The post explains how to efficiently connect to Wi-Fi on iPhones and iPads using the Control Center, offering a quicker alternative to the Settings app. It details the steps for connecting, changing, and disconnecting from Wi-Fi networks. The content emphasizes the importance of an up-to-date iOS for compatibility.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 April 21, 2026 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
Do you know how to connect to Wi-Fi, change the network you are using, and how to turn off Wi-Fi directly from your iPhone or iPad’s Control Center? This method is much quicker than sorting through the Settings app to find available networks.
Connecting to nearby Wi-Fi networks on iPhone is relatively simple. You can do it from the Settings app, or if you have the setting enabled, a pop-up will sometimes appear, asking if you would like to connect to a nearby network. But the quickest way to get Wi-Fi is from your iPhone’s Control Center: Let’s explore how this is done.
Key Takeaways
Quickly open your iPad and iPhone Wi-Fi Settings to turn on or turn off Wi-Fi.
Easily access the Wi-Fi network when you arrive at a friend’s house to turn on Wi-Fi on your iPhone or iPad.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26.4.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Connecting to Wi-Fi
First, swipe down from the upper-right corner to open the Control Center. Refer to the image below:
Accessing the Control Center
Next, tap and hold the Wi-Fi icon. See the image below:
Selecting the Wi-Fi icon
Now, tap the Wi-Fi option. See the following image:
Selecting the Wi-Fi option
Next, select your Wi-Fi network. Refer to the image below:
Selecting a Wi-Fi network.
Now you know how to connect to the internet using a Wi-Fi network. You might need to enter a password before you can connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi, but your device will remember the username and password once you’ve joined a network, so all you will need to do next time is tap the name in the Wi-Fi menu to join. Any time you’d like to change the Wi-Fi network you are using, follow the same steps, and tap a different option on the Wi-Fi network list. You can also use these steps to disconnect your iPhone or iPad from a Wi-Fi network.
Now you know how to quickly get a Wi-Fi connection on your iPhone or iPad.
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The Photos app on iOS 18 features an improved search function, allowing users to find pictures using specific search terms like dates, locations, or objects. Users can now easily search for text or items within photos, enhancing the efficiency of locating images from vacations or other events.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 March 10 2026 – 4 minutes read time
Overview
You can use multiple search terms to find specific pictures in the Photos app. We use this time-saving feature to search for specific pictures from vacations, entering a date and location to see all videos and photos from each trip.
With iOS 18, Apple completely revamped the Photos app, introducing a brand-new search function. Previously, you could use search terms from one or more of the following categories: date, location, business name, events, people, pets, captions, and type of photo. Now, you can do an image search on your iPhone for objects or text that show up in your photos. For example, we often forget our license plate number when paying for public parking. We know we have photos of it, so we can just go into the Photos app, type “license plate,” and our phone will show me all the photos of our license plate. Let’s explore how to image search on your iPhone and iPad using multiple keywords.
Key Tskeaways
Learn how to search photos on your iPhone and iPad to find Photos of nearly anything.
Do an iPhone photo search to find objects or text that appear in your photos.
System Requirements
This tip works on iPhones running iOS 18 or later, but was tested on an iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26.3.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.…
Searching Photos
First, open the Photos app. Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Photos app
Next, tap the Search icon. See the image below:
Selecting the Search icon
Now, you will see some personalized suggestions, which you can tap. Or you can tap the Search bar to type in your own search terms. See the following image:
Selecting the Search bar
Next, once you enter a search term, you will see all the photos in your library that match. For example, we searched “Raymond December 2025”, and now we can see all my photos of myself, Raymond, from December 2025. Notice that it found blurred text and rotated images. Refer to the image below:
Entering your search criteria into the Search bar
That’s how to search photos on the iPhone or iPad. Try it out yourself! Put in a few search terms and see what you get. It’s super easy to find the exact photo you are looking for every time.
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This post offers guidance on enhancing readability on iPhones and iPads through accessibility settings. Users can learn to bold text, adjust size, and add navigation aids like button borders and on/off labels. The tutorial outlines steps for changing these settings, ensuring a more user-friendly experience for visually impaired individuals.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 February 10, 2026 – 4 minutes read time
Overview
Are you tired of squinting while looking at content on your iPhone? Good news! You can change the display and text size on your iPhone and iPad for easier readability.
Apple’s accessibility settings allow individuals to customize their display settings so they can more easily navigate and view content on their devices. Follow the steps below to learn how to bold text on your iPhone and iPad, change text size, and add button shapes and toggle labels.
Key Takeaways
Make text larger and bolded for easier readability of text messages, emails, and more.
