Where is My iPhone 5 Personal Hotspot?
People who have discovered the hotspot option on their iPhone often have questions about it, like its data consumption, or they might ask what is …
Mobile Devices
How-to guides and tutorials for devices like the
- iPhone
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- Google Pixel
- and more
You can also visit our Device Guides Page to see a list of devices for which we have written articles.
Some of the more popular articles in this category include:
How to Store Passwords in Safari on an iPhone 5
Since good passwords will need to be complex and different from other passwords that you use, they can be very difficult to remember. Fortunately, most …
How to Delete a Text Message on the iPad in iOS 7
Learning how to delete a text message on the iPad in iOS 7 can be a helpful skill to have if someone else reads your …
How to Turn Off the Text Message Sound on the iPhone 5 in iOS 7
You might decide to turn off the text message sound on your iPhone 5 if you find that those sounds are being played in situations …
How to Install an iPhone App Update in iOS 7
It is important to learn how to install an iPhone app update in iOS 7 because apps are constantly being improved, and problems are constantly …
How to Log Out of the Netflix App on an iPhone
Learning how to log out of the Netflix app on an iPhone is important if you are signed into the app with a friend or …
How to Add Safari to the Dock on the iPhone 5
If you have decide to add Safari to the dock on the iPhone 5, then you have probably found that it is one of the …
How to Download a Picture from a Website to Your iPad
Learning how to download a picture from a website to your iPad is a skill that can be useful when you need to use a …
How to Turn Off Bluetooth on iPad
One of the most convenient things about Bluetooth is how easy it is to connect two devices once you have made the initial pairing. Unfortunately, …
How Big Are Pictures on the iPhone 5?
Your iPhone 5 includes an 8 MP digital camera that allows many digital camera users to simply leave their cameras at home and have the …
How to Get Emojis on the iPad in iOS 7
Emojis are popular icons that you can type into apps on your iPad. They include different types of smiley faces, animals, and other tiny images …
How to Disable the Camera on the iPhone 5
The camera on the iPhone is a very good alternative to a digital camera for a lot of people. It only requires you to carry …
How to Disable FaceTime on an iPhone 5 in iOS 7
The FaceTime app on the iPhone is a simple and effective way to make voice calls. But if you don’t like voice calls, or if …
What is the Lock Icon at the Top of My iPhone Screen?
Seeing a lock icon on your iPhone and not sure what it means? There is a limited amount of space on your iPhone screen, so …
How to Turn Off Auto-Correct on the iPhone 5 in iOS 7
The auto-correct feature on the iPhone is really useful for a lot of people. The keyboard on the screen is small, and typing accurately can …
How to Make Your App Folders Darker on the iPhone 5
There are a lot of different ways to customize the appearance of your iPhone. There are some changes that can have dramatic effects on the …
How to Turn Off the Camera Flash in iOS 7 on the iPhone 5
The flash on a camera is often helpful when taking pictures in less-than-ideal lighting situations. But your camera might decide to use the flash in …
How to Use Letters for Your Passcode on the iPhone 5
The default iPhone passcode settings require you to use a four-digit number every time you want to unlock your device. This adds a level of …
How to Delete a Bookmark in Safari on the iPhone
Bookmarks are one of the most effective ways to save a Web page that you want to visit later. Specific pages can be difficult to …
How Do I Restart an App on iPhone?
Many iPhone users will eventually encounter an app that isn’t running properly. It might be stuck, or data might not be refreshing. Regardless of the …
Why Doesn’t My iPhone Have Emojis?
If your friends and family members all have iPhones, then you may have noticed that they occasionally use little pictures in their emails and text …
How to Delete an Alarm on the iPad
The alarm feature on the iPad is something you might not have initially thought about using, but it can be really helpful. However, the more …
How to Stop Blocking Pop-Ups in Safari on the iPad
Pop-ups on websites are rarely anything good. They are either advertisements or annoying options to sign up for newsletters. Fortunately most Web browsers will block …
How to Set an Alarm Clock on the iPad 2
Your iPad 2 is able to do a lot of really exciting things, like browse the Internet, install apps and listen to and watch media. …
Where Do I Find the Software Update on My iPad?
