In iOS 26, the Camera app’s controls are hidden, complicating mode selection. A useful tip allows users to open the Camera in desired modes (Selfie, Video, Portrait) directly from the Home Screen via a long press. This method saves time and enhances usability for capturing moments.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 September 9, 2025 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
In iOS 26, the Camera app controls have been tucked away, making the display cleaner but making it more challenging to find the camera mode (like selfie, video, or portrait) you want. We all know that taking the perfect photo can require lightning reflexes, so here’s how to launch into your camera mode of choice right from your Home Screen, bypassing your in-app controls altogether.
Why You Will Like This Tip
Open your Camera in the exact mode you’re looking for, whether Selfie, Video, or Portrait.
Save time by not swiping between modes.
Avoid confusion with the iOS 26 Camera layout.
System Requirements
This tip can be performed on an iPhone running iOS 26 to be available in September 2025. This tip works on earlier OS versions as well such as iOS 18.6.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Accessing the Hidden Selfie Shortcut
Did you know you can open your Camera app to a specific mode right from your Home Screen? No need to swipe to find the right one. All you have to do is long-press on your Camera icon and then select either Selfie, Video, Portrait, or Portrait Selfie.
Note! This only works from your Home Screen, not from a Lock Screen shortcut.
First, on your Home Screen, long-press on your Camera app icon. Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Camera app
Next, tap Selfie, Video, Portrait, or Portrait Selfie from the menu. See the image below:
Selecting a camera option
Now, yourCamera app will open in your selected mode, ready to shoot. Tap the Capture/Record icon , and you are set! See the following image:
Selecting the icon to take a selfie
Say cheese! Your photos will capture as usual, and if you want to switch modes, you can do it in the now-open Camera app.
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The article discusses the resurgence of National Public Data, a site previously infamous for leaking millions of Social Security numbers. It offers users the ability to search personal information and opt out of data display. Caution is advised regarding online privacy, as data security on the web remains a significant concern.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 September 2, 2025 – 8 minutes read time
Note! Although we recommend you use this tip, we are NOT responsible for what happens to your data. Also, remember there is no such thing as “privacy” on the web. If major USA companies get hacked, so will you. But this tip will help protect your data.
Overview
National Public Data is back with new owners, joining the ranks of other creepy, people-finding services. The website, infamous for its role in leaking millions of Social Security numbers in 2024, has returned with the ability to look up anyone’s personal information.
The site shut down in December amid a wave of lawsuits against parent company Jericho Picturesafter a breach exposed an estimated 272 million unique SSNs and 600 million phone numbers. Since then, the site has been relatively dormant. But recently, we spotted it springing back to life with a new interface.
It looks like the domain has changed hands:. In a page about last year’s breach, the site’s new owners write: “Important Notice: Jericho Pictures, Inc., the Florida company that suffered a major data breach in 2024, no longer operates this site. We have zero affiliation with them. We are keeping this page, originally posted by Jericho Pictures, Inc., intact so its history remains traceable.”
Why You Will Like This Tip
Protect your privacy from others or companies
View and/or remove your personal data from pubic searches
Be in control of your data
System Requirements
This tip was performed on a Dell XPS desktop running Windows 11 Pro. Screenshots are from the latest update for the Google Chrome browser.
Your Profile On National Public Data Website
First, it’s relatively easy to look up anybody’s information using their website. Click here to access their interface. Refer to the image below:
National Public Data website
The site does not explain who the new owners are, but a domain lookup shows that it’s registered to Florida-based “Perfect Privacy,” (what an oxymoron), a brand name associated with a VPN service. However, Perfect Privacy VPN has no affiliation with National Public Data.
The new site functions as a “free people search engine,” which might alarm the public since National Public Data housed a huge trove of sensitive data on Americans.
It is unclear where the site is getting its data. But the new National Public Data says: “We collect the data you find on our people search engine from publicly available sources, including federal, state, and local government agencies, social media pages, property ownership databases, and other reliable platforms. After the data is in our hands, we verify and filter it to make sure it is indeed accurate and up-to-date.”
Next, key in your full name, City/State. Both fields are autofill. As you enter the information, it pops up with matching criteria. Then tap the Search button. The search is extremely FAST. I tried both of my names and got the same results.
