Tips
Straightforward tech guides for the over-50s — from setting up WhatsApp to staying safe online, one clear step at a time.
How to Make a Video Call on Facebook Messenger
A simple step-by-step guide to making free video calls on Facebook Messenger from your phone or tablet, including the in-call buttons and group calls.
How to Delete an App on Android (and Free Up Space)
Step-by-step help to delete apps on any Android phone, including which built-in apps to leave alone and how to check you freed up storage space.
How to Delete Apps You No Longer Need on iPhone
Clearing unused apps from your iPhone takes two taps and cannot harm the phone. A simple guide to deleting, offloading, and reinstalling apps for free.
How to Set Up Email on an Android Phone
A clear, patient walkthrough for setting up email on Android: check what is already there, add another account, pick the right type, and send a test email.
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 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 Google Photos: A Calm, Step-by-Step Guide
A patient, step-by-step guide to Google Photos: install it, sign in, turn on free backup, find photos instantly and share albums with family.
How to Use Apple Photos on iPhone and iPad
A clear, step-by-step guide to the iPhone Photos app: finding pictures, iCloud backup, editing, sharing albums and recovering deleted photos.