iPad Tips for Seniors: Creating a Beautiful Home Screen

[@gilmorekaren]

Love the video. I’m 79 years old and I was able to clean up my apps. Thanks

[@lindahealey6992]

There’s a new shortcut in the Gallery called Remember This that I think other seniors might find useful. I’ve been using it, and love it! Essentially, when you have something you want to remember later, or if you just want to take a moment to be “present”, run this shortcut. It simply asks you to add a bit of text, asks if you want to take a photo too, and automatically creates a Note. Done! The note is automatically titled What Happened Today with the date. If you use it more than once each day, it adds to the note for that day-short phrase, picture. Brilliant for short term memory recall or just minfullmess.

[@RichBowlin]

Wow Linda! I'll have to check that out. It sounds awesome and just like something I'd use. Hopefully a lot of folks will read your comment and take advantage of that shortcut. Thanks so much for watching!

[@lindahealey6992]

Thanks for reading my comment and agreeing that it would work well for other folks!

[@josephchau3517]

@@lindahealey6992: this short cut is called Remember This, good one however there may be a bugged in the iOS software. When you enter one text, it is ok but when enter second text of the same day I got this error: "Couldn't communicate with a helper application". This may take a while to figured out WHY and how to fix it. Thank lindahealey6992. (best regards)

[@Jin04115]

This is the best apple channel for beginners period.

[@RichBowlin]

Wow! Thanks so much!

[@dougdurham6780]

Thanks Rich, I have just started watching your video's 2 days and have learned a lot. I am 67 and have some knowledge about this stuff, but you have a way of simplifying your presentation, so it's understandable. Thanks again.

[@RichBowlin]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@snh_lname]

Your videos and instruction method are fabulous. Can’t believe I didn't know about you earlier. Thank you.

[@dickwirz1811]

Thanks so much. You keep it simple and useable.

[@BrianMunger-z6v]

Great information that you’re giving us seniors love your program . Hope there is more of it . Thank you for the information Brian

[@ritajanebrown7215]

Thank you, great instructions, you are very easy to follow. I don’t have to stop and backspace seconds, over and over. I’ll be back. 😄

[@joeaspin9406]

Enjoy your videos. I have very poor eyesight & I like the way you break down items in a nice &easy way. Thank you.

[@annarmartin2713]

Love the simplicity of your information

[@IridescentJen]

I'm a former Mac/Apple tech teacher (been retired a few years) and NEVER knew you could group apps to move them in bulk. THANK YOU!

[@MrsPamB]

l didn't know you could choose different faces for widgets! Thanks for teaching me something new👍🏽

[@RichBowlin]

Happy to help!

[@robinvogelsang5535]

This was so helpful!! Minimalist works for me! Thanks for sharing such simple and clear instructions!!❤

[@BrianMunger-z6v]

What do you have an apps for somebody that’s losing their hair.

[@Shankarchennai]

Very useful information

[@sandradeangelo1874]

Wonderful, so much information Thank you

[@swimfit57]

Hi Rich, nice suggestions I like that stand! I hope Scout is doing well! 😊

[@RichBowlin]

Hey Steve! Scout is doing well. And by doing well I mean he's wearing me out!

[@swimfit57]

Lol getting older isn’t sissy’s I’m 70 and it is becoming obvious. Scout will keep you in Shape

[@rowangreymantle]

Thanks so much! I have used Windows since the first version of Windows decades ago so the iPad is a different kind of character for me. This is a big help. I am going to subscribe to your channel as well! Appreciate it.😮

[@RichBowlin]

You're very welcome! I'm an old Windows user too. Like...from the very first version. You'll love your new iPad. Thanks so much for subscribing.