My wife used the site in her genealogy research to find a distant cousin’s phone number and contacted him. See the image below:
Enter your data
Now, your basic profile information will be displayed. We have redacted specific fields for privacy. We noted that the basic profile information was correct except for the landline phone number, which we no longer have. When I clicked on my relatives, the data was incorrect. To view more information, click the View Full Profile button. See the following image for basic details about myself:
Your basic profile data
Still, what makes the site disturbing is how you can freely look up people’s data, including neighbors, and sometimes find accurate addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth, along with a person’s relatives. None of the data is behind a paywall. That said, the new site is not much different from other people-finding services, which serve up similar data for free.
The new National Public Data adds: “On our people search website, you can find pretty much anything you need, from someone’s contact info, location, age, and birthday to workplace, relatives, and criminal records. No need to sift through different web pages.” It does not reveal your SSN.
Next, the data it reveals is a lot. Refer to the image below about the data it finds:
Listing of what the website searches
Opt-Out From National Piblic Data Site
Now, the new National Public Data site has an opt-out form to delete your profile data. However, many users are likely unaware of such an option, enabling these types of sites to continue trafficking their information. See the image below:
Opt-Out form
Remember, proactively managing your online privacy and staying informed about potential data breaches are crucial steps in protecting your personal information.
Drop the URL into the Your Profile Link field and click Request Removal
Enter an email address, and the site will send you a message and ask you to click to confirm deletion. You need a separate email address for each profile you want to delete.
We tried the opt-out function, and the site appears to remove our data immediately. Some commenters say they have not received the confirmation email. Check your Spam folder and make sure you are dropping the full URL for your profile into the Link box, not just the search results page.
Atlas Privacy Website
Sites such asAtlas Privacy have emerged to help people remove their data from the open web and people-finding services. Note: we did not try their service.
Atlas Privacy focuses on removing your personal information from data broker websites and other online sources, NOT your own website. They help you regain control of your data by removing it from places where it’s being collected and shared without your consent.
They scan over 150 sites to remove your information and help protect your privacy by removing your name, age, address, phone number, and other personal details from these sources. Atlas Privacy does not have its own list of websites it searches, but rather, it targets specific data brokers and people finder sites.
Unlike the National Public Data, you must create an account to use their service. There are both free and paid services.
After you have removed your data, recheck to see if it’s actually deleted!
Note! Remember you are responsible for your own data. Acting proactivity by removing your data allows you to be in control.
Want to Recover Your Dara (Why Would You)
National Public Data
If your data has been removed from Natural Public Data sources, it is generally not possible to get it back in the same way it was stored. Once data is deleted, it is often permanently removed from the system or archived in a way that is not easily accessible. However, the possibility of data restoration depends on the specific circumstances of the removal and d the policies of the data provider.
Atlas Privacy
If your data has been removed from Atlas Privacy, in some cases, you may be able to restore data that has been removed.
Sources: National Public Data, Perfect Privacy, Jericho pictures, Microsoft, PCMag, Atlas Prvacy, Meta
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– John Lasseter, Co-founder of Pixar
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The iOS 18 Photos app introduces the Pinned Collections widget, allowing users to pin their favorite albums for quick access. This guide details steps to pin, unpin, reorder, and modify albums within the app, ensuring a personalized and efficient photo management experience on the iPhone.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 August 19, 2025 – 4 minutes read time
Overview
The iPhone’s new Photos app on iOS 18 has been one of the update’s most controversial changes. That’s why we are here to help you navigate these new changes. In this tip, we will explore how to pin an album in the iOS 18 18 Photos app.
The new Photos app has a widget called Pinned Collections, which you can place at the top of the app for easy access to your most-used albums. In this tip, we will explore how to pin an album in the iOS 18 18 Photos app.
Why You Will Like This Tip
Keep albums easily accessible from your Pinned Collections.
Pin photo albums to the top of the Photos app.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 4Pro running iOS 18.5.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Pin a Photo Album in uOS 18
First, open the Photos app. Refer to the image below/
Selecting the Photos app
Next, scroll down and tap Albums. See the image below:
Selecting Albums
Now, locate the album you want and long press it. See the following image:
Selecting an Album
Next, tap Pin. If the collection is already pinned, you can tap Unpin to remove it from your collection. Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Pin or Unpin option
Now, tap Pinned to reveal your your Pinned Collections. See the image below:
Selecting Pinned Collections
Next, you will find the album there. See the following image:
Your newly added album
Reorder Pinned Collections
First, open the Photos app, then scroll to the bottom, and tap Customize & Reorder. Refer to the image below:
Selecting Customize & Reorder option
Next, touch and hold the three lines next to the collection you want to move and drag it to a new position.
