What a relief this was for me. Now perhaps I can avoid being a pest to those around me. It’s so frustrating to watch others fly through commands as I watch and ask again and again.Thanks! 13:07
I have had this thing (a new iPad 8) for a year and a half, and I even bought a keyboard for it. But since I don't really know how to use it I've just used my desktop. Today I decided this is ridiculous. I'm so delighted to find your site. Thanks 😀
I am setting up an iPad for my mother (87) ... I am only 66 🙂and an IT professional (software developer). I have had iPhones and iPads for some years, but Holy Cow!!! ... I learned some new tricks in this video. Great video: perfect length and easy set up tips. I am setting up and sending to my mother so will save this and probably more of your videos for her to watch also.
Why O Why don’t we get decent user Guides from Manufacturers anymore? Thank you so much for your Guides , I would be lost 😩without people such as yourselves who take the time to help 😁
Hi Rich, thank you so much. My Mac is failing and I can’t afford to replace it so l bought an iPad Air 5. I have an old iPad mini, but things have changed so much I had no clue how to use my new one. Thankfully I found you and I’m now up to seed. Thanks again.
Hi Graham. Thanks so much for watching. Do you like your iPad Air 5th generation? I almost bought one this week. Do you like the Touch ID button? I almost think the iPad Air is the best value in the iPad line up.
Jeanne Coddington Thank you so much for helping us stay online! use Google Docs, but I don't know how to delete documents, set margins, etc. It is hard for me tto use it without really knowing all of the basic features. I am 87.
Thanks for creating this content Rich. I send this for my parents so they get a bit more versed with using their iPads. Please keep up the content, maybe some app specific videos too. Keep up the great work!
Thanks! You taught me how to change weather location! I couldn’t figure out how to do that. Just subscribed to your channel. Hopefully you’ll teach me some more tips!!!👍🏻❤
Thank you so much for the tip on installing widgets. I used it on my iPhone as well. Always wanted to put the Weather widget on my screen. My customer support tech guru son couldn't help as he isn't familiar with apple products. He lives in a Win Doze environment.
Is there a video tutorial on how to look up words, close or otherwise maneuver in iBooks? I learned much from your basic on iBooks. Thanks for that. I now subscribe. I recommend your TH-cam. So clear and concise.
Couple of questions for you- 1. My dock is always changing as I use apps, is there any way to have my dock remain the same with only apps that I choose? 2. Do you use Mission Control?- Benefits, Uses etc would be a helpful video.
To limit the dock to only the apps you select: Settings, Home Screen and Multitasking. Turn off the option labeled “Show Suggested and Recent Apps in Dock”
great instructions; can I have separate widgets for 2 locations? I got one widget for one location but can't seem to be able to get another widget for my location. Thanks
Thanks so much I so much enjoyed the video. I have a new ipad and unable to add passwords because the ipad keyboard does not stay still and changes. Help!
Many are free - totally free. Other's have a free trial period and then you have to buy the app. Then there are apps that are completely free, but if you want the more sophisticated capabilities, you have to pay for it. If you read about the app, the info should be there. Also, you can read the reviews. People will complain if there's a trick fee.
@@RichBowlin Thanks Rich. I discovered just that. The app I am interested in is Notability. Seems there is a free version with limitations that are removed by a subscription. And also "add-ons."
That's a great idea. I'm really a minimalist when it comes to apps (even though I try out a lot). I have to routinely clean up that mess too. I hope people see your comment, Thanks for watching!
I received my first iPad (Mini 5, iOS 15) this Christmas. How do you have NO icons on your Home Screen? I would prefer to have NO icons on My Home Screen and access apps through the Dock and the App Library. How did you do that?
I LOVE a clean home screen. Just tap and hold on a n empty part of the home screen. When the icons start jiggling, tap the "x" and then tap "remove from Home screen." The apps then go into your App Library.Super easy!. Thanks for watching.
@@RichBowlin Thanks so much! Now if the dock could be hidden, nothing would interfere with the wallpaper picture of my Lovely Wife! Enjoying your informative videos. Thanks again. Cory
Love your videos but did you ever run into iPad 9 th gen 22021 that you can only text to people who have apple products? doesn't work with android products !
That's standard across all Apple devices. iMessage is only available for iDevices. Apple doesn't want any non-iOS/macOS device to use iMessage so they lock it down to only iDevices.
I don't think so - well at least automatically. You can get close setting things up manually. I actually do this. But I use the same wallpaper for the phone and iPad and only have app in the dock - not all over the screen. It's not perfect but I get what you're trying to do.
I really enjoy your videos! I have an iPad mini 6 and I'd like to set up with my iPhone so I get texts on both devices. This would be especially helpful when websites send me a verification number to prove I'm who I say I am. I had the settings right on myinini 4 but can't seem to find what I need to do on my mini 6. Can you help?!
