Devices Guides
How to use phones, tablets, computers, and smart devices.
Whether you bought a new iPhone, a Chromebook, or a Kindle, these guides cover the setup tasks and everyday adjustments that the manual skips. Topics include transferring data to a new phone, freeing up storage, taking a screenshot, mirroring your phone to a TV, and adjusting accessibility settings so screens are easier to read.
35 guides
- How to Back Up iPhone to iCloudLearn how to back up your iPhone to iCloud automatically in 5 steps so your data stays safe.
- How to Change Screen BrightnessLearn how to adjust screen brightness on a Windows laptop, Mac, iPhone, and Android phone in 5 steps.
- How to Clean a Computer ScreenLearn how to safely clean your computer monitor or laptop screen without causing damage in 5 steps.
- How to Clear Cache on Your PhoneLearn how to clear cached data on your Android or iPhone in 5 clear steps.
- How to Connect a Bluetooth DeviceLearn how to connect a Bluetooth device to your phone or computer in 5 simple steps.
- How to Connect a Printer to WiFiLearn how to connect your printer to WiFi for wireless printing in 5 easy steps.
- How to Connect AirPodsLearn how to connect AirPods to your iPhone, Android, or computer in 5 simple steps.
- How to Extend Laptop Battery LifeLearn how to make your laptop battery last longer between charges with 5 practical tips.
- How to Factory Reset Your PhoneLearn how to factory reset your iPhone or Android phone in 5 easy steps.
- How to Fix a Frozen PhoneLearn how to fix a frozen or unresponsive phone in 5 clear steps.
- How to Free Up Storage on Your PhoneLearn how to free up storage space on your iPhone or Android phone in 5 easy steps.
- How to Install a PrinterLearn how to install a new printer on your computer in 5 clear steps.
- How to Scan a Document With Your PhoneLearn how to scan documents using your iPhone or Android phone camera in 5 easy steps.
- How to Set Up a New iPhoneLearn how to set up a new iPhone from the box in 6 easy steps.
- How to Set Up a New LaptopLearn how to set up a new Windows laptop in 5 easy steps from unboxing to ready to use.
- How to Set Up a Smart WatchLearn how to set up and pair a smart watch with your phone in 5 clear steps.
- How to Set Up a WiFi RouterLearn how to set up a WiFi router for your home internet in 6 easy steps.
- How to Set Up Do Not Disturb ModeLearn how to set up Do Not Disturb mode on your phone in 5 clear steps.
- How to Set Up Fingerprint UnlockLearn how to set up fingerprint unlock on an iPhone with Touch ID or an Android phone in 5 steps.
- How to Speed Up a Slow ComputerLearn how to speed up a slow Windows or Mac computer in 5 easy steps.
- How to Take a Screenshot on AndroidLearn how to take a screenshot on an Android phone in 4 easy steps.
- How to Take a Screenshot on ComputerLearn how to take a screenshot on a Windows or Mac computer in 4 simple steps.
- How to Take a Screenshot on iPhoneLearn how to take a screenshot on iPhone in 3 simple steps.
- How to Transfer Photos from Phone to ComputerLearn how to transfer photos from your phone to your computer in 5 simple steps.
- How to Update iPhone SoftwareLearn how to update your iPhone software to the latest iOS version in 4 easy steps.
- How to Update Your Android PhoneLearn how to update the software on your Android phone in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use a Portable ChargerLearn how to use a portable charger to charge your phone on the go in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use AlexaLearn how to set up and use an Amazon Alexa smart speaker in 5 simple steps.
- How to Use an External Hard DriveLearn how to connect and use an external hard drive with your computer for extra storage in 5 steps.
- How to Use Apple AirDropLearn how to use AirDrop on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to share photos and files wirelessly in 5 steps.
- How to Use Find My iPhoneLearn how to use Find My iPhone to locate a lost device and protect your data in 5 steps.
- How to Use Google HomeLearn how to set up and use a Google Nest smart speaker or display in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use Screen Time ControlsLearn how to set up and use screen time controls on your phone in 5 clear steps.
- How to Use SiriLearn how to set up and use Siri on your iPhone or iPad for hands free tasks in 5 simple steps.
- How to Use Split ScreenLearn how to use split screen on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android to view two apps at once in 5 steps.