection, and keyframe control.
Understanding iCloud Syncing Across Your Apple Devices
A beginner-friendly explanation of how iCloud syncing works, how to sign into iCloud on your devices, and how Apple keeps your data connected across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Creating Your First Project in Final Cut Pro X (Beginner Quick Tip)
A beginner-friendly quick tip showing how to create a new project in Final Cut Pro X, choose the right library, and match project settings to your footage.
Getting Started with Transitions in Final Cut Pro X for Beginners
A beginner-friendly guide showing how to add and customize transitions in Final Cut Pro X, including previews, duration changes, and workflow tips.
Getting Started with Finder on Mac: The Key to Finding and Organizing Your Files
Finder is the most important app on your Mac. Learn how to use it to find files, customize views, and understand where your data lives.
How to Use Places in Apple Photos on Your Mac
Discover how Apple Photos uses GPS data to organize pictures by location and how to explore your photo library using the Places map.
How to View More Photo Metadata on Your Mac Using Built-In Apps
Apple Photos shows basic metadata, but macOS includes built-in tools that reveal more. Learn how to view detailed photo metadata using Preview without installing pro software.
Getting Started with the People Album in Apple Photos on Mac
The People album in Apple Photos helps you organize pictures by the people in them. Learn how face recognition works and how to improve accuracy on a Mac.
Using Smart Albums in Apple Photos on Your Mac
Smart Albums in Apple Photos automatically organize images using rules like camera model, keywords, people, and dates.
How to Organize Pictures and Videos in Apple Photos Using Albums
This guide explains how to organize photos and videos in Apple Photos using albums, folders, and Smart Albums for better navigation.
Overview of Apple Photos on Your Mac
A beginner overview of Apple Photos on Mac, covering navigation, organization, memories, albums, and built-in editing tools.
Getting Started with Apple Photos: How to Add and Import Pictures on Your Mac
A step-by-step guide to importing photos into Apple Photos on your Mac from external drives, cameras, and memory cards.