Just learned new features on my new iPad 9th edition thank you so much great tutorial.
@elenakoroleva82157 ай бұрын
Me!
@VictoriaReginaAnn Жыл бұрын
I just purchased a new iPad Pro. The pencil is still unopened. Now I know how to use it. Thank you. PS, I’m almost 91! Still willing to learn.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
That's great! The pencil is so handy!
@bertiboygaming3 ай бұрын
My dad of 56 is already trying to learn less.
@MS43237 ай бұрын
Appreciate the speed you explain things. Some younger bloggers go so fast the mind can’t keep up.
@Pegfredhead15 сағат бұрын
I agree! You can go into the Settings and slow down the Playback though.
@LCculater Жыл бұрын
Great video ! I’m 61 and watching your videos is making me a pro 😂My kids are now wondering how I’m so smart now with my iPad? I just tell them I’ve been taking lessons from my personal trainer 😂, thanks Rich .
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Ha! That's funny. Still though, I'm glad the videos are helpful.
@rayambrosi35529 күн бұрын
I am 80 and i appreciate your videos. A simple thing like what each pencil does is not spelled out by other videos. When i saw your explanation it was easy and informative. I will search all your videos. Thanks.
@iPhone-jj9ef4 ай бұрын
as a 15 year old swnior this was very helpful!
@patriciaenglish1027 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Clear & concise. And you speak slowly so that I can keep up. Thank you
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
My mom always tells me "Speak slowly!" "When you talk too fast I can't follow." So I do my best to pace the videos in a way that's helpful. Thanks so much for the kind comment.
@victoriaf.74 Жыл бұрын
Wow! Glad I found you, new subscriber here. Your explanations are clear, easy to understand. Thank you!
@HoraceSmith-xf1nv11 ай бұрын
Some of the reviews for this don't make sense. This kzbin.infoUgkxUGaHtKW8MwCql2fPyIm9-ftTqSMzKFFA works as well as any power strip I've used. Plug in what you need, be sensible about it & keep it movin' The construction is plastic but it's a sturdy piece. It has a single toggle switch & the swivel jacks are useful as well. Plugged in next to Tripp Lite Isobar takes some of these reviews with a pinch of sumthin' - does what it says & functions properly.Had for about a month. Perfect no complaints will update if anything changes.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@ernies46275 ай бұрын
Have been unable to use my pencil. After seeing this I feel confident to use ie. appreciate the pace of your speech. At 80 yrs. I cannot understand speedspeech like young folks use.
@Pegfredhead15 сағат бұрын
I often go into the Settings on videos to slow down the Playback speed in order to under stand those speedspeakers!
@ceciliagonzalez8778 Жыл бұрын
I'm not a senior yet, but chose to watch this because I was sure this is going to be an excellent video to learn how to use my new Apple Pencil 2. Sure enough, it's a great video for starters like me. Thank you!!
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@user-jw2gh5mi8f Жыл бұрын
thank you for the tips...really helped me "a senior" who just got the ipad to reward myself. Very clear explanations given. Thanks again!
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@LisaMoad Жыл бұрын
I appreciate you videos. My mom was 92 when she was willing to use a pen. I realize there is lots of instruction most may not need but for my folks they loved it she was always afraid she would break something g and hesitate. Thank you for allowing her to feel successful.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
You're more than welcome! Glad it was helpful.
@user-hq1wt5lf6v9 ай бұрын
This is the first KZbin person I’ve subscribed to. I so appreciate his simple Way to understand how to use things.
@harveyshirai78495 ай бұрын
hey Rich new subscriber, I couldn't get my pencil to work, after watching your video, I tried tapping the pencil and that did the trick. Thank you.
@RichBowlin5 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@ladygossamer59579 ай бұрын
I’m 47 and yet here i am and so far this actually helps
@rhondalee4405 Жыл бұрын
You're a wonderful teacher! I'm not the best student, but I can certainly recognize a great teacher! Thank you for posting these videos! I really appreciate it!
@brianfarman1909 ай бұрын
Thanks, Rich, that was a great intro.
@doanetriggs5563 Жыл бұрын
Extremely well, chosen content, and very meaningful. Your information is clearly presented. Thank you so much.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@lindahansen8045 Жыл бұрын
I’ve had my pencil for quite awhile but used it little. I’ve lost vision in one eye and have found typing on a small keyboard such as my phone to be frustrating because of depth perception loss and hitting the wrong keys all the time. You’ve inspired me to keep my pen handy for both iPad and iphone. I think I’ll spend more time on my iPad now! Thanks so much!
