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Q&A: Can you limit someone to using just one specific app on an iPhone?

Posted on January 31, 2025

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Question from Gwen: I installed a kid’s game on my iPhone that teaches the child how to do basic math in order to solve a series of mysteries.

The recommended age range for the game is 4 to 6.

My daughter turned 4 a couple of months ago so I believe she should be able to successfully play the game.

The thing is I don’t want her to be able to do anything with the phone except use this one app. Is it possible to set it up this way?

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Why you need to install software security updates ASAP

Posted on December 19, 2024

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It seems like every other time we turn on our computers and mobile devices these days there are updates waiting to be installed.

This seemingly endless stream of updates can be annoying, especially when you’re needing to get something done in a hurry, but I strongly recommend installing security updates right away, before you do anything else.

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Q&A: How can I remove ‘Sent from my iPhone’ from outgoing emails?

Posted on July 26, 2024

Question from Barbara: I recently learned that every email I send with my iPhone includes a line that says “Sent from my iPhone”.

There are times when I’d rather not tip off the recipient that I sent their email using my phone.

Is there any way to remove the “Sent from my iPhone” message from my outgoing emails? [Read more…]

How to add an icon for any website to your phone’s Home screen

Posted on June 11, 2024

Do you have a favorite website that you visit on a regular basis with a browser on your smartphone?

If so, you probably have that site bookmarked in your browser so you can quickly launch it whenever you want to visit it.

But did you know you can actually place an icon for your favorite site(s) right on your phone’s Home screen?

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Q&A: How do I turn off Siri’s voice on my iPhone?

Posted on March 21, 2024

Question from Keisha: I love your tips, Rick. They’ve helped me so much since I started reading your blog.

I especially like the way you answer people’s questions, and now I have a problem of my own that I hope you can help me with.

I use Siri for various things when I’m in meetings, but her voice is disruptive to the others in the room. I’m tired of getting evil stares when Siri answers me lol.

How can I disable Siri’s voice so she’ll answer my queries with text only? Thanks. [Read more…]