If you own an iPhone or iPad, learning to use keyboard shortcuts to speed up entry of commonly used words, phrases, or names can be a boon to your productivity and your relationship with your iPhone or iPad. Instead of having to always type your full email address in forms, or your full name, or mailing address, or any other… Read More »How to use keyboard shortcuts with your iPhone or iPad – Video Tip
Starting today, I can now help you remotely with your iPhone or iPad questions (and some Android devices)!! Using the same technology that I use to help with computer problems and training (Windows and Apple), I can now do the same thing with your Apple device. I won’t be able to manipulate the device remotely, like I can with computer… Read More »Remote Help for your iPad, iPhone or Android device!
If you own an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch from Apple, they have provided you a complete and free user guide right on your device. To find it, just launch the Safari web browser, tap the bookmarks icon, then swipe to the bottom of the list to find the guide. Apple also provides a free PDF download version of their device… Read More »How to find your FREE iPhone or iPad User Guide – Video Tip
For all of us iPhone and/or iPad users, learn and utilize this tip to keep your browser (Safari) running clean. I needed to help my friend clean up her iPhone today, and we were both tired of swiping away open tabs (web sites) in her browser…something we all need to do once a month or so. After swiping dozens of… Read More »Closing many iPhone or iPad Safari tabs with 2 taps! – Video Tip
Almost two years ago, Apple added the ability to create keyboard shortcuts for entering frequently typed information on our iPads or iPhones. I take full responsibility for not sharing this tip with you sooner! And when you see how easy this tip is to implement and use, I sincerely hope you are not angry with me for not sharing it… Read More »How to enter common data faster on your iPad or iPhone – Video Tip
Just a few weeks ago I shared a tip on how to use the incredibly helpful and handy Spotlight search feature on iOS. Since then, Apple updated the iOS to iOS 7 for iPads, iPhones and iPod touches and changed the access to Spotlight…this video shows how to get to it now. Spoiler: you just drag your finger down from… Read More »How to use the Spotlight Search feature on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad (iOS7) – Video Tip
Apple long ago perfected system search on their computers and laptops with a system called Spotlight. Spotlight is quickly accessible and searches automatically for documents, settings, applications and other items and displays the results as you type. It is so good that Microsoft started copying the feature in Windows Vista and came close to duplicating it in Windows 7 and… Read More »How to use the Spotlight Search feature on your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad (iOS 4-6) – Video Tip
With the last major software update to iPhone and iPad, Apple added some basic yet helpful tools to touch up your photos. This short video explains how to use those tools to crop, make changes to light and color, remove red eye (if you are still using the flash), and rotate your photos. Enjoy and share!
Throughout my week, I help many people learn about their new (and sometimes not so new) iPhones or iPads. These devices are truly every bit as remarkable as the hoopla that surrounds them. Learning how to use their built-in features well can greatly increase their utility for those who choose to buy them. Today’s, tip focuses on the camera. With… Read More »How to take a great picture with your new iPhone or iPad – Video Tip
Over the last year or so, I have started answering more and more questions about iPhones and iPads. And like computers, I find that iPhone and iPad owners want to know more about their devices, but most of all want to master the basics that make the device useful. In today’s tip, you will learn about two iPad/iPhone basics that… Read More »2 Quick Tips for iPad or iPhone Users – Video Tip