Tablets how-to

Parental controls for iPhone

Parental controls on iPhone and iPad: how to make an iOS device child friendly

By Carrie Marshall published

Stop children from seeing things they shouldn’t – or just ban yourself from Twitter.

How to use parental controls in Android

Parental controls on Android: how to make a phone or tablet child friendly

By Carrie Marshall published

Ensure a safe smartphone or tablet experience for the whole family.

Amazon Kindle Oasis

Amazon Kindle: how to buy, download and lend books on a Kindle ereader

By Tom Bedford published

The main purpose of an Amazon Kindle is buying or lending and downloading books, and we'll walk you through how to.

Amazon Kindle Oasis connecting to internet

Amazon Kindle: how to connect to the internet or your home Wi-Fi

By Tom Bedford published

If your Amazon Kindle won't connect to Wi-Fi, we've got a few things you could try.

iPadOS 14

How to get iPadOS 14 on your iPad

By Tom Bedford, David Lumb published

Here's how you can download iPadOS 14 onto your iPad, if you've got a compatible tablet.

How to turn on Dark Mode on iPhone and iPad

How to turn on dark mode on iPhone and iPad

By Lloyd Coombes last updated

Updated A full guide guide for how to enable dark mode within iOS and iPadOS.

How to view split screen on iPad

By Tom Bedford last updated

This is how to use split-screen mode on iPad, so you can see two apps at once.

How to download iPadOS 13.5 update

How to download iPadOS 13.5 update

By David Lumb published

Updated iPadOS is a new operating system for iPads built for big tablet screens - and here's our guide for how to install it.

How to use FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad

How to use FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad

By David Lumb last updated

Want to chat with your loved ones who have iPhones or iPads? Here's how to use FaceTime, Apple's easy-to-use video chat app.

How to factory reset an iPad

How to factory reset an iPad

By Tom Bedford published

Updated This is how you can factory reset your iPad and wipe all the files, accounts and downloads.

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