@karenc2467 Жыл бұрын
You can use the microphone option for texts and notes too :))
@jessamalala6203 Жыл бұрын
Yes, same as Karen C. Have you try the mic? Hope it helps.
@Woodman-Spare-that-tree9 ай бұрын
You could buy a bluetooth full size keyboard and pair it with your iphone
@mikephotos2258 ай бұрын
@@Woodman-Spare-that-tree I use my iPad as my regular computer instead of a MacBook and keep an Apple keyboard and mouse in my bag. However, for quick additions such as sending a message or adding an appointment, I use the pencil as often as not.
@belwynne138610 ай бұрын
Excellent, clear and straightforward explanation. Thank you.
@RichBowlin10 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@timh7246 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I only knew that cuz I just ordered a refurbished 9.7 (it arrives today!!) to use with my foray into Procreate. At 72 y/o, these are my first purchases of Apple items & I look forward to being WOWED!! ;-)
@moushiraabdel-malek4986 Жыл бұрын
Hi Rich: Had I known much before today that this video is available .. I would have saved 3 solid years wasted without using my Apple Pencil on my iPad Pro 12.9 inch screen. Hey .. I just did and it’s amazingly thrilling, thanks to you .. Bless you Rich❤
@yorkshiregal2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Just bought an Apple Pencil 2 for my new iPad mini 6. You make it all seem so easy but it’s helpful to be able to watch you as opposed to reading written instruction.
@RichBowlin2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped a little. Thanks so much for watching!
@peejaygeeeАй бұрын
Great video but would add that you can also delete completely the last pen tap by tapping on the reverse arrow to the left of the tool pad. Useful when misspelling last letters on a long word and precise.
@Woodman-Spare-that-tree9 ай бұрын
I use a paper calendar hanging on my fridge door in the kitchen.
@cyndeevorse50468 ай бұрын
Note to others: to convert handwriting to text, you have to turn on “scribble” in settings. It took me a while to figure this out 😉
@RichBowlin8 ай бұрын
Thanks for that!
@donnajones9006 Жыл бұрын
Your videos are very helpful to teach us
@patstone7950 Жыл бұрын
I am so excited to learn how to use the pencil for the calendar. Also, I always forget about quick notes. Never thought of pencil for texting. I really liked the video!
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@French-Kiss242 ай бұрын
Thank you. I’ve never bought a pencil, but now I’ll look into it.
@markymark761912 күн бұрын
We a seniors, not idiots! Think I could teach you a few things, and oh did this with the pencil !
@RichBowlin12 күн бұрын
Sorry this video wasn't for you. I do my very best to keep things simple with no intention of insulting anyone's intelligence and do my best to be respectful.
@annemitchell5043Ай бұрын
Thank you, I really like this video. My son just sent me my first IPad with the pencil and keyboard cover. Looking forward to using them and appreciate that it'll be easier transporting than my laptop.
@lightriver78602 жыл бұрын
Hi, I recently bought an ipad with an apple pencil for my father who lives in another country, it has been very difficult to teach him how to do things and I have been filming videos myself but I am not an expert either (especially when I don't even have an apple pencil myself). There are very few lessons like these around and the apple stores that host lessons are too far away. Thanks for continously uploading new and updated videos! :) The onese that I found on youtube are too old (one of the videos that came up was one of your older videos, I only noticed you have new videos when the reccomendation came up on my front page today lol.
@RichBowlin2 жыл бұрын
Well thanks for watching. Yeah, videos get old over time. If you subscribe and hit the notification bell you'll know when a new video is coming out. I usually mention this in my videos but I try not to be too pushy. Glad the video helped too.
@franklinmimi Жыл бұрын
@@RichBowlin You are so humble and patient. My daughter’s surprised me with the new iPad 10 last week. I had an older version , but had been 12:45 using my iphone 13 all the time. I can’t believe how clear and vibrant everything looks on my new iPad. My iPhone is always with me. You are wonderful in explaining , especially some shortcuts I hadn’t tried . You are the best !!😇
@lindaewick73072 жыл бұрын
I have been fumbling trying to use my iphone Podcast app and you saved me! Great, to the point explanations. Thank you so much. Really liked and appreciated this one.
