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Phone Add Alarm screen with time wheels, Repeat, Label, Sound and Snooze options and a Save button

How to Create an Alarm on the iPhone SE

September 28, 2026March 4, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Create an alarm on iPhone SE: Clock > Alarms > +, set the time, repeat days, label, sound and snooze, then tap Save. Or ask Siri. Continue Reading How to Create an Alarm on the iPhone SE

Categories iPhone Tags iphone se
Phone Notifications settings for text messages with Allow Notifications and Sounds

How to Shut Off Text Message Notifications on an iPhone 7

September 28, 2026March 2, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Turn off text message notifications on iPhone 7 in Settings > Notifications > Messages, or silence sounds, previews or single chats. Continue Reading How to Shut Off Text Message Notifications on an iPhone 7

Categories iPhone Tags iphone 7
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How to Turn Off Photo Stream on an iPhone 7

May 9, 2023March 2, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

If you use multiple Apple devices and like to have all of your pictures accessible from every device, then the Photo Stream can be useful.… Continue Reading How to Turn Off Photo Stream on an iPhone 7

Categories iPhone Tags iphone 7
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How to Turn Off Grayscale on the Apple Watch

April 28, 2023March 1, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Is everything on your watch in grayscale all of a sudden? Or did you see someone else’s watch that was in grayscale, and you thought… Continue Reading How to Turn Off Grayscale on the Apple Watch

Categories Apple Watch
how empty recently deleted iphone 6 How to Permanently Delete iPhone Pictures from the Recently Deleted Folder

How to Permanently Delete iPhone Pictures from the Recently Deleted Folder

May 22, 2023February 25, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Pictures are perhaps the one item that everyone is concerned about losing when they need to reset their phone and switch devices. Due to this… Continue Reading How to Permanently Delete iPhone Pictures from the Recently Deleted Folder

Categories iPhone
how to enable or disable restricted mode in YouTube

How to Enable YouTube Restricted Mode on an iPhone 11

May 13, 2023February 24, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

YouTube is a useful resource for an enormous variety of content. Whether you are looking for entertainment or instructional content, it’s likely that you will… Continue Reading How to Enable YouTube Restricted Mode on an iPhone 11

Categories iPhone
iPhone iCloud storage screen with the usage bar and the list of apps using iCloud storage highlighted

How to Check What’s Using Your iCloud Storage on iPhone

September 24, 2026February 24, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

See what’s using your iCloud storage on iPhone in Settings > your name > iCloud, then free up space from backups, photos, messages, and files. Continue Reading How to Check What’s Using Your iCloud Storage on iPhone

Categories iPhone
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How to View the List of Blocked Callers in iOS 9

May 11, 2023February 23, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

When spam callers and telemarketers and calling you repeatedly, blocking their calls can be useful. Simply tapping on the little “i” next to a recent… Continue Reading How to View the List of Blocked Callers in iOS 9

Categories iPhone Tags ios 9, iphone 6
iPhone Change Passcode screen with Passcode Options showing Custom Alphanumeric Code

How to Use Letters in Your iPhone Passcode

September 27, 2026February 22, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Switch your iPhone to a Custom Alphanumeric Code in Face ID & Passcode settings to use letters and numbers in your passcode. Continue Reading How to Use Letters in Your iPhone Passcode

Categories iPhone Tags ios 10, iphone 7, passcode, Security
Phone notification settings for a sports app with Allow Notifications switched off

How to Turn Off ESPN Fantasy App Notifications on iPhone

September 26, 2026February 19, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Turn off ESPN Fantasy notifications on iPhone in Settings > Notifications, or choose which league alerts you get in the app, and make alerts quieter. Continue Reading How to Turn Off ESPN Fantasy App Notifications on iPhone

Categories iPhone Tags iphone 7, Notifications
Shopping app wish list screen with the share menu open showing View only and Invite to edit options

How to Share Your Wish List in the Amazon iPhone App

September 27, 2026February 18, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Share an Amazon wish list from the iPhone app as view-only or editable, and set privacy and a gift address before sending the link. Continue Reading How to Share Your Wish List in the Amazon iPhone App

Categories iPhone Tags Amazon, Sharing
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How to Change the Lock Screen Background on an iPhone 7

April 28, 2023February 18, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

When you press the Power button on a locked iPhone screen you will see a picture behind the date and time. This is called the… Continue Reading How to Change the Lock Screen Background on an iPhone 7

Categories iPhone Tags iphone 7
Two phones side by side, one showing the standard emoji keyboard with a grid of emoji and the other showing a personalized cartoon avatar sticker keyboard, each highlighted

What Is the Difference Between Emoji and Bitmoji on iPhone?

