iPhone & iPad
AirDrop Not Working? How to Fix It on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Other device not showing up, or AirDrop keeps failing? Check these settings on both devices, from Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to Contacts Only and Hotspot.
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Android
How to Turn Off Autocorrect on Android (Gboard and Samsung Keyboard)
Stop your Android keyboard changing your words. Turn off autocorrect in Gboard or Samsung Keyboard, keep spell check, or teach the keyboard words it gets wrong.
Android
Android Battery Draining Fast? How to Find the Cause and Fix It
Find which apps drain your Android battery, restrict background use, and turn on Battery Saver and Adaptive Battery. Steps for Pixel, Samsung and more.
Android
How to Set Up Parental Controls on Android With Google Family Link
Google Family Link lets you set screen time, approve apps, filter content and see your child's location on Android. Here's how to set it up step by step.
Apps & Software
Facebook or Instagram Hacked? How to Get Your Account Back
Locked out of Facebook or Instagram, or seeing posts you didn't make? Use Meta's official recovery pages, secure the account, and avoid fake “recovery” helpers.
Android
How to Back Up Your Android Phone to Your Google Account
Turn on Google backup for apps, contacts, messages and settings, back up photos with Google Photos, and check when your phone last backed up.
iPhone & iPad
How to Back Up Your iPhone: iCloud or Computer, Step by Step
Back up your iPhone to iCloud automatically, or to a Mac or Windows PC. Here's how each method works, what's included, and how to check your last backup.
Apps & Software
How to Back Up WhatsApp Chats on iPhone and Android
Back up your WhatsApp messages and media to iCloud or your Google Account, set automatic backups, and restore your chats on a new phone.
iPhone & iPad
How to Block Spam Calls on iPhone and Android (Step by Step)
Turn on the built-in spam call filters on iPhone and Android, block numbers, add your number to the Do Not Call Registry, and set up a parent's phone.
Android
How to Clear App Cache on Android (and When Not To)
Clearing an app's cache can fix glitches and free up space without losing your data. Here's how to do it, and how it differs from clearing storage.
Apps & Software
How to Convert a PDF to Word for Free (and Edit It)
Open a PDF in Microsoft Word or Google Docs to turn it into an editable document, without uploading it to unknown converter websites.
Android
How to Find a Lost Android Phone (and Lock or Erase It)
Use Google's Find Hub to locate, ring, lock or erase a lost Android phone from a computer or another phone, plus the settings to check before it happens.
Apps & Software
Google Storage Full? How to Free Up Space in Gmail, Drive and Photos
Your free 15 GB is shared by Gmail, Google Drive and Google Photos. Here's how to see what's using it and clear space without losing what matters.
Android
Android Storage Full? How to Free Up Space on Your Phone
See what's filling your Android phone and clear it safely with the Storage settings, Files by Google and Google Photos. Steps for Pixel, Samsung and more.
iPhone & iPad
iPhone Storage Full? 7 Ways to Free Up Space (Without Losing Photos)
Seeing “iPhone Storage Full”? Here's how to find what's using space and clear it safely, from offloading apps to optimizing photos, step by step.
Apps & Software
How to Schedule an Email in Gmail and Outlook
Write now, send later. Here's how to schedule emails in Gmail and Outlook on computer and phone, and how to change or cancel a scheduled message.
iPhone & iPad
How to Take a Screenshot and Record Your Screen on iPhone
The button combinations for screenshots on every iPhone, how to capture a full web page, and how to add Screen Recording to Control Center.
Apps & Software
How to Share Your Screen on Zoom (Computer and Phone)
Share your whole screen, one window or a video with sound in a Zoom meeting, fix the Mac permission problem, and share from your iPhone or Android phone.
Android
How to Take a Screenshot or Record Your Screen on Android
The button shortcut that works on most Android phones, scrolling screenshots, and how to record your screen with sound on Pixel, Samsung and others.
iPhone & iPad
How to Transfer Everything to a New iPhone With Quick Start
Moving to a new iPhone? Quick Start copies your apps, photos, messages and settings from your old iPhone. Here's how to prepare and what to do step by step.
Apps & Software
How to Unsend an Email in Gmail (and Get More Time to Do It)
Sent an email too soon? Gmail's Undo Send lets you take it back for a few seconds. Here's how to use it and how to extend the time to 30 seconds.
Android
How to Update Android and Install Security Updates
Check your Android version, install system and Google Play system updates, and fix common problems when an update won't download or install.
iPhone & iPad
How to Update Your iPhone (and What to Do If It Won't Update)
Update your iPhone to the latest iOS, turn on automatic updates, and fix common problems like not enough storage or an update that won't install.
Apps & Software
How to Use WhatsApp on Your Computer (Web and Desktop)
Link WhatsApp on your phone to WhatsApp Web or the desktop app with a QR code or phone number, plus how to log out of linked devices you don't use.
iPhone & iPad
iPhone Battery Draining Fast? How to Find the Cause and Fix It
Find which apps are using your iPhone battery, check battery health, and change the settings that make the biggest difference to battery life.
iPhone & iPad
iPhone Not Charging? 8 Things to Check Before Paying for a Repair
If your iPhone won't charge, charges slowly or stops at 80%, work through these checks: cable, adapter, port, settings and a force restart.
iPhone & iPad
How to Set Up Parental Controls on Your Child's iPhone
Use Family Sharing and Screen Time to manage your child's iPhone: app limits, content filters, purchase approvals and who they can contact. Step by step.
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