How-to guides
Step-by-step guides on common technology questions for older adults. Free guides are available to everyone — guides marked "Members" are part of KeepUp Academy membership.
How to make text bigger on your iPhone
If text in apps and websites looks small or hard to read, you can make everything bigger on your iPhone in about a minute. This works on all…
How to set up email on a new iPhone or iPad
Adding your email to a new iPhone or iPad takes just a couple of minutes. Most providers (Gmail, Yahoo, AOL, Outlook, iCloud) can be added a…
How to set up your computer for easier reading
Whether you're on a Windows PC or a Mac, you can make text and icons larger, increase contrast, and reduce eye strain in about five minutes.…
How to back up photos automatically on your iPhoneMembers
Setting up automatic photo backup means you'll never lose pictures if your phone is broken, lost, or stolen. This guide shows the simplest a…
How to add contacts and emergency contacts to your phoneMembers
Adding contacts (people's names and phone numbers) makes your phone easier to use. Adding emergency contacts is especially important — they …
How to use FaceTime to video-call your familyMembers
FaceTime lets you have a video call with someone who also has an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. It's built into your phone — no extra apps needed. Gr…
How to share photos with family on iPhoneMembers
There are several ways to share photos with family from your iPhone — by text message, by email, or by setting up a shared photo album that …
How to set up a video doorbell safelyMembers
A video doorbell lets you see who's at your door (and talk to them) from your phone, even when you're not home. They're useful for screening…
How to use Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant without privacy risksMembers
Voice assistants are useful — set timers, ask questions, control music, all hands-free. But they listen to your home, and the default settin…
How to manage many passwords without writing them on paperMembers
You have dozens of accounts, each needing a different strong password. Writing them on paper is risky if the paper is lost or seen. A passwo…