Note! Its best to hold and drag to the right then up or down to your new position in order to see what you are doing.
See the image below:
Reorder your collections
Modify Pinned Collections
Navigate to your Pinned Collections and tap Modify in the upper right. See the following image:
Selecting the Modify option
The collections with a red circle are in your Pinned Cillections. Those with a green circle can ce added by tapping on the collection. Refer to the image below:
Your Pinned Collections and available collections to be pinned
That’s how to pin/unpin, reorder,, and modify an album in the iOS 18 Photos app. Now, you can quickly access the album whenever you need.
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“Robots are not going to replace humans, they’re going to make their jobs much more humane.”
– Sabine Hauert, Roboticist
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IRAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 August 5, 2025 –7 minutes read time
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This post is a MUST READ to implement emergency access for yourself or others!!!
Overview
This simple tip could save your life: Make your emergency medical information and contact numbers visible on your locked phone so you are prepared if the worst happens.
What would happen if you were out in public and needed urgent care but could not communicate with first responders? Do you have an ID on you? Is there any way for them to know your drug allergies? Are you wearing a medical bracelet that indicates any major health issues? How will they call your emergency contacts? Your phone, even when it’s locked, could be your lifeline.
There’s a way to put emergency information on your phone and make it accessible from the lock screen. It’s extremely important to do it, and everyone should know how to find this information in case someone near you has an emergency. Let’s explore how this is done
Why You will Like This Tip
Help save your life in case of an emergency.
Make sure someone helping you in an emergency can access your critical health information and get in touch with your emergency contact(s).
System Requirements
This tip was performed on iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.5
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Add Emergency Info to iPhone Lock Screen
First, open Medical ID. There are three ways to get there:
Long-press the Apple Health app and choose Medical ID.
Open the Health app, tap your profile image, and select Medical ID. If you have not opened the Health app in a while, it may prompt you to complete a Health Checklist, which will also take you to the Medical ID screen.
Go to:Settings > Apps > Health > Medical ID.
Next, from the Medical ID screen, tap “Edit”or “Add“. Please provide as much information as you wish. If you are not taking medications and have no known allergies, you should write “None” or “None known” so medical professionals know you did not simply skip those questions. For Emergency Contact, you can only select a name and phone number from your Contacts app. So, make sure whoever you want to list is in your Contacts. If you have yet to do this, Click here on how to set up your Emergency Contact(s).
Now, under Emergency Access, toggle on Show When Locked and Share During Emergency Call. There’s a spot for a profile photo at the very top of the page. Put in a recent picture of your face (I have yet to do this). It could help emergency responders recognize that they are viewing your information and not someone else’s. When you are finished, press Done at the top right. Refer to the image below:
Setting up your Emergency Info
Find Someone’s Emergency Info on iPhone
Now that you have your emergency info set, you need to know how to find it from the Lockscreen. Go ahead and practice with your own phone. That way, you know how it works if you ever have to help someone else. This is a good skill to teach kids, too.
First, from the Lock screen (when the phone asks for a passcode), tap Emergency in the lower left corner to make a dial pad appear. Tap Medical ID at the bottom left to make the emergency information visible.
Next, scroll down, and you can call anyone listed as an emergency contact by tapping on their phone number. See the image below:
Using Emergency Contact
Using SOS on iPhone
There’s another way to make an emergency call and send your phone’s location to all your emergency contacts. Apple calls it SOS (not to be confused with Emergency SOS via satellite for placing calls in dead zones). SOS is designed so you can use it quickly and immediately, even if you need to hide the fact that you are using it. The only bad part about SOS is the instructions are different for iPhone 7 and earlier, though as those older devices are phased out, it’s less of a concern.
For iPhone 8 and later:
Press and hold the side button and either volume button until an “SOS Emergency Call” slider appears on the screen. Slide your finger on it to call local emergency services. If you need to hide the phone or can not operate the screen, hold down the buttons. A countdown begins, and an alert sounds. If you release the buttons after the countdown, your phone automatically dials emergency services.
For iPhone 7 and earlier:
Press the side or top button quickly five times. An SOS slider appears on the screen. (In India, you only have to press rapidly three times, and then a call goes out automatically.) Slide your finger on Emergency Call to call emergency services.