Add borders to buttons and on/off labels to toggles for easier navigation.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26.2.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Making Your Font Bigger
First, open the Settings app. Refer to the image below:
Accessing Settings
Next scroll down and tap Accessibility. See the image below:
Selecting the Accessibility option
Now, tap Display & Text Size. See the following image:
Selecting the Display & Text Size option
Next, if you want the text on your iPhone or iPad to be bolded, tap the Bold Text toggle to enable it. The toggle is green when enabled. Refer to the image below:
Enabling the Bold Text toggle
Now, to change the text size, tap Larger Text.See the image below:
Selecting the Larger Text option
Next, tap to enable the Larger Accessibility Sizes toggle. Once enabled, apps that allow you to change the text size will display your preferred font size. See the following image:
Enabling the Larger Accessibility Sizes toggle
Now, once you have set your preferred font size, tap the back icon to return to main Display & Text Size menu. Refer to the image below:
Go back to main screen
Next. to set your preferred text size, drag the slider left to decrease font size or right to increase font size. See the image below:
Drag the slider to increase or decrease font size
Now, if you want to add on/off labels to toggles, you can also tap to enable the On/Off Labels toggle. The “I” indicates the toggle is on, and “O” indicates it is off. See the following image:
Enabling the On/Off Labels toggle
Finally, you can toggle on Show Borders (our favorite) to get thin borders around buttons that would otherwise lack a clear border. Refer to the image below:
Enabling the Show Borders option
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This post outlines a technique for printing lists from the Reminders app on iPhones running iOS 16 or later. Users can print grocery lists or share to-do lists for easy access.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 December 23, 2025 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
For those who love printing physical documents instead of staring at them on their iPhone, this Reminders app trick is a must-have! We will show you how to print lists from the Reminders app on your iPhone so you can check things off your to-do list anywhere.
Key Takeaways
Print your grocery list to take with you to the grocery store.
Post shared to-do lists on the fridge where everyone in the house can see them.
System Requirements
This tip works on iPhones running iOS 16 or later, and was tested on an iPhone 17Pro running iOS 26..1.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Printing Reminders List
First, open the Reminders app. Refer to the image below:
Open the Reminders app
Next, select the list you would like to print. See the image below:
Select a list to print
Now, tap the More icon (the three dots) in the top-right corner of your screen. See the following image:
Select the More icon
Next, tap Print. Refer to the image below:
Select the Print option
Now, if you have recently used AirPrint, a printer might already be selected. If not, you will have to tap Select Printer and then select the printer you wish to use. See the image below:
Select a printer
Next, tap the Print icon. See the following image:
Tap the Print icon
Now you can bring your grocery list to the store or give out physical to-do lists to your family members as needed.
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– Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta Platforms
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Creating a recent iCloud backup is essential when switching devices, updating to iOS 26, or restoring an iPhone/iPad. This ensures data and settings are safely stored. The post outlines steps for enabling automatic backups, managing iCloud storage, and resolving common backup queries, along with a reminder of evolving technology guidelines.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 December 9, 2025 – 4 minutes read time
Overview
You need a recent iCloud backup before you switch to a new iPhone, update to iOS 26, or restore your iPhone or iPad in case something happens to it.
It’s important to make an iCloud backup for your iPhone or iPad, because iCloud backups store all of your data and settings, and can be used to restore your device as needed. Let’s explore how to do an iCloud backup on your iPhone or iPad.
Key Takeaways
Back up your iPhone and iPadto iCloud to prevent loss of photos, contacts, and more.
Set iCloud backups to run automatically on your iPhone or iPad for peace of mind.
System Requirements
This post was performed on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 26.1. You need iOS 10 or later, plus iCloud storage.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
How to Backup Your iPhone or iPad
First, open the Settings app. Refer to the image below:
Accessing Settings
Next, tap on your Apple ID profile at the top. See the image below:
Accessing your Apple ID profile
Now, tap iCloud. See thefollowingimage:
Accessing iCloud option
Next, scroll down and select iCloud Backup. Refer to the image below:
Accessing iCloud Backup option
Now, if it’s not already enabled, tap the Back Up This iPhone toggle. The toggle will be green when enabled. See the image below:
Enable the Back Up this iPhone toggle
Next, you have not previously enabled iCloud Backup, you may receive a warning message that your device will no longer automatically back up when connected to your computer, but only if you had the computer backup feature enabled previously.
If this warning message pops up, tap OK. Enter your iCloud password if prompted.
Now, if your iPhone is not connected to Wi-Fi and you do not have cellular backups enabled, the Back Up Now option will be gray, and you will not be able to tap it.
If this occurs, connect to Wi-Fi or return to the iCloud Backup menu and toggle Back Up Over Cellular to ON. We only recommend Back Up Over Cellular if you are comfortable using a large amount of cellular data to perform backups. See the following image:
Enable Back Up over Cellular toggle
Next, tap Back Up Now to begin backing your iPhone up to iCloud.Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Back Up Now option
With iCloud Backup turned on, your iPhone or iPad will automatically begin backing up when your device is plugged in, connected to a Wi-Fi network, or with Cellular Backup enabled, and locked. However, that will only happen if you have enough iCloud storage. See the image below:
Messages about your backup
FAQ
Why is my iCloud storage full?You may need to delete or offload photos, text messages, attachments, and more.
Should I delete old iPhone backups on iCloud? Deleting old iCloud backups will clear up storage, so if you need more iCloud storage, this is a good step to take!
How do I get more iCloud storage? You can purchase more iCloud storage from Apple for a very reasonable price. You can get 50 GB of storage for just .99 cents per month.