@RichBowlin2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@lindajimmerson85425 ай бұрын
Loved the info! As always, you explain things so well for non technical folks like me🤗 While watching this video, I was curious if you could use an Apple Pencil with your iPhone? Now that would really be awesome😁
@Cyrilmc2220047 ай бұрын
Thank you Rich, very helpful and useful advice too
@alfredhard8599 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rich I think you do great videos your my go to if I need tutoring
@52Drew24 күн бұрын
If only we could lose the feel of writing on a sheet of glass when using the Apple Pencil. Samsung's S Pen has it all over the Apple Pencil for the pen to paper experience. I suggest you try it sometime. Thanks for the video.
@gail4101 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’ve been up in the air whether or not i needed an Apple Pencil for my new Apple Air 5 or if it would be too confusing to use…most of the videos are for technical use or by artists nut this helped me decide.
@lag767 Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Thanks again! How kind!
@therange40334 ай бұрын
I just found a brand new one and forgot I had it! Now THATS a senior LONG moment!!
@andyb77546 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the tips (I'm old and need them). Subscribed!
@susannelson5232 Жыл бұрын
Thank goodness I found you! I need basic instructions about how to use my IPad and would like to branch into more advanced instructions. Right now I basically use my IPad to read email, watch You Tube and check into Pinterest. You have a very good teaching method so I subscribed to your channel.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ricardocueva96364 ай бұрын
Very clear. Thank you.
@margaretcroft Жыл бұрын
Very helpful - I have a pencil 1 which I rarely use except for digital creating in Procreate…maybe I’ll use it more now. It would have been helpful to others if when you did the calendar segment, to show how to first select which date that you want to add something on the calendar. I find so many of my friends still haven’t caught on to the usefulness of the calendar on their phone or iPad. Best wishes and thanks again.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I miss these details. I do try to hit the high points without being overwhelming. But I think you're right about this on - should have shown how to easily select the date. Thanks so much for watching!
@voterdown Жыл бұрын
🖐good instructions.. knowing how to edit a word or pdf doc would be very helpful. Apple Store rep showed me but it seems like a very onerous, lengthy multi step process just to make simple text edits.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
When the new operating system releases in a week, it'll be a lot easier to work with PDFs. I plan on making a video. Stay tuned!
@brandonsmith1198 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. I really will try to get the Apple Pencil.
@pyrology101 Жыл бұрын
The video's image quality is stunning.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I try to get better with each video. I'm new to all this filming stuff and it's not as easy as it seems. It's very encouraging when I get a comment like yours! Thanks so much!
@pyrology101 Жыл бұрын
@@RichBowlin Could you make a video that clarifies the distinction between WhatsApp Contacts from Apple's native contact list ? Seniors find the apparent duplication of contacts confusing: contacts in our WhatsApp lists don't necessarily have an iPhone for FaceTime calls, and those with iPhones don't necessarily have WhatsApp. This is only a suggestion as it is a tough one.
@virginiabrooks3861 Жыл бұрын
Rich great tutorial. I purchased a new iPad and was searching to find how to use it. You have a new subscriber! Thanks
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@anthonyt40684 ай бұрын
Excellent. Thank you.
@Mom22-Nonee26 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video. Just got my new iPad with a pencil and was wondering how to use it!
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@mmsfoxxie1 Жыл бұрын
Great video! My iPad mini 6 and second generation pencil is coming tomorrow and I can’t wait to try your tips.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
So taking notes on that little tablet is like writing in a notebook. I think you'll really like it!
@dianapastran8860 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so thorough. Other videos assume you have a certain knowledge to begin with.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
I do my best to start at a basic point, but I guess I miss the mark sometimes. I really do try to not assume the "basic knowledge" when I film. Maybe I need to be more careful in my planning. Thanks for watching.
@sukiemac81598 ай бұрын
What a great video! Easy to understand. Thank you
@RichBowlin8 ай бұрын
You're very welcome!
@PattiePenguin7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Finally, I can use my IPad Pro & Mini
@RichBowlin7 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
@charlesbranch41202 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rich. As much as I was hoping not to... I bought a new base iPad as my friend, neighbor and BIC requested, set it up for myself for August travels and he tried it a week later, and found it so much faster than the old iPad Air (2013-2014) he'd been using that I bought the same setup for him later in the day. For me, these tips will be helpful as I picked up a discounted Logitech Crayon (with female Lightning charge port). Cool! Just when I thought he'd learned the swipe techniques with that old iPad Air, I find out that he's learning those from me as I learn and memorize them from your videos.
