iPad Tips for Seniors: 7 Clever iPad Tips!

[@irvinson4026]

I like these not-too-hurried videos. a lot of the "younger ones" rush through their tutorials, talking a thousand words per minute, and i find myself replaying the video to rehear what was said. Thank you for taking your time through these. 😊

[@RichBowlin]

I do try to pace these videos sp they're not too hard to follow. Hope the video helped a little bit.

[@malaika2940]

I know exactly what you mean! I have to reply some of them several times , but never with Rich - he takes the time to explain clearly and concisely without being patronising. Greatly appreciated!

[@johnurban7333]

You can slow videos down in the upper right hand corner of the video. I normally speed them up because they talk slow to make their videos longer

[@celesterosales8976]

Yes! Great comment!

[@KReed1966]

You can also open transcript and either follow along or just glance over when you need to. However, the transcript dialog box does use some display space, so can’t use full screen mode for video.

[@dennyclosser8456]

I’ve been using iPads ever since they’ve been out, and I learned several things. I did not know, so thank you so much!

[@SmartChick63]

Full Page Screenshot is GOLD!!! Thank you SO MUCH.

[@shereezielke8118]

From this very tech experienced 70-year old…THANK YOU! I never knew some of these. Great video pace and clear explanation, BTW.

[@RichBowlin]

Glad you found it helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@stanleywong6765]

This is my first time enjoying your channel and certainly not the last time. Thanks and keep up your good work.

[@kathleensauerbrei5199]

The turn website into an app hint is fabulous. I sew, and often find incredible ideas while working on a project and spending so much time reopening a website this solves me hours of work. thank you so very much

Good idea. But I use Chrome

[@marilynharris4238]

My daughter is arriving from Italy today. I found her flight, but was worried about finding it all day, but now I have the website on my desk! Thanks Rick! That was a great tip.

[@RichBowlin]

You're welcome!

[@lindajohnson.]

So glad I saw your channel on my Home Screen today. It is hard as a senior to see all the new content, and figure it out. Thanks😊😊😊😊

[@Schatzie301]

Very good info. It should be noted, however, that not all iPads have Stage Manager. I have an iPad 9th Gen that does not. In fact, several of the tips will not work on my iPad. I didn’t realize there were so many different capabilities between iPad models and versions.

[@welfordxxx]

I have an iPad mini and can’t get stage manager. Shame.

[@pamelalalaable]

I came on to say the same thing. I’ve never heard of stage manager and have no idea what it does.

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

Me too. I couldn’t find it on my iPad - maybe only on newer iPads?

[@CM-ey6qy]

Would be helpful to tell us what model he has.

[@michaelhagerty9440]

Yes, I had the same problem. Turns out that you need a newer iPad with an M2 chip in it. My 4th gen iPad Air does not have it but it works great otherwise, so I’ve no need to upgrade in order to get Stage Manager.

[@UncleWally3]

Well done. The only thing I’d suggest is, with each hint, provide a situation where the function may be useful. For me, it’s just not the iPad functionality that’s obscure, being aware of situations where the function may be used is also obscure. Thanks!

Scout is much, much cuter than the desks💕

[@Vinniegret]

Thank you! You were just what I needed. Such clear instru. AND the pace of your video was perfect!

[@annemorgan2928]

Yes, like other people said it is so nice to slow down and explain it several times. Thank you, I am using your tips. Very useful

[@conradnelson5283]

I’ve had an iPad forever and still don’t know how to work most of it. But you’re helping me learn.

[@JGLy22086]

Me too!

[@colleenrichards5662]

@@JGLy22086 AND me..!!

[@chrisgrube8529]

@@JGLy22086me too

Me too. I’m ashamed and embarrassed, but it’s true.

[@annaobura5122]

Really really useful. Thank you

[@Desi_Des]

Thank you so much for the tips. I wasn’t aware of all the features. Have a good day!

Amazing! I am a long time iPad user and I didn’t know 9 of the 10 hints you gave! Thank you!

[@lindsayrixon7402]

Top Shelf, I love the measured tone 👌

[@bks252]

Somehow this popped up on my feed what looks to be 6 months after you made it. This was a great tutorial. It wasn’t too fast or too slow. Thank you for the tips. I learned a lot.

[@jacquiposener7262]

Thank you. I’d never even heard of stage manager and the photo album trick is great😊😊

[@RichBowlin]

I'm glad you found them helpful!

[@radharcanna]

Great tips. You have a very good and clear teaching style.