After the call ends, the phone automatically sends a text message to all emergency contacts listed in the Health app, unless you choose to cancel it. This message contains the phone’s current location, even if Location Services is off; the phone automatically turns it on temporarily when you use the SOS feature. If the phone’s location changes, the contacts receive an update via text. See the following image:
Using SOS
Emergency Access For Any Smartphone
If your phone does not have a way to access emergency information when locked, there’s a hack that easily bypasses this limitation. All you need to do is add all the relevant info into a note-taking app, take a screenshot, and then set it as the wallpaper on your Lock screen. Take a look at your lock screen and make sure the information is legible. You may need to adjust it if the clock or other functional information is obstructing it.
Source: Apple Support, Asurion, PCMag
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“Computing is not about computers anymore. It is about living.”
– Nicholas Negroponte, Founder of MIT Media Lab
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The Photos app on iPhone allows users to add captions to photos without needing extra apps. These captions sync with iCloud and are searchable, enhancing photo organization and retrieval. The process involves selecting a photo, swiping up, and entering a caption. This functionality aids in remembering details of captured moments.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 July 29, 2025 – 4 minutes read time
Overview
Did you know that your Photos app comes with a built-in feature that allows you to add captions to photos on your iPhone? You do not need to download an extra app to add captions. Any captions added to photos on your iPhone will sync to the cloud if iCloud Photo Library is enabled.
Picture captions are handy for searching your iPhone’s Photo Library and reminding you of specific details when you come across the photo later. For these reasons, it’s best to keep the captions practical yet straightforward—we recommend including notes about a holiday or occasion, if applicable, and any other relevant keywords you may think of later when searching for that photo. Here’s how to name pictures on iPhone and iPad.
Why You Yiu Like This Tip
Captions added to photos on iPhone or iPad help keep track of picture details.
Photo captions are searchable and appear in search results, making important photos easy to find.
Photo captions are automatically applied to your synced iCloud photos.
System Requirements
This tip works on most iPhones, but the screenshots below were captured on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.5.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Setting a Caption for a Photo
First, open the Photos app. Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Photos app
Next, tap on a photo you’d like to add a caption to. See the image below:
Selecting a photo
Now, when the photo opens, swipe up on the photo to reveal the Add a Caption area.
Tip: Make sure to place your finger on the photo itself before you swipe up, otherwise, you might accidentally start scrolling through recent photos instead of pulling up the photo information card.
See the following image:
Swiping up to reveal hidden menu
Next, tap Add a Caption. Refer to the image below:
Selecting Add a Caption box
Now, type in your photo caption using the keyboard that appears, then tap Done to save it. See the image below:
Adding and Saving your caption
Next, if you want to verify that your caption was added, tap on the original photo and swipe up to reveal the caption. See the following imag:
Your Caption added to the original photo
And that’s how you add a caption to an iPhone photo. We especially love being able to access these photo captions across our devices.
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– Dean Kamen, Inventor of the Segway
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The post discusses the iPhone Settings Search feature, allowing users to easily locate specific settings without extensive scrolling. By tapping the Dynamic Island to reveal the Search bar, users can search for app settings or other iPhone features directly. This tool enhances efficiency when managing iPhone settings.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 July 22, 2025 –4 minutes read time
Overview
There are numerous iPhone settings, too many to remember. Fortunately, there is a way to search for any iPhone setting with your iPhone Settings Search bar. This is particularly useful when searching for settings for a specific app or feature, but you are unsure exactly where to find them.
For instance, if you wanted to set your iPhone to Dark Mode permanently, but you are not sure if it is located under Display, Focus, or Accessibility. Using the Settings Search bar bypasses the need to know exactly where everything is. Let’s explore how to search an iPhone Settings menu.
Why You Will Like Rhis Tip
Easily locate settings options without having to scroll through the whole iPhone Settings menu.
Quickly find settings and preferences you’re unfamiliar with instead of clicking hopelessly.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.5,
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Searching Settings
First, tap your Settingsicon to open. Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Settings app
Next, if you do not see the Starch box, tap the “notch”area (the Dynamic Island)” at top of screen to reveal the iPhone Settings Search bar. See the image below;
Tapping the Dynamic Island to reveal the Search bar
Now, if you want to search for a particular app’s settings, tap the Search bar. See the following image:
Accessing the Search bar
Next, type in the name of an app. Refer to the image below:
Entering an app in the Search bar
Now, tap the app when it appears to access its settings. See the image below:
Revealing the settings for the app
Next, if you want to search for a particular iPhone setting, but are unsure where it’s located, type in the name of the setting. In this case, Accessibility, and all Accessibility settings appear underneath. Now, tap one of the Search results, and you will be taken to the appropriate settings! See the following image:
Revealing the settings for an option
Isn’t that so convenient? Now you know how to find the iPhone Settings Search bar and find that particular iPhone setting you have been looking for!
