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Nathaniel Pangaro

Contributor Since October, 2024
Qualifications Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from American University, with minors in Technology and Political Science.
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About Nathaniel Pangaro

Nathaniel Pangaro is a seasoned writer with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from American University, where he also minored in Technology and Political Science.

Since 2018, he has authored articles on a diverse range of topics, including technology, immigration, COVID-19, and local and school politics. His journalism career was ignited after an interview with WNBC in 2018, which deepened his interest in the field.

Before starting at How-To Geek in October 2024, Pangaro contributed to AppleInsider as a Contributing Editor, where he had written about Apple products and services since June 2022. He's also wrote for The Student Loan Help Group since April 2022.
 

Pangaro’s primary focus is on technology, with a particular passion for Apple products and services. His expertise encompasses iPhones and iOS, iPads and iPadOS, Macs and macOS, accessories, and subscription services. When not writing,

When away from the keyboard, Pangaro stays active in his interests in music, health and fitness, and baking, which help keep his inspiration high when not writing.

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Screengrab of the WWDC 2025 event with different aspects of iOS 26 on the screen.
Liquid Glass Isn't the First Big Apple Design Makeover, Here Are My Other Favorites
iOS

Apple's new design joins a long list of updates that have reshaped how we use our devices.

The Sims 4 artist with a disappointed emoji with a thumbs down by it in front of a colorful background.
The Sims 4 is Disappointing, Play These Instead
Video Games

Various other games that offer alternative experiences for players who aren’t getting the gameplay they want from The Sims 4.

Spam calls and text messages on various iPhones inside a trash can.
How iOS 26 Will Kill Spam Calls and Messages
Privacy & Security

Your iPhone is getting an assistant to deal with the worst kind of calls and messages.

Apple Watch getting a notification and then using a wrist flick to dismiss it with hearts around it.
The Apple Watch Is Finally Getting a Wrist Flick Gesture and It’s About Time
Apple Watch

A dismissive gesture for dismissing things.

Apple's Journal app icon on an iPad Pro and iMac.
Why 2025 Will Be the Year to Start Your Apple Journal
iPadOS

Apple’s Journal app is coming to devices that should have had it all along.

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iPhone Dynamic Island showing music being played and a timer in use.
How to Change or Hide Live Activities in the iPhone's Dynamic Island
iOS

There are multiple ways to use the Dynamic Island other than making it bigger and smaller.

Orange cat playing a game on an iPad Pro.
4 Apps Your Dog or Cat Is Going to Love
Apps & Web Apps

You're not the only one who can have fun with smartphones and tablets.

HomePod mini surrounded by smart plugs and on a wooden stand on top of a wooden surface.
These 5 Accessories Took My Smart Speaker to the Next Level
Smart Home

Adding additional accessories to your smart speaker can help elevate its usage and safety to the next level.

Black HomePod and HomePod mini on a table next to one another.
HomePod vs HomePod mini: Which Is Best for You?
HomePod

While similar, the HomePod and HomePod mini have some big differences.

Screen installation protector and frame on an iPhone on a desk mat.
Phone Screen Protectors Are a Pain to Install, but I Finally Found a Foolproof System
Apple iPhone

Lessen the pain of putting on a screen projector with tools, cases, or by not putting one on at all.

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Different Apple devices in front of the Apple Music logo against a colorful background.
Get the Most of Apple Music With These Accessories
Apple Music

You can access additional features and listening enhancements using specific accessories.

AV receiver ports with an alert icon and 'outdated' written in the background.
7 Outdated Ports On Your Video Receiver (And What They Do)
Audio/Video

Outdated ports on various devices, what they do, and why they may still be used.

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Putting an Apple Card into the Wallet app on an iPhone.
How to Organize Your Digital Cards in Apple Wallet for Quick Access
iOS

Even a digital wallet needs organizing from time to time.

A hand holding an iPhone with a film clapperboard in the background.
Cinematic iPhone Video on a Budget: 5 Tricks for Enhancing Your Footage
iPhone

Give your videos the Hollywood treatment.

A family with a long-throw projector.
5 Ways to Improve Your Home Projector Setup
Audio/Video

Get that professional cinema experience.

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Dimmer buttons on the TP-Link Tapo S505D Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch with Dimmer.
How to Add Smart Switches to an Older Home
Apple HomeKit & Apple HomePod

Different ways to include a smart switch into homes without neutral wiring.

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An iPhone with nature emojis on it in front of the Earth in front of a colorful background.
How I Choose Sustainable Phone Accessories to Help the Earth
Apple iPhone

How to choose the best phone accessories that are good for the earth.

The NZXT Relay Speakers next to their cables.
5 Ways I Make Speaker Wires Easier to Deal With
Audio/Video

Tips for organizing, differentiating, and troubleshooting speaker wires efficiently.

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Apple Numbers app covered with checkmark and star-eyes emojis on a MacBook Pro.
PSA: Apple Numbers Supports These 5 Advanced Spreadsheet Functions
Office

Apple's Numbers app offers advanced features many people do not know about.

An iPad showcasing Books app next to an eReader.
Why the iPad Is Replacing My eReader
iPad

iPads are more expensive but they come with some big benefits.

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