Simple guides for everyday tech.

Clear, step-by-step instructions with real screenshots to help you get things done on your iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows.

    Popular:screenshotstorageWi-Fibatteryupdatedark mode

    Browse by category

    View all guides
    Illustration of a smartphone on a navy backgroundIllustrationiPhoneSettings, apps, tips and fixes. 91 guidesIllustration of a phone in front of a glowing circle on a navy backgroundIllustrationGalaxyShot on our Galaxy A57. 180 guidesIllustration of a phone shown from the front and back on a navy backgroundIllustrationPixelShot on our Pixel 10a. 40 guidesIllustration of an Android phone on a navy backgroundIllustrationRedmiShot on our Redmi Note 15 Pro. 46 guidesIllustration of the back of a phone with two rear cameras in front of a glowing sphere on a blue backgroundIllustrationOnePlusShot on our OnePlus Nord 5. 13 guidesIllustration of a laptop on a navy backgroundIllustrationMacmacOS help and tips. 102 guidesIllustration of a laptop with a wave wallpaper on a navy backgroundIllustrationWindowsHelp for Windows 11. 67 guides

    How we make a guide

    From your question to a real screen

    1. Real screenshot from a iPhone guide01Our own phones and computersScreenshots come from our own iPhones, Galaxy, Pixel, Redmi and OnePlus phones and MacBooks, and a Windows Cloud PC. Each guide says how many of its steps have one.
    2. Real screenshot from a Android guide02We screenshot each stepReal screenshots, with the tap marked in yellow and personal details blurred.
    3. Real screenshot from a iPhone guide03We check official helpWe check the maker's or platform's own help pages where they exist, and link every source we used.
    4. Real screenshot from a iPhone guide04We redo it after updatesWhen an update changes a screen, we capture the steps again.

    Troubleshooting

    Fix a problem

    01AirDrop not working on an iPhone? 7 fixes to tryBring the two devices close together, switch on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both and turn off Personal Hotspot....Screenshot from the guide: AirDrop not working on an iPhone? 7 fixes to tryBring the two devices close together, switch on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both and turn off Personal Hotspot. On the receiving iPhone, open Control Centre, touch and hold the group with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, tap AirDrop and choose Everyone for 10 Minutes.1Move the devices close together2Switch on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both3Turn off Personal Hotspot+ 4 more steps in the guideiPhone7 steps2 min readOpen the guide ↗
    02"Camera failed" on a Samsung Galaxy? 6 fixesClose the Camera app and restart the phone. If the warning stays, check that Camera access is on under...Screenshot from the guide: "Camera failed" on a Samsung Galaxy? 6 fixesClose the Camera app and restart the phone. If the warning stays, check that Camera access is on under Settings, Security and privacy, Privacy, Controls and alerts, close other apps using the camera, reset the camera settings, clear the Camera app's cache and install any software update.1Close the camera and restart2Check Camera access3Close apps that use the camera+ 4 more steps in the guideAndroid7 steps2 min readOpen the guide ↗
    03FaceTime not working on an iPhone? 8 fixes to tryOpen Settings, tap Apps, then FaceTime, switch FaceTime off and on again, and check that your number or...Screenshot from the guide: FaceTime not working on an iPhone? 8 fixes to tryOpen Settings, tap Apps, then FaceTime, switch FaceTime off and on again, and check that your number or email address is ticked. Then make sure Screen Time allows Camera, set the date and time to automatic, and restart the iPhone.1Check the internet connection2Update the iPhone3Switch FaceTime off and on+ 5 more steps in the guideiPhone8 steps3 min readOpen the guide ↗
    04"Download pending" in Google Play? 6 fixesGoogle Play installs one app at a time, so pending usually means other downloads or updates are queued....Screenshot from the guide: "Download pending" in Google Play? 6 fixesGoogle Play installs one app at a time, so pending usually means other downloads or updates are queued. Open your profile, Manage apps & device and finish or cancel the updates. Then check the App download preference, free storage, and clear the Play Store cache.1Look at the queue2Check the free space3Check the App download preference+ 3 more steps in the guideAndroid6 steps2 min readOpen the guide ↗

    Latest guides

    View all guides
    Screenshot from the guide: Should you turn on Theft protection on a Google Pixel? What each lock does (Android 17)AndroidShould you turn on Theft protection on a Google Pixel? What each lock does (Android 17)Yes, once the phone has a PIN, pattern or password; without one none of it works. Open Settings, Security...2 min readScreenshot from the guide: How to start a Google Pixel in safe mode (Android 17)AndroidHow to start a Google Pixel in safe mode (Android 17)Swipe down twice, tap the power icon at the bottom right, then touch and hold Power off until Reboot to...2 min readScreenshot from the guide: How to reset network settings on a Xiaomi phone (HyperOS 3)AndroidHow to reset network settings on a Xiaomi phone (HyperOS 3)Go to Settings, More connectivity options, Reset Wi-Fi, mobile networks, and Bluetooth, and tap Reset...2 min readScreenshot from the guide: How to reset network settings on a Google Pixel (Android 17)AndroidHow to reset network settings on a Google Pixel (Android 17)Go to Settings, System, Reset options. Pick Reset mobile network settings for SIM and mobile data...2 min readScreenshot from the guide: How to remove news and stories from the lock screen on a Xiaomi phone (HyperOS 3)AndroidHow to remove news and stories from the lock screen on a Xiaomi phone (HyperOS 3)The headlines and story pictures come from Wallpaper Carousel. Go to Settings, Lock screen, Wallpaper...2 min readScreenshot from the guide: How to hide apps on a Xiaomi phone and find them again (HyperOS 3)AndroidHow to hide apps on a Xiaomi phone and find them again (HyperOS 3)Search Settings for hidden and tap Hidden apps (it is in the Security app). Turn on the switch next to an...2 min read

    Featured guides

    View all guides
    iPhoneHow to change the region, date format and temperature unit on iPhoneOpen Settings, tap General, then Language & Region. Tap Region to change the country, Temperature to switch between...View guide Screenshot from the guide: How to change the region, date format and temperature unit on iPhone
    Screenshot from the guide: How to make an iPhone speak what you type with Live SpeechiPhoneHow to make an iPhone speak what you type with Live SpeechOpen Settings, tap Accessibility, tap Live Speech in the Speech group and...Screenshot from the guide: How to change the language of one app on AndroidAndroidHow to change the language of one app on AndroidOpen Settings, tap System, then Language and region, then App languages. Tap...

    Popular topics

    View all guides
    ScreenshotsWi-FiBatteryStoragePrivacyNotificationsResetDark mode

    Recently updated

    See what changed
    iPhoneiPhone storage full? 7 ways to free up space fastOpen Settings, General, iPhone Storage to see what is using the space. Delete large videos, clear Recently Deleted...View guide Screenshot from the guide: iPhone storage full? 7 ways to free up space fast
    Screenshot from the guide: iPhone software update failed or stuck? 7 fixes to tryiPhoneiPhone software update failed or stuck? 7 fixes to tryConnect to Wi-Fi and a charger, and make sure there is enough free space...Screenshot from the guide: Xiaomi Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting? 4 settings to check (HyperOS 3)AndroidXiaomi Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting? 4 settings to check (HyperOS 3)Check Network acceleration, where Switch between networks moves you to...

    Watch the steps on YouTube

    Short videos of the same steps, filmed on our own phones and computers.

    See the videos