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“Computers are like Old Testament gods: lots of rules and no mercy.”
– Joseph Campbell, Mythologist and Writer
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This post provides a guide on rearranging albums in Apple’s Photos app on iPhone and iPad. Users can sort albums by Date Modified, Name, or Custom Order, and utilize the drag-and-drop method for moving albums. The instructions are applicable for iOS 18.5 and emphasize a precise drag method for successful rearrangement.
IRAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 July 15, 2025 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
Want to learn how to rearrange albums on an iPhone or iPad in Apple’s Photos app? When you make a photo album on your iPhone, the Photos app automatically sorts in the Albums tab when it was created.
You can rearrange albums on iPhone in two different ways. Let’s explore how to rearrange your albums in the Photos app.
Why You Will Like This Tip
Learn how to rearrange albums in Photos on your iPhone or iPad using the drag and drop method.
Learn how to sort albums on iPhone by Date Modified, Name, or Custom Order.
Learn how to move albums around on iPhone so you can find your albums quickly and easily.
System Requirements
This tip was performed in iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.5.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
How to Reorder Photo Albums
First, ipen the Photos app. Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Photos app
Next, scroll down and tap Albums. See the image below:
Selecting Albums
Now, tap the More icon. See the following image:
Selecting the More icon
Next, tap a photo album sorting option. Refer to the image below:
Accessing the sort options
Now, back in Albums, you can also touch and hold the center of a photo album you want to move, then drag it to a new place. Release your finger to drop the album in its new location.
Note! Make sure you drag down or up and to the right. Dragging the album straight up or down will not work. In our example, we are moving the Pinterest album below the Instagram album. See the image below:
Moving the Pinterest album below the Instagram album
When you are done, close the Photos app, and you are finished rearranging albums on your iPhone or iPad.
Now you know how to reorder albums on iPhone and iPad!
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“If you think technology can solve your security problems, then you don’t understand the problems and you don’t understand the technology.”
– Bruce Schneier, Security Technologist
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Apple prioritizes user privacy on iPhones and iPads, featuring an App Privacy Report that details how apps utilize personal data and device features. Users can easily access this report through the Settings app to monitor data access, app interactions, and website visits, enhancing understanding of app behavior and privacy.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 July 1, 2025 – 4 minutes read time
Overview
Apple takes privacy very seriously when it comes to its products. The iPhone and iPad are no exception, and both include an App Privacy Report. The iOS App Privacy Report shows you how certain apps have been using your data and accessing certain device features.
Accessing the App Privacy Report on an iPhone or iPad is surprisingly easy. The amount of data it reveals is outstanding. Let’s explore this feature.
Why You Will Like This Tip
Check your app privacy report to see what type of data your apps have been accessing.
Use your app privacy report to see which apps or websites are the most intrusive.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.5.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Seeing Your Privacy Report
First, open the Settings app. Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Settings app
Next, tap Privacy & Security.option.See the image below:
Selecting the Privacy & Security option
Now, scroll down and tap App Privacy Report. See the following image:
Selecting the App Privacy Report option
Next, if this is the first time you have accessed this screen, you might see an option to turn on App Privacy Report. If you already have this feature turned on, you will see a list of apps that have accessed your data or sensors in the past week. Refer to the image below:
Your Data & Sensor Access
Now, under that section, there is App Network Activity. These are apps that have contacted domains in the last week. See the image below:
Your App Network Activity
Next is Website Network Activity. These are websites that you have visited in the last week, including your most contacted domains. See the following image:
Your Website Network Activity
Next is Most Contacted Domains, all of which were contacted by one or more apps or websites in the past seven days. Refer to the image below:
Your Most Contacted Domains
Now, at the bottom is an option to Turn Off App Privacy Report. See the image below:
Selecting the Turn Off App Privacy Report option
Next, under any section, you can tap Show All to see more apps, websites, domains, etc. See the following image:
Selecting to Show All
Now, you can also tap any app or domain in any section to see additional information about it. For example, we selected Facebook. Refer to the image below:
Selecting Facebook access
Next, you will see a list of the domains this app has contacted. If you were to tap a domain rather than an app in the previous step, you would see a list of apps that have contacted that domain. See the image below:
Your Domains contacted by Facebook
Now, if you tap an app under Data & Sensor Access list, you can see exactly what kind of data that app is collecting. See the following image:
Selecting the Calendar app
For example, we can see that the Calendar app accessed my contacts 16 minutes ago. Refer to the image below:
Your Contacts last accessed
That’s the iPadOS and iOS App Privacy Report. You can access this report on your iPhone or iPad at any time and get the most up-to-date data.
