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Yash Wate-Writer for iPhone and Mac

Yash Wate

Writer for iPhone and Mac

Contributor Since November, 2023
Expertise
iphone, Mac, Android
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    Features
  • 8
    Lists
  • 13
    Guides
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About Yash Wate

Yash is a technology journalist and writer based in India with five years of experience writing features, how-to guides, and reviews for multiple publications.

He found his passion for writing while he used to work as a web developer. In 2018, he decided to combine his experience in technology with his love for gadgets and venture into journalism. Since then, he has written hundreds of features, how-tos, and explainers across multiple online publications to help users get more out of their technology.

Besides How-To Geek, you can also find Yash's writings on MakeUseOf, where he writes features and how-to guides for Android and DIY, and TechPP, where he writes about Windows and the internet and reviews consumer-tech products to help people make the right purchase decisions.

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iPhone 16e homescreen in front of window.
Don't Overlook These Amazing Pre-Installed Apps on Your iPhone
Apps & Web Apps

Your iPhone can do a lot more out of the box than you realize.

Editing a screenshot in Shottr's editor on a Mac.
6 Reasons I Use Shottr Instead of the Mac Screenshot Tool
Mac

The best Mac screenshot app I've used.

Raycast search on a Mac.
7 Raycast Features That’ll Make You Want to Ditch Spotlight on Your Mac
Mac

Spotlight walked so that Raycast could run.

AltTab window switcher on a Mac desktop.
You Need This App if You've Just Switched From Windows to a Mac
macOS

Add Windows-style Command+Tab functionality to your Mac.

A Spotlght search window on the Mac desktop.
How to Exclude Folders and Files From Mac Spotlight Search
macOS

Tired of seeing private or pointless files in Spotlight search on your Mac?

photos-app-for-mac-is-a-capable-photo-editing-app-for-most-people
7 Reasons Why Apple Photos Is the Only Mac Photo Editing App You Need
Apple Photos

It's perfect for everyday photo editing.

Apple Watch on a MacBook Air.
5 Ways Using an Apple Watch With Your Mac Can Make Your Life Easier
Apple Watch

Your Apple Watch is a good companion for your Mac, too.

A person opening a MacBook's lid.
How to Prevent Your MacBook From Booting Up When Opening Its Lid (and Why)
MacBook Air

Make your MacBook boot only at your discretion.

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Virtual Trackpad on an iPad.
Your iPad Has a Virtual Trackpad, Here's Why You Should Enable It (and How)
iPad

Get a trackpad on your iPad even without an expensive aftermarket keyboard case.

macOS Photos app on a Mac.
10 Mac Photos App Features You Should Be Using
Apple Photos

The Photos app is full of surprises.

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Using macOS's Clean Up tool in the Photos app on a Mac.
How to Remove Distractions From Photos on Your Mac Using the Clean Up Tool
Apple Photos

Distractions ruining your photos? Clean Up's got you covered.

An iPhone screen.
How to Stop Your iPhone Screen From Automatically Turning Off
iOS

Does your iPhone screen keep dimming and going black while you're trying to read something?

Safari export tool on an iPhone to export browsing data.
You Can Easily Switch to or Move Away From Safari on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac (Here’s How)
iPhone

Switching browsers on Apple devices has never been easier.

iPhone 16 Camera Control button.
How to Easily Split Bills and Calculate Tips on Your iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple

No more awkward napkin math.

An iPhone and an AirTag next to each other on a table.
How to Set Up and Pair an Apple AirTag to iPhone or iPad
AirTag

Pairing AirTags is identical to connecting AirPods.

A person opening a MacBook lid to start working.
How to Use Aliases, Symbolic Links, and Hard Links on Your Mac
macOS

Three different ways to reference files, each with caveats you should understand.

Music Recognition app on an Apple Watch.
5 Hidden watchOS 11 Features You May Have Missed
Apple Watch

Useful watchOS 11 features hiding in plain sight.

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An iPhone 16 Pro next to a Galaxy S23+.
iPhone 16 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S23+: Should You Switch to Apple?
Apple iPhone

Or will the S24+ feel like a natural upgrade?

Image Capture app on a Mac.
How I Import Photos to Any Folder on My Mac (From Any Device)
macOS

No, you don't need a third-party app.

A selection of Apple Pages templates.
10 Hidden Apple Pages Features You Should Know About
Mac

Get more out of Pages on your Mac.

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