@RichBowlin2 жыл бұрын
Well that's great to hear. I have all the expensive fancy iPad Pros but they don't do much more than the base iPad. I think the base model is the best bang for the buck by a mile. Glad the videos are helping a little. Thanks for watching!
@petercorley2238 Жыл бұрын
Great job…looking forward to more in depth information on pencils and more.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
So I'm thinking about making an updated video on the Apple Pencil. Thanks for the comment!
@judithdavid8396 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I was about to return the pencil, I did it understand it 😮I got it now.
@judithdavid8396 Жыл бұрын
I got the pencil 2
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Great. The pencil is a handy little tool. Especially if you're used to writing things down on paper.
@paulineanne2369 Жыл бұрын
Very informative I am getting new iPad to replace my current iPad Air 2 and wondered if I should get the Apple Pencil you really showed some of the things I use that will be helpful if I get the Apple Pencil.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
I just got the new iPad Air M1 and I use the pencil with it. In fact, in my latest video I use the pencil to draw a diagram explaining how Apple Contacts relate to other apps. If you find you like to draw, or write out text rather than type, then an Apple Pencil is worth it. Hope this helps!
@jamesjacob6841 Жыл бұрын
Im not a senior, but i love your videos, so informative. thanks
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@glennso4711 ай бұрын
Do you play one on tv?
@SteveH-TN Жыл бұрын
Rich appreciate you sharing this video and information My pencil is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. I’m recovering from 2 Strokes and feel the pencil will be improving my quality of life. Especially with the help from your video. I’m going to subscribe to your channel.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. I hope you have full recovery from your two strokes. The fact you're already looking for ways to improve things speaks a lot about your character. I hope my videos will help you out. Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
@barrytipton1249Ай бұрын
Subscribed. 👍🏼
@RichBowlinАй бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@DB101415 Жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing.😊
@patriciapenry94568 ай бұрын
Very good video. Thank you!
@RichBowlin8 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@rebeccawatson62463 ай бұрын
I'm a senior and have an iPad 10th generation. I had to buy the Apple pencil 1st gen to work with my iPad. I have my iPad in a Logitech Rugged combo touch case and my pencil does not pair up with my iPad 10th gen by sticking it on the top of my iPad. I had to buy a charger box that plugs into my table top charger to charge my pencil.My pencil has a USB C. Port on the top of it.
@lcnessie15 Жыл бұрын
Excellent & concise video! Learned so much. Thank you!
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jimstelpflug4661 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I liked and subscribed. I will going back to look at past videos. L did this with my apple pen
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I'll have new Apple Pencil videos coming out when the new operating system is released in the next couple of months.
@awillis2449 ай бұрын
Thx
@RonaldBrown59 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful information, and a good presentation. Thanks for sharing.
@gergemall Жыл бұрын
Thank you, great video
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@ScottBurnette Жыл бұрын
Very informative video. Really enjoyed this. Thanks for sharing.
@vminhope30408 ай бұрын
I consider myself a senior with tech…even my mom and aunts know how to use tech more than me
@mmarjisr Жыл бұрын
Well good video but if your going to use script to text and if you're alone I like voice to text better when sending text messages Especially if I'm driving to go some place
@heavenlyenterpriseintl1127 Жыл бұрын
Very thoughtful 🌺😘
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@annaolivarez2578 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! : )
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@1frankharrell11 ай бұрын
Apple Pencil - Good idea but not a fan. my iPad Pro is mobile and the pen is in the way. It falls off when I pick the iPad up from my desk. It appears that there are some 'Apple Pencil 2 Holders' that fit my work profile better. Will give it a try -
@timh7246 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned the pencil 2 was used with the iPad Pro. Newer & larger models, yes, but the iPad Pro 9.7" (2016) is only compatible with the pencil 1st gen. The pencil 2nd gen wasn't out yet when the 9.7 came out in '16.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
You are correct. And I even had the small iPad Pro from 2016! I do my best to catch these details but sometimes I just miss the mark. I hope others see your comment. Thanks so much for watching. Good catch.
@troybrown2302 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@ernestkooistra1559 Жыл бұрын
Well done. 👍
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@hersheyqueenlisa Жыл бұрын
I didn’t use my lencil for awhile and now it won’t charge. Is there anything I can do to fix that?
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Is it possible it's not paired with your iPad? You might go into bluetooth settings and make sure it's connected. Unless it's a really old pencil it should work. Hope this helps!