Hi Frances! Take your finger and place it on the line between the two apps. Then just slide to the right and you'll have one app on full screen! Hope this helps.
There's no feasible way to bypass the lock screen password. The only thing you can do is to factory reset the iPad by putting it into DFU mode (plenty of videos and guides online on how to do this) and restore it through iTunes on your computer. This will of course erase everything off of the iPad. If you have iCloud enabled, when you go to setup your iPad it will ask you to enter your iCloud account email and password in order to continue.
I am also 91 years old and I have used an Apple Air for 8 years. I watch all of our videos for seniors and have learned so much. I am vision impaired. Would like to upgrade to a newer Apple iPad that would not empty my bank account. Do you have any suggestions 😊
Downloaded files are almost always going to be in a folder in the files app. In fact, I'm not sure the iPad will do it any other way. Maybe dig around in there again and you'll find what you're looking for. Hope this helps.
The base model of a particular iPad generation. In other words, Apple makes several iPads in a generation with varying levels of capacity and size. The base model is the lowest priced iPad or the most basic one of that generation.
Place your finger on the little divider between the two apps and swipe to the left or right to remove an app. Now you're back to a single app! Thanks for watching.
@@crystalmartin9624 Glad you figured it out. Sometimes little small things keep apps from working. I figured out the zip code thing long ago. If I know the zip code of an area I now start with that and usually the widget will find the location. Thanks for watching!
What password are you referring to? If its the lock screen password, you can't. That would negate the entire purpose of having a password if you or anyone else could easily find it.
Hold the volume up or down button and the power button for about 2 seconds and then you should see a "slide to power off" message. Apple, in their infinite wisdom, likes to think different so something as simple as holding the power button to power off is not good enough. They had to go the extra mile to make you push another button in order to power off the device.
My channel started with helping my 93 yr old mother learn how to use her iPad. It just sort of took off from there. Senior centers all over the world are watching these videos. To me, seniors are the smartest people on planet earth, including my mother.
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What a great educator! Beautifully presented, in clear, simple, no nonsense English! So good and so refreshing! Thank you Rich!
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a relief this was for me. Now perhaps I can avoid being a pest to those around me. It’s so frustrating to watch others fly through commands as I watch and ask again and again.Thanks! 13:07
RB, You have excellent presentation & voice modulation... Thx for the calm & helpful instruction.
Glad it was helpful!
You know what you are doing, and know how to present your knowledge to others. Very grateful.
I have had this thing (a new iPad 8) for a year and a half, and I even bought a keyboard for it. But since I don't really know how to use it I've just used my desktop. Today I decided this is ridiculous. I'm so delighted to find your site. Thanks 😀
So helpful . I just got a iPad, n I’m almost a senior thank you
You'll love your new iPad. Glad the video was helpful.
I am setting up an iPad for my mother (87) ... I am only 66 🙂and an IT professional (software developer). I have had iPhones and iPads for some years, but Holy Cow!!! ... I learned some new tricks in this video. Great video: perfect length and easy set up tips. I am setting up and sending to my mother so will save this and probably more of your videos for her to watch also.
Wow! Thanks for the kind words!
Why O Why don’t we get decent user Guides from Manufacturers anymore? Thank you so much for your Guides , I would be lost 😩without people such as yourselves who take the time to help 😁
Well presented. Easy to follow and understand. Thanks
Hi Rich, thank you so much. My Mac is failing and I can’t afford to replace it so l bought an iPad Air 5. I have an old iPad mini, but things have changed so much I had no clue how to use my new one. Thankfully I found you and I’m now up to seed. Thanks again.
Hi Graham. Thanks so much for watching. Do you like your iPad Air 5th generation? I almost bought one this week. Do you like the Touch ID button? I almost think the iPad Air is the best value in the iPad line up.
Great instructions for a 78-year-old
I’ve had my IPad for about 5 years, thank you for this video. This has helped to explain things on my IPad.
You're welcome!
As I’ve said before these videos are great and very well presented.
As alway, thanks Larry for the kind words. These videos do take effort to make and it's encouraging to know they're helpful.
Jeanne Coddington Thank you so much for helping us stay online! use Google Docs, but I don't know how to delete documents, set margins,
etc. It is hard for me tto use it without really knowing all of the basic features. I am 87.
Thanks for creating this content Rich. I send this for my parents so they get a bit more versed with using their iPads. Please keep up the content, maybe some app specific videos too. Keep up the great work!
Great - very useful. Thank you.
Simple genius. Clear and concise. Thank you.
Thanks John!