September 26, 2026February 17, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Emoji are built-in standard icons; Bitmoji are personalized cartoon stickers from Snap’s app. How to use each on iPhone, plus how Memoji compare. Continue Reading What Is the Difference Between Emoji and Bitmoji on iPhone?

Categories iPhone Tags iphone 7
iPhone contact card for a newly saved number with Block this Caller highlighted

How to Block a Number on iPhone That Hasn’t Called or Texted You

September 24, 2026February 16, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Block a number on iPhone that hasn’t called: save it as a contact, then tap Block this Caller. Plus how to block many numbers and stop spam calls. Continue Reading How to Block a Number on iPhone That Hasn’t Called or Texted You

Categories iPhone Tags iphone 7
Phone Text Tone settings with None selected at the top of the alert tones list

How to Turn Off the Text Message Sound on iPhone

September 26, 2026February 16, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Turn off text message sounds on iPhone by setting Text Tone to None, turning off Messages notification sounds, muting chats or silencing one contact. Continue Reading How to Turn Off the Text Message Sound on iPhone

Categories iPhone Tags ios 10, iphone 7, Notifications, Text Messages
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How to Delete a Downloaded Movie from the Amazon Prime Video iPhone App

April 22, 2023February 15, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Managing a limited amount of storage space on your iPhone can be tricky, particularly if you like to download a lot of music and movies… Continue Reading How to Delete a Downloaded Movie from the Amazon Prime Video iPhone App

Categories iPhone Tags Amazon Prime, Storage
Phone storage settings screen showing a colored bar of storage used by apps, photos, media and system, with recommendations below

iPhone Storage vs. iCloud Storage: What Is the Difference?

September 26, 2026February 15, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

iPhone storage is the fixed space in your phone; iCloud storage is online space for backups and photos. Learn how to check and manage both. Continue Reading iPhone Storage vs. iCloud Storage: What Is the Difference?

Categories iPhone Tags iphone 7, Storage
how to make Chrome the default iPhone Web browser

How to Make Google Chrome the Default Browser on an iPhone 11

August 26, 2026January 12, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

You can make Google Chrome the default browser on an iPhone 11 so web links from supported apps open in Chrome instead of Safari. This… Continue Reading How to Make Google Chrome the Default Browser on an iPhone 11

Categories iPhone
Browser tabs menu with Close All Tabs highlighted

How to Close All Tabs at Once in Firefox on iPhone

September 28, 2026January 5, 2021 by Kermit Matthews

Close every Firefox tab on iPhone at once by pressing and holding the tabs button and tapping Close All Tabs. Restore from Recently Closed. Continue Reading How to Close All Tabs at Once in Firefox on iPhone

Categories iPhone
how to set time automatically on an iPhone 11

How to Use Automatic System Time on an iPhone 11

May 20, 2023December 23, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Your iPhone is able to set the time and date automatically on the device. This means adjusting the time when you switch time zones, as… Continue Reading How to Use Automatic System Time on an iPhone 11

Categories iPhone
how to keep all people the same size in FaceTime on iPhone

How to Stop FaceTime Tiles from Getting Bigger on an iPhone

May 2, 2023December 17, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

FaceTime is very popular as a simple method for doing video calls with other people that own iOS devices. You can even create a FaceTime… Continue Reading How to Stop FaceTime Tiles from Getting Bigger on an iPhone

Categories iPhone
how to transfer more than one Pokemon in Pokemon Go

How to Transfer More than One Pokemon at a Time in Pokemon Go

May 11, 2023November 18, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

If you play Pokemon Go for an extended period of time, it’s likely that you will eventually run out of storage space. Use these steps… Continue Reading How to Transfer More than One Pokemon at a Time in Pokemon Go

Categories iPhone
how to email a note from an iPhone

How to Send Notes from iPhone to Email

May 22, 2023November 10, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

The Notes app on your iPhone is a great way to write down thoughts and make notes about grocery lists, ideas, work information, and more.… Continue Reading How to Send Notes from iPhone to Email

Categories iPhone
how to delete movies and TV shows downloaded from Netflix

How to Delete Netflix Downloads on an iPhone 11

August 26, 2026November 4, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Netflix lets you download supported movies and episodes to an iPhone for offline viewing. Removing a download frees local storage on the iPhone but does… Continue Reading How to Delete Netflix Downloads on an iPhone 11

Categories iPhone
how to review iPhone downloaded videos

How to Review Downloaded Videos on iPhone 11

April 26, 2023October 20, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Many of the streaming apps on your iPhone are able to download movies and TV shows directly to the device. Use these steps to review… Continue Reading How to Review Downloaded Videos on iPhone 11