[@pbinnj3250]

Excellent. Perfect speed. No wasted time. Thank you/

[@James-100]

Nice tips. I really appreciate your detailed, non-hurried approach.

[@mikemalone9896]

I am 77 and find your videos a wonderful help! I just discovered your site and subscribed. Thank you for sharing.

[@shailendramurdock1471]

Thank you sooo much. I’ve always known I’m under using my iPad but I’m a bit technologically challenged. Your explanations were easy to follow.

[@RichBowlin]

I'm glad you found it helpful! It's easy to get the most out of these devices.

[@sharonludwig1130]

It would be helpful to know what iPad you are using. My older iPad doesn’t have many of these features

[@Kim-SCUSA]

A lot of features come when updates are downloaded.

[@Marnie1869]

How do you get updates

[@Kim-SCUSA]

@@Marnie1869 Settings, General, Software Update. Turn on automatic updates to receive push notifications for updates.

[@jeannefoster5594]

@@Marnie1869settings, general, updates. If one is available you can instruct it to do so there. Some older iPads won’t update as there’s not enough memory or Apple isn’t supporting it anymore.

[@katperson7332]

@@Marnie1869go to settings and available updates are top left.

[@carolearrowsmith2461]

Love the pace of your tutorial, many thanks🐞

[@RichBowlin]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kathrynschierloh7358]

For taking a screenshot, I think it is much easier to press the power button at the top of the iPad (when it’s in vertical position) and the top volume button at the same time. This immediately creates a screenshot, which you can then slide off to the left with your finger and it ends up in your recent photos.

[@kathrynwebster6307]

I have trouble swiping up from the left- you have to do it just right or it doesn’t work. I do the same as you do with the buttons.

[@clicquot2271]

Even easier, just say, Siri, Screenshot.

[@Lwah0812]

@@clicquot2271 Wow, thanks for this tip, I had no idea.

[@clicquot2271]

@@Lwah0812 You could also set up screenshot as your double tap option on the back of the iPhone, if you are somewhere you prefer to be silent. But I only succeed with that about 1 in 5 tries.

[@Lwah0812]

@ I knew about that one but never use it because I have a wallet phone case and pop socket on it so it’s too thick to work.

[@deniselauffer8577]

I love You… I can utilize everything you shared (which I did not know!) to organize and enjoy everything🎉🎉🎉Thank You for posting these Great Tools, with explanations❤😊

[@VictoriaGadd-lx2ki]

Wow I’ve had iPads for over 10:years but didn’t know any of this. Thanks so much. Life changing !!

[@VictorG930]

I am glad to find a good place to pick up slower than normal explanations for seniors , than the speedier ones before , now how about some problems solving situations.

[@RichBowlin]

Thanks! I've been thinking a lot about problem solving. Moving beyond just how to use an app to how the app can help. Thanks so much for watching!

[@karengladys2011]

I love you videos ! You show us ideas on how to use our Apple devices clearly! Not talking too fast, wry understandable! Thank you for that!❤

[@RichBowlin]

You're welcome!

[@supermpc]

I like that you put” for seniors”

[@joannegraves7677]

I just found you and subscribed at the end of the first video I watched. Your voice and tempo are perfect. I’ve had an iPad for years, yet I knew none to the tips you presented. Can’t wait to watch your library!

[@ganymeade5151]

Thank you very much for the helpful information to get the most from expensive iPads.

[@gratefulketo2211]

Thanks for the tips! They were very helpful.

[@sassyh154]

I don't use my iPad that much, but after this I think I will be using it a lot more.. thank you for sharing your knowledge...

[@susanjaneleitner7670]

Your video popped up and I just watched it. Thank you for sharing and teaching a 77 year old new tricks. Slow and steady and just right for me. I’m a new subscriber! 😊

[@iandavies9576]

So helpful. So clear. So patient. Thank you!

[@wellslj]

This was a great tutorial. I missed the last tip about widgets I need to rewatch your video & get it in my head. Thank you very much!

[@annablock8037]

This is nice and I did learn. I would love some of the more simple ones we all probably don’t know.

[@JT_70]

I’m an older user who learned new techniques today. Thanks! I also found that I have to turn on screen shot gestures in settings for that feature to work.

[@skepsib4490]

What a lot I didn’t know - working with half knowledge and satisfied is now not good enough. Thank you sir.

[@sharondeverslobaton3511]

Great information! Great presentation! You may want to talk about gestures and how to turn them on. Thanks so much!