[@dalecaldwell8382]

I have made some customized screen shots, based on your videos about GTD, to share with my senior friends . Would be more than happy to share them with you but do not see a way to attach them in comments. At eighty four, I love, love , love your videos and share them with many of my peers. I am a cross platform techie and use an android phone & watch and an ipad. My crossplatform go to apps and devices have been Evernote, I-Pages and Alexa and now a host of widgets and Siri & BIXBY assistants. All together they help are a huge help with my memory deficits and a spur to creativity; its like a box of new toys for a toddler. Joy & Enjoy

[@RichBowlin]

Wow! Thanks so much! And thanks for giving a peek at your productivity system. Your comment has me thinking that maybe I should do a video on how I match all my tech together too. Once you have a system that works, you can not only remember things, but get things done. My son in law also uses cross-platform tech. He has a Samsung phone, a Windows computer and an iPad. And he's got it all working smoothly. Thanks so much for watching!

[@kathleenwanek3964]

How about a video on how to set up the Apple Watch, especially the cell phone version of the Apple Watch. Thanks

[@RichBowlin]

That's great idea. I've only made a few videos on the Apple Watch but plan to do much more soon.

[@juliepeppitt9253]

Rich, Where did you get the lovely wallpaper from please?

[@CarlosRuiz-nx3vm]

Great video, thanks.

[@RichBowlin]

You are welcome!

[@karodora]

Excellent information and presentation. I have a 2018 iPad Pro. I have the home screen arranged the way I want it (just icons, no widgets yet), but every time I install an upgrade, or just restart, all the icons are scattered over multiple screens. Even my folders disappear and those icons are also scattered. The dock is not affected. I have searched for a solution (that’s how I found you) but have been unsuccessful. I do not have this problem with my iPhone 14Pro, nor my iPad Mini6. If you or any of your viewers have any suggestions, I would be very appreciative. Thank you.

[@VictoriaReginaAnn]

Great information for me!

[@RichBowlin]

That's awesome. So glad it was helpful!

[@mskulagal]

Rich, iCloud key chain video, please! This was another informative how to - thanks much!

[@RichBowlin]

Working on it!

[@Teresa-K]

Hi Rich, Very good information on how to customize your home screen. I didn’t know the doc could hold that many apps. Hey, I’m surprised a picture of Scout wasn’t chose for your wallpaper. My wallpaper is a picture of the painting “The Singing Butler”, my favorite painting.Thanks for the information. Kindness, Teresa

[@RichBowlin]

Ha! I've got some Scout pictures that would make great wallpapers! That little dog is growing like crazy and wearing me out! Thanks for watching Teresa. It's always good to hear from you.

[@dlorbieski]

Informative and well presented. Thanks for sharing👍

[@RichBowlin]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@FunFlyingPilot]

I really enjoy and learn from your KZbin videos! Keep them coming. However I did find that on my older ipad mini, I cannot clear the wallpaper by dragging multiple apps to a single as you do on the larger ipad. I accomplished the clean up anyway - just doing it one at a time.

[@RichBowlin]

Yuma have an older version of iPad software. The ability to move a lot of apps at one time has been around for only a couple (maybe a few) years. But, one at a time still gets it done!

[@FunFlyingPilot]

@@RichBowlin Yes, I am sure that my IPad Mini is older. Dad gets the “hand me downs” from daughter. Haha

[@r.a.monigold9789]

Beautiful Home Screen Look unto thee No longer a clutter Thanks be to Rich Bowlin. Almost rhymed. Change your name for the sake of poetry? No? Didn't think so.

[@RichBowlin]

I like it! Maybe change the last line to "Thanks Rich B?"

[@joannmitchell174]

I am a subscriber o your channel. I am almost 91 years old (sound familiar ) and I have an Apple Air ipad that is over 8 years old. I am interested in upgrading to a newer Apple. Can you advise me as to the Best Buy according to price and performance. Tanks O Ann

[@RichBowlin]

For me, my iPad Air 5th generation is great. Apple will most likely be releasing new iPads within the next few weeks so it might be worth waiting. Plus the iPad Air 5th gen will most likely go on sale when the new models come out. Hope this helps!

[@michellesweeney2642]

Wonderful videos. Thank you. Do you have any recommendations on getting rid of annoying pop up ads? Ugh. I have tried some ad blockers, but then they block links that come from my emails.

