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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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 iCloud Keychain Manages Passwords on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
A complete guide to using iCloud Keychain to manage passwords, verification codes, and Hide My Email across Apple devices.
How to Customize Folder and External Drive Icons on Your Mac
A step-by-step guide to customizing folder and external hard drive icons on macOS using Preview and transparent images.
How to Merge Apple Photos Libraries in macOS Monterey
macOS Monterey adds a built-in way to merge Apple Photos libraries. Learn how it works, its limitations, and what to watch out for.
How to Back Up Your Mac with Apple Time Machine (Complete 2021 Guide)
A complete, step-by-step guide to backing up your Mac using Apple Time Machine — including restores, snapshots, encryption, NAS backups, and migration to a new Mac.
How to Format a New External Hard Drive on Your Mac
Formatting a new external hard drive on Mac is essential. Learn how to use Disk Utility and choose the right file format.
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 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 Import Videos into iMovie on Mac (iPhone, Camera, Photos & Drives)
A complete guide to importing videos and photos into iMovie on Mac using iPhones, cameras, Apple Photos, AirDrop, and external drives.
How to Organize and Find Videos in iMovie Using Events and Libraries
Struggling to organize videos in iMovie? Learn how Events, Libraries, and clip ratings work together so you can find footage fast and edit smarter.
How to Create and Print Mailing Labels on a Mac Using Contacts
Create professional mailing labels on your Mac using the built-in Contacts app — no extra software required.
How to Import and Export Contacts on a Mac (iCloud, Gmail, Outlook & More)
Easily move contacts between iCloud, Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and more using the Contacts app on your Mac.
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.
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.
How to Merge and Combine Apple Photos Libraries (All Methods Explained)
Have multiple Apple Photos libraries? Learn four safe ways to merge them into one without losing photos or metadata.
Thank You for 1,000+ Subscribers — This Community Means Everything
A heartfelt thank-you to the Learn with Joel community for reaching 1,000+ subscribers and growing together through tech education.
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.
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.