Tips
Straightforward tech guides for the over-50s — from setting up WhatsApp to staying safe online, one clear step at a time.
Video Call Background Tips: Look Tidy and Bright Every Time
Free tips to look tidy and bright on video calls: choosing a background, getting the light right, camera height, and when a virtual background helps.
How to Mute and Unmute Yourself on Zoom
Find the mute button on Zoom on any device, learn the space-bar push-to-talk trick, and fix it when people cannot hear you.
Phone Too Slow? Here's How to Fix a Sluggish iPhone or Android
A slow phone almost never needs replacing. These free, safe steps for iPhone and Android usually make a sluggish phone feel quick again in minutes.
Phone Storage Full? How to Free Up Space Without Losing Photos
A calm, step-by-step fix for a full phone: clear videos and screenshots, back up photos to the cloud safely, remove unused apps, and stop the warning coming back.
Online Banking Safety: A Calm, Plain-English Guide for Over-50s
A calm, plain-English guide to staying safe with online banking, covering passwords, two-step verification, spotting scams, and what to do if something goes wrong.