[@patphares6258]

Plain and simple…tops! ❤

[@MaryRinaldi]

Thank you for this informative and excellent video. I learned so much from these few tips;

[@KevinOsinski-w1r]

Great job😊 so much to iPads, but reading through the books is much harder on something’s. Too many words to get to the point. Saving this video for sure😊

[@rhystan8254]

Thankyou. That swipe screen shot is a winner for me. I had no idea. Your hints were beautifully explained. 👍🇦🇺

[@patrickberteaux7520]

Excellent and super simple. Love your job.

[@GettingClear]

Phooey, I got excited about Stage Manager but have an iPad Min 6 with 17.5 OS BUT the Mini doesn't have Stage Manager. Would be good for you to note that you areTalking about full size iPads. I have subscribed though as I like how you present things and I'm sure many things will apply to the Mini

[@vase53]

I have a full size iPad but can’t find stage manager…can you help?

[@ddb0831]

Great video. Thanks for the tips.

[@lornajamroziak9307]

Wow thankyou I had no idea one could do any of this, can you tell me how to go easily from letters to numbers?

[@CobinRain]

Super useful…thank you so much for taking the trouble to put this on KZbin.

[@RichBowlin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CaronBoler]

I stopped the video and did as you instructed and had fun from there thank you. I’m using the small keyboard right now ha. I can’t wait to get my albums sorted. Thank you very much or tyvm

[@RichBowlin]

I'm so glad you're enjoying it! You're welcome.

[@margueritemartin1236]

Thanks so much. Particularly for the easy screenshot swipe which I was unaware of. Also the bookmark app. I have subscribed as I too love the slower pace which is so easy to follow.

[@markrobertson2358]

Thanks

[@markrobertson2358]

Thanks 🙏 Rich, from a retired professional Army soldier Veteran, who was in between really learning computers 💻, laptops, Ipad Pros and iPhone, love Apple in particular and your well taught lessons, layback and easy to remember, greatly appreciate them, l gave you a $7.99 thank you for the excellent advice and videos, love them. Please keep up your great work and service to the community 👍👍 … Retired Soldier / Australian Musician 🎶🎸 ….p.s….. Again thank you 🙏 from Australia Rich truly appreciate your input 😊😊

[@RichBowlin]

Thank you so much! What kind words and a generous heart. Your gift is just the kind of thing that encourages me to continue down a path I never dreamed of. I'm so glad you found the videos helpfull. Respect for you service. Thanks again!

[@Linda-bq7eq]

I only have so much space left in my head. I’m afraid to branch out lest I lose some hard won prior knowledge. I’m going to keep watching you, my friend, out of my massive respect and regard for a guy like you. Keep on.

[@MickeyC321]

Well said!

[@billhungerford5930]

Wow, what a useful video. Thanks!

[@leeturner6507]

Wow I didn’t know half of these, thank you for sharing, be sure to follow you for more tips and tricks

[@RichBowlin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@AnneSmith-g7m]

Great tips I know a few I will use for sure Thanks

[@RichBowlin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Gumyulo131]

Thank you very much for your demonstration . It helps me too.

[@BarryFriedman7840]

Great summary of otherwise unknown/unused features.

[@Hog-g2z]

Good morning, Merry Christmas, I think I have a problem with my phone/ iPad , someone I think is in my devices, can you please tell me what to do, and how I can find out what is happening with my device, please

[@MaryDeanDotCom]

The shrinking keyboard is exactly what I needed for completing crossword puzzles. Previously, the keyboard was taking up half of the screen!

[@jeannefoster5594]

Brilliant!

[@itsbluesky6645]

Thank you so much for such a wonderful video. We often just don’t take the time to find out the new Shortcuts over the years. I have an Apple Pencil that I use with my iPad. A some of the gestures that you have shown here do not seem to be working. An example could be swipe up from corners or doing a screenshot with the extra options at the top. Perhaps you be able to do another one of these videos using, an Apple Pencil? FYI - the Apple Pencil really reduces the fatigue in my hand, so I would have a hard time without it.

[@madelinemodrak7644]

Thanks for this! Full page screenshot really helped me!

[@kateannebrennan4987]

Thanks! I Your plainly explained tips are helping me to learn how to make better use of my iPad rather than just using it as a glorified iPhone and media viewer.

[@bettybedford2333]

Thanks for some really helpful tips.

[@charlinefisher2650]

Enjoy your videos some don’t apply since have older iPad but use what can😊

[@EddieJoe55]

Perfectly done!

[@CH-dz9nn]

These tips are very helpful! Thank you!

[@RichBowlin]

You are so welcome!

