15 iPhone Settings You Might Want to Change
The Settings menu on your iPhone has many different sections where you can modify something about the device. So many different settings are available that …
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How-to guides and tutorials that answer questions you might have about the Settings menus on your applications and devices.
How to Enable or Disable Automatic iOS Updates on an iPhone (2023)
When an iOS update is available for your iPhone, you will see a red circle with a number inside of it on the Settings app. …
Where is the MAC Address on My iPhone? [2023 Guide]
While the iPhone has gotten to a point where it is very user-friendly, and most people can pick it up and start using it, regardless …
How to Open Settings on an iPhone If You Cannot Find the Icon
The Settings app on the iPhone is arguably the most important application on the device. You can make a lot of adjustments to the way …
How to Update the iPhone 5
When there are some new features or bug fixes available for an Iphone, Apple will release an iOS update to apply those items to devices. …
How to Change the Name on Your iPhone 5
The name on your iPhone 5 affects how your iPhone is identified on networks and other devices. In many cases, this might not be important, …
How to Turn Off Subtitles on the iPhone 5
Many of the video streaming apps that you use will have a way for you to view closed captions or subtitles. Whether you are hard …
How to Enable Touch Accommodations in iOS 9
If you are having trouble using your iPhone because the touch component of it isn’t working well for you, then you might be seeking another …
How to See What Software Version is on Your iPad 2
The iOS version on your iPad is something that changes whenever you install a system update. New iOS updates for Apple devices are generally helpful, …
When I Type it Deletes in Microsoft Word – Why?
It can be pretty frustrating when an application that you use all the time starts behaving differently or is causing a weird problem that is …
Which iOS Version Do I Have on My iPad?
Have you ever tried to install or update an app, only to find out that you don’t have the right version of the operating system? …
How to Turn on Closed Captioning for Videos on Your iPad 2
Almost every app that displays videos is going to have an option to show closed captioning or subtitles. But you may be struggling to find …
What is Taking Up Space on My iPhone 6?
While the amount of storage space that is offered on newer iPhone models is noticeably higher than it was with previous versions, it is still …
How to Disable iPad Location Services
Many of the apps on your iPhone or iPad will need to know your location to work properly. But if you aren’t using any apps …
How to Check iPhone Available Storage on the iPhone 5
Learning how to check the storage on your iPhone is something that is helpful to learn early into your iPhone ownership. The iPhone 5 uses …
How to Turn Off Location Services on an iPhone 6
You might be wondering where to find Location Services on your iPhone if you have ever seen the little arrow icon at the top of …
Change the Windows 7 List Separator
Windows 7 has a default list separator that can affect certain files you create and edit on your computer, such as .csv files. Use these …
How Much Space are Disney Plus Downloads Using on My iPhone?
The Disney + iPhone app is a convenient place for you to watch the content that is included as part of your Disney + subscription. …
How to Turn Off Focus Assist Windows 10 Settings
if you’ve been seeing some of your notifications and wondered why, then you may be wondering what is Focus Assist? More specifically, you may be …
Where is the Control Panel in Windows 10?
If you have been a Windows user for a while, then you likely became familiar with the Control Panel, which is where you would go …
How to Update Other Microsoft Products in Windows 10 When You Update Windows
Your Windows 10 computer may also have other Microsoft products installed on it, too. These applications, much like the ones that you might also have …
How to Enable Storage Sense in Windows 10
While hard drives have gotten bigger and cheaper over time, we can still run into issues where we run low on storage. Eventually, this means …
How to View All Recommendations for Saving Storage Space on an iPhone
The 32, 64, or 128 GB of storage space that is available on a new iPhone may initially seem like a lot, but that space …
How to Update to iOS 11 on an iPhone 7
If your iPhone is still running iOS 10 and you haven’t installed the iOS 11 update yet, then you are likely receiving notifications and pop-ups …
How to Change Your Apple Watch Name
The electronic devices that you have which are able to communicate with networks and other devices typically have a name attached to them. This helps …
How to Check the Available Storage Space on an iPhone SE
The iPhone SE is a terrific iPhone model that is a convenient blend of power and affordability. But it suffers from the same problem that …
How to View Potential iOS 11 App Compatibility Issues on an iPhone
Apple often releases new versions of the operating system for the iPhone and iPad, and the next version to be released is iOS 11. In …
How to Check for an Apple Watch Update
Smartphone owners are often inundated with notifications about updates for their apps and the operating system. These updates typically seek to fix known issues with …
How Much Space are Pictures Taking Up on My iPhone 7?