Categories iPhone
iphone text vibrate

iPhone Text Vibrate Guide

May 4, 2023October 5, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

When you receive a text message on your iPhone it’s possible for the device to vibrate in addition to making an alert sound. Use these… Continue Reading iPhone Text Vibrate Guide

Categories iPhone
how to turn off Spotify cellular downloads on iPhone

How to Disable Cellular Downloads in Spotify on an iPhone

April 24, 2023August 26, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Conserving cellular data is a concern for anyone that has a cellular plan with a limited amount of data. Many of the apps on your… Continue Reading How to Disable Cellular Downloads in Spotify on an iPhone

Categories iPhone
Phone Accessibility Audio and Visual settings with the left right Balance slider highlighted below the Mono Audio switch

How to Adjust Audio Balance on an iPhone 11 (Left and Right)

September 25, 2026August 13, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Adjust left and right audio balance on iPhone 11 in Accessibility > Audio & Visual, use Mono Audio, and fix one earbud sounding quieter. Continue Reading How to Adjust Audio Balance on an iPhone 11 (Left and Right)

Categories iPhone
Spanish keyboard layout with the N with tilde key, the accent dead key, and the inverted exclamation key highlighted

How to Stop Your iPhone From Speaking Words While You Type

September 27, 2026August 7, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Stop your iPhone from speaking letters and words as you type by turning off Typing Feedback in Spoken Content, or VoiceOver if the whole screen is read. Continue Reading How to Stop Your iPhone From Speaking Words While You Type

Categories iPhone Tags iOS 13, Keyboard, Sounds
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How to Start Night Shift at a Different Time on an iPhone 11

April 29, 2023July 31, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

The Night Shift feature on your iPhone 11 allows you to easily adjust the display of the device so that the lighting and screen brightness… Continue Reading How to Start Night Shift at a Different Time on an iPhone 11

Categories iPhone
Widget menu with Remove Widget highlighted

How to Delete a Widget on an iPhone 11

September 28, 2026July 14, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Delete a widget on an iPhone 11 by pressing and holding it and tapping Remove Widget. Also covers Smart Stacks and the Today View. Continue Reading How to Delete a Widget on an iPhone 11

Categories iPhone
Tablet app store settings with App Updates turned off under Automatic downloads

How to Stop an iPad From Updating Apps Automatically

September 28, 2026June 23, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Stop automatic app updates on iPad in Settings > App Store > App Updates, then update apps manually from your App Store profile. Continue Reading How to Stop an iPad From Updating Apps Automatically

Categories iPad
iPhone mail account settings with the Mail switch and Delete Account button highlighted

How to Log Out of Mail on an iPhone 11

September 24, 2026May 19, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Go to Settings > Apps > Mail > Mail Accounts, tap the account, then turn off Mail or tap Delete Account. Your email stays safe on the server. Continue Reading How to Log Out of Mail on an iPhone 11

Categories iPhone
how to turn off Spotify in app notifications on an iPhone

How to Turn Off In App Notifications in the Spotify iPhone App

May 8, 2023May 12, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

The steps in this article are going to show you how to disable all of the notifications that can appear within the Spotify app on… Continue Reading How to Turn Off In App Notifications in the Spotify iPhone App

Categories iPhone Tags spotify
iPad Settings General Software Update screen showing the installed iPadOS version and that it is up to date

How to Update an iPad 6th Generation (and Its Latest iPadOS)

September 27, 2026May 4, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Update an iPad 6th generation in Settings > General > Software Update. Its newest supported version is iPadOS 17; it cannot install iPadOS 18 or later. Continue Reading How to Update an iPad 6th Generation (and Its Latest iPadOS)

Categories iPad
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How to Unpair an Apple Watch

April 27, 2023April 14, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

If you read Apple’s guide on what to do when selling your iPhone, then one of the steps you will find there involves how to… Continue Reading How to Unpair an Apple Watch

Categories Apple Watch
Music app Data-saving and offline settings with Downloads over cellular turned on

Why Won’t My iPhone Download Spotify Playlists on Cellular?

September 27, 2026April 6, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Spotify downloads on iPhone use Wi-Fi unless you turn on Downloads over cellular. Also check cellular access, Low Data Mode and Premium. Continue Reading Why Won’t My iPhone Download Spotify Playlists on Cellular?

Categories iPhone
how stop automatic ios updates iphone 5 How Do I Stop My iPhone 11 from Updating Automatically?

