Tips
Straightforward tech guides for the over-50s — from setting up WhatsApp to staying safe online, one clear step at a time.
iPad Keyboard Tips: Type Faster and Make Mistakes Disappear
Practical iPad keyboard tips that make typing faster and editing easier, from the space-bar trackpad trick to dictation, accents and connecting a physical keyboard.
How to Make Text Bigger on an iPad So It's Easy to Read
Several simple ways to enlarge iPad text, from the quick text-size slider to accessibility sizes, bold text, zoom, and bigger web pages in Safari.
How to Use an iPad for Video Calls With Your Family
Step-by-step instructions for making and answering video calls on an iPad using FaceTime and WhatsApp, with simple fixes for the most common problems.
iPad vs Amazon Fire Tablet: Which Should You Actually Buy?
iPad vs Amazon Fire tablet compared on price, apps, screen and lifespan, with a clear recommendation for everyday reading, video and family calls.
iPad for Beginners: The Complete Getting Started Guide (2026)
A patient, plain-English walkthrough that takes you from a sealed iPad box to confidently browsing, installing apps, and video-calling family.