About this tag
The apple devices tag covers practical guides and discussions about using Apple hardware and software with Windows PCs and Microsoft applications. Topics include the changing role of iTunes on Windows 10 and Windows 11, Apple’s separate Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Devices apps, and restoring an iPhone or iPad from a beta release with a Mac or Windows PC. It also tracks compatibility and licensing issues affecting Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac, including reduced functionality after a certificate expiry. Together, these posts focus on cross-platform support, device restoration, app transitions, software updates, and the ways Apple and Microsoft products interact in everyday use.
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    iTunes Still Works on Windows, but Apple Apps Limit It

    Yes—Apple still supports iTunes on Windows, and its own documentation shows that the program remains available, updateable, and functional in 2026. But iTunes is no longer the one-stop Apple hub it once was. On a current Windows 10 or Windows 11 PC, the answer depends less on the Windows version...
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    Downgrade iOS 27 Beta to iOS 26.5.2 Using Mac or Windows

    To downgrade an iPhone or iPad from iOS 27 beta or iPadOS 27 beta to iOS 26, you must erase the device and restore it with a Mac or Windows PC. This applies to Apple Developer Program, Apple Beta Software Program, and other beta installations. As of July 19, 2026, Apple’s current public iOS 26...
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    Office 2019 for Mac Loses Editing After July 13 Certificate Expiry

    Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac entered reduced functionality mode on July 13, 2026, preventing affected copies of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote from creating, editing, or saving files. The applications have not been removed, and Microsoft has not shut down Office across all Mac...
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