How to Turn Off Tap to Wake on iPhone
You can shut off the iPhone’s Tap to Wake setting by going to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > and tapping the button to the …
Lock Screen
How-to guides and tutorials about topics related to lock screen settings for your computer or mobile device.
How to Keep Screen on iPhone 14
You can keep your iPhone 14 screen on by going to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock > then selecting the Never option. Our …
How to Turn off Lock Sound on iPhone 14
You can disable the iPhone 14 lock sound by going to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > and then tapping the button to the right …
iPhone 14: How to Make Screen Stay on Longer
You can make your iPhone 14 screen stay on longer by going to Settings > Display & Brightness > Auto-Lock > and selecting Never. Our …
How to Unlock iPhone With Apple Watch
Your iPhone and your Apple Watch complement each other very nicely and have a number of features to make both devices easier to use. One …
How to Show Missed Calls on the iPhone Lock Screen [2023 Guide]
Even if your iPhone is always nearby, it’s not always possible to answer every phone call that you get. But if you walked away and …
How Do I Get the Lock Sound on iPhone? [2023 Guide]
There are some things on the iPhone that are meant to simulate the sounds that occur when a physical action takes place. This could be …
How to Show Missed Text Messages on the iPhone Lock Screen
Having notifications on your iPhone lock screen can make it a lot easier for you to see the information without actually having to unlock your …
How to Remove the Picture from an iPhone Lock Screen
The iPhone background or wallpaper image is one of the most commonly-customized settings on the device. Many people will put pictures of their family or …
How to Disable the “Press Home to Wake” Option on an iPhone 7
The Touch ID on the iPhone can be a little sensitive, and you might find that there’s some odd behavior based on how hard you …
How to Show Messages on the Lock Screen on an iPhone 11
Your iPhone gives you control over the way many of your notifications are displayed, including the notifications for text messages. If you wanted to get …
How to Lock Your iPhone Screen if the Power Button is Broken
Anytime something breaks on your iPhone it can be frustrating. Many of the elements of the device are difficult or expensive ot repair, plus you …
How to Stop Showing Calendar Events on the iPad 2 Lock Screen
Your iPad can show you a lot of notifications if you have notifications enabled for many of your apps. These notifications can appear as pop …
How to Set Your iPad Lock Screen Picture in iOS 7
Your iPad provides several different ways that you can customize its appearance. One of these ways involves the background of both the Home screen and …
How to Put a Picture on Your iPhone 5 Lock Screen
Your iPhone presents a lot of different customization options, some of which aren’t very easy to find. One such option involves choosing one of the …
How to Turn Off Nintendo Switch Sleep Mode
The battery life on the Nintendo Switch is pretty good, and it’s likely that you can play it for several hours before you need to …
How to Auto Lock iPhone 5
If you’ve been using your new smartphone for a while and the device isn’t turning off on its own, then you may be asking yourself …
How to Keep the Screen from Turning Off on a Windows 10 Laptop
Preserving the battery on a laptop is an important element of using one when you are in a situation where you aren’t able to charge …
How to Disable Cortana on the Lock Screen in Windows 10
The Cortana feature on your Windows 10 computer allows you to speak into your computer’s microphone and perform certain actions without even typing or clicking …
How to Lock the Screen After Inactivity in Windows 7
Locking your computer when you are away from it is an effective way to make sure that others can’t use it without knowing your password. …
How to Hide Notifications on the Lock Screen on an iPhone 7
The notifications that you receive from your apps are meant to let you know when there is something new in the app that requires your …
How to Control Spotify on Other Devices from Your iPhone Lock Screen
The Spotify Connect feature allows you to choose different devices on which to play the music from your iPhone Spotify app. Simply select the desired …
iPhone SE – How to Disable “Press Home to Unlock”
The Touch ID feature on your iPhone SE makes it easy for you to confirm your identity to make purchases or to unlock your device. …
How to Set the Same Picture for the Home Screen and Lock Screen on an iPhone 7
Your iPhone can be customized in a number of different ways, from the ringtones and the notification sounds that you use to the apps that …
How to Hide Text Message Content from the iPhone Lock Screen
Text messaging is a dominant form of communication these days, and a lot of the important information that you receive can come via text. Due …
How to Enable the Unlock with iPhone Setting for an Apple Watch Passcode
Your iPhone contains a lot of sensitive information, which is why it’s so important to lock the device with a passcode or a fingerprint. But …
How to Stop Unlocking the iPhone 7 With Touch ID
Your iPhone can be unlocked with either a passcode or the Touch ID. The Touch ID feature allows you to save several of your fingerprints …
How to Stop the Apple Watch from Locking When You Take it Off
Since the Apple watch provides access to much of the same information that you have on your iPhone, it can be important to somewhat restrict …
How to Access the Camera from the Lock Screen on an iPhone 7
Many of the pictures that you will take with your iPhone require you to act quickly. But unlocking your phone and launching the camera app …
What is the Camera Icon on the iPhone Lock Screen?
