Resetting an iPad can help in several ways. It can fix software-related issues, clear memory, and storage, and reset the device to its original factory settings. This can be especially useful if the ...

Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac Did you get a MacBook, iPhone, or iPad this holiday season? Are you going to return it? The good news is that, even if the gift was purchased back in November, you ...

Prior to returning your iPad, you should preform a factory reset on your device. This will erase your data and settings from the device, returning it to its factory settings. Step 1: Tap the Settings ...

It's vital that you protect your personal data stored on your iPad when you give it away or sell it. Mary-Elisabeth Combs Associate Writer Mary-Elisabeth is an associate writer on CNET's How-To team.

ZDNET's key takeaways Clear your iPad cache regularly to boost speed and free storage.Safari, Chrome, and apps all store cache that can slow performance.Restarting your iPad helps clear hidden files ...

If you've decided to upgrade your iPad and gift, sell, or otherwise pass along the old one, you'll want to make sure you delete all of your data first. A factory reset will erase content and settings ...

Formatting external drives has never been possible on an iPhone or iPad. However, this changes with iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, which introduce the ability to erase and format external drives using your ...

Whether you're just looking to back up your health data or want to remove it from all your devices and iCloud entirely, this guide will show you how to manage your Health app data. We spend a lot of ...

Your iPhone is keeping track of places you regularly visit, a feature of iOS that can cause some to worry about their privacy. Here's how to wipe Significant ...