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“The rise of powerful AI will be either the best or the worst thing ever to happen to humanity.”
– Stephen Hawking, Theoretical Physicist
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This post discusses a useful iPhone gesture that allows users to quickly scroll to the top of any app or page by tapping the Clock or Battery Indicator. It also explains how to use the Scrollbar to reach the bottom of web pages. The tips can enhance navigation across various applications.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 June 24, 2025– 4 minutes read time
Overview
Did you know that a simple iPhone gesture can save you seconds or millions of tedious scrolling back to the top of most apps? Across all apps, pages, and platforms, this simple tip will automatically return you to the top of any screen. Whether you want to know how to scroll to the top of Messages or Photos on iPhone, Instagram, or Facebook, or you have been searching in the Settings app, we will show you this simple feature.
One of my guiltiest pastimes is spending way too much time scrolling through Wikipedia pages on the Safari app. Some of the articles, while extremely informative, are excessively long. This simple trick will shoot you right back to the top of that Wikipedia article or any app.
Although not as fast, you can “scroll to the bottom” of web pages and certain documents through the Scrollbar. Let’s explore how to scroll up to the top or down to the bottom.
Why You Will Like This Tip
Don’t waste time scrolling all the way back up to the top or down to the bottom.
You can use this “scroll to the top” tip on any app, platform, or page.
You can access the bottom of a page using the Scrollbar.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.5.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Quickly Scroll Back to the Top
First, open any app, and simply tap either the Clock, the Battery Indicator, or even the Dynamic Island itself at the top of your screen. Refer to the image below:
Opening the Settings app, scroll to the bottom and tapping the Dynamic Island area
It should return you back to the top immediately. Be sure when you are doing this, you are tapping at the level of the Clock or BatteryIndicator. If you tap just below, nothing will happen. See the image below:
You are taken to the top of the Settings app
Quickly Scroll to the Bottom
First, swipe once to reveal the Scrollbar on the right side of a page; then, tap and hold on the gray pill on the edge.
Next, when you feel a haptic (feedback) tap on your iPhone. That’s your signal you have now picked up the Scrollbar.
Now, while holding your finger on the Scrollbar swipe downwards to quickly scroll to the bottom of the page. Once you’ve reached the bottom, release your finger from the screen. See the following image:
Using the Scrollbar
It’s that simple! This “scroll to the top” tip works in nearly any app with screens you can scroll down on, whether you have scrolled through endless emails, a playlist in music, etc. The use of the Scrollbar allows you to quickly go to the bottom of a page. So, now you know how to jump to the top or bottom on an iPhone.
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Quote For the Day
“I think that’s the single best piece of advice: constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself.”
Elon Musk,
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The article explains how to change an iPhone’s clock format from the default 12-hour cycle to a 24-hour format. This option, known as military time, helps prevent confusion between a.m. and p.m. It details the steps to toggle the feature on, enhancing clarity in time management.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 June 17, 2025 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
If you are in the US, your iPhone Clock app is automatically set to a 12-hour cycle. But did you know that you can change the time format on your iPhone? A 24-hour clock format, also known as military time, is a popular way to tell time worldwide.
Perks of the 24-hour time format include never accidentally setting an alarm for noon instead of midnight! If you already know how to change the time on your phone, you should have an easy time switching to a 24-hour clock. Let’s explore setting your iPhone to 24-hour format.
Why You Will Like This Tip
Get in sync with the rest of the world by using a 24-hour clock in the US.
If you mix up a.m. and p.m., make sure your alarms are set for the right time of day.
System Requirements
This tip should work on all versions of iOS, but the steps and screenshots below were captured on an IPhone 14 Pro running iOS 18.5.
CClick here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Setting Your iPhone to 24-Hour Format
First, head to:
Settings > General > Date & Time
Refer to the image below:
Accessing the Date & Time option
Next, toggle on 24-Hour Time. See the image below:
Toggle on 24-Hour Time
Now, the time on your iPhone will be in 24-hour format. See the following image:
Your Home screen time in a 24-hour format
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Quote For the Day
“The rise of powerful AI will be either the best or the worst thing ever to happen to humanity.”
– Stephen Hawking
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