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– Larry Page, Co-founder of Google
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The iOS 26 Mail app’s new feature allows users to customize email summaries, ranging from one to five lines. Users can disable this preview feature if it isn’t useful. Instructions for adjusting these settings are provided.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 November 25, 2025 – 3 minutes read time
Overview
Some people love the Mail app Preview feature, while others want to know how to turn off MailPreview.
The iOS 18 Mail app update included an Apple Intelligence feature that gives you email summaries. With iOS 26, you can shrink or enlarge those email summaries.
Here’s how to turn off MailPreview, as well as how to change the length of the previews you see in the Mail app, so you can get a preview that’s actually helpful for you.
Key Takeaways
Choose anywhere from a one-line to a five-line summary of your emails in the Mail app.
Turn off email summaries if you do not find them useful.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 14 Pro running iOS 26.1.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Set Email Preview
First, open the Settings app. Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Settings app
Next, rap Apps option.See the image below:
Selecting the Apps option
Now, tap the Mail app,See the following image:
Selecting the Mail app
Next, scroll down and tap the Preview option.Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Preview option
Now, tap None, 1 Line, 2 Lines, 3 Lines, 4 Lines, or 5 Lines for your preview length. See the below image:
Selecting preview lines to display
Now you know how to turn off email previews or change the length of your iPhone and iPad email previews to anywhere from none to five lines.
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“First we build the tools, then they build us.”
Marshall McLuhan, Media Theorist
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The Photos app on iPhone allows users to add searchable captions to photos, enhancing organization and retrieval. Captions sync with iCloud if enabled, aiding in finding important images. The process involves selecting a photo, swiping up, and entering a caption. This feature is beneficial for recalling specific details later.
InseRAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 October 28, 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 have to download an extra app to add captions, and 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 Photo Library and reminding you of certain details when you come across the photo later. For these reasons, it’s best to keep the captions simple but useful—we recommend including notes about a holiday or occasion, if applicable, and any other keywords you may think of later when wanting to search for that photo.
Let’s explore how to caption pictures on iPhone:
Key Takeaways
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 iOS 26.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
Add a Photo Caption
First, open the Photos app. Refer to the image below:
Selecting the Photos app
Next, tap a photo you would 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:
Swipe up to reveal add a caption option
Next, tap Add a Caption. Refer to the image below:
Selecting Add a Caption
Now, type in your photo caption using the keyboard that appears, then tap the check mark in the blue circle to save the caption. See tjhe image below:
Entering y and saving our caption
Next, reopen your Photos app and find your picture. You will see your added caption. See the following image:
Your added caption for the 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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This post discusses how to easily enable and disable the Portrait Orientation Lock on iPhones and iPads via the Control Center. It explains the significance of locking screen orientation to prevent unwanted rotations when switching device positions. Tips are provided for troubleshooting issues with screen orientation.
RAYMOND OGLESBY @RaymondOglesby2 October 21, 2025 –3 minutes read time
Overview
It’s super convenient to be able to rotate your screen from portrait to landscape mode automatically, as well as lock it later when you need to. Luckily, both the iPhone’s and iPad’s screen rotation lock buttons are easily accessible via the Control Panel. With the Orientation Lock enabled, you can keep your screen from adjusting regardless of whether the device is rotated vertically or horizontally.
What does “portrait orientation lock” mean? The Portrait Orientation Lock button is located in the Control Center. When it is on, your iPhone or iPad will not automatically rotate. If you get annoyed when your iPhone or iPad screen flips and flops around every time you shift positions, this is the tip for you. Let’s explore how to rotate the screen on your iPhone and iPad.
Takeaways
Learn how to quickly access the Portrait Orientation lock to enable or disable automatic screen rotation.
Lock your screen’s orientation as horizontal or vertical so you can read or watch videos on your devices in any position.
System Requirements
This tip was performed on an iPhone 14Pro running iOS 26.
Click here to learn how to update your iPhone to the latest iOS version.
How to Lock/Unlock Screen Orientation
First, from the Home Screen of your iPhone, swipe down from the top right to access the Control Panel.
Note! Your Control Center will likely look different from the one in the screenshots below. We have customized the Control Center and rearranged the icons.
Refer to the image below:
Scrolling down from the top right to access the Control Panel
Next, the Portrait Orientation Lock is the button with a round arrow containing a lock. It will be gray when disabled. This means your iPhone will automatically rotate according to how you are holding it. See the image below:
Selecting the Orientation Lock option
To lock your screen orientation, tap Portrait Orientation Lock. It will be white when enabled. See the following image:
Orientation Lock is enabled
With your iPhone rotation lock enabled, your screen will no longer rotate when you turn your phone sideways unless you use an app that only has landscape mode. Using the iPhone orientation lock will prevent apps that offer both modes from auto-rotating. However, apps that are only available in landscape mode will not switch to portrait mode.
But what does the rotation lock button look like on my iPad? Well, the steps are essentially the same on the iPad. Just open your iPad’s Control Center and look for the circular arrow icon.
If you find your iPhone stuck on landscape mode, try turning the lock on and off until it rotates again. If you keep experiencing problems, restarting your iPhone should help.
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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
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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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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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