The lock screen on your iPhone offers a quick glimpse at the date and time when you press the Home button or the Power button. …
How to Make Apple Watch Stay On Longer
The Apple Watch interface is surprisingly easy to use given the limited amount of ways in which you can interact with it, and the small …
How to Stop Text Message Pop Ups on the iPhone 7
The text message pop-ups on the iPhone can provide a simple and effective way to let you know that you have a new text message. …
How to Remove the Lock Screen Widgets in iOS 10
One of the new features added in iOS 10 was a screen called “Today View” that you can access by swiping to the right of …
How to Show Text Messages on the iPad Lock Screen
Your iPhone and iPad can interact with each other effectively with the help of your Apple ID and iCloud. If you want to know how …
How to Enable the Notification Center on the iPhone Lock Screen
iPhone users often have a love/hate relationship with their notifications. Some notifications are important, and you always want to make sure that you receive them, …
How to Change Auto Lock on the iPhone 6
Pocket and purse dialing have long been a problem for cell phone owners. The most common method that has been used to combat these unwanted …
How to Take the Lock Off an iPhone 6
Your iPhone can be “locked” in a couple of different ways. The first occurs whenever the screen is turned off. If you have a passcode …
How to Disable Notification Center on Lock Screen in iOS 9
A lot of important information can be conveyed in the notifications that you receive on your iPhone. This means that, depending on your current device …
How to Access Wallet from the Lock Screen on an iPhone 6
Your iPhone that is running the iOS 9 operating system includes a feature called Wallet that allows you to pay with the Apple Pay system, …
How to Disable Wallet Access from the iPhone Lock Screen
Apple Pay is a payment method available to some iPhone users which allows you to use your iPhone to make a payment instead of a …
How to Turn Off VIP Mail Lock Screen Messages
Constant notifications on your iPhone can be a disruption to your day. Most of the apps that are installed on your device want to let …
How to Stop Showing Email Previews on the iPad Lock Screen
Alerts are notifications on your iPad that appear as pop-ups on the screen. They can also be displayed on the lock screen, allowing you to …
Why Is There an App Icon on My iPhone’s Lock Screen?
Occasionally you might notice that there is an app icon at the bottom-left corner of your iPhone’s lock screen. The icon is not always there, …
How to Stop Your iPhone Screen from Turning Off
While managing battery life is a big concern for people that use their iPhones a lot during the day, you may encounter a situation where …
How to Stop Your iPhone from Locking Too Quickly
Having your iPhone screen lock automatically is a feature that saves battery life, prevents a lot of pocket dials, and serves as a security feature …
How to Stop Showing Email Previews on the iPhone Lock Screen
There are numerous notification settings that can be modified on your iPhone 5, and they are available for almost every app. Some apps, such as …
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 Make Your iPad Wait Longer Before it Auto-Locks
The iPad can be used for a lot of different things, and reading, whether in a reading app or in a Web browser, is a …
How to Show a Preview of a Gmail Message on Your iPhone 5 Lock Screen
Do you like to see alerts about text messages on your iPhone’s lock screen and wish that you could set up something similar for your …
How to Disable Auto-Lock on the iPad 2
The iPad has a feature called Auto-Lock that is meant to both save your battery and automatically lock the device, thereby adding a bit of …