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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A Beginner’s Guide to iPhone Camera Photo Mode
A beginner-friendly guide to using Photo mode on the iPhone camera, covering flash, Night mode, Live Photos, exposure, focus, filters, and more.
Understanding Portrait Mode on the iPhone Camera
A beginner-friendly guide explaining how iPhone Portrait mode works, including lighting effects, depth control, supported models, and editing options.
Understanding How iCloud Photos Syncs Across Apple Devices
An in-depth explanation of how iCloud Photos works, how it syncs across Apple devices, and what settings control your photo library.
How to Create a Free Apple ID the Right Way (iCloud Email or Existing Email)
A step-by-step beginner guide explaining how to create a free Apple ID using Apple’s website, a Mac, or an iPhone or iPad — including iCloud email options.
Where Are My Photos Stored on a Mac? Understanding Photos Libraries
Your photos don’t live inside the Photos app. Learn how Photos Libraries work, where your pictures are stored, and how to move them without losing anything.
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.