Tips
Straightforward tech guides for the over-50s — from setting up WhatsApp to staying safe online, one clear step at a time.
How to Video Call Your Grandchildren: A Simple Guide
A warm, step-by-step guide to video calling your grandchildren using FaceTime, WhatsApp or Google Meet, with simple tips for clear sound, good lighting and steady picture.
What Is an App? A Plain-English Explanation
A plain-English explanation of what an app is, where apps come from, which ones cost money, and how to add your first one safely without breaking anything.
How to Use YouTube: A Calm, Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
A calm, step-by-step beginner's guide to using YouTube: opening the app, searching, playing videos, skipping adverts and saving the ones you love.
How to Shop on Amazon With Your iPhone: A Calm Step-by-Step Guide
A patient, step-by-step walkthrough for shopping on Amazon with your iPhone, from installing the app to checking out safely and handling returns.
How to Use FaceTime on iPhone: Calling Family Made Easy
FaceTime is free and already on your iPhone. A patient guide to starting and answering video calls, using the buttons, and even calling family who use Android.
How to Watch Netflix on Your Phone: From Sign-Up to Sofa
A clear, step-by-step guide to watching Netflix on your iPhone or Android phone, from installing the app to picking a plan and playing your first show.
How to Use Zoom: A Calm, Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
A calm, beginner-friendly walkthrough of Zoom: installing the app, joining a call from a link, using the on-screen controls, and hosting your own meeting.
Amazon Fire Tablet Setup Guide: From the Box to Watching in 20 Minutes
A calm, step-by-step Amazon Fire tablet setup guide: from the first charge and Wi-Fi to signing in, adding apps and the settings worth changing on day one.
Google Meet for Beginners: How to Join and Start a Video Call
A patient, step-by-step guide to Google Meet for beginners: how to join a call from a link, start your own, use the on-screen buttons, and fix common problems.
How to Set Up WhatsApp: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
A patient, step-by-step guide to downloading WhatsApp, registering your phone number, adding contacts and making your first free message and video call.