Chris Smith
I’m the managing editor of the Help & How-To team at NerdsModo.com. Reading this during the day? Then you've caught me testing Apple gear and editing iPhone tutorials, Mac How-To guides, and tons of other Apple How-To pieces. (Reading this at night? Then I’m probably dreaming about all those cool Apple products.) I’ve covered the consumer Apple world as an editor since 2010.
Through my years as an editor, I've tested and wrote about many, many dozens of Apple products and I am always happy to share my expert tips and tricks on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS.
Areas of Expertise
How to Share Files Safely in iCloud Drive and Dropbox
A shared iCloud folder uses only your storage, not the other person’s.
How to Unlock a Mac You Locked With Find My
Apple says your message appears at startup, but in testing it does not.
How to Reset a Forgotten Mac Password
Resetting your password locks the login keychain, permanently.
What to Ask Siri AI: Examples That Actually Work
Siri identified The Third Man from the single clue of Harry Lime.
How to Turn On Find My on iPhone, iPad and Mac
A single lost device that cannot reach the internet cannot be found at all.
How to Install macOS 27 Golden Gate on Your Mac
The installer’s time estimates are notoriously inaccurate at both ends.
Everything New in Siri AI Compared to the Old Siri
The old Siri could not tell you a film’s plot, only offer you webpages about…
How to Turn On FileVault and Encrypt Your Mac
A shut-down Mac with FileVault holds no more readable data than a lump of metal.
How to Downgrade macOS to an Earlier Version
Time Machine has backed up only your Data volume since Big Sur.
What Changed in System Settings in macOS 27
The Lock Screen can now hide usernames and photos entirely.