Rich,Thanks so much for making set-up so easy and stress-free ,I really think you're awesome. Thanks Again, Stephanie
You are so welcome! Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks! You taught me how to change weather location! I couldn’t figure out how to do that. Just subscribed to your channel. Hopefully you’ll teach me some more tips!!!👍🏻❤
Thanks for doing it right. You told me what and how and I appreciate it.
I’m 61 and love your videos 👍🏻, thanks as I thought I knew enough but apparently not 😂😂😂😂😂
Ha! There's always something new to learn on the gadgets. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for your help. Do you have a series on how to set up for printing and how to print on my iPad series 9? John Lambert
I'm afraid not. But learning how to print from your iPad is a great idea! It's on my list. Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for all your videos I am finding them really helpful.😊
Widgets ? How to move in some sort of order on your multiple pages I am learning so much Thanks
Thank you so much for the tip on installing widgets. I used it on my iPhone as well. Always wanted to put the Weather widget on my screen. My customer support tech guru son couldn't help as he isn't familiar with apple products. He lives in a Win Doze environment.
Hi Rich - All of this information is SO HELPFUL! I need all the help I can get!😂
Happy to help!
Is there a video tutorial on how to look up words, close or otherwise maneuver in iBooks? I learned much from your basic on iBooks. Thanks for that. I now subscribe. I recommend your TH-cam. So clear and concise.
Great! Thank you so much!
Thank you 1000 x
You are so welcome
Couple of questions for you- 1. My dock is always changing as I use apps, is there any way to have my dock remain the same with only apps that I choose? 2. Do you use Mission Control?- Benefits, Uses etc would be a helpful video.
To limit the dock to only the apps you select: Settings, Home Screen and Multitasking. Turn off the option labeled “Show Suggested and Recent Apps in Dock”
Thank you, great video!
You are welcome!
Thank you, very easy to understand.
Thanks for sharing.
Great video! Thanks!
You're welcome!
Excellent
Aww this is such a nice video
Thanks!
Thanks Rich!
Man, I thought this video for senior developers or smth😂 the screen looked so high tech🚀 on the thumbnail
Thank you
great instructions; can I have separate widgets for 2 locations? I got one widget for one location but can't seem to be able to get another widget for my location. Thanks
I'm not technically but understood you very well cheers from Engla d
Thanks!
Thanks so much I so much enjoyed the video. I have a new ipad and unable to add passwords because the ipad keyboard does not stay still and changes. Help!
Thank you Rich, for helping me set up my iPad. One question: I go to Apple store and I see all these "free Apps". Are they really free?
Many are free - totally free. Other's have a free trial period and then you have to buy the app. Then there are apps that are completely free, but if you want the more sophisticated capabilities, you have to pay for it. If you read about the app, the info should be there. Also, you can read the reviews. People will complain if there's a trick fee.
@@RichBowlin Thanks Rich. I discovered just that. The app I am interested in is Notability. Seems there is a free version with limitations that are removed by a subscription. And also "add-ons."
Hope you'll show folks how to get rid of all the apps that've used in the past. They pile up in the background. I empty mine everytime.
That's a great idea. I'm really a minimalist when it comes to apps (even though I try out a lot). I have to routinely clean up that mess too. I hope people see your comment, Thanks for watching!
I received my first iPad (Mini 5, iOS 15) this Christmas.
How do you have NO icons on your Home Screen?
I would prefer to have NO icons on My Home Screen and access apps through the Dock and the App Library.
How did you do that?
I LOVE a clean home screen. Just tap and hold on a n empty part of the home screen. When the icons start jiggling, tap the "x" and then tap "remove from Home screen." The apps then go into your App Library.Super easy!. Thanks for watching.
@@RichBowlin Thanks so much! Now if the dock could be hidden, nothing would interfere with the wallpaper picture of my Lovely Wife! Enjoying your informative videos.
Thanks again.
Cory
I don't know my pass code
The first thing should be to explain all the icons being used ,
exemple how to send an email with which icon to click on ?
I have a number of basic videos explaining the icons but I agree, this video might have been a good place to mention that too!
When I swipe down I get notification centre, I can’t find how to do the volume swipe. My iPad is gold, no idea what type it is.
Love your videos but did you ever run into iPad 9 th gen 22021 that you can only text to people who have apple products? doesn't work with android products !
That's standard across all Apple devices. iMessage is only available for iDevices. Apple doesn't want any non-iOS/macOS device to use iMessage so they lock it down to only iDevices.
@@JJFlores197 I had that problem 2 months ago, I asked Rich and got no answer so I went to Apple help and it’s 300$ more for one with cellular!!
Question…added the weather widget. Edited the location, but there’s blank info on the widget when it appears back on my home page….?
Add clock to home screen
Add clock to home screen
The FaceTime app on my iPad is not working. I have a meeting on it for 4 people including myself once a week and I cannot join it. Any suggestions?
i cant find out how to change the font size.