[@rodrigodamasio7386]

Parabéns, excelente dica, não conhecia esta maneira de selecionar os aplicativos. Show.

[@RichBowlin]

De nada. Que bom que o vídeo foi útil. Muito obrigado por assistir!

[@daveleblanc5705]

Thanks Rich for all the information and great videos. I notice that in addition to your Apple Watch you wear what looks like a step tracker on your right wrist (Fitbit?). If so what does it give you that your watch doesn’t?

[@RichBowlin]

My job offers benefits through an app that connects to the Fitbit. That's why I wear both. But the Apple Watch is a 1000 times better!

[@Ronbc000]

Really good info Thank you. Ron 85y 👍

[@rogeroforlando8503]

I have followed your suggestion to simply my homescreen. I have used the new squares to put all my widgets into and it puts it where it wants. Two question; I have two links what will not go into the squares, do you know why? Also, can I create my own squares for my widgets to go into? will it still search and bring them up? Roger of Orlando

[@RichBowlin]

Hi Roger. Not sure why you can't add a widget to a widget stack (I think that's what you mean). You can create your own stacks a number of ways. One easy way is to add the square widget to the home screen. Then add another square widget to the home screen and then drag one widget on top of the other. Now you have a stack of two widgets and can swipe between them. Not you just repeat that process and you're good to go. Hope this helps!

[@bobbywelborn2891]

When I transfer my apps to the App Library, how do you separate the ones that have similar subjects in the same box?

[@RichBowlin]

The App Library is controlled by Apple. There's no way to set up your own categories or move apps around. There are a lot of people (including me) who wish we could.

[@BlingyBea]

Hi Rich, can you help me, all of a sudden my notification bell that shows for example 10 new videos is not working when I hit that bell, it was working this morning just fine, I’ve closed the app, rebooted, deleted Utube app reinstalled it and nothing. It’s that bell right next to the hourglass. Can you help me cause this shows my list of all the notifications of videos I want to watch of all the folks I’m subscribed to, thank you.

[@dalecaldwell8382]

All my shortcuts and widget are bunched to the left of an extra “home” screen to the left of the Home Screen that shows up when I open my ipad; I would like to at least spread them out on that screen. Any ideas what is up with this?

[@RichBowlin]

You can drag them to the home screen buy tapping the icon and holding for a second or two. Then just drag the icon to the right side of the iPad and it will slide onto the home screen. Take your finger off as soon as it slides to the Home Screen. It takes a little practice to do this. Hope this helps!

[@jolambe1]

How can I fix the colour settings on my iPad John

[@RichBowlin]

The color is set by default on your iPad. You might be referring to changing the wallpaper. That's the background on your iPad. If so, you can do this in settings. Hope this helps!

[@jolambe1]

Fix my iPad to fix the colour settings

[@ernestkooistra1559]

👌

[@LinDal-rw3op]

Increase Sound

[@RichBowlin]

My videos are uploaded at around -5db. That level is about as loud as I can get it on KZbin without having moments of distortion. I'm learning with each video so hopefully the sound levels will be better in the future.

[@johnclarke6647]

Kind of KNO now you feel?

[@BrianMunger-z6v]

Seriously when you’re looking at a movie, why do they have to have all these little items on the screens and have all these people in the background at the end of the movie that are from different countries I just wanted to watch the movie because it was a good Christmas movie

[@byrutesyvret890]

Too fast and too much to absorbe for beginner senior

[@rickyraymond7601]

I replay videos over and over until I learn the new thing. Also I will play and pause the video on my iPhone when trying to set up something new on my iPad. I’m not a beginner but I am a senior. LOL

[@Lorraine24_]

Byrute, you can go to the settings icon while in this video, or any video of course. It lets you choose a slower playback speed. It can really help!

[@RichBowlin]

Hi Byrute. I'm sorry the speed didn't work for you. I really work hard at pacing so that the video is not just a bunch of jumbled information that ends up helping no one. I'm trying to get better at it. But thanks so much for watching.

[@louiseperry6920]

The little gear on the top right of the screen allows you to slow down the speed. Also, just pause.