[@arthurdiaz9184]

Great vid Rich, I found it very informative. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more vids, maybe do some iPhone vids & how to combine & sync the two.

[@leehoward8386]

I wondered why screenshots were accidentally getting taken. I didn’t know about the left corner…. Twice my keyboard went small on me & now I know how to make it large again with two fingers, doh! Thank you kindly sir 🙏🏼

[@Alicia652]

Great tips, Rich! You are right, many of these get overlooked. Thanks for bringing them to our attention. I will have to watch this again to absorb all the details. You always give useful, time-saving tips to keep us informed and up to date on how to use our iPhones and iPads to the fullest capacity. Thanks again! ❤

[@RichBowlin]

Hi Alicia! Thanks for watching. Glad the video was helpful.

[@billwareagle7047]

Outstanding video, thank you!

[@RichBowlin]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AnneluvsKatz]

Fantastic tips!!! I’m fairly tech savvy, and didn’t know some of these…very useful!

[@joeaspin9406]

Brilliant tips Rich. Thank you from Belfast.

[@bvrod]

Very nice practical features that I can use immediately. Cheers!

[@ton3353]

Thank you, very good, I am 58 and it clears things up a lot, greets from the netherlands

[@Bitbit3427]

Thank you for all these helpful hints. I had no idea you could do that. It’s gonna save me a lot of time for opening and closing websites❤

[@hilshils3426]

Great tips, some new ones for me. But the photo widget one doesn’t work on my iPad mini, shame.

[@alfst5546]

Fantastic, what useful information, thanks, I am 76 and I can just about get by, but already I have now moved something to my main page whereas before I had to go through safari, so that saved me a lot of time 👍👏

[@ddstitt]

All of videos are very useful tools and very calmly provided thank you

[@markielinhart]

Great video, thanks. The best thing I did with iPadOS 17 as soon as it appeared was nix probably the worst aspect of previous versions. That was Safari Split View. Losing carefully curated Tabs was so annoying, even though they were recoverable (eventually lol) ✌️🇦🇺

[@majesea]

Not overwhelming … great tips

[@RichBowlin]

That’s the goal, making it easy!

[@totallydomestic433]

Oh wow! I have been wondering how to put my local weather on my home screen. Now i have it right there. I no longer have to go to bookmarks. Thanks so much!

[@RichBowlin]

You're welcome!

[@iqueque]

Excellent tips. I thought I knew most, but a couple of these are new to me. Many thanks

[@RichBowlin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wadesworld6250]

Some interesting tips there. Well done.

[@marciamerryman3587]

Some good info here . Thank you!😊 I have an IPad Pro and wonder why when I tap on the Home Screen there is no small dot to click on.. would love to do more with widgets.

[@EvaderGuy]

The website bookmark app is my favorite. I already used it while I was watching your video. Thanks for a lot for the good tips.

[@chrissharman6450]

Thanks!

[@RichBowlin]

Wow! Thanks so much. It really means a lot!

[@weskosior]

Well that’s 7 very handy features I didn’t know about. Excellent!

[@RichBowlin]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dineshshah1891]

As always, you explain very nicely in a non confusing way and at an excellent pace to be able to follow .Thank you. Please keep it up. I am learning a lot.

[@RichBowlin]

Thanks, will do!

[@davide1224]

A great tutorial well presented and understandable. Particularly like the full screen shot. Thanks

[@ptoste1]

Thank you so much for these helpful tips. Some I already knew them but we forget to incorporate them in our daily life. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@kristapp482]

I learned new things about my iPad - thank you! But I’m curious about a photo album dedicated to your desks. 😂

[@planetearth9055]

Wow, thank you! These are the most useful tips!

[@RichBowlin]

I'm so glad they were useful. Thanks for watching!

[@GrdmaKat2000]

Wow. Amazing new tips for me. Thanks so much.

[@RichBowlin]

You are so welcome!

[@terrieseverson6346]

I’m still working on creating the widget app and how to add only my selected albums to it. Understanding parts of the instructions but since my Home Screen and photos are set up differently from yours I’m a little behind in the learning curve…..at 81 I didn’t have anyone to teach me basic computer skills such as cut and paste ( which is a no brainer to most) so I went to an iPad. All of my “skills” are trial and error and a fear of losing any stored data keeps me from trying new ideas. Anyway, I am throughly enjoying your video and will keep on plugging along. Lol!

[@mdvern9753]

Thank you. This was he clearest explanation I’ve heard.

[@hazeldonner1855]

With the small keyboard you are able to slide across the keys to type. I love this feature. ❤