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Ankur Thakur

India

Tech Writer at iDownloadBlog

Editor and Technical Consultant @iDownloadBlog  I write, advise, and tweet about iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirPods, and everything else related to Apple. ❤️ 📱 💻

Articles

  • 6 days ago | idownloadblog.com | Ankur Thakur

    This tutorial explains how and why to set Apple Music as the default media player on your Windows PC. Using Apple Music on PCApple Music app is available as a free download from the official Microsoft Store. Once installed on your Windows computer, you can do the following:Sign in with your Apple Account, which has an active Apple Music subscription. After that, you can use Apple Music on your PC as you do on your Mac, iPad, iPhone, or other devices.

  • 1 week ago | idownloadblog.com | Ankur Thakur

    Learn how to disable the Stolen Device Protection feature on your iPhone to avoid the one-hour wait for Apple Account changes. Stolen Device Protection is an optional, additional security measure, safeguarding you from people who steal your iPhone and somehow know its passcode. It protects your Apple Account and specific iPhone functions by forcing a one-hour security delay and requiring biometric authentication via Face ID or Touch ID.

  • 1 week ago | idownloadblog.com | Ankur Thakur

    Learn what to do if Apple Music tracks don’t play completely and skip to the next song before the current one finishes. The main reason songs in the Music app don’t play till the last second is due to crossfade settings or custom start and stop times. In rare cases, it could also be caused by faulty tracks, app bugs, or system glitches. It’s simple to address these issues and ensure your songs play completely without interruption.

  • 1 week ago | idownloadblog.com | Ankur Thakur

    Learn how to fix Pages, Numbers, and Keynote on your Mac if they crash on launch or while in use, preventing you from working on your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Apple’s iWork apps—Pages, Numbers, and Keynote—are generally reliable. However, some users on Reddit, Apple Community, and other forums have reported crashes upon launch, freezing, or automatic closures during use, especially when changing fonts or adding media.

  • 1 week ago | idownloadblog.com | Ankur Thakur

    This guide explains how to set up and use FaceTime and iMessage on your iPhone without a mobile number or SIM card, using only your Apple ID. Just like the iPad, Mac, and iPod touch, you can use FaceTime and iMessage on your iPhone without a mobile number. All you need is your Apple Account email or another email added to your Apple Account settings.

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Ankur @iAnkurThakur
9 Apr 25

I use my Windows laptop about 4 times every month: ▫️ Each time, I have to plug it into charging, even though I had charged it to 80% the last time. ▫️ Each time, I have to install some kind of update. I don't know what "Cumulative Update Preview for NET Framework" is, and I https://t.co/mu8C9RWzkV

Ankur
Ankur @iAnkurThakur
9 Apr 25

> MacBook left unused for weeks: Battery hardly drops by more than 1 to 5% > Samsung Galaxy Book left unused for 15 days: Battery drops from 80% to less than 10% https://t.co/550LyQYK8h

Ankur
Ankur @iAnkurThakur
8 Apr 25

RT @jack: switching to greyscale mode on all your devices is incredibly focusing https://t.co/GYxdSDp93W