Most of the devices that you use every day will need to update their operating system at one point or another. If you have an …
Do I Have to Be on Wi-Fi to Use FaceTime on My iPhone?
The FaceTime feature on your iPhone allows you to make video calls to other people that are using FaceTime on their phones, tablets, or computers. …
How to Make Text Bold on the iPhone 5
The screens on mobile devices have been getting larger and their resolutions have been improving, but many people still find that text in some of …
How to Turn Off the Flashlight on the iPhone 5
Your iPhone 5 received a flashlight function when you updated to iOS 7. It is a very useful feature that is easy to enable. You …
How to View Which iPhone Apps Use the Most Data
Your iPhone is capable of connecting to the Internet with both cellular and Wi-Fi networks. Once you have connected to a Wi-Fi network with your …
Why Do Only Some of My Text Messages Go to My iPad?
Many people that have both an iPhone and an iPad will use the same Apple ID for both devices. This allows you to share purchases …
How to Update Your Email Password on an iPad 2
It’s always a good idea to update your email password if you suspect that your account has been compromised or if someone knows your email …
How to Copy a Website Link on the iPhone 5
Browsing the Web often leads you to pages that contain information that you want to save for later, or that you think someone else might …
How to Quickly Turn Bluetooth On or Off on the iPhone 5 in iOS 7
There are certain features that tend to be toggled off and on more than others on an iPhone, so it used to be slightly complicated …
Favorites in the iPhone Dropbox App
If you use your Dropbox account a lot, then the fact that it has apps on many popular devices makes the files int that account …
How to Show Yahoo Alerts on the Lock Screen on the iPhone 5
When you get a lot of emails you might be unlocking your phone and opening your mail app a lot to check them. But there …
How to Move Apps on the iPad in iOS 7
Your iPad comes with a default set of apps that are in a certain order. But as you start installing new apps from the App …
How to Delete a Picture from the iPhone Dropbox App
The Dropbox app on the iPhone is one of the easiest ways to transfer your iPhone pictures to a computer. The automatic upload feature means …
How to Delete a Saved Password on an iPhone in Safari
You might need to learn how to delete a saved password from your iPhone if the Safari browser is automatically completing it. Whether the password …
How to Delete an App on an iPhone 7
If your iPhone or iPad is running the iOS 7 operating system, then you may find that you are running low on storage space. This …
How to Use OneNote on the iPhone 5
Microsoft’s OneNote application is a very useful way to store notes and data in the cloud and access them from various devices. OneNote offers compatibility …
How to Reduce Motion on the iPhone 5
Battery life is a big issue with the iPhone, and heavy users may find that they are often unable to get through an entire day …
5 Great Travel Accessories for Your iPhone 5
A smartphone is becoming an invaluable tool for an ever-increasing percentage of the population. But its’ utility can be amplified when you are on vacation …
How to Search a Web Page in Safari on the iPhone
Have you ever searched for something on Google, then clicked a page, and been unable to find that information? This can be frustrating if you …
How to Add an Icon to the iPad Dock in iOS 7
The iPad allows you to install and move app icons around the various home screens on the device. A simple swipe to the left or …
How to Turn Off Lock Screen Alerts in 2048 on the iPhone
Many of the apps on your iPhone are going to send you various types of notifications. Some of these will be from apps like Messages …
How to Watch Crackle on the Chromecast with an iPhone
While it’s great to be able to watch streaming video on your iPhone, you might prefer to watch some movies or shows on your TV …
How to Add a Phone Number to an iPhone Signature
An email signature is a simple way to include important contact information in emails that you write. Since the signature is automatically included on any …
Why Isn’t My iPad Screen Turning Off?
The iPad has an impressive battery life and will often provide up to 10 hours of usage time under normal conditions. But this usage time …
How to Watch HBO Go with a Chromecast and iPad
The Google Chromecast offers a simple and affordable way for you to watch streaming video directly on your TV. All that you need in order …
How to Watch Vudu With the Chromecast and an iPhone
The Chromecast is a popular streaming video device due to its low cost and the ease with which it works with your iPhone. More and …