Ben PattersonSenior Writer, PCWorld
Ben has been writing about technology and consumer electronics for more than 20 years. A PCWorld contributor since 2014, Ben joined TechHive in 2019, where he covers smart speakers, soundbars, and other smart and home-theater devices.
5 quick ways to recover storage space on an overstuffed iPhone or iPad
You'd be surprised at how quickly your iPhone or iPad can chew through storage, particularly the tiny 16GB model. If you're feeling jammed, try these easy ways to find a few gigs of breathing room.
7 ways to keep your dying Android phone or iPhone alive
So there you are, running from meeting to meeting on a particularly busy day when you suddenly notice your iPhone or Android phone’s battery gauge is deep in the red. These tips will help staunch the bleeding.
10 tips for getting started with iMovie for iOS
Splice together your iPhone & iPad videos with slick-looking transitions, add titles, lay down custom soundtracks, and more.
9 gotta-know Instagram tips for newbies
Set your account to private, block random followers, see all your "liked" photos, get alerts when your favorite Instagrammers post new photos, and more.
11 gotta-know iOS camera tricks for beginners
Take a tour of iOS's best camera features, from photo filters and burst mode to panoramic images and slow-motion video.
Switching from Mail to Airmail on iOS: 7 tips to get started
Learn how to customize Airmail's sidebar, choose your own swipe actions, "snooze" messages, and more.
4 ways to take charge of iOS's Background App Refresh feature
Too many apps refreshing themselves in the background can put a dent in your iPhone or iPad battery life. Keep an eye on which apps are doing the refreshing, and when.
4 smarter ways to search on your iPhone or iPad
If you're hunting for a specific mail message or looking for a name in a lengthy web page, skip Spotlight and try a specialized iOS search tool instead.
Articles by Ben Patterson