Senior Tech Tutor Tips
30-Second Technology Tips For iPhone and iPad
Made For Seniors, By A Senior
In addition to the work we do tech tutoring seniors in Marin, we also have our Senior Tech Tutor YouTube channel where you’ll find SIMPLE and CLEAR 30-second technology tips that help make iPhones and iPads easier and more enjoyable for Marin seniors to use.
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Give Family a Special Ringtone (So You'll Know Who's Calling)
Want to instantly recognize when a family member or close friend is calling?
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor tip, you’ll learn how to give the people who matter most their own unique ringtone on your iPhone.
It’s a simple way to make important calls stand out—no more guessing who’s calling.
In this quick tip you’ll learn:
✔ How to open a contact and change their ringtone
✔ How to pick a unique sound for family and friends
✔ A helpful trick to make calls easier to identify at a glance
Perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants a clearer and more personalized iPhone experience.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
Your Favorite iPhone Features Right At Your Fingertips with Control Center
Want faster, easier access to the tools you use most on your iPhone?
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor tip, you’ll learn how to customize your iPhone’s Control Center so your favorite features are right at your fingertips—no more searching through menus or swiping around.
In this quick tip you’ll learn:
✔ How to open and customize the Control Center
✔ How to add or remove shortcuts you use most
✔ A simple way to make your iPhone easier and faster to use every day
Perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants a simpler, more personalized iPhone experience.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
Did You Know Your iPhone Flashlight Can Do THIS?!
Did you know your iPhone’s flashlight can do more than just turn on and off?
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor tip, you’ll learn how to adjust the brightness of your iPhone’s torch so you can make it brighter or softer AND how to adjust the width of the flashlight’s light beam.
In this quick tip you’ll learn:
✔ How to open the flashlight controls
✔ How to make the beam brighter or dimmer
✔ How to make the beam wider or thinner
✔ Simple tricks that helps in dark rooms, restaurants, or nighttime walks
Perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants better visibility from their iPhone’s flashlight.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
Hard To See Text on Your iPhone? Make This SIMPLE Fix
Having trouble seeing text on your iPhone? You’re not alone!
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor tip, you’ll learn how to turn on Bold Text—a simple setting that makes everything on your iPhone easier to read, from messages to menus.
This will make a world of difference!
In this quick tip you’ll learn:
✔ Where to find the Bold Text setting
✔ How Bold Text improves readability instantly
✔ A helpful trick for anyone with vision challenges or tired eyes.
Perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants a clearer, more comfortable iPhone experience.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
Two Ways To Bulk Delete Message From Your iPhone
Want to quickly clean up your Messages (both Text and Email) on your iPhone?
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor tip, you’ll learn two simple ways to delete texts or emails—whether you want to remove a single message or clear out a group of conversations fast.
In this quick tip you’ll learn:
✔ How to swipe left and tap the Trash icon to delete individual messages
✔ How to use the Edit button to select multiple conversations at once
✔ The easiest way to keep your Messages app uncluttered
Perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants a clearer, easier-to-manage iPhone.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
How to Use Your iPhone Keyboard as a Trackpad to Easily Fix Typos
Struggling with typos or “fat-fingered” mistakes on your iPhone? Here’s the simplest way to fix them fast.
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor tip, you’ll learn how to turn your iPhone keyboard into a trackpad—just by holding down the space bar.
This lets you move the cursor exactly where you want it, making edits so much easier.
In this quick tip you’ll learn:
✔ How to activate the hidden keyboard trackpad
✔ How to precisely move your cursor to fix typos
✔ A simple trick to improve accuracy when typing
Perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants to make texting on the iPhone easier and less frustrating.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
How to Quickly Close An App on Your iPhone (Swipe Up Trick)
Here’s the quickest way to close an app on your iPhone using the simple swipe-up gesture.
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor tip, you’ll learn exactly how to reveal all your open apps and flick away the one you want to close.
You’ll learn:
✔ How to open the App Switcher (the screen with all open apps)
✔ How to swipe an app upward to close it
✔ A quick trick that makes your iPhone feel faster and cleaner
Perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants a simpler iPhone experience.
If this helped, check out more Senior Tech Tutor tips — short, clear videos that make your iPhone, iPad, and Mac easier to use.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
How to Put Your Favorite Apps at the Bottom of Your iPhone Screen
Learn the simplest way to put your favorite apps at the bottom of your iPhone screen so they’re always easy to find.
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor Tip, I’ll show you—step by step—how to move any app into the bottom row for faster access.
What you’ll learn in this video:
✔ How to move an app on your Home Screen
✔ How to place it in the always-visible bottom row
✔ The easiest way to keep your most-used apps front and center
This tip is perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants a simpler, more organized iPhone experience.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
THE Simplest Way To Move Between Open Apps On Your iPhone
Learn the simplest way to switch between your open apps on the iPhone — just slide your finger along the bottom edge of the screen. No need to swipe up, no app switcher, no extra steps.
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor Tip, you’ll learn:
✔ How to slide left or right along the bottom bar
✔ How to instantly move between recently used apps
✔ A faster, easier way to multitask on your iPhone
Perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants smoother, frustration-free navigation.
If this helped, check out more Senior Tech Tutor tips — short, clear videos that make your iPhone, iPad, and Mac easier to use.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
How To Find An App On Your Phone...FAST!
Have trouble finding apps on your iPhone? You’re not alone—especially when the screen is full of icons.
In this 30-second Senior Tech Tutor tip, you’ll learn the fastest and easiest way to find any app on your phone…even ones you downloaded months ago and forgot about.
In this quick tip you’ll learn:
✔ How to instantly search for any app on your iPhone
✔ The simple swipe gesture that opens the Search bar
✔ A faster way to navigate your home screen—no more endless scrolling
Perfect for older adults, beginners, and anyone who wants a quicker, less frustrating iPhone experience.
For more easy iPhone, iPad, and Mac tips, follow along with Senior Tech Tutor on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@SeniorTechTutor
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