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.
All guides
44 step-by-step guides, grouped by topic.
iPhone & iPad
Step-by-step help with settings, storage, battery, backups and updates on iPhone and iPad.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Android
Tips and fixes for Samsung, Pixel and other Android phones and tablets.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Windows & Mac
Step-by-step guides to speed up, back up, update and troubleshoot your Windows PC or Mac.
Windows & Mac
How to Find Your Wi-Fi Password on Windows, Mac, iPhone and Android
Forgot your Wi-Fi password? See it on a Windows PC or Mac that's already connected, or on your iPhone or Android phone, using the built-in settings.
Windows & Mac
How to Back Up a Windows PC With Windows Backup
Use the built-in Windows Backup app to back up your folders, settings and apps to your Microsoft account, plus how to keep an extra copy on an external drive.
Windows & Mac
How to Back Up Your Mac With Time Machine
Set up Time Machine to back up your Mac automatically to an external drive, check that backups are working, and restore a file or your whole Mac.
Windows & Mac
How to Force Quit a Frozen App on Mac
When an app freezes or shows the spinning wheel, here are three ways to force quit it on your Mac, plus what to do if your whole Mac is frozen.
Windows & Mac
How to Free Up Disk Space on Windows 11 and 10
Running out of space on your C: drive? Use Storage Sense, clean up temporary files, remove old Windows installations and find large files and apps.
Windows & Mac
How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac (All 4 Ways)
Screenshot the whole screen, a selection or a single window on your Mac, record your screen, and change where screenshots are saved.
Windows & Mac
How to Take a Screenshot on Windows 11 and Windows 10
Every way to take a screenshot on Windows: Snipping Tool, Windows + Shift + S, Print Screen, saving automatically, and recording your screen.
Windows & Mac
How to Update Windows (and Fix Updates That Won't Install)
Install Windows updates, set active hours so updates don't interrupt you, and fix common problems like low disk space and stuck or failed updates.
Windows & Mac
Windows PC Running Slow? 10 Fixes That Actually Help
Speed up a slow Windows 11 or Windows 10 PC with Microsoft's recommended fixes: updates, startup apps, disk space, power mode and visual effects.
Apps & Software
How-to guides for Gmail, WhatsApp, Zoom, Google Drive and other everyday apps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Security & Privacy
Passwords, two-factor authentication, passkeys and simple privacy settings.
Security & Privacy
Email Hacked? What to Do in the First Hour (Step by Step)
Strange sent messages, password reset alerts, or locked out completely? Here's the order to work in to recover a hacked email account and lock it down for good.
Security & Privacy
How to Clear Cookies and Cache in Chrome and Safari
Clear browsing data in Chrome on a computer or Android, and in Safari on iPhone and Mac, to fix website problems and protect your privacy.
Security & Privacy
How to Create a Strong Password You Can Actually Remember
Long beats complicated. Here's how to build strong, memorable passwords, why reuse is the real danger, and which accounts to fix first.
Security & Privacy
How to Secure Your Home Wi-Fi Router in 15 Minutes
Your router protects every device in your home. These seven settings, from changing the admin password to turning on updates, take about 15 minutes.
Security & Privacy
Password Managers Explained: Are They Safe, and How Do You Start?
A password manager creates and remembers a unique password for every account. Here's how they work, whether they're safe, and how to set one up in an afternoon.
Security & Privacy
What Are Passkeys? The Password Replacement, Explained Simply
Passkeys let you sign in with your face, fingerprint or phone PIN instead of a password, and they can't be phished. Here's how they work and how to start.
Security & Privacy
Your Data Was in a Breach. Here's What to Do, in Order
Got a breach notice or a leaked-email alert? Here are the steps to take today, this week and from now on, starting with the ones that matter most.
Security & Privacy
How to Turn On Two-Factor Authentication (and Which Type to Pick)
Two-factor authentication stops most account takeovers, even when your password leaks. Here's what it is, which method is safest, and where to switch it on.