The pictures and videos on your iPhone can easily number in the hundreds, or even thousands, depending upon how much you use your camera. This …
Hot to Optimize Photo Storage on the iPhone 7
It’s so easy to take a picture or record a video on your iPhone that it has likely become something you do without even thinking …
How to Find Your Apple Watch Serial Number
The Apple Watch has a lot in common with the iPhone, both in the way that the apps and navigation on the devices are structured, …
What Does “iOS Version” Mean in Regard to My iPhone?
Your iPhone has a lot in common with a computer. It can edit documents, install new programs, share files, browse the Internet, and perform numerous …
Which Version of Watch OS is on My Apple Watch?
Your Apple Watch uses an operating system called Watch OS. This is a special version of Apple’s software that was designed specifically for Apple Watch …
Is There an iOS Update Available for My iPhone 5?
When major iOS updates become available (such as the iOS 10 update that was released to the public on September 13, 2016) you start to …
How to Cancel a Scheduled iOS Update on an iPhone 5
Updates to the iOS operating system are made available when bug fixes or security concerns warrant changes to the iPhone’s operating system. These updates can …
Helpful iPhone Settings to Know if You Are Using Your Device for Work
The iPhone is more than just a fun device for people to use for text messaging and games. It’s also a great way for people …
How to Turn Off Location Based iAds on an iPhone 5
A large number of the services and apps on your iPhone can use your location to add something to your mobile experience. Any time that …
How to Update to iOS 9.3 on an iPhone 6
The iOS 9.3 update provides an interesting new mode called Night Shift that can make your phone easier to read in low lighting. It also …
How to View Frequent Locations on an iPhone 6
Your iPhone is able to track your location and use that data to provide you with relevant information about your current position. It also keeps a …
How to Find Your iPhone’s IMEI Number in iOS 9
There are several pieces of information that identify your iPhone, and one of the more important pieces of information is the International Mobile Equipment Identify …
How to Check for an iOS Update on an iPad
Your iPad will occasionally have an iOS update available which will add new features and fix existing bugs or security problems. But updates often come …
How Many Apps are Installed on My iPhone?
Has someone asked you how many apps are installed on your iPhone, and you don’t want to count them yourself? Or are you simply curious …
How to Disable Shake to Undo in iOS 9
It is easy to make a mistake when you are using a screen as small as the one that is on your iPhone, so you …
What Version of iOS is On My iPad?
The software that is used on most Apple devices, such as the iPhone and the iPad, is called iOS. Apple introduces updates to their software …
How to Stop Facebook Videos from Playing Automatically in the iPhone App
The Facebook app on your iPhone provides an easy way to access your Facebook account and read the information that is shown in your feed. …
How to Change the Side Switch Function on an iPad
Many iPad models include a switch on the side of the device. This switch can be set to perform one of two functions; it can …
How to Change an iPhone’s Name in iOS 8
iPhones are very popular, and have been around for a long time. Therefore, it is likely that you will encounter multiple people that have an …
How to View the Total Editing Time of a Document in Word 2010
Has there ever been a document that you spent so much time working on, that you were curious about the actual total? Or are you …
How to Update Your iPhone 6 to iOS 8.4
The iPhone periodically receives new iOS version updates that fix bugs or add features. The iOS 8.4 update was released near the end of June …
How to Limit Ad Tracking on the iPhone 6
Your iPhone has something on it called an IDFA (identifier for advertisers) that can track your device for advertising purposes. Information that is collected via …