Can you mimic your IPad Home Screen with with your Apple IPhone? They are totally different and it’s not efficient finding them.
I don't think so - well at least automatically. You can get close setting things up manually. I actually do this. But I use the same wallpaper for the phone and iPad and only have app in the dock - not all over the screen. It's not perfect but I get what you're trying to do.
I really enjoy your videos! I have an iPad mini 6 and I'd like to set up with my iPhone so I get texts on both devices. This would be especially helpful when websites send me a verification number to prove I'm who I say I am. I had the settings right on myinini 4 but can't seem to find what I need to do on my mini 6. Can you help?!
Hi Trish! Make sure you're logged into your iCloud account on your mini 6 and everything should sync up. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
quick note great however how to delete
Just like any other note. Just place your finger on the note in the sidebar and slide left. The choose to delete. Hope this helps!
Do you have anything for iPhone 4 and an Apple Watch? Thanks.
Nothing for the iPhone 4 in particular but I do have videos on the Apple Watch. Here's one: th-cam.com/video/RdRd6r951t4/w-d-xo.html
Got new ipad pro how do I get rid of the last 4 apps I had open that is stuck on the right side of the screen. It stop me from getting a full screen
Hi Frances! Take your finger and place it on the line between the two apps. Then just slide to the right and you'll have one app on full screen! Hope this helps.
How to get power point on ipad mini 6
You can download Power Point from the app store. But you'll need your Microsoft account info to activate it. Hope this helps!
Hello I have a new I pad 9 generation and I forgot my password and did type to many that know is telling me … ipad unavailable … what can I do
There's no feasible way to bypass the lock screen password. The only thing you can do is to factory reset the iPad by putting it into DFU mode (plenty of videos and guides online on how to do this) and restore it through iTunes on your computer. This will of course erase everything off of the iPad. If you have iCloud enabled, when you go to setup your iPad it will ask you to enter your iCloud account email and password in order to continue.
Want to put my new Apple I pad overto my newone
I am also 91 years old and I have used an Apple Air for 8 years. I watch all of our videos for seniors and have learned so much. I am vision impaired. Would like to upgrade to a newer Apple iPad that would not empty my bank account. Do you have any suggestions
😊
How do I find downloaded pdf files if they are not in the files app?
Downloaded files are almost always going to be in a folder in the files app. In fact, I'm not sure the iPad will do it any other way. Maybe dig around in there again and you'll find what you're looking for. Hope this helps.
My new iPad does not have a HOME BUTTON…I learned by playing, that it’s a swipe up to go to home page!
Yes! I have a video on how to swipe: th-cam.com/video/PgiTL7XuawI/w-d-xo.html. Hope this helps!
What is a “base”iPad?
The base model of a particular iPad generation. In other words, Apple makes several iPads in a generation with varying levels of capacity and size. The base model is the lowest priced iPad or the most basic one of that generation.
@@JJFlores197
Thanks...learn something every day !
Split screen removal
Place your finger on the little divider between the two apps and swipe to the left or right to remove an app. Now you're back to a single app! Thanks for watching.
My weather widget info is blank once I edit to “my location”…
Figured it. Out. Had to add my zip code on the upper search bar, then select that location…. Great video..:)
@@crystalmartin9624 Glad you figured it out. Sometimes little small things keep apps from working. I figured out the zip code thing long ago. If I know the zip code of an area I now start with that and usually the widget will find the location. Thanks for watching!
guess i should do videos. i'm 71 with 42 years in it and still working
Yes! Jump on in - the water's fine. There's no telling how many people you could help. Thanks so much for watching!
How can I find my password?
What password are you referring to? If its the lock screen password, you can't. That would negate the entire purpose of having a password if you or anyone else could easily find it.
How do you turn the iPad on and off? This video is not the basic. I need the the iPad 101 information.
Hold the volume up or down button and the power button for about 2 seconds and then you should see a "slide to power off" message. Apple, in their infinite wisdom, likes to think different so something as simple as holding the power button to power off is not good enough. They had to go the extra mile to make you push another button in order to power off the device.
Худшие туториалы которые я видел. Не для Senior, а для OldMan
Сожалею, что видео не было для вас полезным.
After upgrading my iPad Pro I can no longer find Document Setup in my Pages (…)pull down list. Can you help tell me where it is
@@dianeperkins7833 sorry, i don't have iPad pro (iPad Air 2021)
Why do you think that seniors need special videos aren't we just as smart as anybody else. Just don't understand the tips for seniors.
My channel started with helping my 93 yr old mother learn how to use her iPad. It just sort of took off from there. Senior centers all over the world are watching these videos. To me, seniors are the smartest people on planet earth, including my mother.
Excellent
Thank you so much 😀