How Do I Stop My iPhone 11 from Updating Automatically?

August 26, 2026April 3, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

An iPhone 11 can install iOS updates automatically, but you can change those preferences if you want more control over when updates download or install.… Continue Reading How Do I Stop My iPhone 11 from Updating Automatically?

Categories iPhone
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What Does Show Holiday Events Mean on My iPhone?

May 20, 2023March 26, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

The Photos app on your iPhone uses a lot of “smart” technology to sort your images into different categories. This includes things like object recognition… Continue Reading What Does Show Holiday Events Mean on My iPhone?

Categories iPhone
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Can I Delete an App But Keep Its Data on My iPhone 11?

May 4, 2023March 20, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Manually offloading certain apps can be a good habit if you are often near the storage capacity of your iPhone. There is also an option… Continue Reading Can I Delete an App But Keep Its Data on My iPhone 11?

Categories iPhone
iPhone Clock app Edit Alarm screen with the Snooze switch and Snooze Duration option highlighted

Can I Change the Snooze Time on an iPhone Alarm?

September 24, 2026March 19, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Yes. In iOS 26 and later, tap an alarm in the Clock app, then Snooze Duration to pick 1 to 15 minutes. Workarounds for older iPhones stuck at 9 minutes. Continue Reading Can I Change the Snooze Time on an iPhone Alarm?

Categories iPhone
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How to Mute an Apple Watch

September 10, 2023March 11, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

The steps in this article are going to show you how to mute an Apple Watch. Like most of the other electronic devices that you… Continue Reading How to Mute an Apple Watch

Categories Apple Watch
Phone Home Screen in edit mode with an app being dragged to a new spot highlighted

How to Move Apps on an iPhone

September 29, 2026March 6, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Move iPhone apps by entering edit mode and dragging them, move several at once, make folders and reset the Home Screen layout. Continue Reading How to Move Apps on an iPhone

Categories iPhone
how cancel apple watch update 5 How to Cancel a Scheduled Update on an Apple Watch

How to Cancel a Scheduled Update on an Apple Watch

May 7, 2023February 21, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

The steps in this guide are going to show you how to cancel an update for an Apple Watch that was previously scheduled. Open the… Continue Reading How to Cancel a Scheduled Update on an Apple Watch

Categories iPhone
how stop photos autoplay iphone 3 How to Stop Videos and Live Photos from Auto-playing in Your iPhone Photos App

How to Stop Videos and Live Photos from Auto-playing in Your iPhone Photos App

May 13, 2023February 14, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

The steps in this article are going to show you how to stop the videos and Live photos in the Photos app on your iPhone… Continue Reading How to Stop Videos and Live Photos from Auto-playing in Your iPhone Photos App

Categories iPhone
iPhone Accessibility Motion settings with Auto-Play Message Effects turned on

How to Play Message Effects Automatically on iPhone (Happy Birthday Balloons and More)

September 27, 2026January 8, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Turn on Auto-Play Message Effects in Settings > Accessibility > Motion so iPhone plays balloons, confetti, and fireworks for trigger phrases in iMessage. Continue Reading How to Play Message Effects Automatically on iPhone (Happy Birthday Balloons and More)

Categories iPhone
Phone Display and Brightness settings with Dark appearance selected, which switches music and other apps to dark mode

How to Use Dark Mode in the Apple Music App

September 25, 2026January 7, 2020 by Kermit Matthews

Turn on dark mode in Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android, and Windows by switching the system appearance, plus fixes when dark mode will not apply. Continue Reading How to Use Dark Mode in the Apple Music App

Categories iPhone
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How to Draw on a Web Page in Safari on an iPhone

May 3, 2023November 12, 2019 by Kermit Matthews

The steps in this article are going to show you how to use the markup tool to draw on a Web page in the Safari… Continue Reading How to Draw on a Web Page in Safari on an iPhone

Categories iPhone
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How to Hide Web Page Icons in Safari Tabs on an iPhone 11

May 15, 2023November 6, 2019 by Kermit Matthews

This guide is going to show you how to change a setting on your iPhone 11 so that it doesn’t show Web page icons on… Continue Reading How to Hide Web Page Icons in Safari Tabs on an iPhone 11

Categories iPhone
how disable iphone camera filter setting 4 How to Stop Saving Filter Settings on an iPhone 11

How to Stop Saving Filter Settings on an iPhone 11

April 22, 2023October 29, 2019 by Kermit Matthews

The steps in this guide are going to show you how to adjust a setting that automatically saves your last used filter in the Camera… Continue Reading How to Stop Saving Filter Settings on an iPhone 11

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