Tips
Straightforward tech guides for the over-50s — from setting up WhatsApp to staying safe online, one clear step at a time.
How to Watch TV and Movies on Your iPad
A step-by-step guide to watching TV and films on your iPad: downloading apps like Netflix and YouTube, signing in, playing a show, free options, and sending it to a bigger TV screen.
The Best iPad Stand and Case Options for Older Users
Concrete iPad stand and case options for older users, with rough US prices and a clear recommendation, from light folding covers to rugged kickstands and gooseneck stands.
iPad Mini vs Regular iPad: Which One Is Right for You?
The iPad mini is small and pocketable; the regular iPad has a bigger, easier-to-read screen and costs less. Here is how to pick the right one.
iPad Accessibility Settings That Make It Easier to Use
A step-by-step guide to the iPad accessibility settings that make the screen easier to read and the device easier to tap, all free and reversible.
iPad vs Laptop: Which One Should You Buy?
A plain-English comparison of the iPad and a laptop for people over 50, covering price, weight, typing, printing and which suits your daily routine.
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.