@user-zk8ed4kd2b4 ай бұрын
This happened to me with my first pencil some years ago. I had it in a box and put it away for later use and it would not charge. The settings were fine. When this happened I looked online and found that this was a common problem. Once you use your pencil, you have to use it now and then.
@gunfirege4326 Жыл бұрын
' Thank you
@margaretford1011 Жыл бұрын
Auto-correct for Scribble is a pain. I spend so much time correcting its errors that it is easier to just type. And you can’t shut it off!
@catrunswithmatches Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I am so sorry that even some of the comments are unkind. I get you 😊
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
No worries! My videos help some and miss the mark with others. I'm always trying to get better though!
@denisebristol35562 ай бұрын
How long does it take for the pencil take to charge?
@hhmhilliard Жыл бұрын
Very good.
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@elizabethingram9784 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That was very helpful! 😊
@juliannam95212 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for your great videos! I have an older ipad pro and have the original pencil. I got the belkin case and stand for the pencil, and the case also includes an extra pencil tip and a charger adapter so that you don’t have to charge on the side of the ipad. I would link this, but I am afraid the link might block my comment. I just checked and the case is currently available on Amazon. Best wishes, and I would love to see more videos with your dog! 🐕
@RichBowlin2 жыл бұрын
I think that adapter is the way to go. I've got a short clip of Cooper coming in a video next month! Thanks so much for watching!
@mikebrault916426 күн бұрын
Can it recognize cursive writing?
@ronbehdin26766 ай бұрын
Can you use the pencil to write music notes?
@kradwonders Жыл бұрын
I find rather difficult to use the pencil to use hand writing to enter text as my iPad gets spelling wrong at least 50% of the time. Ex: if I want to enter the word Meijer for shopping Apple enters Meyer or other variations which I have correct. I have given up trying to enter my name as I get all kind of misspellings both first and last name. My hand writing/printing is clear and very readable. So my pencil usually sits unused.
@Quilting4fun9 ай бұрын
On my 10th generation the ipad requires a cable to connect to the pencil 1. Just an FYI not to try and force the pencil directly into the usb-c slot on the 10th gen.
@RichBowlin9 ай бұрын
Yes. I made this video before the 10th generation iPad was released. But I still hope the video was helpful.
@whitneydenise Жыл бұрын
Love this
@GeoffGrant2010 Жыл бұрын
Can you write notes or journal text as easily as Remarkable? Thanks
@nicolebartlett7429 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the information. Clearly I ordered the wrong pencil even though it said 2 was compatible with IPad Air5, it clearly is not. Love your lights in the background!
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
The Apple Pencil 2nd generation is compatible with iPad Air 5th generation. The flat side of the pencil should magnetically snap to the edge of the iPad. Not sure what's going on. I hope you get it straightened out. Thanks so much for watching!
@garycard1826 Жыл бұрын
Just so you know you say “charge your iPad” instead of “charge your Pencil 1” in the beginning of the Video. Practice makes perfect. Good videos!
@garycard1826 Жыл бұрын
You need to set up in Settings/ Apple Pencil to “tap for Eraser”!
@garycard1826 Жыл бұрын
In addition to scratching out a mistake word, you can just highlight it to erase or replace! Keep up the good work for us Seniors!
@RichBowlin Жыл бұрын
Good catch. I really do my best to get things straight when I film a video. You can fix such things when editing but I guess I missed this. I am trying to get better with each video but sometimes I just make a mistake. Anyway, I hope the video was helpful and thanks so much for watching and commenting.
@garycard1826 Жыл бұрын
@@RichBowlin It wasn’t a mistake Rich. Your videos are great. I’ve watched a number of them. Just adding to it, for viewers.
@lesterhousel Жыл бұрын
I am left handed, will the apps adapt to left side for control?
@sunshinejenny55363 ай бұрын
What about the new I-pencil Pro 2nd generation?
@RichBowlin3 ай бұрын
This video was made over a year ago before the Apple Pencil Pro was released. I'll be making a video on the new pencil soon.
@marymartin65976 ай бұрын
Can you write on a photo? Thank you.
@prabhat_12114 ай бұрын
Hey rich, I bought a new apple pencil 1st generation and i have observed that its tip is slightly bent in a way. It is not perfectly straight. Is this normal?
@RichBowlin4 ай бұрын
No. It should look nice and straight. The pencil tip (nib) screws off so it might not be screwed on all the way. Give that a try. Hope this helps.
@yvonnemoore246310 ай бұрын
I think I'm considered a senior -74. New to Pencil